The Cincy Glam Life: Mommy Fabulous

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Friday, August 24, 2012

{mommy fabulous: Solange}

You all know how much I love Solange well I love her the most when she is photographed with her son Julez..

Here are some of my favorites!

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My most recent picture obsessions!!

They were photographed for the latest issue of Elle Magazine.

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Happy Friday!

xoxo,

Ronita

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

free online college courses

While on my way into work yesterday I was listening to my normal station, NPR and came across this beneficial story. I had to share!

(click here to read full story)

Coursera, is a website that allows you to sign up for free online courses from stop universities like PENN, Stanford, and Princenton. No books just online lectures, quizzes, tests and discussions.

I am signing up for a couple and will share my exeprience. I have been out of the classroom since 2005 when I earned my BA so this will be a great way to ease back in and to see if I'm really going to pursue a Masters. What an innovative idea!

This should be fun!

Let me know if you sign up.

xoxo,

Ronita

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Parenting through it...

Source: bit.ly via kara on Pinterest

I had a very enjoyable Friday with a work friend to end what felt like the longest most trying week in my parenting history (I know it's only been 6 years and there are more challenges to come). Goodness, it's so hard to express how you feel when you pour all your good stuff into your children and sometimes how they translate it doesn't go how you hope. It can be exhausting. I know that with God and my family the boys will be ok and so will I. I thank God for patience and understanding and strong resilience.

Without the hard times we wouldn't appreciate the great times.

This picture is a beautiful interpretation of woman, naturally, and makes me want to take some time for me...do my hair, do my nails, sip some tea and relax.

I deserve it!

HAPPY SATURDAY

xoxo,

Ronita

Monday, February 27, 2012

Ready for Spring

I think the warm weather today is making me crave spring and boy when it comes I will be ready. I'm sad that we didn't have a major snow storm this winter- no sledding, snowball fights or building snowmen.
Since we didn't, the sun and warmth I am eagerly awaiting.
No more dreary grey days.

Here are some of the things I will be enjoying this spring... not all at once of course.

Spring Fling 2012 by mrsrjdean featuring a sequin pencil skirt

a polka dot umbrella (thanks to one of my Sorors)
bright pink lips courtesy of Makeup Forever
sun kissed orange cheeks courtesy of Sleek Cosmetics
a fun gold sequined skirt that I scored on super clearance at Madewell, perfect for a night out on the town
fun colorful bedding from Anthropologie-also on super clearance around the holidays
one of my new favorite fragrances- Twirl by Kate Spade
neon nails
freshly picked flower bouquets from my flower CSA (Christmas gift from the hubby-xoxo)
my yellow rain boots

I can't wait for spring. I'm praying I don't have bad allergies this year.
What are some of the fashion, beauty, for the home things you are looking forward to this spring?

xoxo,
Ronita

Friday, February 24, 2012

Just Sinful

Last week, Walgreens had their Sinful Professional Nail Colors on sale for $.99 and I stocked up.

These will add a punch of color to my spring and summer wardrobe.

These polishes are budget friendly and with the addition of a base coat and top coat will make for perfect manis and pedis!!

I can't wait for warmer weather.

Are you going to try anything new to spice up your beauty routine this spring?

xoxo,

Ronita

Monday, November 14, 2011

HOLIDAY SPARKLE: I LOVE GLITTER AND SPARKLE

All That Glitters is GOLD by mrsrjdean featuring glitter shoes

Dorothy Perkins glitter flat shoes, £15
TOMS glitter shoes, $54
Kate Spade metallic bag, $95
J Crew vintage looking jewelry, $50
J Crew stackable jewelry, $38
Dolce & Gabbana The One Lace Edition Eau De Parfum, $75
SEPHORA by OPI Glitter and Sparkle Four Piece Full Size Nail Colour..., $28
Switchboard Notepad, $12
Lush Lustre Dust « Musings of a Muse, £10

Here are my sparkly picks for the holidays!!!

xoxo,

Ronita

Monday, October 3, 2011

OMG: Body Inspiration HELLO MONDAY

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I am back on it!!! Time to loss some weight and tone it up.

Trying to get on her level...or close to it...lol

Talk about inspiration.

You can still be "thick", toned and feminine!!

xoxo,

Ronita

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

working out is my new bestie!!!

I found this really great blog with wonderful workout plans, recipes and advice (motivation) for those who may not have a gym membership (cancelled mine because I wasn't going) and are just getting started or those who want to switch it up a bit...

I even love the design.

http://downtownn.tumblr.com/archive is my new bestie!

I must shed this weight! I have printed off all the plans and can't wait to get started. Each day you do different workouts and buildup little by little.

There are tons of great ideas and fun printables!

HAPPY and HEALTHY

HAPPY Tuesday!

xoxo,

Ronita

Monday, July 11, 2011

On the HUNT!!!!

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I am on the hunt for a Sit N' Stand Stroller.

I have my eyes set on one off of Craigslist!!! I hope I get it!!

Life of a mother!

Happy Monday!

xoxo,

Ronita

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Mother Tested...Big Kid Approved!

Source: realsimple.com via Laura on Pinterest

A Well Mixed Super Healthy Snack Station: What a perfect idea for the big kids that can go in the refrigerator and grab for themselves. I am headed to get some Tupperware to recreate this in my fridge!!!

HAPPY SNACKING!!!
xoxo,
Ronita

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Words for MOM

Part 5:

You thought you knew me,

But I did know you.

You thought you were watching me,

But I did hold you securely in my sight,

Recording every moment,

memorizing your smile, tracing your frowns,

In your absence

I rehearsed you,

The way you had of singing

On a breeze,

While a sob lay

At the root of your song.

Part 6:

The way you posed your head

So that the light could caress your face

When you put your fingers on my hand

And your hand on my arm,

I was struck with a sense of health,

Of strength and very good fortune.

xoxo,

Ronita

Saturday, April 30, 2011

Words for MOM

PART 3:

Time passed steadily and drew us apart.

I was unwilling.

I feared if I let you go

You would leave me eternally.

You smiled at my fears, saying

I could not stay in your lap forever

Part 4:

That one day you would have to stand

And where would I be?

You smiled again.

I did not.

Without warning you left me,

But you returned immediately.

You left again and returned,

I admit, quickly,
But relief did not rest with me easily.
You left again, but again returned.
Each time you reentered my world
You bought assurance.
Slowly I gained confidence.

xoxo,

Ronita

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Words for MOM

Part 2:

Mother,

During those early, dearest days

I did not dream that you had

A large life which included me,

For I had a life

Which was only you.

xoxo,

Ronita

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Words for MOM

Just in time for Mother's Day!!!

I went to the library last night with the family after dinner and came across this great book of poems by Maya Angelou entitled Mother, A Cradle to Hold Me.

Each day until Mother's Day I will ramble off one of the poems...

I hope they inspire you as they do me...

DAY 1:

It is true

I was created in you.

It is also true

That you were created for me.

I owned your voice.

It was shaped and tuned to soothe me.

Your arms were molded

Into a cradle to hold me, rock me.

The scent of your body was the air

Perfumed for me to breathe.

xoxo,

Ronita

Monday, April 25, 2011

The Inevitable...PLEASE HELP!!!

I have clothes eveverywhere. Clean clothes, dirty clothes- questionable clothes, winter clothes, spring clothes. Clothes in drawers, closets and on the floor!

Looks like I will be having a clothes folding party tonight!! I just can't seem to stay on top of my laundry.

To my readers: HOW DO YOU DO IT?!!!

xoxo,

Ronita

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Thunder Cake ...oh MY!!!

My son came home Friday and all he could talk about was the Thunder Cake he made in his afternoon class at school. This cake is based off a children's book, Thunder Cake by Leah Polacco, that his teacher read to them during the week. They all came together to make the cake in class and all took a piece home on Friday.

He said it had butter, eggs, flour and tomatoes...I said tomatoes???? I quickly looked up the recipe as he is pleading to make one at home and of course I never turn downan opportunity to try a new cake recipe. I am always excited to support his enthusiasm for learning and of course my enthusiasm for cooking/baking...smile!

Here is the recipe and be sure to check back as I will share our Thunder Cake baking experience in a later post...

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

Cream together one at a time:
1 cup shortening
1 3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs, separated
( blend yolks in. Beat whites until they are stiff, then fold in.)
1 cup cold water
1/3 cup pureed tomatoes

Sift together:
21/2 cups cake flour
1/2 cup dry cocoa
11/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt

Mix dry mixture into creamy mixture. Bake in two greased and floured 8
1/2 inch pans at 350 degree for
35 to 40 minutes. Frost with chocolate butter frosting. Top with strawberries.

Here is a I quick synopsis of Thunder Cake story:
Thunder Cake The Story
(From Leah Polacco)
"Grandma looked at the horizon, drew a deep breath and said, ‘This is Thunder Cake weather, all right. Looks like a storm is coming.’"

Thunder Cake is the story of how Patricia Polacco conquered her childhood fear of Michigan thunderstorms with the assistance her grandmother. By encouraging the young Patricia to ignore the approaching storm, the two wander outside to gather the ingredients for Thunder Cake, the perfect recipe for a rainy day. After the cake is in the oven, Grandma recounts the day’s events, convincing Patricia that only a "brave" girl would climb out from her hiding spot to collect eggs and tomatoes, milk the cow, and venture through Tangleweed Woods to the dry shed. Realizing that her grandma is right, Patricia welcomes the storm and a warm slice of Thunder Cake, never again to fear the "voice of thunder."

We will see how it turns out!!
xoxo,
Ronita