Spring Nail Ideas Perfect Working Moms With spring around the corner, I have been on the hunt for Spring nail ideas and designs that will transition well when I am at work and out socially. As a working mom, I go for shorter and more neutral nail designs as I have to do a lot …
Fairy Tales with Black Characters Our family is celebrating National Reading Month by reading fairy tales with Black characters. As an African American mother who experienced racism as a child, I understand the importance of creating an environment that celebrates Black images and voices. The world bombards Black children with negative imagery as it relates …
50 Spring Break Activities For Families Staying Home for Spring Break Spring break is coming, and I need to start thinking about what that will look like for my family. We will not be traveling this year during spring break, so I must prepare for our spring break activities in advance. Too often, I wait …
26 Quick Dinner Ideas and Recipes for Working Moms to Make During the Week I don’t know about you, but I always need more quick dinner ideas. As a working mom, I am always short on time but never short on things to do. I am the parent of two very picky eaters, so it …
And just like that, Deuce is 5 years old Martin Harrison, Jr., who our family affectionately calls Deuce, is 5 years old! Deuce is the baby of the Harrison clan, though he will tell you he is not a baby in a heartbeat. He loves applesauce muffins and pizza. His favorite toys are his legos, …
Books I Am Reading in 2023 + 10 Tips to Help You Create More Time to Read Growing up, I loved books. I read all the time. But, unfortunately, somewhere between reading for grades in college, going to graduate school, working a full-time job, and being a full-time mom, I stopped having time for my …
I got starter locs I did a thing. I started the new year by getting starter locs. I have experienced growing pains with my natural hair for some time now and felt I needed a change. For a while, I was going back and forth between relaxing my hair and getting starter locs because caring …
Christmas Mantel Decor Nothing says “it’s Christmas time” more than beautiful Christmas mantel decor. Christmas mantel decor can elevate the look and feel of a room. It is really only second to your Christmas tree in terms of holiday decor. That said, you should take some time to intentionally curate Christmas mantel decor as it …
Diverse Christmas Children’s Books I intentionally share diverse Christmas children’s books with my kids because representation matters – even during the holiday season. (I am also deliberate and passionate about sharing diverse children’s books with them throughout the rest of the year, but that’s a post for another day.) Most movies and children’s books on …
Getting Started with Influencer Marketing Platforms One of the questions I get most often is how I got paid when I first started as a blogger; my answer is influencer marketing platforms. Influencer marketing is a type of social media marketing where brands use influencers, content creators, and bloggers to endorse their brand or …
