1.  Cooking with Kids - I attended an event with Chef Candice Kumai, the National Pasta Association and children from an After School Program in New Jersey.  Watching kids having fun in the kitchen is such a joyful experience.  They have so much fun learning news things, cooking and then tasting their own creations.  Great lessons can be learned in the kitchen.  Happy Cooking!

2.  Beyonce is Pregnant - This was a fun moment for me.  I'm a huge Beyonce fan, so I was truly happy for her when she announced she was pregnant.  I think for any woman, the announcement of pregnancy, and being able to bring a blessing into this world is one of the biggest celebrations in life.  So family joined in the excitement of her announcement that night.

3.  A Fun Cooking Class with Chef Marco Pierre White - Everyone who knows me, knows that I love to eat.  So, when I was given the opportunity to join a cooking class with world renowned Chef Marco Pierre White, I jumped at the opportunity.  I was excited to be able to share the recipes with So family members and followers after this experience.   I had such a blast and met some amazing people.  Oh, and yes the food was delicious.

4.  5 Ways to Keep Your Marriage Exciting - One of my favorite articles/blogs.  Marriage is something that I think is so special when it's the right match.  It's not easy, but I've watched my parents union grow stronger over the years.  For over 45 years they've made it work and continue to maintain their love and affection for one another.  I hope to one day experience what they have.  Love can be grand!

5.  Kids Make the Coolest Things -  I love that I get to watch children explore and use their imaginations every day in my work.  When you take the time to talk to children and listen to what they have to say you learn so much.  Here's a blog I posted of a few creations some of my students made out of magna tiles.  Love it!

6.  Teresa Giudice from Real Housewives of New Jersey Interview - I love doing celebrity parent interviews.  This was my second one and it was so much fun.  It's great to see celebs up close and personal because you really get a sense of who they are, especially when you're interviewing them.  Teresa was so cool, she even drove herself to this grand opening in Jersey.  She didn't arrive with an entourage or anything.  She was literally open to meeting everyone.  She made the interview easy to do.

7.  We're Having a Twitter Party - Back in June 2011, I had my very first Twitter Party for So family and it was hosted by two of the most fabulous mom bloggers, Audrey McClelland and Vera Sweeney.  It was fun, exciting and too fast.  I fell in love with Twitter Parties after doing this one.  So, believe me you will have plenty of opportunities to party with So family on Twitter.  Are you ready?

8.  Family Involvement in Education - This is an article/blog I wrote for Sofamilyonline.com several months ago and it's dear to me.  I truly believe in it and preach this every day.  So, it it definitely a highlight from 2011.

9.  Guest Post: Lifetime Moms & Confessions of a 30 Something -  These were my first two guest post and I was so thrilled to be given these opportunities.  I can't wait to dive into more guest posting in the New Year.

10.  The New Cover Girl Paula Patton Shares Her Mommy Make-up Tips - This was one of my most exciting celebrity mommy interviews.  Paula Patton was, seriously, one of the sweetest celebrities I've met and interviewed.  She was so easy to talk to and she was excited to answer any questions, especially questions pertaining to being a mommy.  She glowed when talking about her little one.  Congrats to her on her performance in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol!