Tiffany Raiford

Tiffany Raiford is a lifelong Floridian, wife to my high school sweetheart and mother of four littles (two girls and boy/girl twins...no, they are not identical and yes, I'm sure). My kids love to whine, so I love to wine. My loves include nap time, bed time, date night, travel and evenings and weekends when my husband is home because he handles all diaper changes.

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in Parenting

Mother Possibly Paralyzed After Saving Son’s Life

With Mother’s Day fresh on everyone’s mind after a weekend of celebrating, it seems only appropriate to send a very special Mother’s Day wish to a young mom whose quick thinking and bravery saved the life of her 18-month-old son as well as her own life. When 23-year-old Christina Simoes realized that her Haverhill apartment […] More
in Food and Drink

Host a Lovely Brunch Every Time

Brunch is a favorite meal for many. Sunday brunches are more popular than ever, mostly because it’s an excuse to get together with your loved ones over a lingering – and delicious – meal. If you’re idea of a gorgeous weekend morning is to enjoy brunch with the people you most enjoy, you’ll want to […] More
in Parenting

Great Tips for Parenting Any Child

Aside from parents, the most knowledgeable child experts are psychologists. They spend years studying children, their behaviors and their lives. This means they have some pretty good advice when it comes to taking care of your kids and entering the world of parenting. Your child deserves your best, which is why you should always take […] More
in Health

Dirty Girl Mud Run Hits Pennsylvania in July

You won’t find many women willing to run around in the mud on a regular basis, but when it comes time for the Dirty Girl Mud Run; bring it on. In support of Bright Pink, the only non-profit that shifts focus to the early detection of ovarian and breast cancer in young women, Dirty Girl […] More
in How to Save Money

Saving Money at the Grocery Store

Saving money at the grocery store is something we could all learn to do. It’s difficult though, isn’t it? You shop hungry and come home with a bunch of stuff you really don’t need. You shop all at once and you come home without half the stuff you do need. You leave without a list […] More
in Lifestyle

Wedding Advice Brides Really Need

Ask any bride to offer you some advice before your wedding day, and she’s going to have a lot to say. For the most part, brides don’t realize the important stuff until after the wedding is over. Hindsight, as they say, really is 20/20. Looking back it’s easy to see what was important, what wasn’t, […] More
in Health

Why You Should Eat More Hummus

Here’s a fun fact: eat hummus regularly and watch your waistline shrink. In fact, you can watch your waistline shrink so much that it’s 8 percent smaller than the waistlines of people who do not bother to eat hummus. What is hummus, you ask? It’s a delicious dip made from chickpeas, and it’s really good […] More
in Health

Research Shows Music is the Key to a Child’s Development

“Music, as we know, is one of the most powerful means available to further human development and build great communities and societies,” states Dr. Peter Simon, President and CEO of the Royal Conservatory of Music. If you are a parent, you probably heard that letting your baby listen to classical music, even in utero, was […] More
in Technology

Three Apps That Improve Your Less than Perfect Photos

Taking a great photo is effortless for some women, and much less so for others. If you’re one of the many women who doesn’t take a great picture – or you just don’t think you take a great picture – there’s something you should know. It’s a secret that many women have been using for […] More
in Women's Health

Follow These Rules for a Safe Summer Tan

Warm weather is finally here and if you’re like most women, you’re looking to tan your body so that you’re not quite so snowman-like at the beach. A natural tan is a beautiful thing – though you know sun safety is one of the most important things you can do for your body – but […] More
in Tips & Hacks

Tips to Make You the a Great Hostess

If you’re going to be a good hostess, you have to make certain you know what you’re doing. Inviting people into your home without any concept of what a good hostess looks like is never a good idea. Of course, you do have the basic knowledge of how to be a good hostess; be polite, […] More
in Health

Fast Food Workers Tell Us To Never Order These Items

Ignorance is bliss, except when it’s not. Ignorance can lead you to feel comfortable with something until your ignorance is no more; suddenly, you’re grossed out, disgusted and wishing you didn’t believe in blissful ignorance. How’s this for ignorance? When you pull up to a fast food drive thru window to make your order, the […] More

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