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A pregnant woman lying on her back while another woman performs an ultrasound. Both are looking at the machine's screen.

4 Benefits of Obstetrical Ultrasound During Pregnancy

Every expectant mother eagerly anticipates the arrival of her baby, and one essential tool that supports a healthy pregnancy is...
A young child in overalls and rain boots crouching by a planter bed and using a hand rake to dig in the dirt.

Do Children Need Their Own Gardening Tools?

Your child is at the age where they love exploring their surroundings and helping with household tasks. You’ve recently started...
A Black mother smiles while holding her baby and doing a squat on a yoga mat in her bright, open living room.

How Functional Training Can Benefit Postpartum Workouts

Welcoming a new life is incredible but challenging, especially in reclaiming your body postpartum. Many new moms find fitness daunting,...
A young boy in a sleeveless green hoodie and yellow party hat opens his mouth to blow out candles on a cake.

Things To Consider When Planning a Large Birthday Party

Planning a large birthday party for your child can feel overwhelming, but it has the potential to be one of...
A children's sandbox filled with shovels, tools, toys, and games surrounded by a green grass backyard.

5 Kid-Friendly Outdoor DIY Projects for Your Backyard

Transforming your backyard into a fun, creative space for kids can be both enjoyable and educational with simple outdoor DIY...
A person leaning forward examines a smiling black child sitting on an adult's lap with a stethoscope on the chest.

Newborn Care: Common Home Health Issues To Look Out For

Creating a healthy home environment is essential for protecting your newborn’s health. As a new mother, you want to focus...
Two people loading the trunk of their car. A man is holding a teal backpack, sliding it off his shoulder.

How To Prepare Your Family for a Holiday Car Ride

A long road trip could be stressful for parents and kids, especially during the holiday season. Set out on the...
A black pregnant woman in a dress stands in her kitchen leaning against a counter while eating a snack.

Pregnancy Snacks To Try When Craving Something Sweet

Pregnancy cravings can be intense. If you’re expecting, you might want something specific to satisfy your sweet tooth. Meet your...
Two young Black children playing with a soccer ball on the field. They're smiling as they stand under the goal net.

Best Ages To Introduce Youth Sports to Your Littles

Introducing your little ones to youth sports is an exciting and delightful adventure full of opportunities for growth and learning....
A Black mother sitting on a bench and smiling at the camera while her cute daughter leans over her shoulder.

4 Reasons To Make Your Own Baby Clothes at Home

Crafting your own baby clothes is a rewarding endeavor that goes beyond mere practicality. Whether you’re a new mother or...
Two Black women laughing in a kitchen with cups of black coffee in hand.

Hot Tips for Making a Strong Cup of Coffee

Mothers out there know that starting the day with a strong cup of coffee can set the tone for success,...
Deep fried jerk turkey

Deep Fried Jerk Turkey

In my Caribbean upbringing, turkey wasn’t a traditional part of our holiday celebrations. However, after experiencing the disappointment of dry...

Trinidad Cassava Pone

I remember the days growing up in Trinidad making Trinidad Cassava Pone at Christmas time. It’s a special dessert dear...
seafood gumbo

Seafood Gumbo for the Soul

I love me some Gumbo! No seriously! I remember for my 21st birthday I was asked what I wanted for...
white wine

White Wine Cake

The holidays are here and that means that it’s time to eat all types of good food. If you are...

MOMMINATION GETS FIT

Natasha

Why I Gave Myself Permission To Take A Break!

Do you suffer from mom guilt? What about struggling with wanting to vacation, do more for your career, business or...
finish line

My Journey To The Finish Line

“Runners to your marks. Get Set. Goooo!” Motherhood truly feels like a marathon at times. Life is the track, full...
mental health wellness

It’s Time to Get Unstuck!

It’s Time to Get Unstuck! How to find resilience and use lifestyle medicine to manage your mood How are you...

Fit Mommies Move with Nike

We are extremely excited to incorporate the Nike (M)ove Like a Mother workouts into our Fit Mommi Challenge starting August...

Therapy for Black Girls: Protecting our Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mommies cannot pour from an empty cup. Let’s walk through how we can fill...

#Black2School

+ natural remedies to keep kids healthy

Natural Remedies to Keep Kids Healthy as They Head Back to School

The back-to-school season is an exciting time for both children and parents. However, it also...
August 7, 2023
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Easy Teacher Appreciation Gifts

May 2nd-May 6th is Teacher Appreciation Week! “Teaching is a Work of Heart”: Celebrate Teacher...
May 4, 2022
+ natural remedies to keep kids healthy

Who Said Learning Can’t Be Fun?

YEAH—I’M STILL HAVING FUN It’s been almost 25 years and I’m still in love with...
February 20, 2022
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Ways to advocate for an ambitious learning environment for your child

What is tracking? We all want to believe that schools are doing all they can...
February 11, 2022
+ How to raise money smart kids

How To Raise Money Smart Kids

How To Raise Money Smart Kids   It is back to school and most of...
October 25, 2021
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Social Media 101: Back to School & Keeping Your Child Safe

Originally posted: HerLifeSparkles.com Yay, the kids are headed back to school. No more snacking uncontrollably,...
September 9, 2021
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Let’s Go Back To School!

It’s that time of year again! The time where summer is quickly coming to an...
September 6, 2021
+ black history month

20 Important Lessons to Teach Our Kids About Black History Month

This blog was originally posted on mom.com. 1/21 Photo by Twenty20 From the past we...
February 18, 2021
+ back to school

What type of mother sends her child to school during a pandemic?

What type of mother would send her child to school during a time like this?...
August 22, 2020
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3 Reasons why I’m not letting this school year stress me out!

Are Your Stress Levels In The Red? We’re currently living in some crazy and unprecedented...
August 21, 2020
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Lunch Recommendations by Mommi Chef Shaquanda

Mommi Shaquanda shares awesome suggestions for lunch menus all week! Now that we are all...
August 8, 2020
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Mommi Trying To Survive Distance Learning with Pre-K through 3rd Grade Students!

Back To School I know what you’re thinking back to school already? Or maybe you’re...
August 4, 2020

#FitMommi Challenge

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Healthy Spinach Salad

Healthy spinach salad!...
October 26, 2021
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Tips For Stocking Your Kitchen With Clean Eating Foods

Congratulations! You’ve made the first step in your commitment to a healthier lifestyle. How does...
January 25, 2021
+ Fitness

Fitness Saved My Life

Remember when all the MommiNation Mombassadors made a video about suicide prevention last summer? Well,...
January 18, 2021
+ Jump Rope Challenge

Jump Rope Challenge

Jump rope is one of the best workouts you can do. You’ll burn fat, lose...
January 18, 2021
+ diastasis recti

Safe abdominal exercises and tips if you have a Diastasis Recti

Is it a mommy belly or something else? Like some mommies on this platform, getting...
January 11, 2021
+ Chicken Quinoa Bowl

Cajun Chicken Quinoa Bowl

Heyyyy Mommination! I know we are all SO excited starting the Fit Mommi Challenge this...
January 5, 2021

Bingo Boards- Fit Mommi Challenge

Save your bingo boards at the start of each week and share in your stories...
August 18, 2020
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Mommi & Me Workout

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August 1, 2020
+ Food

Food Is My Love Language

You want to know the way to my heart….food! Fries are my kryptonite As a...
July 28, 2020
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Planking with Sharon

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July 28, 2020

Nominate a Mommi

Nominate a Mommi We can’t thank you all enough for joining the challenge and making...
July 27, 2020
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FULL BODY WORKOUT

It’s the final week of the #FitMommiChallenge and we’re kicking off the week with a...
July 27, 2020
Featured Mombassadors

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+ A pregnant woman lying on her back while another woman performs an ultrasound. Both are looking at the machine's screen.

4 Benefits of Obstetrical Ultrasound During Pregnancy

Every expectant mother eagerly anticipates the arrival of her baby, and one essential tool that...
December 5, 2024
+ A young child in overalls and rain boots crouching by a planter bed and using a hand rake to dig in the dirt.

Do Children Need Their Own Gardening Tools?

Your child is at the age where they love exploring their surroundings and helping with...
December 1, 2024
+ A Black mother smiles while holding her baby and doing a squat on a yoga mat in her bright, open living room.

How Functional Training Can Benefit Postpartum Workouts

Welcoming a new life is incredible but challenging, especially in reclaiming your body postpartum. Many...
November 18, 2024
+ A young boy in a sleeveless green hoodie and yellow party hat opens his mouth to blow out candles on a cake.

Things To Consider When Planning a Large Birthday Party

Planning a large birthday party for your child can feel overwhelming, but it has the...
November 15, 2024
+ A children's sandbox filled with shovels, tools, toys, and games surrounded by a green grass backyard.

5 Kid-Friendly Outdoor DIY Projects for Your Backyard

Transforming your backyard into a fun, creative space for kids can be both enjoyable and...
November 12, 2024
+ A person leaning forward examines a smiling black child sitting on an adult's lap with a stethoscope on the chest.

Newborn Care: Common Home Health Issues To Look Out For

Creating a healthy home environment is essential for protecting your newborn’s health. As a new...
November 9, 2024
+ Two people loading the trunk of their car. A man is holding a teal backpack, sliding it off his shoulder.

How To Prepare Your Family for a Holiday Car Ride

A long road trip could be stressful for parents and kids, especially during the holiday...
November 6, 2024
+ A black pregnant woman in a dress stands in her kitchen leaning against a counter while eating a snack.

Pregnancy Snacks To Try When Craving Something Sweet

Pregnancy cravings can be intense. If you’re expecting, you might want something specific to satisfy...
October 31, 2024
+ Two young Black children playing with a soccer ball on the field. They're smiling as they stand under the goal net.

Best Ages To Introduce Youth Sports to Your Littles

Introducing your little ones to youth sports is an exciting and delightful adventure full of...
October 27, 2024
+ A Black mother sitting on a bench and smiling at the camera while her cute daughter leans over her shoulder.

4 Reasons To Make Your Own Baby Clothes at Home

Crafting your own baby clothes is a rewarding endeavor that goes beyond mere practicality. Whether...
October 24, 2024
Helpful Tips for the Coronavirus Pandemic
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As for me and my household, we choose to be vaccinated

Surviving COVID-19 in 2020 I remember the surreal moment when I received a phone after...
February 14, 2022
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4 Ways to Go Inward: Calming The Anxiety Caused by Covid-19

Hey Mommies! We’ve survived a few weeks of quarantine and there’s at least another month...
April 10, 2020
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My dream destination wedding canceled due to COVID-19

In January of 2019 we decided to book our wedding at the beautiful Moon Palace...
April 8, 2020
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How COVID19 Can Impact Your Motherhood Experience In a Good Way!

by Rocquel of  OurMommySpace Let me guess you’re sitting in your living room binge-watching all...
March 30, 2020
+ how to not go broke during covid-19

How to Not Go Broke During COVID-19

COVID-19 has added another meaning to mommi madness. This blog was initially thought of to...
March 22, 2020
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Don’t Just Survive Quarantine Season… STAY LIT!

By now I think we've used this word more in the past week than we...
March 20, 2020
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Three Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Coronavirus

Life as we know it has turned completely upside down. As an adult, I’m still...
March 18, 2020
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Schools Closed? Here’s What You Can Do

The Coronavirus has made it’s way to the United States and its presence has contributed...
March 15, 2020
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Protecting Our Children From the Coronavirus

As the coronavirus began to take over media reports in the last few weeks, I...
March 11, 2020
New Recipes
+ Two Black women laughing in a kitchen with cups of black coffee in hand.

Hot Tips for Making a Strong Cup of Coffee

Mothers out there know that starting the day with a strong cup of coffee can...
May 7, 2024
+ Deep fried jerk turkey

Deep Fried Jerk Turkey

In my Caribbean upbringing, turkey wasn’t a traditional part of our holiday celebrations. However, after...
December 15, 2023
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Trinidad Cassava Pone

I remember the days growing up in Trinidad making Trinidad Cassava Pone at Christmas time....
December 11, 2023
+ seafood gumbo

Seafood Gumbo for the Soul

I love me some Gumbo! No seriously! I remember for my 21st birthday I was...
December 10, 2023
More Recipes
It's Mommi Madness
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Please Tell Me Why There’s an Elf on My Damn Shelf!

Okay, let’s play the game, Never Have I Ever… Ready?…. Never have I ever had...
December 7, 2020
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Mommi Madness: Finding Balance

In my life right now I am juggling more roles than I have ever juggled,...
March 23, 2020
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Sis, Just Do It!

Hi, Loves! If you’ve been following me for a while now you know I’m a...
March 19, 2020
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Ten Ways to Flourish As A Work-At-Home Mommi

And to think, we thought the Mommi Madness couldn’t get any worst. Now, some of...
March 14, 2020
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5 Ways to Manage Mommi Madness with Multiples

I bet you can’t say the title again 3 times really fast! It’s typical of...
March 13, 2020
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Ten Ways to Flourish As A Stay-At-Home Mommi

1. Wake up early We all know how hectic our days can get when the...
March 10, 2020
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Mommi Madness

Hey MommiNation! I’m dubbing March MOMMI MADNESS and here’s why: As an athlete and a...
March 2, 2020
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