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3 things I know for sure about love and commitment

February 14, 2021 by Melissa Chapman Leave a Comment

3 things I know for sure about love and commitment

When it comes to the 3 things I know for sure about love and commitment what I know for sure is that real love is nothing like the love stories we're spoon fed as little girls prancing around in plastic pink high heels and crinoline princess dresses. Real love is not about vases of flowers, real love is not about a man bending down on his knee and handing you a diamond. (Not that there's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Husbands & Wives, Marriage, Marriage and Relationships, MMSG Tagged With: Couples, happiness with the opposite sex, Husbands and Wives, keeping it together, marriage, Marriage reinvention, Melissa Chapman, parenting, the fairytale syndrome

8 Tips to Raising a Self-Confident Daughter

February 7, 2021 by Melissa Chapman Leave a Comment

8 Tips to Raising a Self-Confident Daughter

8 Tips to Raising a Self-Confident Daughter BEST OF FRENEMIES: MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS AND WEIGHT Barbie gets a bad rap. She’s has been the prime suspect in crimes against girls’ and women’s self-esteem, followed closely by fashion designers and photoshop artists. But is she solely to blame? It’s complicated. Yes, society’s expectations and pop culture play a role, but for many women, our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Parenting Tips Tagged With: 8 Tips to Raising a Self-Confident Daughter, Melissa Chapman, Mothers and daughters, parenting your kids, raising kids

Three Cute and Easy Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids

February 5, 2021 by Melissa Chapman Leave a Comment

Three Cute and Easy Valentine's Day Crafts for Kids When it comes to Valentine's Day celebrations--what about the kids? Shouldn't they get to experience a bit of the Valentine's day love fest. I say yes! And rather than ply them with chocolate or stuffed red hearts that will end up some where in the back of their closet or under their bed, this Valentine's Day show your kids how much you love … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Fun, Featured Tagged With: Bonding with your kids, Crafting with your kids, Family fun, Holiday Fun, Melissa Chapman, parenting your kids, Valentine's Day Activities for Kids, Valentine's Day Crafts for Kids, Valentine's Day Fun for Families

Get crafty with your kids this Valentine’s day

January 27, 2021 by Melissa Chapman Leave a Comment

Get crafty with your kids this Valentine's day with these easy ideas! While I'd much rather be mixing margaritas and lounging on a chaise, while my kids run themselves ragged outdoors- with school officially closed and kids waiting restlessly to be entertained what's a Staten Island mama to do with her brood during a blustery day? My plan: Devise indoor diversions on those winter days when … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Fun, Featured Tagged With: Get crafty with your kids this winter, indoor winter craft ideas for kids, Melissa Chapman, the Staten Island Family, Valentine's day crafts from Pottery Barn Kids

Winter Date Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank including a Weight Watchers Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup 1 point per serving

January 25, 2021 by Melissa Chapman 16 Comments

Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup Weight Watchers Recipe 6 points for entire recipe - serves 6 - 1 point each

Winter Date Ideas That Won't Break the Bank including a Weight Watchers Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup 1 point per serving is a sponsored post  Whether you're in the very beginning stages of your relationship or like me you're an old married lady, winter presents you with a great opportunity to mix up your dating routine hence my Winter Date Ideas That Won't Break the Bank. And while … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Marriage, Marriage, Marriage and Relationships Tagged With: couples and relationships, dating tips, love tips, Melissa Chapman, Winter Date Ideas That Won't Break the Bank

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