This post is brought to you by Office Depot. All opinions are my own. “Relax…I’ve got this all under control. I’ve been a mom for 24 years. I know what I’m doing.” That’s what I told our 10-year-old daughter last week during her melt-down (she is going to be a sixth grader in middle school this year and she was not amused that I was waiting until the first day of … [Read more...]
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3 Ways I Manage Womanhood, Motherhood and a Career
This post is sponsored by Tide. All opinions are my own. One of the most frequent questions that I receive is how do you balance everything? In my case “everything” includes being a mom of 4, being a wife and being the co-founder of a thriving business. And my answer to that question is: “Sometimes balance doesn’t exist. And that’s OK.” Sometimes balance doesn’t exist. … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Prepare for Family Vacation and Still Have Enough Energy to Enjoy Yourself
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
National Believe Day: Here’s How to Make Sure Your Kids Love Giving More than Receiving This Holiday Season
I just love the holiday season and what it represents. I don’t know how it’s possible, but it literally invokes a warm feeling in my heart. But I didn’t always feel this way. I used to dread the holidays and had these feelings of anxiety and disdain for the so-called “most wonderful time of the year.” I just felt like people were focusing on all of the wrong things. But … [Read more...]
3 Huge Mistakes Husbands Make When They Plan Travel and How They Can Fix It!
We recently ran an informal survey on our Black and Married With Kids Facebook page, and the results were interesting to say the least. We asked what your husband does wrong when he plans the family’s travel. And the ladies didn’t hold back. Let me guess, you’re not surprised, lol. For the sake of husbands everywhere, I’ve curated a few of the top responses and have supplied … [Read more...]
3 Keys to the Perfect Date Weekend Without the Kids! #1 is Vital
Weekend travel warriors.... come out and play-eeee-yayyy!!!! If you're a regular reader of BMWK then you know that we heavily promote date night and its importance with your spouse. Date night gives you the opportunity to recharge and reconnect and that connection is vital if you intend to maintain your relationship past the stress of work, parenting and everything else … [Read more...]
#SpeakBeautiful – Why I Seriously Need to Watch My Mouth Around My Girls
My daughters look up to me. Not only do they look up to me, but they're always looking at me, and they are always up under me. It's to the point where I can't even get dressed alone. They're in my bathroom, watching me get dressed, trying on my clothes, shoes and jewelry and talking to me the entire time I'm dressing. You would think all that would be a problem for me. But … [Read more...]