You may remember this couple from the surprise engagement that went down at the BMWK 7 year anniversary celebration a couple of weekends ago! We wanted to find out the real story behind this soon-to-be married couple, so we recently sat down with them. This interview and the insight they shared are powerful. So grab a seat and maybe a tissue, and be prepared to be inspired. … [Read more...]
Power Couple: Timothy Lee & Ann Nesby (Sounds of Blackness) Talks Marriage, Music & More
It was an absolute pleasure to sit down and chat with Ann Nesby and Timothy Lee about marriage, parenting, working together, music and health. Ann Nesby is a grammy-award winner and former lead singer of the hit group Sounds of Blackness, and Tim works closely with her in the business as her manager. Ann and Tim just celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary and have a blended … [Read more...]
BMWK 30 Days of Gratitude Challenge; Week 4 Expressing Gratitude for Others
Week 1: Self-Gratitude Week 2: Gratitude for my Spouse/Significant Other Week 3: Gratitude for my children/family Week 4: Gratitude for others Week 4: Expressing Gratitude for Others This time of year can be really hard for a lot of people. You never know what that smile, encouraging word or simple act of kindness can do for someone. I'm committed to being more … [Read more...]
BMWK 30 Days of Gratitude Challenge Week 3: Children/Family
Week 1: Self-Gratitude Week 2: Gratitude for my Spouse/Significant Other Week 3: Gratitude for my children/family Week 4: Gratitude for others Week 3: Daily Gratitude (Children/Family) One thing I didn't hear a lot of growing up from my parents was "thank you". While I know now they have always been grateful for me, I didn't know it as a kid. So as much as possible, … [Read more...]
30 Days of Gratitude Challenge Week 2: Spouse or Significant Other
Week 1: Self-Gratitude Week 2: Gratitude for my Spouse/Significant Other Week 3: Gratitude for my children Week 4: Gratitude for others Week 2: Daily Gratitude (Spouse/Significant Other) Day 8: Write your spouse a love letter. Include in your letter why you fell in love with them & the dreams you have for your future together. Day 9: Today is "yes" day. … [Read more...]
BMWK 30 Days of Gratitude Challenge: Week 1
It's so hard to believe that we are in the last two months of 2014! Before you know it, the hustle and bustle of the holidays will be upon us. It's the time of year that can be so beautiful and blessed for many, but also sad and lonely for others. We all know the saying that "someone always has it worse" than us. But how often do we keep that in mind? How often do we go about … [Read more...]
Motherhood and Balance Don’t Mix: Here’s Why
Balance. Balance. Balance. When it comes to being a mother, whether you work outside of the home, work at home or are a stay-at-home mother, the question of balance comes up over and over again. Work-life balance. What exactly is that? This past weekend I had the honor of attending and sitting in on a panel at the Moms As Entrepreneurs Conference, to talk about strategies in … [Read more...]
8 Types of Girlfriends Every Woman Should Ditch
I'm one that generally likes to focus on the positive. So often we hear that women are catty and they can't work together, or some women will say they don't have female friends for that reason (how is that possible?). That's why I wrote 8 Types of Girlfriends Every Woman Should Have. I'm blessed with an abundance of true die-hard girlfriends. They have my back no matter what … [Read more...]
The One Question You Should Ask Your Spouse Regularly
The month of September is like one big celebration every year: two out of three babies born this month and the union that brought those babies together is celebrated. It's always amazing to reflect and see how much we've grown over the last year both as a couple and as individuals. And when we look at the number of couples who got married within the last nine years like we did, … [Read more...]
Sorry But Open Relationships Will Never Be Okay
Recently, I was going through my e-mails and came across an article in a newsletter that shocked me. The very first line read, "Gone are those days when people were committed to just one person for the rest of their lives. Now is the era of casual dating, live-in relationships, no strings attached and open relationships." *Tires screeching* Um, excuse me? Clearly this person … [Read more...]
Isn’t It Time We Actually Talked About This ‘Race’ Thing?
Since August 9, 2014, news outlets, Twitter feeds and Facebook timelines have been inundated with the news of 18-year-old Michael Brown being shot down in Ferguson, MO by a police officer. Michael Brown was unarmed. For a moment, let's forget about the fact that Mike Brown was black and the officer was white. For a moment, let's just understand that Mike was a kid on his way … [Read more...]
Living Fearlessly: 3 Ways to Skydive Without Jumping Out of a Plane
When was the last time you went skydiving? Never? Yeah, me neither. Nor is jumping out of a plane on any of my bucket lists. But I'd imagine that the adrenline rush and freeing feeling that people get from doing so, one can get the same effect and skydive without jumping out of a plane. How is that possible? Simple. By learning how to be fearless. "Living fearlessly means … [Read more...]
14 Questions You Should Never Ask a Mom
As moms fight daily to do the absolute best we can for our children, there are just so many...politically incorrect questions that people ask of us all of the time. Pregnant, newbie or veteran mom, some questions are just awkward and shouldn't be asked. Check out these 14 questions that you just shouldn't ask a mom: 1. You're not getting much sleep are you? If she's a new … [Read more...]
3 Difficult Marriage Conversations You Can’t Ignore, and 6 Ways to Initiate Them
Let's face it. There's no way to avoid having a difficult marriage conversation at any given time throughout your marriage. And while things like finances, communication, and spirituality, are high on the list of hot topics to discuss regularly in your marriage, there are some topics that most don't even want to think about or confront. But a real marriage requires real … [Read more...]
10 Signs You’re No Longer a Newbie Mom: Does this Sound Familiar?
Motherhood is a beautiful thing, it really is. And when you're no longer a "newbie mom" on the block, it's even better. By the time you have a second or third (or more) child, you get into a groove and a system that works for you. You're no longer spending hours worrying or researching on WebMD about a cough or runny nose. You're not frantically calling the doctor for every … [Read more...]