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Empowering Women

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.

Two Answers To Needing A Passport To Go To Hawaii

December 29, 2017 by MomJonz
Do I Need A Passport To Go To Hawaii

One year ago my family landed in sunny Hawaii to begin another adventure.  Before and after arriving one question that many asked and still ask is, “Do I need a passport to go to Hawaii?” The answer to this question is simple.  “No.”  No, as long as you are a United States citizen and have … [Read more…]

Posted in: Life As Navy Military Family Tagged: Family Life, Military Spouse, Travel

We All Need A Reminder Sometimes

December 19, 2017 by MomJonz
Give a kind word

I woke up this morning a bit earlier because I told my hubby I was going to work out with him.  But I just couldn’t let go of that bed at 4:30 a.m.  I rolled right back over and went back to sleep.  I woke up as I usually do around 5:45, said my morning … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Life Tagged: Empowering Moms, Empowering Women, Moms

Don’t Say These Things When You Meet A Black Person

December 16, 2017 by MomJonz
8 things to NOT say to a black person

Meeting new people every couple of years is part of my life as a military spouse, and I do love it.  I meet some great people, some interesting people and some that leave me scratching my head. So since I’m tackling the race conversation on MY platform, I want to share a few things that really … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Empowering Youth, Family, Life, Self-Esteem Tagged: Life As A Black Family, Life As A Black Woman, Race discussions in America, Race Discussions with kids, Race in America, Racism

Being A Military Family During The Holiday Season

December 11, 2017 by MomJonz

It’s the holiday season, and I’m often asked this question, “Are you going home for the holidays?” Once I answer with a no, I receive a follow-up question….”What Can I Do For Your Family During This Holiday Season?” I won’t lie, during my earlier years, I used to give a blank stare and wonder why someone felt … [Read more…]

Posted in: Life As Navy Military Family Tagged: Military Life, Military Spouse, Navy Spouse

Being At The Right Place At The Right Time

December 8, 2017 by MomJonz
Racial Discrimination Inspired Women Podcast

Have you heard the saying, “being at the wrong place at the wrong time?”  Well, that’s not what happened to me.  Lol  I was at the right place at the right time.  There’s a lady by the name of Megan that runs a podcast, and she was looking for guests to speak about race in … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Life Tagged: Empowering Women, Race discussions in America, Race Discussions with kids

Be Adored 365 Days

November 28, 2017 by MomJonz

The Overly Opinionated Teen walked through the door about two weeks ago telling me about her day as usual.  Her routine is to say,” Hi mommy.”  Afterwards, it can about four different ways….her just saying hello and continuing through the house, her yelling at one of her sisters, her laughing hysterically about something that happened … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Empowering Youth, Life Tagged: Book Reviews For Moms, Christian Family, Giveaways

Reasons Why We Have Race Conversations In My Home

November 10, 2017 by MomJonz
Why we have race conversations

From my last post talking about seeing color, I had some questions about starting the dialogue with children about race.   I refuse to sit here and say it didn’t infuriate me to have people say that they don’t know how to start that conversation with their child.  It honestly gut punched me.  I wanted to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Empowering Youth, Life Tagged: Empowering Moms, Empowering Women, Race discussions in America, Race Discussions with kids

God’s Great Love Book Giveaway

November 6, 2017 by MomJonz

When my girls were younger, I always looked for bright and cheery books for them to enjoy.  As a Christian family, we also wanted to find storybooks to teach them about God’s Great Love.  We wanted the same colorful and bright books.  Cause you know, kids like bright and fun colors. Even though my children … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Empowering Youth, Family Tagged: Book Reviews For Moms, Empowering Moms, Giveaways, Kids

Be A Ray Of Sunshine For Others

October 31, 2017 by MomJonz
Being there and encouraging others.

Self-esteem is how we feel about our self, but we can help other’s boost their self-esteem as well.  This post will talk about ways we can encourage our children to help a friend, classmate or teammate improve their self-esteem.  Yes, your child can assist in enhancing self-esteem in the classroom. About a year ago my … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Empowering Youth, Self-Esteem Tagged: empowering youth, Kids, self-esteem

Feeling Like A Queen – A Night Of Fun

October 27, 2017 by MomJonz
Finding a perfect gown and feeling like a queen

I set out on a mission to be a QUEEN at our Navy Ball.  Little girls always want to be princesses and when you get all dolled up heading to a formal event people comment, “You look like a princess.”  That’s great, but I wanted to be a QUEEN this year.  My hubby agreed, and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Life, Life As Navy Military Family, Love Tagged: Empowering Moms, Empowering Women, Fashion Forward, Formal Events, Military Spouse, PCSing to Hawaii
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