Definition of being a MOM

Motherhood – Def: the kinship relation between an offspring and the mother. maternity · family relationship, kinship, relationship. But what does motherhood really mean? Is there a definition to describe the variety of moms?

In this article, FFM will attempt to define the Mirror Moms (MMs)

Mirror moms tends to reflect others emotion directly. In her world, everything looks inward then flows through a set of filters before it’s bounced back into the world again. She will share your joy, pain and life together.

The supportive nature of mirror moms can become over-bearing, as they have the need for information and they seek complete openness in others life. The down side of this lifestyle is that boundaries can be blurred for better or for worse.

Mirror moms tends to have a full schedule filled with bonding activities and giving time to her family.

FFM will cover another definition in the next article. <3

Recession Round 2! A Recession Proof Family

2012, Global Recession is back!

Is fear and anxiety gripping your mind & purse? Our Financial advisor Kaye.D. Middleton is here to explain what’s really going on, and what you can do to make your family’s recession proof.

Kaye draw a comparison to illustrate a recession proof plan,“It’s like running a bath, you need to set aside enough time to bath. The sink hole must be plug to keep the water in, and the temperature must be right so you don’t scorch or freeze yourself." We tend to get this right (the bathing), because the consequence is in our face or more accurately to our body. Unfortunately, when it comes to finance a lot of families are burning & scorching themselves in the recession and the second wave of global recession is right outside out doorstep.

Kaye says that the banks, mortgage companies and brokerages firms were to blame. They freely authorized bad loans and credits to everyone, and some will never have the means to make repayment. There is clearly a deeper moral issue here with the credit controllers. They have change society’s view on borrowing, it’s easy & it’s empowering for the some whom never had money to spend. Now, our habits are passed on to the next generation where our children expect the parents to provide financial support for longer, and their future are uncertain due to the economic crisis created in our generation. 

So, what can we do as responsible parents to make our family recession proof right now? Our Financial Advisor, Kaye.D.Middleton says the following:

• For people close to retirement age, they need to reconsider their investments to maintain an incoming stream to offset rising cost and inflation (when cost of things rises).


• For homeowners, the threat of unemployment and unaffordable of mortgage rates will need to consider cutting back on non-essential luxuries. The savings should be held in a high interest account as an emergency fund.


• For everyone else, they need to adapt to a cash economy, which means buying only what you can afford right now in cash. Start a financial plan for the next 20 years. Ask yourselves questions like, “What’s inflation going to cost us? What’s our return on investment? What are we going to pay for our food? What are we going to pay for our fuel? How much will we need to safe to put our children through school?”

“Credits”, It is one of the most addictive commodities in the 21^st century, and is comparable to the Weapon Of Mass Destruction WMD. Start planning today and make sure your family’s stability is recession proof.

We thank Kaye.D.Middleton for her valuable time.

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DareDevil mom

How far would you go for mom & daughter/ father & son activity participation?

Recently, I came across this lifestyle blog of an adventurous mom, Menna Pritchard, who appears to have a passion for her outdoor activities. Menna is 26, a single mom with a 4 months old toddler, Ffion and a full-time student working toward a degree in outdoor education.

She made the headlines in the local newspaper when she climbed a lilmestone rock-face at Thre Cliffs Bay in Wales with Ffion. What's the big news? Picture Ffion strapped to Menna's back.



"Life is all about risks, whether that’s something as simple as getting in your car every day or climbing up a rock face," 

This Dare Devil mom certainly wins our respect for her. We think mounting the cliff or whatever sports she participates in, the most important thing is that she shares her true passion and joy with Ffion. The image of Menna & Ffion's struggle to reach the top of the climb resonates something more then just a simple bonding exercise, it's a reflection of their lifestyle.

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Music: Walk the Moon

Ladies & Gents! Please grab your best headphones and slip on your dancing shoes, as you are about to be amazed by this new indie pop band called Walk the Moon. Their hit single "Anna Sun" was released in late 2010, before the album Iwant! Iwant! was released.

If you are a fan of the Killers and Katy Perry, it's very likely you will fall in love with the energy of this mixed bag of talents. Their video is twisted with surprises, from moments of darkness turning and meandering inside a building, leading to a collage of choreographed shapes that is hard to describe. However, I'm sure of one thing, I could not resist hitting that replay button at the end of the video (Yes... for the music too).

Now, hit the picture for a link to their video, and tell us what you think!

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Bakery Challenge

Rumour says that Home-baking is the new trend in 2012? Our research indicates that people want more down to earth simple food that is more organic and containing natural ingredients only. There is a burning passion for people will become more experimental, trying out some baking that is a little trickier in particular macaroons and artisan breads.

Baking is Simple and Fun. We will show you how.

Ingredients

• 1-2 cups all-purpose flour


• 2 cups bread flour


• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt


• 1 tablespoon yeast


• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted


• 1/4 cup honey


• 1 1/4 cup warm milk 105F

Directions

1. Mix the milk, melted butter, and honey in a bowl and microwave until it reaches 110-120F. Stir in the yeast and let sit until mixture is foamy, about 10 min.


2. Combine the 2 cups of bread flour with the salt. Slowly adding to the yeast mixture. Stir in the all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough no longer sticks to the bowl (I needed about 1 3/4 cups). Knead mixture by hand on a floured surface for 10 minutes until dough is soft and pliable.


3. Place the dough in a large, lightly oiled bowl, then flip the dough bottom side up to lightly coat it with the oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and a dish towel and allow the dough to rise in a warm place for about 30-60 min. or until doubled in size.


4. Empty the dough from the bowl and split it in half. Roll each half into a rectangle about 10×14″. Starting with the 10″ side, roll the dough up, pinching together as you go to make a log. Pinch all seams together with moist fingers. Fold ends under and place dough seam side down in a well-greased bread pan. Cover pans loosely with plastic wrap and a dish towel and let rise for another 30-60 min. or until doubled in size.


5. Bake in preheated 400F oven for about 25 min. Remove from pans and let cool on a cooling rack before slicing.

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Hairstyle Diary

t's just turn 10:30am, I checked in my pocket mirror for the 20th time in between crossing the road and waiting for the lights to change from amber to green on my way to the shopping mall.

Let's face it, most of us will never stop pouting in the mirror, or secretly worrying about the public opinion of our appearance, like our precious hair. In fact, our hair is one of the features we change to reflect our emotions.  The top 4 reasons for a new hairstyle are as follow:

• a celebrity


• a change of season


• a breakup


• new love

Our professional hair stylist says, if you're looking for a new hairstyle, but nothing too extreme. She recommends you to choose from these mommy-licious styles — the bob, the shag & the pixie.

The Bob

This popular cut is iconic and has been featured by many 30 something celebrities.  You can wear it sleek, wavy, or choppy.
Tips:  Swingy layers flatter all face shapes, from round to oval or square. "Use a thickening spray on damp strands to give it more movement,"

The Shag

This is "Layers with an attitude".
Tips: Most suited for straight hair. To achieve the maximum shine, you should blow-dry hair before finish with a smoothing serum.

The Pixie

This is the fabulous, cheeky yet classic style.
Tips: Most suited to compliment delicate facial features. You can enhance the texture by dabbing pomade on the ends.



Whatever you decide, have Fun with it!:
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Dad & Daughter (Goerge & Alexa) duet "Someone Like You" Cover

Love it or Hate it?!

We bring you the latest YouTube People Blogger sensation - George & Alexa Narvaez,  performing a Live cover of Adele's number one single "Someone like you".  George is a single dad, who's working hard to support his 2 young daughters. His Youtube blog is their family life project where they hope to bring joy and to inspire others.

It's moments like this that reminds us the joys in life. What brings you joy & happiness in your life? Send in your VidBlogs or comments to us.  :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ue728Ek6ng&feature=b-rec-topic

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