My husband and I recently had the pleasure of attending the inaugural BMWK Marriage Cruise. When I first heard about it, we immediately jumped at the opportunity because we truly believe that when you put your marriage first, it creates a stronger foundation and bond for the entire family. Not to mention, we hadn't planned a real getaway in a long time. So what better way to … [Read more...]
How I Learned a Shocking Lesson About Reaching My Goals
Since the beginning of summer, we have been without AC. That's right, we've been living in a sauna cause for whatever reason our AC started blowing out warm air all of a sudden. But with everything being so hectic and crazy, we just didn't have the time to get someone in to check it out (not to mention, we were fearful of hearing what the cost would be to fix the problem). On … [Read more...]
10 Obvious Signs of a Newbie Mom; Does this Sound Familiar?
Now that I have almost seven years of motherhood under my belt, I often laugh when I think about the things I sweated about when I was a newbie mom. Of course, it's amusing now because we look at the things we did or had to have for our first born, that we didn't even think about or realize we didn't do with our third born. When we found out we were pregnant with our first … [Read more...]
Motherhood & Success: You Don’t Have to Choose
This past weekend, I got to celebrate my daughter's third birthday. When I think back three years ago to what success as a mother meant to me then versus now, it's actually evolved over time. Some people don't believe that motherhood and success can go hand-in-hand. Some may argue that once you become a mom, you have to put all of your dreams and goals on hold, or worse, forget … [Read more...]
17 Fundamental Rules for a Happy Marriage
Although all marriages and relationships are not created equal, there are some fundamental rules that every happy marriage probably already follows. Contrary to popular belief, yes, happy marriages really do exist. But these marriages are intentional. There are certain do's and don'ts. They have certain bonds and rules that can't be broken. 1. Love unconditionally, even … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Moms Lose Their Sanity and How You Can Keep Yours
This past weekend, I got to do something I rarely get to do but love to do...go out dancing. I went out to celebrate a good friend's birthday, and it was so fun to get dressed up to hang out with some great friends. Usually when I take time to hang out with my girlfriends, it's set around food and usually low key. But I love dancing and was so grateful that my hubby made sure … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Your Family Should See How to Train Your Dragon 2
Last week, various bloggers from across the country and surrounding areas got to spend time at DreamWorks Animation Studio in Glendale, California. We got to go behind-the-scenes with the directors and the animators of How to Train Your Dragon 2 (HTTYD2), to see what it really takes to create this type of animated film. All I can say is that I have way more appreciation for … [Read more...]
Parents: 4 Things Your Kids Need From You Right Now
Whitney Houston's song, The Greatest Love of All was one of my all-time favorite songs growing up. When you really think about the lyrics, they're pretty deep: "I believe the children are our future; Teach them well and let them lead the way; Show them all the beauty they possess inside. Give them a sense of pride to make it easier. Let the children's laughter remind us how … [Read more...]
6 More Reasons You’re Not Walking in Your God-given Shoes
My sister and I have started a a movement to inspire confidence and empowerment. We conquered our own personal and professional struggles to finally walk in our purpose. Our book, Whose Shoes Are You Wearing? 12 Steps to Uncovering the Woman You Really Want to Be, addresses issues faced by women of color on a daily basis, including how to integrate culture and heritage with the … [Read more...]
6 Reasons You’re Not Walking in Your God-given Shoes
If you’ve ever found yourself living the definition of insanity, having a hard time telling people no, allowing unhealthy relationships to block your blessings, struggling to reconcile your cultural heritage to the woman you want to become, or waiting on Prince Charming to come along and complete you, keep on reading. My sister and I have conquered our own personal and … [Read more...]
5 Things You Probably Didn’t Understand until You Became a Mom
I honestly can’t imagine my life without my babies. I remember years ago (probably when I was still in high school) a good friend of mine asked me what would be three wishes I would want to happen if I was only given a year left to live. And although it sounds selfish, I knew back then just how deep my desire was to be a mother, and having a child was at the top of my list. And … [Read more...]
4 Reasons I’m Ready For a New Marriage (and You Might Be Too)
If it’s one thing I’ve learned over the last few years, it’s that if you’re too comfortable, you’re not growing. Well the same holds true for your marriage. What are you doing to grow in your marriage? Are you doing the same things you did when you first got married or are you looking for opportunities to reach a new level of love, intimacy, trust and companionship? A lot of … [Read more...]
4 Simple Ways to Say No to Others so You Can Say Yes to Yourself
I don't know about you, but saying no to people has always been a struggle for me, up until a couple of years ago. A couple of years ago, I decided that I was going to start taking better care of myself, and learn how to make myself a priority. Making myself a priority meant that I had to start learning how to say "no". It meant that I had to realize that other peoples' … [Read more...]
For Brown Girls, Karyn Washington Commits Suicide: Yes, Black People Suffer Depression Too
Last week, I joined thousands of people in shock, sadness and devastation as we learned about the passing of Karyn Washington, creator of For Brown Girls and the #DarkSkinRedLip project. Her mission was to encourage, empower and uplift women of color to recognize the beauty in darker skin, exchange dialogue regarding experiences, and discover ways to get rid of insecurities. … [Read more...]
A Phenomenal Husband, That’s Him
This year marks 20 years since I first laid eyes on my husband. Whew! I seriously can't even believe that number even as I type it. But yes, we met when I was a freshman and he was a sophomore in high school. We were chatting about it the other day and it really hit home just how long we've been in each other's lives. Twenty years sounds like a really long time, but I now truly … [Read more...]