This post is sponsored by Tide. All opinions are my own. The last day of school is this week and by Saturday, the kids will be off to spend 3 weeks with their grandparents. And if three weeks to be footloose and kid-free wasn’t enough, my husband surprised me with a relaxing getaway with a few of my friends. Unfortunately, in order for us to enjoy our amazing vacations, I … [Read more...]
3 Simple Ways to Protect Your Heart and Your Marriage
I’ve teamed up with Consumer Reports and am proud to be one of their paid brand ambassadors; my personal opinions do not necessarily reflect those of Consumer Reports. Two years ago, my husband and I started getting our yearly physicals with our primary care physician, and we were shocked to find out the results of our blood tests were not so good. The doctor told both of us … [Read more...]
Chuck E. Cheese’s is Turning 40 and They Are Trying to Set a World Record
You may not be aware of this, but over the last year I have been participating as a social media ambassador for Chuck E. Cheese's. I've joined a group of social media influencers (named Chuck E. Champions) and we have been tasked with spreading the word about all of the exciting changes and activities that Chuck E. Cheese's has been implementing, But today, I can’t even tell … [Read more...]
How I Went from Feeling Lonely to Being Loved on Mother’s Day
I never thought I would be a person that made a big deal out of Mother’s Day. You see, those types of holidays didn’t really excite me. Don’t get me wrong, I always took time to honor my mom on Mother’s Day. But I did not know the day was going to mean so much to me, until I became a mother myself. There’s one Mother’s Day that I will never forget. My first-born son was … [Read more...]
Pampers and Operation Shower Put Smiles on Military Moms’ Faces – And We Love It!
Many of you know that Lamar and I are brand ambassadors for Pampers and members of their Pampers Baby Board. Over the last few years, we’ve had some amazing opportunities to pay it forward in various ways from giving away a $300 AmEx gift card to a friend in need to throwing a baby shower to providing the Atlanta Diaper Relief with a one year supply of diapers and wipes Oprah … [Read more...]
#Giveaway: Enter to Win the AfricanAncestry.com Celebration Prize Package – $710 Value
This month, we have joined forces with AfricanAncestry.com to celebrate what makes us unique. Black is beautiful in every hue and we want to celebrate it all. And who better to do that with than AfricanAncestry.com. When I think of celebrating what makes us unique, I think about my mom, sister and me. We are different heights, shades and sizes and we are uniquely … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Protect Your Kids’ Online Privacy from Everyone but Yourself
I’ve teamed up with Consumer Reports and am proud to be one of their paid brand ambassadors; my personal opinions do not necessarily reflect those of Consumer Reports. We have four kids (9, 10, 15 and 23 years old.) And I feel like I have been fighting a losing battle with trying to protect their privacy ever since our oldest got his very first electronic device that … [Read more...]
Parents – Here’s One Less Thing for You to Do
It’s spring! And if you are like me, you are ready for the temperature to warm up and you’re also ready for your home to feel fresh, clean and spring-like too. Hence the sudden need for spring cleaning. But who wants to spend all weekend cleaning when it’s so nice outside? Not Me! So I’ve partnered with Clorox® to provide tips, tools and time-saving products that will … [Read more...]
New York Times Best-Selling Author, Denene Millner, Pens a Love Letter to Black Children Everywhere
Denene Millner is truly an artist. Everything she writes (and I mean everything) evokes emotions in me - - even her Facebook posts (I see them in my newsfeed and they give me some kind of jolt as I go about my day.) She's like "good morning"...and I'm like Denene is a genius....lol! (As you can tell...I'm a big fan and honored to be a friend too.) She has a God-given … [Read more...]
Have We No Shame? 7 of the Craziest Things Parents Do When They’re Potty Training
I’ve been reading a lot of cute stores lately about all the funny things that kids say and do while they are being potty trained. And when I think about my potty-training experiences, I can’t remember any of the funny things my kids said. But what I do remember is all the crazy and funny things that I did as a parent while potty training our four kids. Shopping for … [Read more...]
SINGLE LADIES: How to Position Yourself to Be Found
How do you find a good man? That's one of the most frequent questions that we hear from our single readers but that's where the problem comes in. Instead of looking for ways to find a good man you need to learn how to have a good man find you! My good friend Natasha Miller has built a movement along with her husband Jamal called Married & Young that is encouraging … [Read more...]
Amazing! Atlanta Teen Creates Empowerment Conference for Girls of Color
Mikaela Sydney Smith is a 13-year-old student and budding actress that is doing amazing things in Atlanta, GA. She has created a conference, specifically for girls of color, to make a difference and develop “a sisterhood of positivity.” The conference, Activate Your Inner Magic - Mother/Daughter Dinner and Conference, will be held on May 7th, 2017 at Sutton Hall in … [Read more...]
Happy 17th Anniversary Flex and Shaunice
Happy Anniversary to Flex Alexander and Shaunice! The celebrity couple and stars of the OWN reality series Flex and Shaunice celebrated 17 years of marriage yesterday, February 19th. And Flex shared the following words of gratitude to Shaunice: "Happy anniversary @shaniceonline thank you for my two boo boo's, 17 years have gone by in the blink of an eye, there have been tough … [Read more...]
5 Things a New Mother Desperately Needs No Matter How Many Kids She Has
I can remember, just like it was yesterday, being almost 30 years old, pregnant with my second child and scared. I was literally scared to bring her home from the hospital. And when my mother told me she would not be able to visit me until 2 weeks after my due date, I cried. I didn’t tell her, but the thought of bringing that baby home from the hospital, without my mother, … [Read more...]
True Love, Chocolate, and Jill Scott: 3 Perfect Ingredients for this Valentine’s Day
February is truly a celebratory month for me because two of my kids were born in February and then there's Valentine's Day. And although I am not one to go overboard by spending lots of money or planning super elaborate activities, I can appreciate these special times that are set aside to celebrate my loved ones. As a busy wife and mom of 4, special occasions give me reason … [Read more...]