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How Mothers Can Help Their Daughters Have Fun at Prom

How Mothers Can Help Their Children Have Fun at Prom

Prom night is a milestone event in the quintessential high school experience, and your child is probably eagerly awaiting the...
How To Throw Your Kid’s Birthday Party in Your Apartment

How To Throw Your Kid’s Birthday Party in Your Apartment

Apartment living usually puts space at a premium, but that doesn’t mean you can’t host events in your living space....
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The Beauty and Essence of Being a Black Woman

In a world that often attempts to define beauty within narrow parameters. The essence of being a black woman radiates...
The Importance of Reading Books to Your Baby

The Importance of Reading Books to Your Baby

There’s a quiet, shared intimacy that our words wrap around when we read to our babies. It’s a bond that’s...
Tips for Choosing Godparents for Your Children

Tips for Choosing Godparents for Your Children

Selecting godparents for your child is a significant decision that traverses religious, cultural, and familial landscapes. Godparents play a symbolic...
How To Entertain Your Children During Long Drives

How To Entertain Your Children During Long Drives

For parents, embarking on long car journeys with the kids in tow can bring about a mix of excitement and...
summer Getaways That Are Fun for the Whole Family

Mom’s Ultimate Guide to a Relaxing and Enjoyable Spring Break

Spring break is just around the corner, and as a mom, you might find yourself juggling various responsibilities while trying...
Black women entrepreneur

The Impact of Black Women Entrepreneurs on Motherhood

In recent years, there has been a significant and empowering surge in the presence of Black women entrepreneurs, making their...
A Black mother and Black father co-parenting their children and having fun outside as a family.

Celebrating the Power and Importance of Black Love and Family

In a world filled with diversity and rich cultural tapestry, the significance of Black love and family cannot be overstated....
When Should Kids Start Learning CPR?

Emergency Training: When Should Kids Start Learning CPR?

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an essential skill that can save the lives of individuals whose hearts have stopped beating. However,...
Tips for Keeping Toddlers and Infants Safe

Tips for Keeping Toddlers and Infants Safe

As a parent or caregiver for a young child, keeping them safe is paramount. Young children, particularly toddlers and infants,...

What Can You Donate to Childcare Centers?

As a mom, you know how important it is to provide your child with the best care and education. But...
A Black mother and Black father co-parenting their children and having fun outside as a family.

Guide for Effective Co-Parenting After Divorce

Divorce can be a challenging process, often full of heavy emotions for couples and the children they may have. Once...
5 Reasons To Encourage Your Kids To Paint

5 Reasons To Encourage Your Kids To Paint

As Black mothers, we want to encourage our children’s creativity and watch them grow and flourish. One amazing way to...
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...
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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...
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White Wine Cake

The holidays are here and that means that it’s time to eat all types of good food. If you are...
aDelicious Foods To Broaden Your Child’s Taste Buds

Delicious Foods To Broaden Your Child’s Taste Buds

Are you tired of serving your little one the same old predictable dishes at mealtime? You’re not alone! Introducing new...
5 Advantages of Putting a Baby in a Sling

5 Advantages of Putting a Baby in a Sling

Wearing a baby in a sling has gained popularity in recent years, and many Black mothers are gravitating toward this...
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Labor Pain Management: Alternatives Worth Knowing

Pregnancy and childbirth can be one of the most beautiful and empowering experiences in a Black woman’s life. However, it...

Honey Cornbread

Who doesn’t love a good piece of warm cornbread to accompany their meal. If you love cornbread then this honey...
4 Self-Care Tips To Implement During Pregnancy

4 Self-Care Tips To Implement During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a beautiful and fulfilling period in a woman’s life, but it can also present a unique set of...

Why Daily Oral Hygiene Habits Are So Important

As a mother, you know that taking proper care of your family’s health is a priority. You cook nutritious meals,...
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Effortless Bonding: 9 Quick Activities for Busy Moms and Kids

In today’s world, many moms are striving to create a meaningful legacy for their children. As busy moms, we often...
Aisha Conquering Hyperthyroidism:Journey to Self-Discovery & Improved Health

Conquering Hyperthyroidism:Journey to Self-Discovery & Improved Health

In today’s blog, I want to share my personal journey and triumph with conquering hyperthyroidism: My Journey to Self-Discovery and...
Rainy-Day Activities To Do at Home With the Family

Rainy-Day Activities To Do at Home With the Family

Are you stuck inside on a rainy day? Whether you enjoy the moody weather or would much prefer some sun,...
Surprising Things You May Not Know About Pregnancy

Surprising Things You May Not Know About Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a miraculous journey filled with anticipation, excitement, and unexpected twists and turns. While most people know the basic...
How To Create a Shared Bedroom for Big Sibling and Baby

How To Create a Shared Bedroom for Big Sibling and Baby

Welcoming a new addition to the family can be one of the most exciting times for a mother. It brings...
5 Ways You Can Limit Your Child’s Screen Time

5 Ways You Can Limit Your Child’s Screen Time

Somewhere along the line, as a mom, you might have discovered that managing your child’s screen time can be an...
Oxtails

Jamaican Curry Oxtail Recipe

While cooler weather is amongst us it often brings on the cravings for more comfort food. If this is you...
Surprising Ways Your Body Changes During Pregnancy

Surprising Ways Your Body Changes During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a miraculous journey that brings joy, excitement, and of course, countless bodily changes. While most women know about...
4 Ways To Get Your Kids Outside This Fall

4 Ways To Get Your Kids Outside This Fall

While most of life happens inside, getting outside is good for all of us. Getting outside can strengthen our immune...
How Parents Can Support Their Child With Autism

How Parents Can Support Their Child With Autism

As parents, supporting a child diagnosed with autism can feel overwhelming, yet it’s critical to remember that every child is...
4 Effective Ways To Encourage Teens To Volunteer

4 Effective Ways To Encourage Teens To Volunteer

Volunteer work can play an important role in shaping a teenager’s character. Your child can give back to their community,...
5 Benefits of Taking Your Kid to the Grocery Store

5 Benefits of Taking Your Child to the Grocery Store

ay alWhen you think about going to the grocery store, you may like to go alone since it allows you...
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The Fight To Save More Black Moms

The United States has a disproportionate number of adverse pregnancy outcomes for black women. This includes maternal mortality, which is...
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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 brings with it the concern...
5 Tips for Helping Your Child Avoid Injuries While Playing

5 Tips for Helping Your Child Avoid Injuries While Playing

When your child is little, it’s only natural that they will want to engage in boisterous, lively play. But sometimes,...

NO STORYLINES HERE…. Just real life and my journey to baby number 2!

I wasn’t sure this day would ever come.  I wasn’t sure I had the capacity to be a Mommi of...
Kid-Friendly Desserts To Serve at a Pool Party

Kid-Friendly Desserts To Serve at a Pool Party

Summer is in full swing, the sun is gracing us with its warm glow, and the kids are eager to...
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Back to School Prep: Tips to Get Ready For School

As summer break draws to a close, it’s time for parents and kids to gear up for another exciting school...
How To Prepare for Having Your First Baby

How To Prepare for Having Your First Baby

Pregnancy is an exciting and life-changing event. It’s a precious time for self-discovery and togetherness with your partner. When expecting...
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How Moms Can Prevent Burnout and Thrive

Motherhood is a beautiful journey filled with love, joy, and fulfillment. However, it can also be incredibly demanding, leaving many...
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Nothing Happens By Chance

Have you ever had a moment where you really did not understand why something was happening to you? You start...
6 Tips To Protect Your Teen When They Start Driving

6 Tips To Protect Your Teen When They Start Driving

Your baby is about to start driving! While you can’t be right by their side in the passenger seat all...
EDUCATIONAL summer break ideas.

Engaging Educational Activities for Summer Break

As moms we often have a love/hate relationship with summer break. We love break that comes with the daily task...

Embracing Submissiveness in Modern Times

In today’s modern society, the concept of being a submissive wife can often be misunderstood or even met with resistance....
Fun Birthday Party Ideas for Children With Autism

Fun Birthday Party Ideas for Children With Autism

Birthdays are perfect for over-the-top celebrations and fun with the ones you love. When celebrating your child, you want to...
summer travel

Summer Travel Tips for Families

Summer is just around the corner and that means new travel adventures for all! My daughter gets out of school...
Beneficial Extracurriculars To Get Your Child Involved In

Beneficial Extracurriculars To Get Your Child Involved In

Enrolling kids in extracurricular activities can be a great way to help boost their self-esteem. It can also get them...
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Navigating the Early Stages of Pregnancy

As a first time mom this is an incredibly exciting time in your life! You may have a lot of...
Tips for Creating a Birth Plan for Your First Baby

Tips for Creating a Birth Plan for Your First Baby

Congratulations, mama! You’re preparing for pregnancy or labor and delivery, and it’s time to think about your birth visions and...
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When Did You Fall In Love With Motherhood?

Hi, my name is Kendra, and when did I fall in love with motherhood? It was on the day my...
Ways To Entertain Your Kids on Summer Break

Ways To Entertain Your Kids on Summer Break

Summer break is fun for children, but it can be stressful for you. Planning activities and keeping up with your...
Effective Tips for Organizing Your Refrigerator

Effective Tips for Organizing Your Refrigerator

A messy fridge makes preparing meals in the kitchen much more difficult, so consider organizing the items in your refrigerator....

Do you provide maternal care?

Do you provide maternal care? We want to support and promote YOU!!   Our number 1 goal is to become...

Black Maternal Health Week Scavenger Hunt

Welcome to the Black Maternal Health Week Block Party!   As we kick off this special event we want to...
How To Prepare for Your Child’s High School Graduation

How To Prepare for Your Child’s High School Graduation

Your child’s high school graduation is an important milestone you should celebrate. Graduating from high school marks the end of...
Doula

Why Should I Hire A Doula?

If you are an expecting mom, you’re probably wondering what are the next steps into your pregnancy journey and wondering...
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Your Period – A Vital Health Sign

In addition to its well-known purpose of letting you know if you’re pregnant, your period can actually provide some helpful...

Easter Brunch Ingredient List

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breastfeeding

Tips for Successfully Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is such a wonderful experience with so many benefits for both mom and baby. However, breastfeeding is not always...
Autism Awareness Month

Friends How Many of Us Have Them? 6 Ways to Support a Mommi with a Special Needs Child

My Testimony Friends how many of us have them. Friendship to me isn’t about how much we talk, but instead...

This Isn’t Your Mother’s Spring Break: Or Maybe it Is!

Many of you reading this blog may identify yourself as a Millennial parent. And with that title comes quite...

Finding My Community!!

Growing up with a big family I always had a huge support system. I grew up in the islands of...
Activities That Help Teenagers With Autism Socialize

Activities That Help Teenagers With Autism Socialize

It seems like just yesterday, you were taking your baby home from the hospital. Now they’re asking you for lunch...
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Cauliflower Fried Rice

Do you love fried rice but want a healthier version? Well come on and make some Cauliflower fried rice with...
Finding Balance: Tips for Being a Work-From-Home Mom

Finding Balance: Tips for Being a Work-From-Home Mom

Being a mom while working from home is no easy task. The pressure to juggle both can be overwhelming and...
Berrylicious Chia Pudding

Berrylicious Chia Pudding

Looking for a healthy option that is fun to the taste buds?! Well…Here you go! I got the most quick...

PLANTED OR BURIED

Looking back as my daughter is about to be a year old, I’m realizing that the seed “that’s me” a...
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Curry Chickpeas: “A taste of Tobago”

Chickpeas is a legume and is also called garbanzo beans. They are high in protein and found in most Middle...
How Can Parents Help Their Children Learn Healthy Habits?

How Can Parents Help Their Children Learn Healthy Habits?

Parents guide their children and help them navigate the world. Kids need assistance to grow their interests and various skills....
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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...
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How Consistency Changed My Fitness And Mindset Goals

In 2020 I gave birth to my second child. Like every mommi, I wanted that snap back and I wanted...
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Autism Don’t Stop the Travel

Creating memories with my husband, Ramon and our three boys, Jeremiah (13 years), Jonathan (9 years) and Jaxon (3 years)...
Ways To Ensure Your Teen Driver Is Safe on the Road

Ways To Ensure Your Teen Driver Is Safe on the Road

As parents, watching your children grow from crawling to walking to driving can be a bittersweet feeling. You’ve done all...
Ways To Improve Your Child’s Motor Skills

Ways To Improve Your Child’s Fine Motor Skills

Fine motor skills are essential to our everyday life. We use them for every finely tuned movement, from gaming to...
The Role of a Quality Breastfeeding Pillow

The Role of a Quality Breastfeeding Pillow

There are many challenges a Black mother will face when her breastfeeding journey begins. One of the most common difficulties...
Charitable Activities You Can Do With Your Family

Charitable Activities You Can Do With Your Family

One great way to lead the charge for change in your community is by participating in charitable activities with your...
Why Is Fostering Independence Important in Your Child

Why Is Fostering Independence Important in Your Child

As a parent, it’s hard to let go and let your child become more independent. It’s frightening because you don’t...

Los Angeles Chapter Meet Up

  Los Angeles Chapter Meet Up We’re hosting a brunch for the Los Angeles Chapter Meet Up!! We encourage you...

Raleigh Chapter Meet up

  Raleigh Chapter Meet up We’re hosting a brunch focused on mental wellness for the Raleigh Chapter Meet up!! We...

Ft. Lauderdale Chapter Meet up

 Ft. Lauderdale Chapter Meet up We’re hosting a sunrise beach wellness session for the Ft. Lauderdale Chapter Meet up!! We...

Atlanta Chapter Meet Up

We’re hosting a Skate-a-thon for the Atlanta Chapter Meet Up!! We encourage you to become a mombassadors. You can sign...
Illness vs. Constipation: When To Worry About Your Baby

Illness vs Constipation: When To Worry About Your Baby

Babies bring joy to your life from the moment they enter the world. However, there are times when their appetite...

5 Tips for a Healthy and Relaxing Pregnancy

You feel the excitement of becoming a new mother. Your skin is glowing throughout your pregnancy. But as you make...
Fun Activities To Improve Your Children’s Gross Motor Skills

Fun Activities To Improve Your Children’s Gross Motor Skills

Gross motor skills are the unsung heroes that give us the abilities we don’t give more than a second thought...
3 Ways To Encourage Your Child’s Compassion

3 Ways To Encourage Your Child’s Compassion

Compassion is the quality of being sensitive to other people’s pain and misfortune. When you nurture your child’s compassion, you...
4 Signs That Your Child Is Bored in School

4 Signs That Your Child Is Bored in School

A smidge of boredom has never hurt anybody, but if your child is chronically bored in school, it can negatively...
EDUCATIONAL summer break ideas.

Tips for Keeping Playtime Engaging for Kids

We all know that children are bundles of energy that never seem to run out of steam. While their energy...
How To Prepare Hyperactive Kids for Learning

How To Prepare Hyperactive Kids for Learning

According to recent studies, ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is more common among Black children than their white and Latino peers. However,...

Why Pediatric Dental Care Is Important

The earlier your child is seen by a dentist, the better it is for their teeth for the rest of...
Crockpot Hot Chocolate

Crockpot Hot Chocolate

It’s the holiday season so you know what that means…. The family is coming over or there is a holiday...
Helpful Advice for Parents of a Child With Autism

Safe Toys and Gifts for Children

December is here, and Christmas is near. As we prepare for the holidays and gift-giving, we also have to keep...
holiday gift guide

Holiday Gift Guide 2022

Holiday Gift Guide 2022 Hey Mommi! Have you finished shopping yet? Girl, have you even started?! I know I haven’t...
Gifting Made Easy: Clever Gift Ideas for Science-Loving Kids

6 Ways To Enjoy The Holidays On A Budget 

  6 Ways To Enjoy The Holidays On A Budget    It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Isn’t...

Ways To Keep Your Household Organized All Week

Being the momager of your household can be overwhelming at times. Although it’s wonderful seeing the little ones you love...
How To Help Your Child With Autism Overcome Picky Eating

How To Help Your Child With Autism Overcome Picky Eating

It’s common for young children to be picky eaters, but if you have a child with autism, you may experience...
Tips To Protect Your Toddler at the Playground

Tips To Protect Your Toddler at the Playground

It’s a parent’s instinct to protect their child to the best of their ability. When your children want to play...
summer Getaways That Are Fun for the Whole Family

Winter Getaways That Are Fun for the Whole Family

As we gear up for the holidays, you and your family should enjoy winter by embracing or escaping the cold...
3 Ways To Protect Your Baby From the Flu

3 Ways To Protect Your Baby From the Flu

Caring for a newborn is hard work, but we know you can do it! We believe in you! Take a...

Play Should Be For All!

Did you know this is the least active generation in history? I mean, I’m sure it comes as no surprise,...
Things You Should Know About Thumb-Sucking

Things You Should Know About Thumb-Sucking

Did you know that around 75 percent of infants will suck their fingers in the first year of their life?...

Silence After Loss

Silence after loss looks like: Sitting in your clouded mind and all things just seems blanked out from your memory,...
The Perfect Pregnancy Self-Care Saturday

The Perfect Pregnancy Self-Care Saturday

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey where you learn many new things about your body, along with cravings, emotions, and dreams!...
The Best Winter Vacation Destinations for Families

The Best Winter Vacation Destinations for Families

Summer isn’t the only time to go on vacation. Winter travel is popular, too. This year, plan something for the...
MommiNation Brunch

MomminNation Brunch Recap; Why I Chose MommiNation

Have you ever experienced a natural high of good emotions, that you can’t seem to explain or even understand? Well...
Tips for Enjoying a Virtual Fitness Class

Tips for Enjoying a Virtual Fitness Class

For many moms, it’s easy for personal fitness to take a back seat to all the other responsibilities and concerns...
7 tips for traveling with children

7 Tips for Traveling With Children

The thought of traveling with children can bring great anxiety to some people, especially if you are traveling by airplane....
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Nourishing Foods To Try When Trying To Conceive

You will hear a lot of talk about what you can and can’t eat while pregnant. But what about what...
Top Ways To Keep Your Baby Happy and Healthy

Top Ways To Keep Your Baby Happy and Healthy

The day your baby joins the world, everything changes. Your entire focus becomes making your precious child happy and guaranteeing...
Parent Approved: Guide To Decorating Your Child's Room

Parent Approved: Guide To Decorating Your Child’s Room

Your bedroom is a safe space where you can make time for yourself. With this Parent Approved: Guide To Decorating...
Easy Ways To Give Back During the Holidays

Easy Ways To Give Back During the Holidays

After the hustle and bustle of Halloween and Thanksgiving, mothers are ready for a break, but thanks to December, it’s...
Outdoor Activities To Do in Georgia This Winter

Outdoor Activities To Do in Georgia This Winter

Many people can get cabin fever when winter rolls around. As it gets chillier outside there’s still plenty to do...
Jamaican Chicken Noodle Soup for the Soul

Jamaican Chicken Noodle Soup for Soul

It’s officially Fall! Which calls for Jamaican Chicken Noodle Soup for the Soul! The air is crisp, so it’s time...
How To Start An Online Clothing Store At Home In 5 Steps.

How To Start An Online Clothing Store At Home In 5 Steps

How to start an online clothing store at home in 5 steps has become very attainable due to the versatility...
Engaging Academic Studies To Teach Your Children at Home

Engaging Academic Studies To Teach Your Children at Home

Children will absorb lots of information during the school day, but school isn’t the only place children can learn. Parents...
How To Help Your Child Adjust After a Move

How To Help Your Child Adjust After a Move

Most people do not enjoy huge life changes, and this is especially true for children. It is easy to sympathize...
Hobbies That Help Improve Childhood Development

Hobbies That Help Improve Childhood Development

Childhood is a time when children develop and grow the most out of any other time in their lives. They...
The Basics of Baby Skincare Every Parent Should Know

The Basics of Baby Skincare Every Parent Should Know

Babies are prone to certain skin conditions, including dry skin, dandruff, eczema, and even baby acne. During this time, their...
What To Do When There’s a Shortage in Baby Formula

What To Do When There’s a Shortage in Baby Formula

For months now, we’ve experienced a national shortage in baby formula. Situations like these cause fear, stress, and anxiety for...
4 Ways To Teach Kids Financial Responsibility

4 Ways To Teach Kids Financial Responsibility

What do you do when your child asks for $200 cash? Like many parents, you’re probably unsure of how to...
4 Ways To Raise Your Baby on an Organic Lifestyle

4 Ways To Raise Your Baby on an Organic Lifestyle

Raising kids as a Black mother in today’s society is no easy feat. Social and institutional issues affect Black mothers...
How To Help Children Cope With a Parent’s Deployment

How To Help Children Cope With a Parent’s Deployment

When a military service member is in the family, it’s easy for the whole family to experience the effects of...
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Fun Smoothies for the Whole Family

Fun Smoothies for the Whole Family Morning off to a rough start? Have no idea of what to make for...
How To Manage Your Child’s Allergies at School

How To Manage Your Child’s Allergies at School

As the school year begins, it’s time to start preparing your child (and yourself) for school. This includes getting back...

Kale Smoothie Recipe

Kale Smoothie Recipe Getting your kids to eat their vegetables can be tricky sometimes! One day they like carrots, the...
5 Facts About Scoliosis Every Parent Should Know

Easy Ways To Improve Flexibility in Your Children

As a parent, you want to do what’s best for your children. Part of this is making sure they’re healthy,...
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Family Love Saved My Life

FAMILY LOVE SAVED MY LIFE So why do I say family love saved my life? What does that even mean,...

How many kids does it take to be considered a real mom?

Becoming a mom is a huge responsibility and as a mother yourself, I would think you would be the first...
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How I Became a Cow!

How I became a cow As Black Breastfeeding Week begins, and especially after learning that so many of my Mommination...
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Embracing Joy

Embracing Joy These past few weeks, I have had difficulty embracing joy. I knew I walked into that new place...
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Sports Mommi Essentials: A Track Mom’s Guide

Sports Mommi Essentials: A Track Mom’s Guide The job of a mom is the most important job in the world,...
How To Design a Nursery for a Small Room

How To Design a Nursery for a Small Room

  You do not necessarily need a large bedroom to build a nursery—some couples may even utilize an oversized closet...
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...
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Smack Yo Mommi Spicy Shrimp & Grits

Smack Yo Mommi Spicy Shrimp & Grits In my opinion, a bowl of Shrimp and Grits is comfort food at...

Sisters: Thank You Skeletons for Coming Out the Closet

Sisters: Thank You Skeletons for Coming Out the Closet Many families have “stories” that aren’t ever shared. We call them...
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Berry Oatmeal (No Sugar)

Berry Oatmeal (No Sugar) Berry Oatmeal has become a breakfast staple for my family. It is easy to prepare and...
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How To Support Different Learning Styles

Students learn in various ways: from imaginary play (visual learning) to listening to a teacher speak (auditory). These four learning...
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Creative Ways To Keep Preschoolers Active and Busy

Preschool is the time when a child is around 3 to 5 years of age and when their brains experience...
Simple Ways To Teach Kids To Be Eco-friendly

Simple Ways To Teach Kids To Be Eco-friendly

We all share this beautiful world—people, plants, and animals—so we have to take care of it to keep our planet...
What Is Sensory Integration, and Why Is It Important?

What Is Sensory Integration, and Why Is It Important?

As your child grows, they learn the skills needed to interact with their environments. From social interaction to emotional reactions,...
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Need a break? Take that Staycation!

Outside is back open: It is expensive though! Are you familiar with all the gems your city and state have...

Top Five Reasons We Need A Black Breastfeeding Week

Black Breastfeeding Week was created because for over 40 years there has been a gaping racial disparity in breastfeeding rates....
Fun Educational Activities for Children With Autism

Fun Educational Activities for Children With Autism

Summer break is wrapping up, and it’s almost time to begin the rigorous school year again. For most children, summer...

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...
The Benefits of Team Sports for the Entire Family

The Benefits of Team Sports for the Entire Family

There are numerous benefits of team sports for the entire family. From encouraging communication and connectedness to building confidence and...
The Best Reasons for Siblings To Share a Room

The Best Reasons for Siblings To Share a Room

In the past, American children often shared bedrooms with their siblings because of space restrictions. But now, many parents choose...
How To Spot Behavior Changes in Your Toddler

How To Spot Behavior Changes in Your Toddler

You love your toddler and want to know that the little person you’re raising is happy, healthy, and growing up...
Tips for Helping Your Teen Buy Their First Car

Tips for Helping Your Teen Buy Their First Car

A memorable moment for any mother is seeing their teen gain freedom and independence through purchasing their first vehicle. And...
Sleep Tips for Babies and Young Children on Vacation

Sleep Tips for Babies and Young Children on Vacation

Whether you see your next family vacation as a time for relaxation or an opportunity for adventure, you can make...
4 Vital Questions To Ask Before Buying Baby Clothes

4 Vital Questions To Ask Before Buying Baby Clothes

Purchasing new outfits for your newborn is a fun experience for any parent. From the cute colors and designs to...
Ways New Parents Can Bond With Their Newborn

Ways New Parents Can Bond With Their Newborn

There might be times when it’s hard to bond with a newborn. It’s sometimes difficult for new parents, including mothers,...
Dangerous Household Items You Need To Be Careful With

Dangerous Household Items You Need To Be Careful With

Living in today’s world is full of challenges. It gets hotter every year, grocery store prices are rising, and you’re...

Life with Fibroids: Pain to Power

Life with Fibroids: Pain to Power I find myself pausing often and staring at my children in a daze sometimes…still...
Roe

Putting The Roe Reversal in Context

PUTTING THE ROE REVERSAL IN CONTEXT MommiNation talks with lawyer and political scientist, Dr. Nikol Alexander-Floyd about how to put...
5 Best Methods To Soothe a Teething Baby

5 Best Methods To Soothe a Teething Baby

Teething is an uncomfortable time for your little one, and this period often comes with a lot of crying and...
Roe

What Does the Roe Reversal Mean for Black Women?

What Does the Roe Reversal Mean for Black Women? MommiNation sat down with lawyer and political scientist, Dr. Nikol Alexander-Floyd...
What To Do With the Clothes Your Children Have Outgrown

What To Do With the Clothes Your Children Have Outgrown

As a parent of growing children, you will experience an ample amount of outgrown clothing. When your kids can no...
Best Ways To Reduce Stress While Pregnant

Best Ways To Reduce Stress While Pregnant

One of the most common feelings you may experience while expecting is stress. Stressing about your baby, worrying about life’s...
Home Ec at Home: Life and Home Skills To Teach Your Teen

Home Ec at Home: Life and Home Skills To Teach Your Teen

We all want to equip our teens for the real world before they move out. Here are a few skills...
The Best Ways To Spend a Family Fun Night

The Best Ways To Spend a Family Fun Night

As a black mother, spending time together as a family is one of the most important things you can do...
The Pros of Opening an IRA Account for a Child

The Pros of Opening an IRA Account for a Child

In our family, we try to pass down important knowledge, wise lessons, delicious recipes, and engaging stories. The tradition of...
Tips for Staying Comfortable During a Home Birth

Tips for Staying Comfortable During a Home Birth

  You might feel more comfortable during a home birth because the attention of every healthcare professional within the home...
The Best Ways To Implement a Routine for Your Newborn

The Best Ways To Implement a Routine for Your Newborn

All children need structure and routine, but babies need it the most, especially newborns. They are, after all, new to...
6 Dos and Don’ts of Hosting a Baby Shower

6 Dos and Don’ts of Hosting a Baby Shower

Preparing a baby shower for a loved one takes thoughtfulness and diligent planning. You are in charge of ensuring this...
How To Know if Your Child Needs Oxygen Therapy

How To Know if Your Child Needs Oxygen Therapy

There are different sicknesses and illnesses that could cause your child to need oxygen therapy. If your child hasn’t been...
Tips for Hosting a Successful Family Cookout

Tips for Hosting a Successful Family Cookout

With summertime coming in hot, it’s time to start up the outdoor cookouts again. Firing up the grill and enjoying...

Resources on how and where to find formula

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Helpful Advice for Parents of a Child With Autism

Helpful Advice for Parents of a Child With Autism

Every parent wants to be the best they can be for their children, and when you’re parenting a child with...

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...

6 Outdoor Summer Activities for Toddlers

Temperatures are rising, and the summer months are just around the corner.  Get outside and get some fresh air. Try...
Simple Ways To Make Your Daily Chores Faster

Simple Ways To Make Your Daily Chores Faster

Adulting is hard! Keeping up with housework, is a chore in itself. It would be nice if you got help...
An Introduction to Plant-Based Eating for Kids

An Introduction to Plant-Based Eating for Kids

Plant-based eating is a way of eating that relies primarily on plant food sources. Many people choose to eat this...
Signs That Your Child Might Feel Overwhelmed

Signs That Your Child Might Feel Overwhelmed

Our children are sensitive tiny humans with as many emotions as a full-grown adult, if not more. However, they don’t...
Tasty Meals: Fun Dinner Ideas for the Whole Family

Tasty Meals: Fun Dinner Ideas for the Whole Family

Tasty Meals: Fun Dinner Ideas for the Whole Family Dinner doesn’t always have to feel like a chore. Create new...
Nutrition-Dense Foods Your Growing Child Needs

Nutrition-Dense Foods Your Growing Child Needs

Nutrition-dense foods provide a strong foundation As your children develop, they need the right fuel for learning and growth. They’ll...
Early Start: How To Prepare Toddlers for College

Early Start: How To Prepare Toddlers for College

The path to college is full of obstacles and inequalities, so it takes a lot of work to achieve the...

Easy Teacher Appreciation Gifts

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Mommi Moments in May

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What does Mommi want for Mother’s Day?

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Top Surprising Benefits Of Filtered Water

Top Surprising Benefits Of Filtered Water

Water is essential for our survival. 70% of our bodies are made up of water, which is bound in our...

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month Mommination strives to bring awareness to our audience during the month of April and...
Quick and Healthy Meal Ideas for Toddlers

Quick and Healthy Meal Ideas for Toddlers

While raising little ones is a blessing, it can also be a constant pull on your time and energy. We...
3 Tips for Planning Your Next Family Vacation

3 Tips for Planning Your Next Family Vacation

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It’s the Aroma for Me: My Kitchen, The Happy Spot

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Is Your Secret, Secretly Killing You?!

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We had a few contributors who were very brave to share their stories with...

Black Maternal Health Week: A conversation with Dr. Pamela Brug, MD, MS

For Black Maternal Health Week MommiNation sat down with board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Pamela Brug, MD, MS, to talk about maternal...

Black Maternal Health Week

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How To Reupholster a Chair for Beginners

How To Reupholster a Chair for Beginners

Don’t let stains and rips force you to throw your beautiful chairs out; learn how to bring old chairs back...

Easy Fashion Tips for Busy Moms: A Helpful Guide

Being fashionable doesn’t need to take up all your time. Buy a few staple pieces and accessories that you can...
What To Know Before Buying Your Child a Pet

What To Know Before Buying Your Child a Pet

Pets of all kinds are fun to have in your home. They can teach your child responsibility and help with...
Fact vs. Fiction: The Most Common Pregnancy Myths

Fact vs. Fiction: The Most Common Pregnancy Myths

One of life’s biggest miracles is the gift of having life growing inside of you. The entire pregnancy and childbirth...

A Puzzle with Innumerable Pieces: An Autism Mommi’s Journey Thus Far

Queen amongst Kings… I heard a quote that resonated with me, and it said, “A mother is a son’s first...
5 Tips for Preventing Common Childhood Illnesses

5 Tips for Preventing Common Childhood Illnesses

Knowing the common childhood illnesses is the first step to preventing them. Children are more susceptible to viruses and infections...

My Fitness Journey

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Early Childhood Education

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How I Landed My Dream Job

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Curry Coconut Jackfruit

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Living with Endometriosis

Nothing worked I can remember it so clearly. Being in middle school and finding out I got my period. The...
Nursery Organization Tips for New Parents

Nursery Organization Tips for New Parents

It seems slightly intimidating to plan the nursery, especially as a new parent. You have parent-friends who give you advice...

A Childless Mother

A childless mother “You’re so motherly. I’m surprised you don’t have kids.” “When are you gonna have kids? You don’t...

Women’s History Month: Six Ways to Celebrate as a Black Woman

March is Women’s History Month! As Black History Month comes to a close, the celebration continues. Ladies, grab your crowns,...

A Tale of Two Pregnancies

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Gal, That One Ain’t Yours!

My family My six brothers, one sister, my mom, and my dad all stayed busy doing their own thing. We...
Tips for Moving to Seattle With Your Children

Tips for Moving to Seattle With Your Children

When the opportunity comes to move to a new home in Seattle, Washington, it can feel exciting. The chance to...

Who’s Happily Retired, Raise Your Hand!

My name is Vicki and I am happily retired! I had worked for the federal government for thirty-eight years and...

Mombassador Chapter Meet up RSVP

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World Social Justice Day-Formal Employment and Equal Pay

World Social Justice Day February 20, 2022 is World Social Justice Day! Every year since 2009, this day has been...

Still loading…and that’s ok

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Strawberry and Blueberry Overnight Oats-Simple Recipe

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Fitish Mommi and Proud!

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natural remedies to keep kids healthy

Who Said Learning Can’t Be Fun?

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Centering Relationships in Sexual Wellness (Part 3)

For the month of February MommiNation concludes our conversations about love, sensuality, and sexuality with reproductive justice activists Brittany Brathwaite,...

Claiming Our Right to Pleasure

February is a time when we think about love, sensuality, and sexuality. MommiNation sat down for a conversation about sexual...

Shedding the Shame: Embracing the Beauty of Black Women’s Sexuality

Shedding the Shame: Embracing the Beauty of Black Women’s Sexuality For the month of February MommiNation continues our conversations about...

My Journey to Motherhood was NOT Pretty and Bright

My Journey to Motherhood was NOT Pretty and Bright Where do I begin? Let’s go all the way all the...

Work Life Balance: Is There Really Such a Thing?

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As for me and my household, we choose to be vaccinated

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Human Trafficking-Why You Should Stay Tuned into Your Teens & Tweens

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Touch Not My Annointed Ones

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Ways to advocate for an ambitious learning environment for your child

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5 Tips on Hosting a Spa Day Party for Kids

5 Tips on Hosting a Spa Day Party for Kids

Spa days aren’t exclusive to adults. Kids can enjoy some TLC while hanging out with their friends, too. If you’re...

Grief Work: A conversation about Grief Therapy with Dr. Nyasha Grayman (Part 2)

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Understanding Grief: A Conversation with Dr. Nyasha Grayman (Part 1)

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Ready, Set, Build Your Mom Tribe

The fear of being alone Track season has officially started but it takes on a whole new meaning when you’re...

Moving Beyond Talk about Good Food and Bad food: A Conversation with Dr. Ashante Reese

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How the Fit Mommi Challenge Ruined Me

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Simple Tips for Making Healthier Desserts

Simple Tips for Making Healthier Desserts

Who doesn’t love a good dessert? It’s tasty and satisfies a sweet tooth. However, desserts are often too sugary or...
The Best Natural Hair Care Tips for the Whole Year

The Best Natural Hair Care Tips for the Whole Year

Being a mother requires everything you have; energy, patience, and understanding. Your strength does so much, and sometimes, you put...
Helpful Tips for Parents of Teen Drivers

Helpful Tips for Parents of Teen Drivers

Being a parent of a teen driver can give you so much anxiety when you worry about their safety and...
Fun Activities To Help You Bond With Your Adult Children

Fun Activities To Help You Bond With Your Adult Children

There’s nothing more rewarding than watching your kids grow into well-adjusted adults. However, growing up means they depend on you...
Why Your Child Might Be Struggling in College

Why Your Child Might Be Struggling in College

When parents send their kids off to college, they hope they will enjoy their time away, explore a new setting,...
Simple Design Tips for Updating Your Child’s Bedroom

Simple Design Tips for Updating Your Child’s Bedroom

As your child gets older, their tastes change. Maybe they loved rainbows and fire trucks when they were smaller, but...

Growing Our Hope in the New Year

Our quest for hope The new year is a time of hope and possibilities. That is true of all beginnings....
The Best Ways To Protect Your Child’s Health

The Best Ways To Protect Your Child’s Health

For parents, the number one priority is the health and well-being of their children so that they can grow into...

Working for Food Justice: A conversation with Ashanté Reese

Food and nutrition are political issues. MommiNation sat down with award-winning author, Dr. Ashante Reese, to talk about the politics...

Yueltide Yoga-Finding Time to Relax During the Holidays

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Fun Things To Do With Your Kids During School Breaks

Fun Things To Do With Your Kids During School Breaks

Spring, summer, and winter too: school breaks mean bored kids. But there are multiple activities you can do with your...
How To Help Your Teen Feel Less Stressed

How To Help Your Teen Feel Less Stressed

Raising a child in today’s world is no easy task, and finding ways to increase their quality of life can...

Four Reasons Why ‘Jingle Jangle’ Provides the Light We All Need

Fun for the entire family Gather the whole family, make some cups of hot cocoa, and watch Netflix’s Jingle Jangle:...
Best Ways To Support a Child in the Hospital

Best Ways To Support a Child in the Hospital

It may not be easy to be a Black mother today, but something no parent wants to experience is their...

Reasons You Should Check Your Child for Signs of Scoliosis

Being a mom means wearing multiple hats, and one of them is doctor. The reasons you should check your child...
Fun and Engaging Playtime Activities for Toddlers

Fun and Engaging Playtime Activities for Toddlers

Keeping your toddler preoccupied can be a challenge for even the most experienced parents. Finding the right project or game...

Innermission – Everything I Never Knew I Needed

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Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sensory Bin for Kids

Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sensory Bin for Kids

Sensory bins are staples in learning that introduce your children to different sights and textures. These bins provide children with...

How To Encourage Kids To Stop Thumb Sucking

Thumb sucking is a common habit among young children. However, it can become a problem as they get older. Thumb...

Best Turkey Brine Recipe

My family and I don’t celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s not a cultural tradition of ours. While we don’t take part in...
Ways To Encourage Your Child To Donate to Charity

Ways To Encourage Your Child To Donate to Charity

Donating to charity is a great way to give back, and everyone should lend a helping hand when they can....
How To Prepare for an At-Home Water Birth

How To Prepare for an At-Home Water Birth

There isn’t a more intimate experience than having a home birth. Laboring at home allows mothers to relax in a...
Ways To Motivate Your Child To Do Better in School

Ways To Motivate Your Child To Do Better in School

Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world,” and we...
Gifting Made Easy: Clever Gift Ideas for Science-Loving Kids

Gifting Made Easy: Clever Gift Ideas for Science-Loving Kids

Whether you need a holiday gift or something for your child’s upcoming birthday, nothing beats tailoring the present to their...

The Ultimate Thanksgiving Shopping List

While writing this blog I realized, Thanksgiving is a lot of work for those of us who cook and host!...
The Benefits of Technology and Child Development

The Benefits of Technology and Child Development

Technology has never been easier to use than in modern society. It helps determine the daily schedule of every user,...
How You Can Plan Your Child’s Birthday Party

How You Can Plan Your Child’s Birthday Party

For most children, their birthday party is the highlight of their year. They get to be with all their friends,...

Orange Glazed Salmon Recipe

Try this Orange Glazed Salmon recipe it is all that and a whole lot more. It is super simple, delicious...
Ways To Encourage Your Kids To Practice Oral Hygiene

Ways To Encourage Your Kids To Practice Oral Hygiene

Getting your kids to consistently brush their teeth and practice good dental habits is difficult but absolutely paramount to establish...
What You Should Know Before Buying Your Kid a Ride-On Car

What You Should Know Before Buying Your Kid a Ride-On Car

Christmas may still be a couple of months away, but when it comes to more expensive presents that you want...

Tips for Finding the Best Clothes for Your Kids

Clothes shopping with the kids can sometimes feel tedious and time-consuming. Worse yet, when the kids hit a growth spurt,...
Benefits of Eating Dinner Together as a Family

Benefits of Eating Dinner Together as a Family

There was once a time where families, and even neighbors, regularly ate meals together. These days, that’s becoming less and...
Space-Saving Tips for When You Have a Newborn

Space-Saving Tips for When You Have a Newborn

When managing life as a new parent, we know it can become difficult to save space. To help improve your...
Ways To Encourage Child Brain Development

Ways To Encourage Child Brain Development

Children’s brains develop quickly. Therefore, it’s essential to keep your child stimulated. Although stimulation methods vary, we have a list...

Save a Life, Sex your husband!

We can't deny our husbands sex. They need it! They want it! They can't live without it! And although we...
The 3 Benefits of Sports Glasses for Kids

The 3 Benefits of Sports Glasses for Kids

For many kids, sports glasses are the perfect solution to help them stay involved in activities. Whether they play soccer,...

Benefits of Kids Learning a Second Language

With the world becoming more and more interconnected, communicating with others is more crucial than ever. There are nearly endless...
How To Plan Ahead for the Future Health of Your Baby

How To Plan Ahead for the Future Health of Your Baby

It’s never too late to start making plans to protect your baby’s health and achieve better outcomes in your new...

Healthy Spinach Salad

Healthy spinach salad!...
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 us including myself have made...

Fall Fashion Series – My Take on Mom Style

Sponsored by Zappos Why does “mom style” get a bad rap? Why do people hear that term and think frumpy,...
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Morning Woes Ever have one of those days where you felt like you repeated yourself over and over again? Did...

Taco Egg Rolls Recipe

“Its Taco Tuesssdayyy!!” Hearing Lebron say that every Tuesday would get me so hyped for tacos! We love mexican food...

Is it cancer? How to know if you have this deadly disease.

October is breast cancer awareness month and it’s hard to find someone who hasn’t be affected directly or indirectly by...

I’m Sure It’s Nothing…

Or so I thought…Let me take you back to the moment in time where absolutely nothing changed my life forever....
Have a Fun and Safe Halloween With Your Kids This Year

Have a Fun and Safe Halloween With Your Kids This Year

It’s hard to believe that October is already here. You know what that means: Halloween is fast approaching. Since the...

Touching my boobs saved my life

Now that I have your attention, let me confirm that you did not read that title wrong. Touching my boobs...

Pregnancy After Loss: 3 Unexpected Ways I Changed

Pregnancy after our miscarriage was full of so many mixed emotions. Being pregnant for the second time was a completely...
Jamaican Plantain Oats Porridge Recipe by Roxanne Cowans

Jamaican Plantain Oats Porridge Recipe

Jamaican Plantain Oats Porridge is one of my favorite porridge. It is creamy and oh so rich in taste…yum! Growing...

This Mommi is keeping her love for fashion alive

This post is sponsored by Nordstrom.  You can find out more about Nordstrom Styling Services HERE! I always thought my...

What About My Birth Plan?

Diaper bag ✔ Newborn clothing (my chunkster never fit into those newborn outfits lol) ✔ Hospital  bag✔ Newborn prep class...

I’m Listening

Just recently two different people, on two different days, at two different places commented on my Parenting style while observing...

My Fitness Journey: Living with Lupus

My Achilles heel I’ve always exercised, but I was never consistent. I started strong for the first couple of weeks,...

Jamaican Curry Chicken Recipe

MommiNation has you covered for dinner! Try Mommi Roxanne's delicious Jamaican Curry Chicken recipe made with love and spice!...

The 3 Most Important Lessons We are Teaching our 3 Black Sons

If I were to say that being a mom of 3 black boys is easy, I would be lying. I...

10 Ways to Grow Your Hair Back Fast After Postpartum Shedding

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 Finding My Way back from Low Confidence

Where my story begins I’ll start my story when I had to move to my grandmother’s house after my parents...

My Son Is My Fitness Motivation

Everyone begins their fitness journey with a motivator and a goal. What is your fitness motivation? What pushes you to...

How Falling To My Knees Has Served Me Well In My Marriage- A Blog About Submission

Falling to my knees has never felt like a position of weakness...Many nights I fall on my knees to pray,...

FINDING MY ATHLETIC SELF AGAIN

Finding myself again Summer 2021 is upon us and, I am ready for what’s to come.  Last year was a...

Pan Seared Salmon in Lemon Cream Sauce

We’ve all been to the chain hotels for weddings, anniversary parties, balls and what not and had the dry stuffed...

5 Self-Care Tips for the Busy-Body

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Social Media 101: Back to School & Keeping Your Child Safe

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Lord you gave me these children…now what? “Lord you gave me these children now what?” Many of us mommies can...

Let’s Go Back To School!

It’s that time of year again! The time where summer is quickly coming to an end and it’s time to...

Make lasting memories with your family in Lake Erie Shores & Islands

Are you looking for something fun to do to end the summer or perhaps you want to make plans for...

Website Design Application

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How to Talk to Your Husband About Your Dreams

You have big dreams. That dream could be writing your first book, starting a business, or running a marathon. Pursuing...

The Ultimate Prize is Sisterhood

I cut my hair two weeks into the pandemic. Broken-down. Anxiety. Overwhelmed. Scared. I lost it. I walked into my...

Fitness Over Balance: How Striving for Fitness in Life Can Help Us on the Path Towards Continual Progression

Every so often I like to sit down and evaluate where I am at in my life.  I take a...

A Journey of Wellness

Growing up I ate cereal a lot, sweets whenever I wanted, and could drink a gallon of whole milk by...

A Journey of a Lifetime

Life brings on many journeys as it goes on. Some are fun, some are easier than others, and some are...

Delicious Hamburger Steaks!!

Hambuger steaks are one of those recipes that require minimal effort but will taste like you took your sweet loving...

Roadtrip Essentials

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Jamaican Brown Stew Chicken

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Jamaican Jerk Chicken Pizza

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Pizza A quick and easy pizza recipe! This pizza is topped with a creamy, homemade Jerk alfredo...

Who said Mommihood was 5 STARS?!? Here’s my Mommi Review!

I’m three years in and here is what I’ve learned and my OFFICIAL MOMMI REVIEW! Mommihood is not for the...

Mommy Emergency Car Kit Tips

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Cooking with Yolande – Bundt Cake with Lemon Glaze

First: The Lemon Glaze: 1 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/4 cup of lemon juice The zest of one lemon 1...

Mommi on a Mission: My Motherhood Journey

Before my husband and I had ever started trying to conceive, I had already had plenty of conversations with myself...

Death to the SuperMommi! The Five Stages of Letting it All Go

Denial   I’m not exactly sure how it happened, but the day I became a mom is the day I...

Mommi with a Purpose

Becoming Mommi 🙂 Becoming a mom is considered one of the greatest moments in a woman’s life. It was definitely...

Not Defined By Motherhood – I’m More Than A Mommi

  First of all, Thank y’all lovely ladies for being here! Before you continue reading, I want every mom to...
Cool Mom

How To Be A Cool Mom

Cool mom is not an oxymoron. That’s right, but you will not have 100% of both worlds. You have to...

Cooking with Yolande – Coconut Cake with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

Coconut Cake with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting Y’all know I don’t back down from a cooking or baking challenge, right?...

Mommi Goals: There’s No Such Thing As a Perfect Mom

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letter to a new mom

A Letter To The New Mom

By Rocquel @OurMommySpace Being A Mommi Dear, Mommi you’re hired! Motherhood is the one position and title that you’re working...

I’m an ESSENTIAL Mom!

ESSENTIAL MOMMI DURING A PANDEMIC: Right now, we are currently dealing with Covid-19. My world can all turn upside down if...

I’m a BossMommi… and a Bad Mommi?

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and it’s given me reason to pause and reflect on my mommihood journey....

The STD You May Have

That’ll get your attention! Now that you’re here, let’s talk about a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that most will encounter...

Three Things I Would Never Admit (Out Loud)

Thing number 3! I don’t always like my kids! Don’t get me wrong - I have 4 gorgeous children! I...

Love Your MommiBod Swimsuit

We're encouraging and empowering every mom to love yourself inside and out! So join us as we celebrate our Mommi...

The Impact of Learning to Swim

Oh boy, what a difference a year can make in your life! When we started 2019 my boys did not...

Boss Mom or Bad Mom?

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and it’s given me reason to pause and reflect on my mommihood journey....

Furthering the Conversation: How to be Anti-Racist

The last few months have added more black bodies at the hands of white vigilantes and police officers to an...

8 Best Techniques to Wean Baby

It’s time to wean your precious child. If you are like I was with my second child, you rejoice at...

SACRED SPACE

Om is a sacred spiritual incantation that signifies the essence of ultimate reality in Hinduism. I had the opportunity to...

Black Moms Try Other Black Moms’ Soul Food

Black Moms Try Other Black Moms' Cooking...

THERE IS A MATERNAL MORTALITY CRISIS IN AMERICA…

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Student Loans

The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly of Student Loans

I have a love hate relationship with my student loans. I hate that they are so much (almost 6 figures),...
Curry Shrimp

CURRY SHRIMP RECIPE

Curry Shrimp Recipe   All my shrimp lovers get ready to drool over my Curry Shrimp Recipe. It is simple,...

Why Black People don’t adopt but why WE should!

Here is the deal! Blacks don’t adopt! Especially when you look at the statistics of our caucasian counterparts. And here...

A Mothers Loss: Losing Jesus

Happy Resurrection Sunday everyone! Many of us know the story of Jesus and the significance of his death but have...
When to end a friendship

How to Tell when It’s Time to End a Friendship

Friendship is a blessing in each of our lives. It is a necessity for living a full and enjoyable...

3 Passive Ways to Save

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A Letter to All My Little Black Daughters

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A Little Secret is Ok… Unless It’s a Child!

ad the first line “because you failed to attend the mandatory court hearing, paternity has been determined” and YOU ARE...

15 ways I cut our grocery budget in 1/2

As a mom of 3 growing boys and 1 hungry husband, the amount of food we have to keep in...

Tips to Help Survive Motherhood

It has taken me a little over 13 years and 6 kids to figure out that I don’t have all...

Picking Up Shattered Glass: Failed Relationships and Co-Parenting

I must confess, I had no idea how to handle it, so putting up a wall of strength is all...

Strawberry Strudel Waffle Recipe

Who doesn’t love waffles in the morning?!? Check out my strawberry strudel waffle recipe and please tag me when you...
Debt Freedom Workbook

The 30-Day Guide To Debt Freedom Workbook

When I began this process, I was clueless about where to start. I listened to podcast, read books, took financial...

WHAT MAKES HIM SO SPECIAL

I have the best daddy ever. If you didn’t know now you know! But what makes him so special? Well,...

How We Fostered A Love of Reading in Our Children

How We Fostered a Love of Reading in Our Children This post has been sponsored by General Mills. All thoughts...

5 Fun and Flirty Date Night Ideas

“Friday is date night. What do you want to do?” “Hmm. I don’t know. What do you want to do?”...

Taking the Leap: Career Change at 30

It Was Time About 10 years ago, I went back to school for fashion design after working in public health...

Cooking with Yolande: Sweet & Tangy BBQ Chicken

As moms the responsibility of what everyone is going to eat falls on us most of the time. That can...

Submit or Nah?????

The Oxford dictionary says that submission is the action or fact of accepting or yielding to a superior force or...

Five Tips To Avoid Dating a Grown Ass Boy!

As a firm believer in the saying, “You gotta believe the messenger before you can believe the message” I’ll go...

Today is OUR day #International Women’s Day

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Help Engorged Breast! – Natural Remedies For The New Mom!

I remember the moment after giving birth I was elated, happy and down right felt like a pure Bad A**!...

Stepping Up, Stepping Out and Over Stepping: Step Parent-My least favorite title. (Part II)

It's October 2016. Less than two years into our marriage, I'm five months pregnant and my husband starts dropping hints...

Career or Kids: The Twins I Almost Chose Not To Have.

In 2006 and I was ranked #1 in the world. It was my third year running professionally and everything was...

Stepping Up, Stepping Out and Over Stepping: Step Parent- My least favorite title (PART I)

YOU DON’T KNOW, WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW I absolutely hate being a step parent! Sound harsh? Hear me out. I...

How to create a Fabulous Headdress

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In a world that often attempts to define beauty within narrow parameters. The essence of being a black woman radiates with a unique and captivating brilliance. From the richness of... Read More

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There’s a quiet, shared intimacy that our words wrap around when we read to our babies. It’s a bond that’s something close to magic, each word a tiny spell, each... Read More

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