Let me start this off by saying that I love my husband. He does a lot of great things for me and our family, and he’s a wonderful hands-on-dad too. However, I have a complaint and I just need to vent about it, so here I go. In the 3 in-a-half years that we have had our daughter, I can probably count on both hands how many times he has given her a bath (and he will protest what I am saying right now). He just doesn’t do baths, it’s rare. It’s kind of just become assumed somehow that giving...
‘Magic Mike,’ Will this Movie Be Magical? Written by Michelle Rivera
Okay ladies, the buzz has been crazy over ‘Magic Mike,’ so now that it is finally debuting in the theaters, I want to know if you think it lived up to all the hype? It’s doubtful I will see it (I think I just heard a collective gasps from all the women out there), but I do want to know what you all think about it. So please let me know if ‘Magic Mike’ is indeed magical? Who knows, you may influence me to see it at my husband’s dismay. He calls it the male version of ‘Showgirls.’ Ha, ha!...
Goodbye Ann Curry. Written by Michelle Rivera
Ann Curry fans you will be waking up to sad news this morning as she will be calling it quits as co-host of the ‘Today’ show. She will be doing this despite the fact that she feels she deserved more time to work out “the kinks” after a shaky first year. In an emotional interview with USA Today, Ann said “I’m going to have to tell our viewers. That’s what makes me more emotional than anything. I don’t want to leave them. I love them. And I will really miss them.” Ann continued, “I have called the co-host job at the ‘Today’...
Back to Work! Written by: Michelle Rivera
If you haven’t heard already, my husband Mark and I recently bought a new house that needed a lot of renovations. It took us 7 weeks of work just to make the house livable and yet here we are living in it and still doing renovations! It will be an on-going process as the house has so much beautiful potential and is in a beautiful neighborhood, but unfortunately was bank-owned for over a year and therefore was horribly neglected during that time. We are giving this house a lot of much needed love now and I promise to post pictures...
“Pasitos Positivo” Block Party! Let’s Dance! Written by Michelle Rivera
I love summer! This season has so much to offer, the warm weather, the long days, flowers and trees in full bloom, but nothing spells out summer more than a fun Block Party! And in the spirit of Maestro we threw some yummy milk, BBQ, and “EL Paso Positivo” into the party mix. First I must share one of my favorite dishes from the day and it was a Whole Milk Fresh Mozzarella, Roma Tomato, and Basil Salad. This appetizer was so delicioso, to say the least. Not only was it a tasty refreshing summer salad, but it was also a much...
Estate Planning and Naming Guardians For Your Children: Are You Prepared? Written by: Michelle Rivera
I will admit the unthinkable, I am a parent who does not have an Estate Plan or a Guardianship set in place yet for my 3 year old daughter. Scary, I know. Trust me when I say that this is something my husband and I have discussed, but yet still haven’t gotten around to doing. I am a bit embarrassed to admit to this, but like so many others, the thought of estate planning, as well as planning for the guardianship of our child/or future children is somewhat a difficult idea for us to face. Who in the world wants...
Giuliana and Bill Rancic Are Having a Boy! Written by Michelle Rivera
Mommyhood to Hollywood is super excited for The Rancic’s who announced on Sunday night that they are expecting a baby boy! Giuliana told E! Online, “We are so ready for everything that comes with being a new mom and dad!” Bill added, “We are beyond excited to be having a little boy.” “G” was more than ready for this wonderful news, especially after suffering from a miscarriage and a battle with breast cancer in 2011. Congrats Giuliana and Bill! Follow Michelle on Twitter @MichelleRivera5 LIKE the Mommyhood to Hollywood Facebook Page!
Pen Pals: Not A Lost Form Of Writing. Written by Elissa R. Lerma
We are officially on summer vacation around here and although it will seem like it is gone in a flash, three months is a long time for a child to be out of the classroom. My daughter just finished 1st grade and she has learned so much in those nine months, so I want her to keep those skills over the summer to ensure that she has the best start to 2nd grade that she can possibly have. Therefore, I came up with an activity that will have her practicing her writing, grammar, and vocabulary all summer long. Thanks to...
Child Pornography Outshined By Attachment Parenting. Written by Michelle Rivera
In case you missed my first article for Moms L.A then I invite you to read it today! Bravo Time Magazine! You succeeded in causing an uproar about attachment parenting with your shocking cover of Jamie Lynne Grumet nursing her 3-year-old son, accompanied by your even more controversial headline, “Are You Mom Enough?” Yes you definitely managed to grab the attention of every media outlet there is. However, while TV, radio, and Internet was blowing up over the Time Magazine article (more so, its cover), there was another story that emerged this past week, that also received some media attention,...
Is Gossip At Work Toxic? (VIDEO)
Do you think gossip is toxic at work? Do you feel that rumors and cattiness are taking over your office environment? Or do you think gossip makes the work place more fun? We discuss just this on Every Way Woman! httpv://youtu.be/ZmzH5h8NzQM Follow Michelle on Twitter @MichelleRivera5 LIKE the Mommyhood to Hollywood Facebook Page