I wasn’t going to let them stay up, it was a school night after all, and I’m a stickler for bedtime. But as I heard the girls singing in their beds and there were only 2:00 left to play in the half, I decided to break the rules. Katy Perry is their favorite after all! But of Read Post
Deflate Gate – A Life Lesson in Cheating
Winners never cheat, and cheaters never win.” Or so we thought. The headlines this morning in the New York papers were superb, and the story is now trending. It appears the Super Bowl bound Patriots have been caught red-handed yet again. Deflate Gate is the lead story everywhere, and highlights something that’s prevalent not only Read Post
2 Minute Drill – Udonis Haslem
One of my favorite things about interviewing Udonis Haslem is just how real he is. Maybe it’s my familiarity with him after working with UD for so many years…but most likely it’s because he’s just one of the most normal pro athletes you’ll ever meet. And he didn’t disappoint when I started peppering with hard hitting parenting Read Post
2 Minute Drill – Chris Bosh
I decided to have some fun during the preseason with some of the HEAT players, and asked them some of the most pressing parenting questions. First up in the hot seat….Chris Bosh. All I can say is, I need his tooth fairy to come to my house! Have a parenting question for a South Florida athlete? Tweet it Read Post
The NVL’s Season Finale is Just the Beginning
“Athletes inspire kids to be better…and not just on the court.” – Founder of the NVL, Albert Hannemann The National Volleyball League wrapped up their fourth season at the 2014 Players Championships at Club Med Sandpiper Bay in Port St. Lucie, Florida on October 4, 2014. The successful Canadian team of Josh Binstock and Sam Schachter Read Post
Behind the Scenes of Billy’s Bunch
The Miami Marlins are only one of three Major League Baseball teams to produce original programming for kids. In Miami, you can watch “Billy’s Bunch” on Fox Sports Florida. The monthly show debuts a new episode on the first Saturday of every month, and here’s an inside look at the show! It includes some behind Read Post
A Magical Racquet Ride – Tennis Children’s Book [Giveaway]
When we were watching Wimbledon this year, and trying to teach our daughter how to score tennis, it became comical. Bob (my husband): “It’s Love – 30. Love means zero.” Lila: “That’s not what love means.” Bob: “Well in tennis it means zero points.” Lila: “That’s hilarious!” And so it began…how to teach our kids the Read Post
Lebron’s Leaving Impacts the Little HEAT Fans
#452045488 / gettyimages.com It’s amazing how much one person can impact a city. But that’s just what Lebron James does, he can ignite hope or devastation in the blink of an eye to millions of people. Though it’s just basketball as some say, sports do matter. And not just to adults. The one thing I Read Post
Jonathan Horton Talks Comeback During Visit to South Florida
Olympian Jonathan Horton visits TAG Gymnastics in Weston, FL. “Gymnastics didn’t just teach me how to flip and twist, it taught me how to live my life.” You could call him the Derrick Rose of the gymnastics world. Jonathan Horton admits placing 7th in high bar at the 2012 London Olympics was a bit of a letdown. Read Post
[VIDEO] NBA Finals Behind the Scenes in Miami
I had intended to post this piece for Game 6 of the 2014 NBA Finals…but since the San Antonio Spurs prevailed and captured their 5th NBA title in franchise history – today will have to do. Congratulations to the Spurs on a superior performance this postseason, they are deserving champions. And a big thank you Read Post
My Favorite White Hot Things! [Giveaway]
IT IS TIME…and if you are a Miami HEAT fan…you know what White Hot means! It’s June and the HEAT are competing in their fourth consecutive NBA Finals and trying to three-peat. Miami has once again chosen the White Hot theme for the postseason, as all HEAT fans and employees happily wear white. I’m lucky Read Post
HEATLES T-Shirt Giveaway!
Lebron James arriving at AT&T Center in San Antonio, TX on June 4, 2014. Tonight is Game 1 of the 2014 NBA Finals and the Miami HEAT are back in Texas trying to 3-peat. Lebron James was caught wearing this new Finals version of the popular HEATLES shirts yesterday at the AT&T Center in San Read Post
