I’m sharing tips on last minute holiday preparations as part of a sponsored campaign with CVS/pharmacy. I have the type of family where, if they stop by my house and I don’t have any food at all, they’re going to talk about me. That’s just how my people roll. But really, during the holiday season, we…
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What Is It About Pajamas At Christmas?
I was invited to #ShowYourJoe (and my jams) as part of a sponsored campaign with Kmart. What is it about pajamas that makes folks go crazy for them during the holidays? For as long as I can remember, I’ve received a new pair of jammies for Christmas. Of course that means you might find me…
Differences Help Us Shine Bright #ShineBright
I am a ‘ShineBright’ Ambassador and have been compensated for my participation. All opinions are my own. Every year since I can remember, I’ve enjoyed watching Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer whenever it comes on television at Christmas time. I’ve sang the song, made crafts depicting the famous reindeer with the shining nose, and introduced my…
This Christmas, Check Out “Roaming Reindeer”
Finding a good Christmas book is always fun. Don’t you just love discovering new stories to add to your holiday collection each year? If so, you’ll definitely want to check out Roaming Reindeer by Angela Meju. Not just a book, it’s a fun tradition that encourages positive behavior all season long thanks to 2 adorable…
Let Merry People Be Happy
In 2003, on Christmas Day, my maternal grandmother, and my (middle) namesake Elaine, went to the hospital due to complications from cancer and heart disease. The doctors sent her home, but she went back in a couple of days later. She stayed in the hospital for a month before finally succumbing. That next Christmas was…