February Outing

In honor of Black History Month, February's outing will be to the African Cultural Festival at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana.

"Celebrate the richness of African and African American cultures with powerful drumbeats, dancers, gospel songs, and an art show.... Bring the family and make African masks and Zulu dolls, sample soul food, dessert and have your face and body painted with traditional African symbols of love happiness and honor." Admission is FREE!

When: Sunday February 1

Time: 12:00

Where: Bowers Museum

2002 North Main Street

Santa Ana, CA 92706

714.567.3600

Finance 101

Okay, so maybe that isn't the best title for the post because I have NO financial wisdom to share. As a single mom, I'm JUST making it, with a little wiggle room. But as you may (or may not) have heard, Suze Orman has just released her latest book on Oprah.com for FREE!! It is called The Action Plan for 2009, and of course it's about money.

Now, I am not endorsing Oprah or Suze, but I am all for free. I glanced over the table of contents and it has a section on paying for college. And seeing as we are all moms (or dads, or caretakers, or someone with kids in your lives SOMEWHERE) I thought this was worth sharing. Look at it. It's free. It won't cost you a thing, but it may help you in the long run.

Happy reading!

Your sister in motherhood.... Tomeka