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I am the kind of person that accepts each and every little joy and good thing as a sign from God. Now I realize that the may not be but for me they are. I mean when Edgar is so far away and he texts me I always thank God. For me it means not…

The highly anticipated 2013 Rita Reviews Holiday Gift Guide is currently being crafted and I am excited to announce that I am now officially accepting submissions for the guide. Are You Interested in getting your product in front of thousands of blog readers? My Holiday Gift Guide is just what you need!

My nephew is 6 years old and has just started big boy’s school. Anytime I talk with him on the phone it always puts a smile on my face. He is forever asking me when I am going to come and visit him for if it was up to him I would live in the…

This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Latina Mom Bloggers and State Farm. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Teen driving can be a scary thought and knowing that we are getting ready to have teen driver is all the scarier. I mean I am the worst driver in the world and I…

When you are planning your wedding reception one thing you ay want to consider is a fun drink for kids and those who don’t drink alcohol. Sodas and juices are great options and they should be considered but I will never forget the Sherbet Wedding Punch my aunt made for my uncle’s wedding many years…

The reception food! I am sure there are brides all over the world screaming right now as they are trying to decide what to serve all the reception guests. There are simply so many options now that a bride can choose from. First things a bride must decide if she will be having a full…

Dreams of little feet is something that was always there and came about in the strangest way. For those of you who know me from Rita Reviews you know that I have children. What most people don’t know is that none of the children are my own. The older kids are from Edgar’s first marriage and…

  Faithful parenting is not always an easy task because my patience is tried on a daily basis. I want my children to know that everything I do I do to of love for them and by the grace of God. Yet how do I convey that while still showing that I am the mother…

Each day I take a few moments and spend them in a quiet prayer. As a Catholic saying the rosary is very important to me and this particular one is very special. My mother gave me this after my father passed away. It was to replace the beautiful one my Grandmother brought back from Medjugorje…

  Doesn’t it look great! I put this up all by myself after I had to trim it down a little!