As you may know if you follow this site closely, Lamar and Ronnie Tyler just completed a three-city tour for their fifth and latest film, Generation One. Atlanta, DC and two Chicago shows had sold out theaters in all three cities. Well, we recently partnered with some of the best bloggers around and created the Generation One Blog Tour. We asked bloggers from all over to … [Read more...]
9 FREE Homeschool Curriculum And Resources You Should Check Out Today
As a new-ish homeschooling parent, I'm always looking for resources and communities to strengthen and enhance our homeschool experience. While homeschool is a more budget friendly alternative to private school, it can still be costly if you're not sure where to go, or what resources you need. There are thousands of curriculum out there and plenty of opportunity for you to … [Read more...]
{Open Letter} 6 Things I Want my Little Brown Children to Know
My heart has been heavy over the state of our little brown children lately. I've started and stopped writing about this McKinney incident several times for different reasons. What can I say that hasn't been said? How can I explain this to my babies? What if this happened to my babies (I probably wouldn't be writing this right now if it was)? How can I protect them? While I … [Read more...]
6 Simple, Fun and Sexy Summer Dates that will Keep the Spark in Your Marriage
Summertime is a special time. Some are already complaining about the heat, but I'll take this any day over the white stuff. And now that we've got the kids all squared away with their summer activities, it's time to schedule some fun in the sun with your spouse! I love creating new memories and finding new things to do with my hubby. So I scoured the interwebs for some ideas to … [Read more...]
5 Ways Worrying About Yourself and Not Your Spouse Can Improve Your Marriage
A few years ago, I started on a self-discovery journey that has led to some amazing opportunities that I wouldn't have dreamed possible. When I think about how year after year, my marriage continues to thrive, I know it's because my husband and I have continued to work on ourselves individually. We understand now that as much as we have to work on our marriage as a unit, the … [Read more...]
8 Free And Nearly FREE Summer Activities for Families
Summer is finally quickly approaching! I don't know about you, but I wasn't sure if we would ever get there! And this year, I decided to commit to planning the summer months out in advance. I want to maximize the time and sun that we have, and I don't want to waste time trying to figure out what to do. So I've decided to start planing now for the months ahead. Here are 8 … [Read more...]
8 Simple Tips to Shake Off Mommy Stress that Will Keep You from Completely Losing It
We all know that being a mom is a full-time job. There's no clocking out. When we leave our full-time jobs (whether in or away from the home), we clock into our full life job as a mother. While motherhood is one of the greatest joys we can be blessed with, it can also come with its fair share of stress. But the good news is, there are ways to manage it. And this is important … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Say ‘I Love You’ Without Saying a Word
We all want to feel loved and appreciated. And when that love comes from our spouse, it’s a deeper kind of joy. If you want to keep your marriage exciting and new, you have to continue to find ways to show your love and appreciation. I do believe we have to hear the words often, but at the same time, simple expressions or actions of love can go a very long way. Here are 10 ways … [Read more...]
5 Simple Ways to Keep Your Sisterhood Bond in Tact
Sisterhood. This term gets thrown around so often, but what does it really mean? When you google "black sisterhood", you'll get over 7 million hits, some good, some not so good. I've shared before about how blessed I am to have some seriously amazing girlfriends in my life. And just like any relationship worth having, it takes work to keep it going strong year after year - even … [Read more...]
Wedding Vows: Do Vow Renewals Mean They’ve Expired?
Vow renewals. Some love the idea of them, some don't. Some see it as a testament of their love and commitment, and some see it as a waste of time. This year, hubby and I will celebrate ten years of marriage. I've always imagined celebrating or reaffirming our love and commitment to each other with a vow renewal. I've been to ones that were elaborate, and I've known of some that … [Read more...]
Interview: Jewel Tankard Co-Star, Thicker Than Water Discusses Life After the Children Move Out
Last week I got to sit and chat with Jewel Tankard, reality TV Star of Thicker Than Water, and wife of Gospel Jazz musician, Ben Tankard. Check out the interview below as she talks about the show, marriage, how they deal with a blended family, and more! BMWK: For those that may not be familiar with Thicker Than Water, can you share what the show is all about? Jewell: We … [Read more...]
34 Daily Marriage Quotes to Inspire And Encourage You
Words are powerful. Forget what you heard about sticks and stones. Never underestimate the power words can have in your life and over your marriage. I'm big on inspirational quotes and affirmations. I'm the one that will spend ample time reading through greeting cards for my husband to find the perfect one. Powerful quotes can change your mood in an instant. So I'm always … [Read more...]
4 Homeschool Myths that Need to Go Away
My husband and I are only in our second year of homeschooling. So we are far from being the experts at this thing. But what I do know is that some of the same (and often times ridiculous) myths that go around about homeschool families from years ago, are still around today. Generally I get one of two reactions when I tell people that I homeschool: A) Wow, that's great! or B) … [Read more...]
5 Things You Need to Let Go of In Your Marriage This Week
Like most little girls, our two girls are especially head over heels in love with Frozen, one more than the other. So it's no surprise that one of my daugther's Christmas gifts was a Frozen radio/MP3 player combo. As if she wasn't already doing it, they can now belt out the songs of her choosing. If it's one thing I'm reminded of constantly (even more now that I have to listen … [Read more...]
Real Talk With Gina Prince-Bythewood: Setting the Record Straight With Beyond the Lights
If you haven't gone out to see Beyond the Lights, you are truly, truly missing out! Thankfully, before I had the opportunity to screen the movie, I hadn't seen any previews for it or heard about it. That's mainly due in part because I hardly ever watch TV. But I say "thankfully" because I didn't have any pre-conceived expectations for what the movie was going to be about. After … [Read more...]