Tag: parenting
An Open Letter to My Daughter
My Dear Daughter,Today, on National Daughters Day, and every day, I celebrate you. You are the light of my life. Your energy and spirit...
Why You Need to Have at Least One Air Mattress
I never had an air mattress in my house growing up, but we never went camping. I mean who else has an air mattress...
Becoming a First-Time Parent During COVID-19
Becoming a mom was always something I dreamed about. I thought about what I would name my children, what we would teach our kids,...
Losing My Corporate Job was the Best Thing Ever
August 31st of last year, I remember coming home to my family with tears streaming down my face and feeling like an utter disappointment...
Daddy, Thank You for Teaching Me to Not Need a Man
Daddy, thank you for teaching me to not need a man. I know this may sound strange as I'm married to one! What I...
Pandemic Food Pickups
Today was the last food pickup from our local public school district. The school district has provided kids under the age of 18 with...
Back-to-School: Ready or Not, Here We Go!
This much anticipated 2021 school year should be something for the books. Coming off the 2020 mess with a global pandemic where everything was...
Mom Brain is Real
I want to apologize to all the moms who warned me your brain will not work the same after each kid you have. Well,...
What’s in Today’s Weekly Ad?
Funny, the things that shape us… and in turn, will shape our children. We were having dinner with friends and talk turned to our...
Through a Child’s Eyes
I’m white; my husband is black. Our daughter obviously turned out with some color in her skin as a result. I think the first...