PROJECT COORDINATOR – ATLANTA Atlanta (Snellville, GA) Compensation: TBD If you have a strong passion to work in the digital/multimedia industry, and a drive for providing assistance and support this position could be for you! Black and Married With Kids and Traffic Sales & Profit are divisions of Tyler New Media, a multimedia company owned by a husband and wife … [Read more...]
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Husband and Wife Team Wrap up the Market with Black Santa Wrapping Paper
Always great to see successful black entrepreneurs. Check out the NBC BLCK story below. And then, don't forget to check out our Buy Black Guide of 202 Black-Owned Businesses. For many companies, Friday, Dec 16th is the shipping deadline to ensure you get your gifts before Christmas (And Dec 20th is the last day to get your Clarence Claus wrapping paper in time for the … [Read more...]
Every Black Family Should Have These 15 Songs on Their Holiday Playlist
[tps_header] Okay, we asked you guys: "What's your favorite holiday song and who sings?" And the results are in. Here are the top 15 holiday songs as chosen by you. They are ranked in order of popularity, with #1 receiving the most votes from our BMWK readers. Also, we've given you the best sing-out-loud moment from each song and a cool factoid about the holiday hit. So here … [Read more...]
2016 Has Been a Cruel, Devastating Year for My Family. But We Still Have Thanks
The minute people start stringing Christmas lights, you can't help but reflect on the past year. In 2016, we lost Muhammad Ali and Prince, my family lost three members to cancer and Trump is our President Elect. So when my mother was also diagnosed with cancer a little over a month ago, it was hard to respond with any additional shock. We were emotionally floored for sure, … [Read more...]
Single Ladies, Whatever Happened to the 3-Month Rule?
I don't write very many articles for singles because it has been more than 18 years since I've been single. Therefore, I tend to keep my focus and my curiosity on all things marriage. Well, that was until this past weekend. After a recent ladies’ night out with my girlfriends, a few interesting thoughts surfaced. First, dating overall has changed. Second, the single woman has … [Read more...]
More than 30 of the Funniest ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies Memes and Clapbacks
Just to help you get you in the mood. Here are some of the best #ThanksgivingClapbacks and #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies memes we've found on the web. Hey, BMWK, tell us which one you can relate to the … [Read more...]
7 Bad Habits That Will Wear Your Marriage Out
Bad habits are hard to break. Smoking, cursing and laziness are a few that, despite our best efforts, most of us continue to struggle with. The truth is our bad habits won’t change overnight. There are some that affect just you personally, meaning if you never change them, they won't necessarily hurt anyone else. Then there are others, that if not changed, could ruin your … [Read more...]
3 Tips to Survive the Holiday Season When You Can’t Cook a Lick
Anyone who knows me knows I don’t cook, despite the fact that I LOVE to eat. The holidays are one of my favorite times of year for many reasons, and that's mostly due to the abundance of food and family that is around. So how can I, as a non-cooking person, pull my weight in social settings where everyone is expected to contribute? Here are three tips I have used to survive … [Read more...]
4 Everyday Things to Give Thanks for Regarding Your Marriage Today
With the holidays quickly approaching and the year winding down to an end, now is a great time to express gratitude in your marriage. As my siblings and I prepare to celebrate my parents' 50th wedding anniversary this month, I am inspired to know that there is always room for more gratitude in marriage. A few years ago, they shared some powerful keys to what brought them to … [Read more...]
FREE BMWK MARRIAGE TRAINING THIS WEEK: 5 Easy Steps to Transform Your Marriage
Huge news! We're holding a FREE Live Online Training called 5 Easy Things You Can Do To Transform Your Marriage this Wednesday November 9th at 9PM EST. We want to help transform your marriage from where it is today to the marriage that you dreamed of when you first got married. It's possible and the shift begins with our FREE training! We've been working on this for … [Read more...]
Fellas, Take Notes: 24 Things Ladies Love About Men’s Facial Hair
Brothers listen up, the ladies have spoken and the majority agree, your facial hair just does something to us! In addition to looking good, this month those mustaches and beards actually speak to a men’s movement we’re all talking about. The movement is "Movember," an annual event encouraging men to grow out their mustaches and beards for cancer awareness. The goal of the … [Read more...]
Solutions to the 7 Common Challenges That Always Cause Issues in a Marriage
If I hear “marriage ain't all it's cracked up to be” one more time this year I'm going to scream. Yes, of course, it comes with its fair share of challenges, just like everything else we value in life. It definitely requires our energy and a level of commitment we sometimes take for granted. But marriage can also be good for your soul and spirit when you feed it properly. I … [Read more...]
Should Stay-at-Home Dads Still be King of the Castle?
This question actually surfaced about a year ago from a friend of mine who had a challenge with this very concept. It stumped me in the moment. However, after I dissected it a little more, I came to a few very real conclusions. Raising a family and managing a home is a real job—no matter which spouse owns the responsibility. That person, I feel, becomes the leader in the home. … [Read more...]
The 4 Dopest Things About Marriage Couples Can Sometimes Forget
Seriously, marriage is dope. I’m channeling my teenage 90s hip-hop-era lingo, but sometimes that's the word that just sums it up for me. I enjoy being married. Every day isn't always roses and sunshine, but overall, marriage is fun. There are life benefits that come with being married. For some couples who've been in it for a while, it's easy to sometimes forget and take … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Screen out the Crazies from Online Dating
Does this scenario sound familiar? Your best friend tells you about a man from work who saw your picture on Facebook and wants to get to know you. She tells you he is looking for a good woman, has a great career and she trusts him completely. When you get on the phone with him, he tells you that you sound like an amazing woman and he’d love to get to know you better. And … [Read more...]