This week’s POSH MOM OF THE WEEK is a MOM after my own heart..she loves reality TV, married to a techie and wrting is her passion…I think I’ve found my doppelgänger…Ok, you be the judge…Let’s welcome Tiffany Fulcher, the Founding-Editor of  TiffanyFulcher.org, a site dedicated to fashion, relationship, cool gadgets and much much more.

MommyPosh: Tell us about yourself. Your Family.  

Tiffany Fulcher: I am a wife, mother, writer and educator. I write for several outlets, including my blog TiffanyFulcher.org. I am also an instructor part-time at a community college and teach a college writing class. If I were not a teacher and a writer I would probably be in the fashion industry because I love clothes…lol! I also love anything vintage, art, literature, and music. I am kind of like a hippie but I have to be free spirited while wearing Gucci shoes…lol!

I have been married for nine years and have 3 beautiful children. My husband is my exact opposite, a techie with a personality to match. Two girls Sydnei 8 the diva and Symone 16mons the boss who really runs the family and a son Trey age 4 ½ who is Mr. Personality.

MP: You are a mom, a wife, a woman – what do you take most pride in?

TF: I would have to say that I take great pride in being a wife. I thoroughly enjoy the relationship I have with my spouse. If it weren’t for his love and support I couldn’t be the mother that I am. He knows me so well and takes such great care of our family. I appreciate the opportunity to be by his side as a life partner. He truly balances me out. We are very different but compliment each other quite well. It’s an exciting journey!

MP: How would you describe yourself as a mom?

TF: I am very hands on with my kids. I love them dearly and try to be very present with them. I love being in the moment! I spend a lot of time and energy teaching, encouraging, laughing, and playing with them. I want the best for them so I do have high expectations, however I try to reach them where they are individually and not look at them as a collective group.

MP: Tell us about your blog – TiffanyFulcher.org

TF: TiffanyFulcher.org is my baby, I love to write. Recently the site has been more momcentric focusing on subjects most moms will find interesting. I do however write about relationships, religion, politics, reality tv…lol! I write about it all it’s my daily musings of life from my perspective.

I was inspired to launch the site when I became a stay at home mom after my son was born. I needed an outlet and started writing. I started reading other blogs and decided hey I can do this…TiffanyFulcher was born. I have been writing every since! Next year will be 5 years…wow time has really flown by.

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The FAB Heidi Moon has featured yours truly over at her blog The Closet Coach.  Heidi has great fashion tips for the everyday mom (working mom, date night mom and so much more!)…so become one of her followers today!

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I’ve mentioned to you before the things that makes me smile and one of them being Zumba Fitness…If you have not heard of the Zumba craze then you need to take a class asap…..every gym, every dance studio offers them so no matter where you live you’ll be able to find a class nearby.  So, in honor of my 38th birthday this weekend (shout out to all the Scorpios!), I decided to take my love for Zumba to the next level and become a certified Zumba instructor…and wow what a day!!!

So, here’s how my Zumba project went on Sunday…

The all day class was held at Danse Elite in Mamaorneck, NY…it was encouraged that we bring extra pair of workout gear, snacks and tons of water, cause of the extreme dance routines that will be shown to us.

Registration began at 8:30a, so me being the early riser (all thanks to my son) I entered the studio at 8:15a and wow, I was in shock to see that the studio room was already filled with inspiring instructors just like me.

For attire, I wore my Black Adidas Essentials Capri pants, a Zumba sports bra, and a Zumba workout top  – Oh yea!

Once registration ended, we were welcomed with a 1 hour Master Class led by Aileen Padilla, our training instructor from CA. With about 75 students, I made sure to get a spot in the front so I could see the instructor. It’s SOO much easier to do zumba classes when you can actually see the instructor.

Tunes from JLO, Pitbull, Michael Jackson and other high energy sounds of Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia and Reggeaton filled the room.  Whew! what a great way to start the day….

Then after a short break, we got started with our lectures and dug into our training material: agenda, manual, ZIN pamphlet, and DVD/CD set.

We alternated lectures and information sessions with hands-on sessions where we learned and practiced the four rhythms of Basic 1: merengue, salsa, cumbia, and reggaeton. We learned a lot of useful information during the lectures and in the hands-on parts, we learned how to do the basic moves of each rhythm along with some variations for arms, legs, and how to make each move more fitness-y.

Thank goodness I packed a few of my favorite treats – Kashi fruit bars – because by noon, I was famished and needed a pick-me-up.  We did break for lunch at 1p, but since was craving anything to heavy I settled for a banana and few more of my Kashi treats.

After lunch we broke into small groups from steps we learn…and before I knew it class was at a close.

Wow!  6:00p already???!!  Where did the time go????

So now I can officially say that I am a Zumba instructor! Now I just have to find somewhere to teach! Anyone looking for one in the NY area???

So by 6:15p I was heading home to relax with hubby and Lil B…

I’m so glad I did the zumba workshop today! I thought the workshop was really informative and very encouraging. I met some cool zumba-holics and learned a LOT. I feel like there’s so much positive energy flowing through me from my zumba experiences and I can’t wait to see where my love of zumba takes me. Here we go!

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This FASHIONABLE FRIDAY is from my mom style editorial feature on Jenesequa, an online and iPad magazine catered to the latest in fashion and beauty and much much more.

I have always looked up to celebrity stylist and new mom, Rachel Zoe…from her oversized glasses and bohemian style, Zoe simply has that JeNeSeQua.

What can new moms learn about getting dressed from Ms. Zoe’s new routines?

  • A tunic dress, leggings, and belts are great pieces to have in your closet. By adding a belt, you have the option of snitching your waist – a great way to show off your new curves.
  • Say NO to mom jeans. Buy jeans to fit your new body. The trick is to eliminate extra bulk by opting for a fitted-through-the-hip pair. Take a cue from Rachel and opt for her signature skinny flares.
  • Go for functionality, but look fashionable. Put aside those high heels for date night, business meetings, and for girls night out. Being JNSQ’s resident mom myself, I love Tory Ballet flats. They are stylish and look great with a pair of jeans.
  • A dab of lip gloss goes a long way. It brightens your face and gives you a polished look – instantly.
  • Sunglasses are your key accessory. Hide away excess jewelry – break out the bangles, dangly necklaces, and baubles rings for the night out with the girls – only use key pieces when handling your baby.

Read the rest of the story here. and don’t forget to DOWNLOAD the latest on all things fashionable from the team over at JNSQ.

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This week’s POSH MOM OF THE WEEK has been a lover of fashion and style for over 20 years. As a working mom herself, she loves helping other working moms refine their wardrobes and edit their closets in ways that are fun, easy and affordable.

Let’s welcome Heidi Moon, the Founding-Editor of her fashion blog, The Closet Coach.  Heidi provides real-world style advice to women who are balancing their frantic, fabulous lives. Heidi and I met over at FBFF, a Goggle fashion blogger group, where she provides blogging and networking tips for first time bloggers.  With Heidi’s great sense of style for working moms, tips/advice on how to look FAB while being on a budget makes this week’s feature spotlight a no-brainer:

MommyPosh: Tell me about yourself. Your Family.  

Heidi Moon: I grew up in Arizona, went to school in New Orleans (where I met my awesome husband) and lived in Miami and Norfolk, Va. before winding up in the DC area where I’ve now been since 1998. I started off in journalism, made the switch to “new media” and now work for an interactive agency as director of marketing. My husband and I have a 7-year-old daughter and she is, of course, the smartest, prettiest child in the world.

MP: You are a mom, a wife, a woman – what do you take most pride in?

HM: I consider each of these roles to be one facet of who I am as a person. At any given moment, I can be one of them–or all of them!

MP: How would you describe yourself as a mom?

HM: Sometimes strict, sometimes indulgent, always imperfect and totally over the moon for my girl child.

MP: Tell us about your blog – The Closet Coach.

HM: I’ve been interested in style and fashion since back in the day–high school, to be exact–and in various forms ever since (here’s the full version of the story). I also had a personal blog since 2000. The inspiration to combine these two interests popped into my head one day 2 years ago while I was gardening and that same weekend in March the Closet Coach was born. View Post

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