Modern Woman + Mother
Guys, I’m going to be honest. I’ve lied to you. It’s not really the little things. Being eco-friendly and protecting planet Earth is a huge endeavor. It takes tremendous time and effort from environmental scientists and educators to policy makers and policy enforcers. It takes audits from companies, state and federal governments with mountains of[Read More…]
For ten minutes or so, we talked, the conversation approaching a level of intensity that was distracting in the quiet office. I mean, this was important. I had finally worked up the courage to ask if I could move the pretty purple orchid from the uninhabited desk on which it sat to the corner where[Read More…]
DIY Earth Day Every year on April 22nd the world celebrates Earth Day. Earth Day is a great chance to teach your children about taking care of our planet. They can do that by being more mindful of what we use, by recycling, by learning about pollution, and all the ways we can help the[Read More…]
So, you want to have a large family. As I am currently baking my sixth spawn, I mean wonderful blessing, I feel that while I may not be an expert on all things Mom, I am a pretty good judge on what to expect when you’re expecting – yet again. The Journey Begins There are a[Read More…]
We tend to think we’re handling things. We’ve got this grief thing down. We’re traveling in a neat straight line through those 5 stages and we’re going to come out on the other side. Hold Up Other side? Neat straight line? Grief is like listening to a 6 year old tell a story. It’s all[Read More…]
Let’s get this out of the way: I love makeup. I love buying it, playing with it, watching tutorials, everything. But, I tend to stay in my color box, especially with lip color. Reds and pink and more recently, I’ve played around with purple. But never anything outside of that. The day before St. Patrick’s[Read More…]
I have to say that cardigans are my favorite thing ever. They can completely change your outfit and take it from cozy to chic. From a morning running errands to drinks with your friends. They also just make a great finishing touch to any look, and they are the perfect accessory for spring (or fall)[Read More…]
The scene is familiar. Too familiar. Frantic parents, kids running hands up from school buildings, law enforcement clearing classrooms where kids were supposed to feel safe. Yesterday, time froze for hours while we all watched a mass shooting unfold yet again. My mind immediately snaps back to being 13 years old on April 20th, 1999.[Read More…]
Long ago, I learned that the black woman was synonymous with strength. The African-American woman is like none other, withstanding the trials of time. Let’s face it, “Black don’t crack” wasn’t just a random phrase. Our curls are popping, melanin unmatched, curves emulated, and strength shines. It’s common to hear the compliment, “You’re pretty for[Read More…]
First week of February. That hallmark time where all the resolutions from the New Year are wearing thin. “But going to the gym everyday is so boring!” “Eating healthy is the worst!” After a month of committing, you’ve done so well in your performance. It’s okay to give yourself a day off. I mean, you’ve[Read More…]
Tattoos, how I love thee, let me count the ways… I really could, but I won’t cause that would take days. But I will tell you about my lengthy love affair with my “body of work” so to speak. There was no defining moment that I thought “I really want to be covered in tattoos[Read More…]
