Mom-O-Rama

By Bobbi Miller-Moro   In the beginning everyone wants to ‘have it all’ in life. In my continued quest of searching for exceptional mothers around the world who embody the very characteristics of mothers who enjoy the full bounties of life, I find these exquisite gems. Jennifer Levinson was my next discovery.  When my favorite daycare was requested an interview by reporter Stacey Butler from CBS Channel 2 News in Los Angeles, we were happily surprised. We found out that the Stacey found Great Expectations Child Care in Mission Hills through Jens List, a mom's guide to what's “hot, new, and undiscovered - from ... Read Full Story

It amazes me when I run into resourceful women teaming with creative business ideas, yet never jump on any of them. It’s also completely understandable. Launching a little Money$Maker takes motivation, time, research and action. My artist friend throws me a money making idea every time I see her, from eco-friendly cleaning services to a cute little shop with vintage planters in the window that she is going to some day open. Do I want to do them with her? Often the answer is yes, because she makes them sound so inviting. But, what prevents her and many other women who have the right ... Read Full Story

The stay at home vrs work outside of the home debate is always a "hot" one because it involves children. My husband wants me to go back to work, now, mostly because he wants to pay his mom to watch the kids. I'm not sure how I feel about that, or if it matters either way. My children tell me they like having me home, but does it really matter in the long run? Money is tight, very tight and I am not sure if I can stay home much longer anyway. Does it matter? Are children better off with mom at home or ... Read Full Story

Cape Fear River at Raven Rock State Park near Lillington, N.C. Old cemetery in Fayetville, N.C. My new donkey friend Old barn on my cousin's father-in-law's property Hey everybody, we are back home! Got home late Tuesday evening and we are tired, but still very happy that we took the time to visit our family in North Carolina. We don't get to see them as much as we would like, and it was a very enjoyable trip. We stayed with Carl's cousin Hilda and her husband Smith. Carl and Hilda were raised more like brother and sister than cousins, and when the two of ... Read Full Story

It has been a long time since I have had a Giveaway on Monkey's Momma, so it is about time for another, don't you think? I am really excited about this and hope you will be too. I don't have sponsors that donate great prizes for me to give away, so I have to get creative. The winner of this Giveaway will receive gifts from the heart. Things that I have created myself. One of the prizes will be this set of four 5x7 frameable photo cards . These are all photos I have taken myself. They were printed by a professional lab on ... Read Full Story