Is Go-Go Juice Really Bad for You?

Moms are always on the go – juggling a balancing act with schedules, career, family, friends, organization and self.

Maybe, moms need a bit of Go-Go juice to keep them going all day like Alana Thompson from ‘Toddlers and Tiaras.’

Go-Go juice is the Pageant crack liquid solution comprised of 50% Mountain Dew and 50% Red Bull. This is pure caffeine providing an instant rush for all the little ones who have busy all day schedules with competition, taping a reality show and maintaining a normal life for a toddler. Wow, talk about parents living (dangerously) through their children?

This got me thinking, what would the Go-Go juice of choice be for busy moms?

My Go-Go juice is usually a homemade protein smoothie with a dash of Hershey pure cocoa, which gives me a great boost of energy and no side effects.

BNM, what is your Go-Go juice?

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BNM Career: Tips for Writing a Winning E-Book in 7 Days

Use these quick and easy steps to get published

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3 Branding Tools for Moms to Reinvent Right Now!

Happy February, BNM!

Do you want fame and get paid (well) for your expertise?

Well, it’s time to make certain you have all the necessary tools to reinvent and re-brand like Madonna. Madonna knows that in order to grow with her fans and increase her fan base she must push the envelope just enough to keep us intrigued and inspired. … continue reading.

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Step 1: You Must Leave the House if you want to Succeed!

Happy Monday, BNM!

I remember when I was going through PPD and the biggest challenge was conjuring up the energy to leave the house and meet friends.

If you are ready to push reset and make this beautiful gift called LIFE work in your favor it’s time to really step out and socialize. Here is a dose of inspiration on Motivation Monday from Oprah.com.

What’s Holding You Back from Making Your Dream a Reality?

Your passion—bolstered by strengths, fueled by motivation—is crystallizing into a plan. Now what? Barbara Sher explains why it’s time to throw an idea party.

Isolation is a dream killer. Sitting alone for too long with an idea is more likely to breed self-doubt than spark an action plan. So before your goal succumbs to inertia, I suggest inviting some friends to what I call an idea party. When you gather people at a party where the goal is making your dream a reality, something amazing happens: A friend of a friend has a contact who can help, your neighbor knows a workaround for what’s tripping you up—and suddenly, you’re in action.

Read more: www.oprah.com/spirit/Whats-Holding-You-Back-Idea-Party-Make-Your-Dream-Happen#ixzz1lZG9YbTZ

Where will you venture this week to get the creativity going?

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Got Kids? Here are 10 Tax Benefits For Parents

Lynnette Khalfani Cox, The Money Coach is a contributor to The Brand New Mommy

Any parent knows that kids can be awfully expensive.

They eat a lot, or sometimes not much at all, picking all over their food and wasting it.

They tend to sprout up like weeds, outgrowing clothes, shoes and even hats and gloves before those things get a proper wearing. (By that, I mean there should be holes in all those items before they’re handed down to a younger sibling).

And then, of course, kids want a lot of stuff. Can you say iPhone, Nintendo DS or Xbox 360 Kinect?

Little wonder that, in the past decade alone, the cost of raising a child from birth to age 18 has risen nearly 40% to $226,920. Continue reading “Got Kids? Here are 10 Tax Benefits For Parents” »

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Delicious and Easy Super Bowl Recipes you will Love!

As we prepare for the commercials, media, glitz and Madonna, what’s on your Super Bowl menu?

Here is celebrity chef, Cristina Ferrares with Cooking Made Easy from Oprah.com.

I love, love, love football, and I especially love Super Bowl Sunday!

I went to my first Super Bowl at the Orange Bowl stadium in Miami for Super Bowl X when the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Dallas Cowboys 21 to 17. What a game! It was so exciting! I arrived in Miami on a Friday for parties that went on nonstop until the big game on Sunday. I happened to be there with some friends who had connections with the NFL, so I got to go to all of the festivities before the game, including meeting all of the players. Of course, as much as I loved meeting the players, I was more interested in what was on those seemingly endless buffet tables that were everywhere. I had never seen so much food in my life!

Read more: www.oprah.com/food/Super-Bowl-Super-Food-Cristina-Ferrares-Cooking-Blog#ixzz1lHjQcnRN

Tags: chili, cooking blog, Cristina Ferrares, mommy blog, Oprah, Oprah.com, reinvention, Super Bowl

 

Brand Age: Lessons to Learn from Demi Moore

In a society where the images of timeless youth, beauty and weight take center stage daily what’s an aging momma to do?

Demi Moore seemed to have it all – family, fame, fortune and fans, however, it was not enough.

The aging process is not fun. As I prepare to turn 45 years YOUNG in March, I’ve experienced the challenges of getting older.

Let’s just say I am adjusting to a few tweaks; I now wear readers (granny glasses) to read the fine print, battled with sciatica for 4 weeks in December, and, when it rains I can feel a touch of arthritis. Sound sexy yet? … continue reading.

Tags: Ashton Kutcher, Brand Age, Demi Moore, General Hospital, Hollywood and Age, mommy blog, reinvention

 

Long before BET and MTV there was Don Cornelius and Soul Train

As we kickoff Black History Month, TBNM salutes Don Cornelius and pray for his soul to be at rest and in a better place.

Soul Train was the hippest spot in America – it was the ultimate place of expression; power, love, style, hair, dance, songs — all that is beautiful and Black.

Countless of entertainers have Don Cornelius to thank for real time exposure and showcasing their talents when the mainstream outlets would not touch them.

Thank you Mr. Cornelius for Soul Train, Soul Train Music Awards, Soul Train Lady of Soul and the Soul Train Christmas.

Yes, it was Don Cornelius who taught many of us the power of strategic branding long before corporate America invited the Hip Hop elite to the party.

Although our hearts are heavy for Mr. Cornelius and family, it was his ‘chosen’ time, all we can say is thank you and keep on pumping that fist!!

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Tags: BET, business, Don Cornelius, Icon, MTV, reinvention, Soul Train

 

Set your DVR! – Extraordinary Motivation

This is an event you don’t want to miss!

I had the pleasure of attending as a civilian and not a worker bee and my life was enriched at that moment.

Read more about the evening and why you don’t want to miss this amazing program on BET.

Tags: BET, BET Honors, Black History, Coach Beverly Kearney, First Lady Michelle Obama, Maya Angelou, mom-influencer, motivation, reinvention, the brand new mommy

 

Why Friends Change with Motherhood?

As I get older I sincerely believe the old adage that everything and everyone has a season and nothing underscores that more than motherhood and friendship.

Friendships change simply because your needs have changed – it’s not your fault, just life. … continue reading.

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