Modern Woman + Mother
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…]
Milk and Tears: a poem about transitioning from breast milk to formula My breasts ache and weep As my supply slowly dries up Crying the milky teardrops I know will not sustain my girl Once her eyes lit up only for me Now she is fixated on a bottle I love and hate instant formula[Read More…]
Just about a year ago, my two business partners and I got the idea to start our own professional development company, called Leaderally. We are focused on supporting the educator’s journey. We want to help teachers stay in the job they worked so hard to get. My partners and I worked together for almost 20[Read More…]
As the threat of yet another snow day looms over us, I am one mom that is NOT rejoicing. Because we were blessed enough to have a snow day on the Friday before Martin Luther King Jr. Day. That was a four-day weekend. Then another storm hit. And turned to ice. And now we know[Read More…]
