By Carrie Eckles I’m not a parent, yet I always find myself giving out—I won’t say “advice”, because it’s not so much that, but—helpful hints about dealing with children. The reason for this has nothing to do with the fact that I was always the third parent in my family, if not the parent of […]


Women In Music: Badass Female Drummers
By Anise Smith I am a huge fan of music of all genres, old school R&B, classic rock, alternative and more. If it’s good music, I love it! I grew up in an era when music was changing and a lot was changing in my life. I was raised in a tougher part of Philadelphia […]

Wake Up And Smell The GMOs
By Tracy Madlener I am angry. I can’t believe that I live in a country where the food I buy and give to my children is not trustworthy. I am astounded that there are well known businesses in America that are using the citizens who live here in this country as their lab rats. I […]

Asteroids, Meteors and Fireballs! What would you do if it happened to you?
By Carrie Eckles February 15, 2013 was an interesting day astronomically speaking. For some people, it was absolutely terrifying. The day began with a meteor that wreaked havoc in the Chelyabinsk area of Russia’s Ural Mountains. Later on that day, planet Earth was treated to an extremely close (by cosmic standards) flyby of an asteroid. […]



Valentine Tips for Keeping Things Spicie
By: Caffeinated OC Mommy (Guest Columnist) My goodness… I’m in new surroundings here… how FABulous! I even put on a brand new “Spicie” shade of lipstick just for the occasion! What? Ohh why yes of course, where have my manners gone… Hellooooo my Darling Friend… fancy meeting you here! Come make yourself comfy, I’ve got […]


Romantic Escapes To Spicie Up Your Relationship
By Heather Jabusch Here we are with Valentine’s Day fast approaching…. do you have plans? Are you dreaming of a romantic getaway or having a quiet evening at home? In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, let’s check out some last minute romantic escapes. You may not be able to get to these exact places last […]

Valentine’s Day: The Art Of Dating On A Shoestring Budget
By Alicia Taylor It’s the big day of the year that makes all the lover’s hearts go thump. Couples stare dreamily into each other’s eyes and swear undying forever devotion. My idea of a perfect Valentine’s evening is staying home with my man and playing some Xbox together. Hey, it’s our thang. However, I have […]