Now before you head straight to the comments section to each give me a "You tell 'em, girl!" or a "Women be tripping," hear me out for a minute. I've noticed that when our sex life is purring, our house is cleaner. We divide much more of the housework evenly. My husband kicks me out of the house so I can have "me time." I'm less frustrated and stressed. We don't bicker as … [Read more...]
FULL VIDEO: Jada Pinkett-Smith, Mom Adrienne and Daughter Willow In “Red Table Talks”
When Jada said that she wanted to have a no-hold barred conversation with her daughter and mother in this first edition of "Red Table Talks," she wasn't kidding. In the first 20-minute video released (the rest will trickle out this weekend on Huffington Post), the trio of women talk about everything from mistakes they've made as mothers to the downsides of fame. … [Read more...]
Happy Mother’s Day From The Neely’s
Wondering what to make for Mom for Mother's Day breakfast (or lunch or dinner)? Gina and Pat Neely have you covered. Check out some of their signature recipes below and pick one to give Mom an unforgettable meal for her special day. Breakfast/Brunch Start Mom's day off right with this simple yet fancy-looking breakfast trifle. Lunch/Dinner Everyone … [Read more...]
What I REALLY Want For Mother’s Day
My husband keeps hounding me about what I want for Mother's Day (a good problem to have, I think). And I honestly don't know. Yeah, I'd like breakfast in bed or a new pair of shoes or maybe, just maybe a new purse. But I guess I've gotten to the point where Mother's Day doesn't mean as much to me as it used to. Perhaps I feel like I'm more aware of my own power as … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Something Like A Fairytale Wedding
This has got to be one of the most romantic wedding videos we've ever seen (and you know we watch them all the time). The first two-thirds give it something like a Disney feel - the ultimate fairytale wedding. And then the last half gives us total over-the-top bliss - complete with fireworks. Read more about the two lovebirds, Stephanie and Linus Idahosa, over at … [Read more...]
When Did Parenting Get So Scary?
I can admit it "“ I hover over my kids. I realized this a few weeks ago when I took my daughter to the bathroom at my son's preschool (we were early to pick him up) and my daughter looked at me and said, "Mommy, can I go in the stall by myself? You can go in the stall next to me." I said, "Sure thing." And we went in separate stalls. Now, never mind that she goes to … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Jada, Her Mother And Willow Share Intimate Conversation For Mother’s Day
This Mother's Day, Jada Pinkett Smith invites us into her family, as she sits down for a heart-to-heart conversation with her daughter Williow and her mother Adrienne. In this short trailer, Adrienne admits that she wasn't the greatest mother to Jada and Willow wonders about why the three generations of women haven't spent enough quality time together. Check out the video and … [Read more...]
Six Steps To Battle “Mommy Guilt”
I've come a long way in terms of handling my mommy guilt, to the point where it creeps up only rarely, and once I realize it's presence, it doesn't stay nearly as long as it used to. Here's six questions I had to start asking myself to assess whether it was even worth giving myself a guilt trip: Are my expectations realistic? It's unrealistic to think I could be at two … [Read more...]
Four Social Media Rules For Couples
As someone who spends a lot of time on social media for both personal and professional reasons, I've seen my share of blunders committed by married folks on Facebook and Twitter and their blogs. While I would never blame a social network for the demise of a marriage, I will say that it can be a minefield for you and your spouse if you don't know how to properly navigate it. … [Read more...]
Letter To A New Mom – You Will Find Your Way
This past weekend, I took a quick trip with my family to a nearby city to help me get some quality time with my kids away from the pressures of my "office" aka my house. Hard to relax on the couch when you work on the couch too. So we quickly packed a bag and hit the road. For the drive down, I had four Capri Suns (only to give them during the last 10 minutes or so; I did … [Read more...]
Sometimes Marriage Is Hard
I was trying to think of a snappy title, something more enticing but the simplicity of that statement ("Sometimes marriage is hard") is something that a lot of people don't quite understand. They don't understand why marriage is hard at times, what to do when those hard times come, and how to move past the hard times when everything is good again. I've been having some … [Read more...]
Love And Basketball: How To Minimize Arguments With Your Spouse During A Major Sporting Event
Something I didn't quite notice (or maybe I didn't care) when my husband and I were dating is how much of a sports junkie he is. Sure, he played a little high school football and he ran track. Sure, he has a lifelong addiction to the Los Angeles Lakers and adds their games to his Outlook calendar. But it never seemed to bother me until we had kids. Now that we have two … [Read more...]
Is Mary Mary’s Reality Show The Best One On TV?
Let me start this off a really, really positive note: I really liked the premiere episode of Mary Mary's new show. I mean, I really really liked it. The first episode introduced us to Mary Mary the sisters, the mothers, the wives. Erica and Tina's careers are blowing up and with their newfound success comes guilt: How can they go full force in their careers while still … [Read more...]
Will Mary Mary Give Us Some Positive Energy On Their New Reality Show?
I get so excited whenever there is a new show on TV starring someone who looks like me (read: a black woman). I get even more excited when that black woman is married and she's got kids and"”would you look at that!"”a bustling career too. From Claire Huxtable to Vivian Banks to even (kinda) Rochelle from Everybody Hates Chris, I love when I can relate to the characters on a … [Read more...]
Men Aren’t Mind Readers And Women Aren’t Difficult
My husband and I had a silly argument the other day. I was running around the kitchen, trying to make dinner and he was on the couch, relaxing after a day at the office by watching SportsCenter. Pretty typical scene, I'm guessing. Now, I've been working all day as well and I'm thinking to myself that dinner would go a lot faster if he would help me make dinner. I decide to … [Read more...]