I honestly don't know where the time has gone, but apparently, I blinked, and my kids are old enough to have the "sex talk" in school.  I know -- crazy, right??!!!!  Yep, the wonder of the ol' reproductive system has currently been the hot topic of fifth grade…

** I wish my brain shut off as easily when I try to go to sleep as it does when I try to help my kids with their homework.

** Exhaustion is just NOT a good look on me.…

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Cute Beltz is looking for 10 bloggers(US Only) who would like to host a Cute Beltz giveaway.

The giveaway will run December 11-16.

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About Gerald Patrick:

Coming of age in tumultious times, Gerald Patrick has mixed life's experiences with an imagination and actuality to spin a tale of intrigue fullfilling a challenge to himself.

Conscripted into the United States Army in 1969, Gerald relates trials of being an infantry soldier from the jungles of Vietnam,…

Mother's Day is fast approaching, for my first blog post here, I thought I'd share some really neat finds to help celebrate Mother's Day.

Note:  Sorry, tried to embed the videos, but the blog editor discarded them :(

DIY Jewelry Box Clutch - Prom & Mother's Day Gift Ideas

This is a really neat project.  Recycle sturdy boxes and make an elegant clutch bag.…

Birds do it.  Bees do it.  And God knows WE sure do it.  But unfortunately for me, it looks like I'm gonna have to talk…

Taboo. Plague. Stay-away-from-her were the thoughts and feelings I had while going through the most unfortunate of relational events - divorce.  Not only is divorce devastating and painful, when kids are involved, the pain is indescribable.  I decided to turn my pain into something productive - an event to encourage other mothers to find resilience in their inner and outer beauty.  Beauty is power!  Yet beauty is the very thing we let go of during and after divorce.  This does not have to be…

Taxi, Taxi... this is one movie my kids and I have been thinking of watching but till today, we were unable to do so.  I don't think we would be able to go for this Singapore movie since tomorrow is another busy day for us.... I guess we have to wait for Astro to show it in the coming months.. or years.  :)…

Things worth picking up for yourself or things for you to give to others this holiday season:

Isn't it Interesting how time flies! It is crazy in SAMELIA’S WORLD right now! And it probably is in your world, too! It's already time for the 2012 Hanukkah and Christmas holiday season!…

Happy Belated Mother’s Day!  As a mom, you know how hard it is to stay connected to your teen—especially if your teen has a busy online life in addition to all the activities and events they are participating in offline.  I encourage parents to be involved in the online communities of their teens—especially when it comes to Facebook.

“Friending” your child on Facebook is just the first step.  The next step is making sure you keep this “Friend” connection alive and…

Well, here we are on Day 2 of my Mother's Day Stella & Dot Virtual Trunk Show!  If you didn't shop your little heart out yesterday, remember that the party will continue through this Sunday, May 6.  You still have a chance to get your holiday shopping done AND be entered into the "Mystery Hostess Drawing".  You know you wanna be that lucky winner who gets up to $250 or more in free jewelry!

Perhaps you might also be interested in this kick-ass Campari…

Mother's Day is just around the corner, you know, and what better time to shop for yourself or for someone you love??!! And how cool would it be to do it in your skivvies (if you're so inclined, that is) in the comfort of your very own home?! Well, I'm here to offer that very same convenience to you all with a bonus chance to win some pretty cool free…

Banjotom2 is taking 25% off all banjo, mandolin, guitar and fiddle tabs through January 31, 2012!  Check out the great selection!

We are beyond thrilled to follow up on our New Year’s message promising you a stellar year of fantastic developments; and we'll be starting this New Year’s new week off with a BANG! Our 1st ever Boys Be Cool Private Sale event featuring timeless little dandy’s essentials by Tom & Drew Boys is happening this Thursday 1/5 and 1/6 ~ starts at 12pm EST on our FB page! Please…

Click on over to Savelogy to get these great deals:

Build-a-Bear                   $25 Gift Card - only $17.50

Ben & Jerry's                 $10 Gift Card - only…