Empowering women through my personal stories is how I want to give back to the world. Raising kids, maneuvering life, and learning who you are.
Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash What are you doing for YOU this summer? School is almost out for the summer, and as parents, we plan camps and fun for our kiddos, but forget about ourselves. Don’t overbook yourself with too many kid activities that you forget about yourself. Trust me; you will kick yourself and be beyond annoyed … [Read more…]
If you’re like me, you like to add a little bling to your outfit. I love wearing jewelry and so do my girls. In the past year or so we’ve become more favorable to purchasing unique pieces. Handmade pieces or cute pieces that are engraved with initials or quotes on them. Fashion Diva Girl has … [Read more…]
This movie brought me to tears, and I don’t cry. As I watched it, I saw what many families (mine included) struggle with on a daily basis. The Art Of Parenting; The balance of life and raising children. Knowing what to do and where to turn for guidance. If you are a regular here at Mamas … [Read more…]
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of 1 Natural Way, a TRICARE breast pump provider. All opinions are entirely my own. Being a military spouse has its challenges when it comes to meeting and making friendships. Add having babies to the mix and boy oh boy. As a military family, … [Read more…]
To know me, we must begin back in elementary school. I wouldn’t say my family was colorblind, as this trend and talking point only recently gained the national spotlight. I would, however, say that my family didn’t feel that talking to me about race was important. As a result, I lived in a blissfully ignorant … [Read more…]
It’s ok to be proud of yourself and shout it from the mountain tops! Don’t feel that you should be ashamed of your accomplishments (no matter how small or large) or where you came from. We tell our kids to be proud of themselves, but do we realize how much they mimic us? That’s right! … [Read more…]
As a blogger, I must write. I HATE writing! I don’t like it one bit. BUT I do LOVE sharing my story and feel there’s someone out there to benefit from hearing it or may need a good ole chuckle to brighten their day. It used to take me hours, ok days to write one … [Read more…]
Welcome to another one of MomJonz’s quick question and answer sessions! So, do you have a child that refuses to eat the meals you cook? Are you just done and over it? Remember, you’re aren’t alone. Your child also isn’t the first and most definitely will NOT be the last to be a picky eater. … [Read more…]
Back in December, I wrote an article about things you shouldn’t say to a black person when you first meet. I promised I would expound on them a bit more in future articles. So, here we go for one of them today. Let’s talk about #8. My Kids Have NEVER seen a black person before. … [Read more…]
Do you know your neighbors? Do you speak to your neighbors? As a child, I remember my mom chatting it up with our neighbors. They would chat in the yard, head to the porch and even head inside to sit on the couch to relax and continue the conversation. Everyone was actual friends, and they each … [Read more…]