Reeses Cups were my favorite candy as a child.

I was crazy for Reeses cups (and Doritos) as a child. My mom told me she caught me several times sneaking Reeses cups under our kitchen table as a toddler. (I thought I was hiding even though the table was made of clear glass.) ha! but I really don't eat candy very often anymore as I'm sorta a health food nut - but Halloween results in an abundance of goodies & if we are lucky there are a lot of Reese's cups in my kids bags ;-) So I decided to write an article on Yahoo called "Easy Desserts Using Reese's cups. " Hope you check it out all the ideas are super simple. I even have an idea for a semi-healthy after school snack (topped with Reeses of course!)

Minnie Mouse

I was at the library with the kids today and I saw this Minnie Mouse sitting on a shelf. I got fancy with some filters and I think it made a pretty cute artzy shot for Instagram :-) If you own an iPod or iPhone you *must* get an Instagram account - its endless fun getting artsy with everyday photos :-)


Oh! and I also recently wrote an article about Tips on How to Stop Waiting in Long Lines. Hope you find it helpful =-)

Me the insomniac queen

I am always always tired. Especially during the school year. My son has to be on the bus by 8 a.m., that is so early ! It wouldn't be so bad if I slept at night, but 8 am always seems like the prime time I am very sleepy and want to sleep.

Check out the poem I wrote on insomnia here.

My White Picket Fence

I wrote a poem about how I felt as a single mother.. waiting for the love of my life. As a little girl I didn't pray for fame or fortune, I prayed for a family. A house with a white picket fence.. and children. I grew up and got involved with the wrong crowd & ended up a single mother at 21. I struggled for 3 years until I met my husband online. (Yes! online.. and that was *very* taboo back then) -- I'm glad I took the plunge & let love in because I've been living the life the most people dream of. My husband is the kindest sweetest person I've ever met.

Click here to check out my poem :)

Halloween Costumes!

I might be going to a few costume parties this year. The last time I dressed up for Halloween I was Monica Lewinsky & my husband dressed in a Bill Clinton mask *(that had kisses all over the mask & his tongue sticking out) ... I wore a beret (that Monica frequented) and a blue dress. Gosh, I wish I had a picture of us!

Anyways.......I started looking online for costume ideas & inspiration. Not sure if I'll buy one or make a costume this year. Here is a list I published of Plus Size Halloween Costumes. Lots of links & even a few references for some D.I.Y. ideas.

Make a Child Smile

There's are some cards Jessica & I made for MACS. Please take a few minutes to read my article about this amazing organization. You can help make a child smile who is suffering from a life threatening illness with just a few minutes and a postage stamp.

Panic Prevails

I wore my heart on my sleeve and wrote a very personal poem about my anxiety. I tend to cover it up. I decided to publish it and can view it here if you want to read it.

Nobody told me parenting would be *this* hard.

I wrote this poem a few weeks ago. Funny thing is my kids are acting like complete maniacs today so this is a perfect topic to blog about!

My teenage daughter - A poem on mothering by: Alexandria Diaz

My Commentary on the deadest mall ever!

I took some photos of a Mall in my area. Isaiah and I like to walk there because it is so deserted. It makes me sad because I remember hanging out there as a kid with my best friend. To check out my pics click the pic below or click here.

Pamper yourself on a shoe string budget...?

I wrote an article on the frugal ways I like to indulge in pedicures and other spa-like treatments without paying big bucks for these services. I hope you find some useful info by clicking here!

I'm excited to be writing for Associated Content. I have so much odd knowledge to share!