The Idea of Birth

In which I come to terms with the truth that I know “nothing ’bout birthin’ no babies!”   This was my plan for The Bee’s delivery: A book to read while I had contractions. My sister had been sent home so many times due to false labor that she delivered Pop in the parking lot. I was determined NOT to…

30 Days of Fitness #fitfluential

One of my Forty Fitness Goals was to become a Fitfluential Blogger and last week I got the official welcome letter! They gave me a purdy badge, a sweet welcome e-mail and the desire to get moving again. After finding more excuses than I care to share for not working out, becoming a Fitfluential blogger made me realize that I…

Free Coffee from @McDPhilly and @McDonalds March 31st-April 13th

McCafé® invites coffee drinkers in Philadelphia and across the U.S. to wake up and taste the free coffee. Beginning March 31, customers are encouraged to stop by their local participating McDonald’s® restaurant for a freshly brewed small McCafé coffee during McDonald’s first-ever national Free Coffee Event. Free McCafé coffee is available during breakfast hours starting March 31 through April 13 in participating restaurants….

Grab Your Easter Bonnet! It’s Time for One of #Philly’s Oldest Easter Traditions!

Say it Rah-shay By Mar 25, 2014 1 Comment

When The Bee was little we watched Easter Parade starring Fred Astaire and Judy Garland so much that I darn near had it memorized. Hannah and Hewes were a couple of swells and we would sing our heart out as they performed and got ready for their Easter parade, while falling in love of course. This year, Philly residents can…

Monday Music Moves Me

Say it Rah-shay By Mar 24, 2014 1 Comment

Today one of my co-workers remarked that she was humming because I kept humming as I went about my day. Today was a hard day for me; I was tempted to play hooky from work and sleep the day away but duty called and I made my way in. Despite a blah morning, the day got better with visits from…