Empowering Women
Say No To Mum Shaming

It’s real. It’s there. And we make it worse for each other. As a parent, you would think our biggest support would be other parents. We are all right in the thick of it, going through it together. The sleepless nights, the tantrums, the poo nappies, the work-life balance, the ups and downs, the struggles … [Read more…]
Words Of Wisdom For High School Graduates From The #MaCs

High School Graduation is here! I love seeing photos shared on social media of all the graduates and reading about their upcoming plans in life. It took me back to my High School graduation many, many years ago. I remember the talks from my mom, family, and her friends telling me they wanted to share … [Read more…]
Don’t You Do It

School is almost out for the summer. Kids are excited about sleeping in and not having homework. We’re excited too, but know that at week two we’ll be ready to send everyone back to school. So, what do we do as parents to keep the kids from driving us insane? Schedule summer activities to keep … [Read more…]
My Go To Shop For Yummy Gourmet Popcorn In Metro D.C.

We held our first D.C. area #MaC meetup in January. I know, you’re thinking…“What the heck is a #MaC?”  We call ourselves #MaCs, ladies from the online Facebook group Mamas and Coffee®. We have real, everyday conversations about love, life, family and home. We empower one another to live life to the fullest and also let … [Read more…]
From Curly To Straight

Going from curly to straight happened yesterday! It’s been a while since I’ve worn my hair straight. Being natural allows for many different styles, but for me, I love wearing my hair BIG and curly. No matter if it’s a good or bad hair day, it’s a good hair day when you rock your naturally … [Read more…]
This Weather Is So Disrespectful

This weather is being real DISRESPECTFUL right now! We are freezing our butts off in Washington D.C. right about now. Our feelings are hurt! This time last year we were all walking around with shorts and tank tops, relaxing on the beach. The denial of being in D.C. is over because my body is in … [Read more…]
You Probably Should Mind Your Own Business

You probably should Mind Your Own Business! This concept seems to be getting harder these days. I mean, I get it. There are times we need to stick our noses in things happening around us. Times when someone is being hurt or mistreated. Otherwise, some of you NEED to MIND YOUR BUSINESS! Maybe the problem … [Read more…]
Tips to Get The Most Out of Your Personal Training Sessions

Image Credit: Pexels With the holidays right around the corner, you might find yourself looking into personal training services to work off any extra winter weight. If you’ve never worked with a personal trainer before, it can be difficult to know what to expect. For newbies, here are some tips to get the most out … [Read more…]
Maybe I Should’ve Remained Quiet, But Glad I Didn’t

Last week I found myself sitting at a gym along with three other women waiting to hear about a 30-day challenge to transform our bodies. As we sat there having small talk, we chatted about our families, our schedules, etc. Once the owner of the gym came out to talk to us, she mentioned the … [Read more…]