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St. Patrick’s Day Dinner for One, Two or Ten

March 16, 2011
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner for One, Two or Ten

Here are a couple of St. Patrick’s Day-inspired dishes that can be made for one person, a family or a party. And here’s the even better part. The main dish includes cabbage, but it is in such a fabulous way you won’t feel like you’re eating the same meal you have every year. First...
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A Few Reasons I Love Being A Woman

March 8, 2011
A Few Reasons I Love Being A Woman

In celebration of International Women’s Day, here are 6 reasons I LOVE being a woman. I use “women’s intuition” and no one can argue with it. I’ve embraced this is how God speaks to me and no logic or analytics can make me think otherwise. I get to be Mommy & Wife. The joy...
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My “No-Guilt” Cocoa Snack

March 1, 2011
My “No-Guilt” Cocoa Snack

It’s no secret that I am a confessed Chocoholic. So, when Maricris of Zensible Mama invited me to a launch party for cocoa snack line Eat.Think.Smile.™ I was ECSTATIC. When I arrived at the event there was a Senior Nutrition Scientist from Hershey reviewing the antioxidant powers of natural cocoa. I thought, sure this...
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Girls Night In: Comfort Food Party

January 29, 2011
Girls Night In: Comfort Food Party

The cold weather, short days of winter and my hectic schedule had me craving comfort food and a Girls Night In. So I invited a few girlfriends over for a night of girl talk, movies and great food. It was soooo much fun! The only rule was that no one could feel guilty about...
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My Change Doesn’t Look Like Yours

January 17, 2011
My Change Doesn’t Look Like Yours

When you look at the Civil Rights movement, most think of the people that marched or that were arrested. However, the people that organized the movements were important, too. So were the people that spread the word, the ones that worked within the law to change things and the ones that supported behind the...
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Fashion Party Perfect For Girls!

January 14, 2011
Fashion Party Perfect For Girls!

If you are looking for a girl’s birthday party theme that probably hasn’t been done, then you are going to LOVE this post! This year my girls had a Project Runway-inspired birthday party. At three- and five-years-old this was the perfect party for them. I mean really, what’s not to love. It’s a party...
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Three Small Ways to Relax during the Holidays

December 23, 2010
Three Small Ways to Relax during the Holidays

Here are three small things you can do to relax while Christmas shopping and doing all of the many things the holiday season brings: Listen to music that makes you feel good. With all of the entertaining, planning, shopping and extra “stuff” that happens during the holidays it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. I have...
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Making Our Own Traditions for the Christmas Holiday

December 22, 2010
Making Our Own Traditions for the Christmas Holiday

I like traditions, but I don’t enjoy traditions or rituals that add stress to my life. I also like to have traditions that are meaningful to me and that feel good. So, Christmas is a little different for my family. Here are five of our traditions: We make a big deal out of donating...
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Today is National Brownie Day!

December 8, 2010
Today is National Brownie Day!

In case you missed it, I am a confessed chocoholic. So, I am always excited when I have a good reason to indulge. Today’s reason is “National Brownie Day.” In honor of the brownie, one of the best desserts ever made, here are three of my favorite brownie posts: Bittersweet Marbled Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies Amelie’s...
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The Perfect Thanksgiving Outfit

November 22, 2010
The Perfect Thanksgiving Outfit

For Thanksgiving I need an outfit that is comfortable, cute and nap-worthy. Especially since I usually eat, relax and then eat some more. There is also the need to entertain my girls and, here’s a biggie… be CUTE in the pictures that everyone takes at family functions. This year I will be opting for...
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About Queenocracy

Queenocracy inspires women to live golden while balancing their work and personal life.

Here you'll find tips and musings on life and work, managing a family and home, me time, time management, fun things to do, ways to stay motivated/be inspired, party themes/ideas and tips to make planning your special events simple and fun.

About Towanda

Towanda Long is a full-time working mom of three beautiful girls, wife to a pretty cool guy and part of some awesome girlfriend circles.

She loves making life fun, inspiring others and chocolate.

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Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are. – Marianne Williamson