tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521789037105679062010-09-02T16:35:02.606-07:00Follow us on our journey through parenthood as we learn how to nurture our family: heart, mind, body and soul.Elitablacktating@gmail.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352178903710567906.post-17032236480435033912010-09-02T16:35:00.000-07:002010-09-02T16:35:02.616-07:00

We probably eat more salmon than any other meat or fish in our house. Salmon is not only delicious, but very healthy. Packed with Omega-3 fatty acids, low in saturated fat, high in protein, and low calorie, salmon is a super food that everyone should be eating on a weekly basis. Another plus to salmon is that it's easy to prepare. One of my favorite ways to serve salmon is to create a simple,

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When I was pregnant, I looked forward to my baby shower almost as much as I was looking forward to actually meeting my new baby! I was so excited about having a party where I got to be the star. There are so many things to think about when planning a baby shower for the mom-to-be in your life, but the basics are good friends, good food and silly games! Here are my Top 10 tips for hosting a unique

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If you had asked me about 10 years ago where I thought I would be today, I would have answered that I was sure that I would be climbing the career ladder, traveling, hanging with my friends, and just enjoying life as a single woman. I don't think I ever pictured myself as a wife or a mother. I wasn't against finding true love and "settling down" and having kids, I just wasn't sure it was in the

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As the mom of a toddler, I wonder all the time if my son is eating the best diet possible. Is it varied enough? Has he had enough fruits and veggies today? Does he eat too many hot dogs? Should I be concerned about his absolute refusal to even taste broccoli? When he was a baby it was a no-brainer: he was breastfed so I knew he was getting the perfect nutrition served up 24/7. Now things are a

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I love taking my family on vacations. Since we live in Florida, we're able to take a lot of one-tank road trips and end up somewhere with great food, scenic views and beautiful beaches. Here are my Top 5 Family Vacation Activities Your Kids Will Love! 1. Going to the beach! Who doesn't love frolicking in the ocean on a hot day? Bring along a cooler of cold drinks and snacks and don't forget the

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Although I earn a decent living, like most moms, I don't like to spend a lot of money on myself. I feel guilty for buying pricey clothes and shoes when I can use that money to buy clothes and toys for my son, or sock some away for her college fund. Fortunately you can still be fashionable and look great on a budget! Here are my Top 10 Tips for Fashionistas on a Budget! 1. Ross/T.J. Maxx/

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On Sunday we had the pleasure of attending a party thrown by Escada on the Venetian Lady yacht. It was an intimate crowd of about 50 and the guest of honor was singer Mya. No, our lives are typically not this exciting, but thanks to my friend Jewel we had the opportunity to rub elbows with the rich and fabulous for three hours on the Bay in Miami. The party was in honor of Escada's latest

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My New Year's Resolution this year wasn't particularly unique or original. I promised myself that in 2010 I would lose the 50 pounds I had gained during my pregnancy (back in 2007....ahem) plus the extra I'd managed to pack on since then, eating like a pig, the way pregnant women and breastfeeding moms tend to do. I decided to go back to my tried and true old stand-by, the low-carb Atkins diet.

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I am back from my trip to Seattle and I had such an amazing time on my Cinnabon Sweet Retreat* that it will be hard to put it into words. It's amazing how much fun we managed to cram into one day! It definitely took me a few days to get myself back together, but it was so worth it to go on this fantastic trip! I arrived in Seattle on Tuesday evening and was greeted by Cathy from Gastronomy Blog

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You can imagine my shock and surprise when I received an email a few weeks ago from one of the PR firms I have worked with in the past, inviting me to Seattle to meet with the founder of Cinnabon, cook with her at her home, and learn about a new product Cinnabon sending to market soon. Although I've been blogging for almost two years, my main blog is a very niche blog where I write about my

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Okay,This is a blog for parents and anyone else who could benefit from the information that we delve into. I was personally affected by the earthquake in Haiti last on January 12th. Although news turned out for the better for my closest family, I've still spent countless hours, like many others, worrying about ALL of the people who were lost. This SoulParents movement is about being a better

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Over the weekend, I like to enjoy a big breakfast. As you all know, it is really hard to cook anything good when you have to get your child ready, yourself ready, walk the dog, etc during the work week...With that being said, on Saturday or Sunday, I roll up the sleeves early in the AM, like I do in the evenings, to come up with an interesting Egg meal...Take some eggs and beat them....Fry up

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A few weeks ago, I posted a recipe for Salmon that used a well-known company that I have no affiliation with to marinade and prepare the meal.In response to the article, I was approached to review some other, lesser known, marinades. First off, I am a fan of small business owners and I was a small business owner some years ago...That being said, I ventured to try out what turned out to be a tasty

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I just put together a little video with @blacktating using the HP Touchsmart PC. The PC is pretty dope. As you can see in the video, it is pretty responsive. I wish we had more time to play with it! Check out the video below (it's about 1 min) and more on youtube.com/iamjovan79: Here is a video with the rep from HP giving us a quick rundown of some features (about 2 min): Comments?Send an

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Recently, we were invited to test out a new vehicle. I do most of the driving and anytime someone wants to show me something new and cool in a car, I am THERE! The invitation was for Soulparents to check out the GMC Terrain. The vehicle is of the "crossover SUV" class. That means its not too big, and not too small... and that is fitting, because as you read this post, you will see that it is

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Soul Parent weekend recipeFrench toast A loaf of challah4 eggs3 cups milk, almond milk,or soy milk... (I mix soy and almond for a different flavor)1/2 cup (fat free) french vanilla creamerTeaspoon salt1/4 c. applesauceCinnamonNutmeg10 packets splenda or sugar Slice the challah into 1 inch slicesBeat the eggs in a big bowl with a wiskAdd the milksBeat it with a wisk Add the cinnamon, salt, nutmeg,

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We like to eat fish at least once a week. Although I can enjoy a fish fry like no other, it is always good to steer clear of frying food too often. With that being said, here is how we season and bake our salmon. It's fast, easy, and it taste good!! Ingredients:1-2 lbs of SalmonSaltPepperLawry's JerkMarinade (We've tried practically all of them. They are ALL good!) **WE ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH

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We are very blessed. Although everyone has problems in life (I just spent the evening crying to Jovan over some difficulties I am having at work), we are very lucky people. We both have great careers, we own a nice home and can afford to give our son whatever he needs. We are all healthy and our son is sweet and smart as a whip. We are thankful all year round and make it a point to donate to

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Recently, I purchased some blue tooth headphones. I have never owned a pair of these before, but I must say they work great! I went to a Best Buy location and bought the Rocketfish BT High Def Stereo Bluetooth Headphones for $49.99. Here is more info about the company. ( FYI: I do NOT work with or for Rocketfish or any of its affiliates. I paid for these headphones on my own.) The headphones

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Before I was in a serious, committed relationship, I wasn't much of a chef. I was living the free and easy life of a single career girl in the City (yes, New York City) and I either ate out or threw together a sandwich......for every meal. I never cooked. I never really learned how to. In college I lived on Frosted Flakes, tuna fish sandwiches and McDonald's. My mom always complained that I

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