Patricia Kozack
The One Day That Forever Changed How I Parent
I'd say my parenting style is riiiiight in the middle of helicopter mom and hands-off mom. My girlfriend calls it "drone parenting" — where...
7 Beat-the-Heat Summer Beauty Essentials
Nothing like those first few days of the Florida heat and humidity when summer hits to make you rethink what you are currently wearing....
I Love You, But I Need You to Love Me, Too
Dear Kids,
I promise it's not you... it's me. I love you, but I've gotta love me, too.
Yes, I wrote that. It's true. As moms,...
I Get Knocked Down… But I Get Up Again
Two years ago, I trained. I trained REALLY hard. I had my will tested the entire race. In the end, I felt like I...
Nobody Wants Me: I’m Plus Size
The holidays have come and gone, and everyone’s in a similar state of mind: LET’S GET IN SHAPE! I’m starting fresh! NEW YEAR, NEW ME!...
Shop Local This Holiday: Last-Minute Beauty Stocking Stuffers
Can you believe there's only one week left until Christmas?! While you may be done with most of your major holiday shopping, you might still have...
JMB’s Beauty Holiday Gift Guide
As a professional makeup artist, the holidays are one of my absolute favorite times of the year. Every seasoned beauty lover knows that when beauty retailers release their...
The Day I Prayed for DEATH
"You never know how strong you are, until your only choice is to be strong."
I read this quote when we lost my Abuela to...
Mom Tested, Kid Approved: Quick Summertime Meals
We’ve all been there--it’s been a long summer day, you either just got home from work or swim practice and you have ravenous children...
All About the Brows
I know what you're thinking, ANOTHER BEAUTY tutorial talking about all these products that I have to use to make up myself look somewhat...
Why I Let My Son Watch “Girl” Shows
In a world where gender neutral has become such a battle, it baffles me that I had to comfort my son one day because...
Parental Bathroom Rights: Fort Knox or All Access?
Maybe it's a Man/Woman thing--maybe it's not. Since I've known my husband, he's always locked the door anytime he would use the... ahem... restroom....