Social media can be addicting. With the start of the new year, I made some simple goals for myself. Some of the goals included becoming more organized, exercising and spending more quality time with my family. The new year started off strong. In fact, this past week I organized a few places in my house and got rid of some items that I didn't need anymore. However, while doing so, I noticed Keep Reading >>
I Am An Optimist
I find myself sometimes confused. While my husband and I are generally positive people, sometimes our children are gloomy. There are, of course, several factors contributing to the mental health of a child. I know as well as anyone that being happy isn't as simple as thinking happy thoughts. But there is an element of control we have. We can set the pattern for gratitude and finding joy. When Keep Reading >>
The Fowl Twins & Giveaway
We have really grown to love the Artemis Fowl series and we were over the moon to get the new series The Fowl Twins! This hilarious new adventure is about Artemis' younger genius brothers that get themselves into as much trouble as their brother! The characters don't stop there because this story includes plenty of mystical creatures on the pages. The story begins with the twins, Beckett Keep Reading >>
The Sculpting Spa: Cool Sculpting
Remember when you were 22 and you felt like you could take on the world? You could eat whatever you wanted, go to sleep at 2 am, and then hit the beach in a bikini the next day? Yep, that was me. Now 15 years later, things are a little different. I've had 4 babies, and for me that meant 4 c-sections. This has left me with what I like to call, "my vacant baby home" (and they all laugh out Keep Reading >>
The Kids’ Book of Paper Love; Write. Craft. Play. Share. & Giveaway!
Workman Publishing sent me a copy to check out and is partnering with me for a giveaway. My daughters are so crafty. When they aren't in school with their minds being occupied by learning, I have to find things that keep their little minds going. If I don't, I lose them into the depths of the Disney Channel and my voice is no longer heard. During the summer our dinning room becomes the Keep Reading >>
Cirque du Soleil “Volta”
A few weeks ago my family and I ventured to Tysons II in Tysons, Virginia to see Cirque du Soleil's "Volta" under the big top. I've been lucky enough to see quite a few Cirque du Soleil shows including my favorite, O at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. It was my first Cirque show and I have been hooked ever since. One thing to know going in is that each and every Cirque show is unique and Keep Reading >>
Water Quality Awareness Month
As August is Water Quality Awareness Month I wanted to tell you why drinking filtered water is essential to you and your family's health. I was shocked to learn that every single day a person requires at least 20-50 liters of safe and clean water (washing, drinking, and cleanliness). Sadly, due to the aging infrastructure in the United States, we are currently in a water Keep Reading >>
Welcome Macy’s Backstage to Pentagon City
If you've been a long-time reader of Cherry Blossoms the Blog it should come as no surprise that we are big fans of Macy's and Macy's Backstage. I was lucky enough to cover both the openings of Macy's Backstage at Fair Oaks Mall in Fairfax, VA and Springfield Town Center in Springfield, VA. Macy’s Backstage offers a store-within-store shopping experience. Each of the stores is full of so many Keep Reading >>
The Week of NO
This past week my husband and I decided we would have the 'week of no.' That meant no spending on anything (except bills). I hated it. Loathed it. You see, my husband and I love to shop. We are foodies, we love fashion and decorating our house. However, lately, that spending (or my spending) has gotten a bit out of hand. Yeah, there I admitted it. This 'week of no' was to help us Keep Reading >>
Go Back to School with Slammers Snacks
When I say this summer has gone by way to fast I truly mean it. Life has been busy, busy, busy since my kids came home for summer break. I can't believe it is almost time for them to head back to school. This year is the first year my children will be at two separate schools and I am a nervous wreck. There isn't much I can control while they are away from me at school, however, the one Keep Reading >>