Tough Cookie Mommy | March 30, 2011
As I get older, I am becoming keenly aware of the people who are genuinely in my corner that I could depend on through thick and thin. Life can be ironic in that you assume that you can immediately identify the individuals that will be by your side through prosperity and adversity. Unfortunately, [...]
Category: Life Lessons, Relationships, Women's Issues, Working Mom |
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Tags: Friendships, Life lessons, Relationships, Revelations
Tough Cookie Mommy | March 30, 2011
Last week, I dazzled all of you with some amazing photos of our trip to the Bronx Zoo. In keeping with that New York City tourist vibe, I thought I would share some photos with you all of our trip to the New York Aquarium. I’m sure you guys will love them as the [...]
Category: Wordless Wednesday |
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Tags: NY Aquarium, Wordless Wednesday
Tough Cookie Mommy | March 29, 2011
Lately I have been noticing more and more Mom Cliques when I attend functions as my sons’ school or their sporting events. I have always been aware of them over the years since I had my boys but they seem to be multiplying and I never feel like I fit into any of [...]
Category: Education, Family, Life Lessons, Motherhood, Parenting, Relationships, Women's Issues, Working Mom |
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Tags: Cliques, Education, Mothers, Parenting, School, Women
Tough Cookie Mommy | March 27, 2011
Hello, Everyone! As usual, the weekend goes by way too fast. It is time for another Monday Mingle to kick off the week! I hope you are all ready for a great week of networking. So please link up and follow each other on Google Friend Connect, Facebook, or Twitter. Monday Mingle will always be [...]
Category: Monday Mingle |
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Tags: Blog Hop, Blogging, Monday Mingle #19, Networking
Tough Cookie Mommy | March 22, 2011
This is my first post for Wordless Wednesday. I decided to post some photos of my sons, nephews, and cousins enjoying themselves at the Bronx Zoo. It truly is one of New York City’s treasures… Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin Share with Stumblers Share on [...]
Category: Wordless Wednesday |
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Tags: Bronx Zoo, New York City, Wordless Wednesday
Tough Cookie Mommy | March 21, 2011
Hello, Everyone! It was so nice to ring in the first day of Spring this weekend with some beautiful and sunny weather here in New York City. It is time for another Monday Mingle to kick off the week! I hope you are all ready for a great week of networking. So please link up and follow each [...]
Category: Blogging, Monday Mingle |
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Tags: Blog Hop, Blogging, Monday Mingle #18, Networking
Tough Cookie Mommy | March 20, 2011
I cannot even begin to explain to you all how many times I have to pre-treat my sons’ clothes for stains before putting them in the washing machine. As a Working Mom, I don’t have a lot of extra time to waste on trying to get stubborn stains out of the dirty laundry [...]
Category: Giveaways, Reviews |
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Tags: Detergent, Giveaway, Laundry, Pre-treater, Purex Complete with Zout, Review, Stains
Tough Cookie Mommy | March 17, 2011
This past week, a woman who lived in the same area as I do went missing. She was the mother of four and a productive member of society who worked as a nurse. Her story was all over the airwaves and many people in the community were visibly shocked as I live in [...]
Category: Family, Life Lessons, Marriage, Parenting, Relationships, Women's Issues |
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Tags: Abuse, Domestic Violence, Parenting, Relationships, Violence
Tough Cookie Mommy | March 14, 2011
I’m getting old and I’m not sure how I feel about it. I have never been one of those women that is overly concerned with getting old and have always considered aging to be a blessing. It is proof that you have been around for a long time to witness all of the [...]
Category: Life Lessons, Women's Issues, Working Mom |
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Tags: Aging, Confidence, Getting old, Life, Self Esteem, Women
Tough Cookie Mommy | March 13, 2011
I’m sure that I have mentioned in previous posts that I haven’t always had the closest relationship with my sister. There are many reasons for that which I could go on for days talking about. Perhaps the reason that stands out the most in my mind is the fact that we are extremely [...]
Category: Family, Life Lessons, Relationships, Religion |
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Tags: Family, Getting Along, Relationships, Religion, Sisters