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February 23, 2021
In 2011 when I went natural….for the 1st time (yes, there’s levels to this) I did it for health reasons.......
February 18, 2021
This blog was originally posted on mom.com. 1/21 Photo by Twenty20 From the past we shape our future Ever wonder......
February 14, 2021
Ever since my boys were big enough to understand the meaning of Valentine’s Day, I’ve made sure they receive a......
February 12, 2021
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February 8, 2021
Description: Divorce is always a pain. If you want to handle it and move on, you are in the right......
February 5, 2021
5 Valentine’s Day Ideas For Every Household What’s love got to do with it? Everything, Queen! Valentine’s Day often gets......
February 2, 2021
Every day, we go through life’s daily tasks without even thinking. Some of the things we do could really be......
January 31, 2021
Fitness. It’s one of those things where either you love it or you hate it. Quite honestly, most people either......
January 27, 2021
Where it all started… I grew up in Kingston, Jamaica. I was a track and field athlete in high school......
FitMommi, FitMommi Challenge 2020, Fitness, Health & Wellness, Latest Blogs, MommiTips, Tips for Mommi
January 25, 2021
Congratulations! You’ve made the first step in your commitment to a healthier lifestyle. How does it feel? Can you feel......
January 20, 2021
First off, Happy New Year! I said it last year and the year before that and I’m pretty sure almost......
January 19, 2021
Hey Mommies! Hopefully your fit mommi journey has been rewarding so far! If not, just pick back up tomorrow and......
January 18, 2021
Remember when all the MommiNation Mombassadors made a video about suicide prevention last summer? Well, that was cuz lil ole......
January 18, 2021
Jump rope is one of the best workouts you can do. You’ll burn fat, lose weight, and improve your cardio....
January 14, 2021
We’ve just wrapped up a successful fitness challenge here at MommiNation. It has been amazing seeing all the beautiful mommies......
January 12, 2021
Since the birth of my second baby girl I find that we eat out and do takeouts more often than......
January 11, 2021
Is it a mommy belly or something else? Like some mommies on this platform, getting back to pre-baby shape has......
January 6, 2021
The beginning of not only a new year, but a new decade is the perfect time to set annual goals....
January 5, 2021
Heyyyy Mommination! I know we are all SO excited starting the Fit Mommi Challenge this week! (Go team Fit-Ish Mommies!)......
January 4, 2021
It’s that time of year where everyone decides that some changes to their diet, love lives, careers, or what have......
January 1, 2021
The Power You Have Over Your Pregnancy: What if I told you the power you have over your pregnancy lies......
December 30, 2020
I have always loved reading. As a little girl I looked forward to visiting my local library every three weeks......
December 27, 2020
My Story Untold: From Victim To Survivor: Business Coach Overcomes Domestic Violence, Now Helps Women Make Six Figures “If I......
December 21, 2020
Christmas is going to look so different for so many people this year including my family. We’ve decided to follow......
December 20, 2020
The Holiday Season is a tough time for some people. Especially those who have lost a love one. The spirit of togetherness can be......
December 18, 2020
Christmas is only a week away and some of us have yet to find the perfect gift for our loved......
December 14, 2020
Who Would’ve Thought: This year has taken us all by a complete spiral! Many people have lost their job, finding......
December 11, 2020
That Cinderella Life: It ain’t for me Growing up, Saturdays was the day you cleaned the entire house. The house......
December 10, 2020
1. Putting up the tree/decorations together How many Mommies out there think Christmas comes right after Halloween? We are so......
December 7, 2020
Okay, let’s play the game, Never Have I Ever… Ready?…. Never have I ever had an Elf on my Shelf…Now......
November 30, 2020
Now that the General Services Administration in our federal government, ahem- Emily Murphy has finally signed off on the transition......
November 16, 2020
Every parent dreams of the moment they get to hold their precious little one for the first time. Unfortunately, for......
November 15, 2020
Sponsored by Zappos Why does “mom style” get a bad rap? Why do people hear that term and think frumpy,......
November 15, 2020
The Big Day “It’s a boy!!!!” On May 18, 2020, my significant other, Bo, and I were so happy to......
November 12, 2020
Single Motherhood – A Blessing Or A Curse Being raised by a single mom who did not depend on......
November 11, 2020
First off, the strength of a mother is unmatched, but it requires a little extra when you have to do......
November 10, 2020
As a little girl, I never wanted to be married or have kids. I definitely didn’t ever want to be......
November 7, 2020
You are not authorized to view this content. Head over to MommiNation.com to purchase the challenge. Username Password Remember Me......
October 30, 2020
Hey Girlfriends, Welcome back to The Call In presented by Mommination! If you missed Segment 1: Friendships Defined, don’t worry,......
October 30, 2020
Have you voted yet? Election Day is just 4 days away and every vote counts. We at MommiNation would like......
October 27, 2020
Hey Mommies! So we all know it feels nice to get fancy some days and make a three course meal......
October 26, 2020
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October 26, 2020
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October 26, 2020
“An injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in......
October 20, 2020
Hey Mommies! Its Mommi Shaquanda here with a list of tips on how to make meal time a success without......
October 12, 2020
Now that I have your attention, let me confirm that you did not read that title wrong. Touching my boobs......
October 9, 2020
For those of you who’ve ever experienced challenges, barriers or unpleasant experiences related to friendships, this is the place for......
October 4, 2020
Since the Pandemic hit in March, I have been very hesitant to allow my boys to do any of their......
September 30, 2020
In March, the United States mailed out invitations to complete the 2020 Census to homes all across the country. For......
September 8, 2020
Originally posted on LiveWell Reasons Why Your Baby Might Be Sent to the NICU Prematurity. Babies born early (less than......
September 7, 2020
Being a NICU nurse has been such a rewarding yet eye opening experience to me. Taking care of critical babies......
August 22, 2020
What type of mother would send her child to school during a time like this? Doesn’t she know that the......
August 21, 2020
Are Your Stress Levels In The Red? We’re currently living in some crazy and unprecedented times. One of the major......
August 20, 2020
I know this school year has a lot of us nervous, anxious and confused. Now more than ever is the......
August 19, 2020
How To Raise Money Smart Kids It is back to school and most of us including myself have made......
August 18, 2020
Save your bingo boards at the start of each week and share in your stories as you check off each......
August 17, 2020
This week I had the opportunity to sit down with YouTube sensation, Jerusha Willenborg. Her video of a secret......
August 8, 2020
Mommi Shaquanda shares awesome suggestions for lunch menus all week! Now that we are all Mommies, teachers, chefs and so...
August 4, 2020
Back To School I know what you’re thinking back to school already? Or maybe you’re dreading the fact that your......
August 3, 2020
It’s that time of year again! The time where summer is quickly coming to an end and it’s time to......
July 28, 2020
Creamy, Cheesy Chicken tossed in Spaghetti noodles? Yes Please! This dish is bursting with flavor! I’d say it takes the......
July 28, 2020
You want to know the way to my heart….food! Fries are my kryptonite As a matter of fact, anything made......
July 27, 2020
Nominate a Mommi We can’t thank you all enough for joining the challenge and making it amazing! We’d love your......
July 27, 2020
It’s the final week of the #FitMommiChallenge and we’re kicking off the week with a full-body dumbell workout designed by......
July 24, 2020
Hey y’all! It’s International Self-Care Day, and you know your girl is BIG on self-care. One of the biggest misconceptions......
July 22, 2020
While I was transitioning, flat braid outs were my go-to hairstyle! Braid outs really define your curls, are quick and...
July 21, 2020
Hey Mommies! I’m back with a delicious Southwest Fajita Bowl ! The best part about this meal is its versatility!......
July 19, 2020
Our son runs all day long… like literally if he’s awake he’s running. The other day I was keeping track......
July 14, 2020
In this video, I will show you how I get soft, voluminous, and big curls with a perm rod set.......
July 12, 2020
The Beginning – How I knew there was a God Although I did not grow up in the church, I......
July 12, 2020
We hope you've enjoyed the first week and are even more excited to stick with it! Check out first workout...
July 8, 2020
You know oftentimes as women we understand that our life journey is far more different than men, but have you......
July 6, 2020
We're kicking off the Fit Mommi Challenge with a upper body series that is sure to burn in all the...
July 6, 2020
SEVEN HEALTHY BREAKFAST OPTIONS Source: Healthline 1. EGGS Eggs are undeniably healthy and delicious. Eggs are also very versatile. For example,......
July 1, 2020
Hey there! How are you? I cannot believe I’m about to share this with you, but the guilt is eating......
June 30, 2020
I know I’m not the only one who has gotten to day seven of your twist out or wash &......
June 21, 2020
“This blog isn’t about my dad. This blog is about the best dad I’ve ever known!” I’m a big birthday......
June 21, 2020
There are a lot of people who have a whole lot to say about Black fathers. A lot of which......
June 21, 2020
Dear Dustin, You are the white father to two black daughters. You have had privilege your entire life, but now......
June 18, 2020
To all the Karen’s, Becky’s, and Amy’s Out There….This is for You! Dear Karen et al., I know you’re accustomed......
June 18, 2020
I suppose I should feel Sad. When I envisioned myself becoming a mother I pictured a two parent household, a......
June 17, 2020
If I were a dad, even just for a day
I’d sleep in like I ain’t got no kids 'cause I...
June 16, 2020
How she feeds you is how she feels about you 😉 Ladies we all KNOW the way to a mans heart......
June 15, 2020
Father’s Day! Fathers Day is just around the corner and the big question is on all of our minds…what do......
June 14, 2020
Jamaican Saltfish Fritters Saltfish or cod fish fritters, whichever you prefer to call them, are delicious. They’re one of those......
June 14, 2020
5-Minute Sweet & Sour This 5-minute sweet and sour recipe is quick, easy and versatile. I use this as a......
June 12, 2020
In cities across the United States, black activists are denouncing state-sanctioned violence and demanding radical changes to American policing. Black...
June 9, 2020
When I am hot HOT and my husband has gotten on my last nerve, I seriously ask myself this question.......
June 9, 2020
It’s time for women and mothers to join together to stand united and in love for our black men and...
June 5, 2020
The last few months have added more black bodies at the hands of white vigilantes and police officers to an......
June 2, 2020
There are so many things happening all at once.
We're in the midst of a pandemic but most importantly, for many...
May 31, 2020
Every four years America rallies behind their athletes as the best of us compete in the Olympic Games. The best......
May 30, 2020
Dear Son…I’m so sorry I’m sorry that I didn’t listen to that voice in my head To the doubt that......
May 27, 2020
I am scared that my son will go on his morning run and not come back. I’m scared to let...
May 27, 2020
Water will not kill my daughters. I need them to be able to have the skills set to, if in......
May 26, 2020
Coconut Cake with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting Y’all know I don’t back down from a cooking or baking challenge, right?......
May 26, 2020
First: The Lemon Glaze: 1 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/4 cup of lemon juice The zest of one lemon 1......
May 26, 2020
One of my all-time favorite dishes is Longhorn’s Parmesan Crusted Chicken! It’s a juicy chicken breast, topped with a creamy......
May 26, 2020
4 Moms, 4 Economic Backgrounds, 3 Different Races, countless Secrets… I just finished the 8 episode series Little Fire Everywhereon......
May 23, 2020
My name is Bella and I am a mom to six kids. Sounds impressive, right? Many people seem to think......
May 22, 2020
My oldest child was born in the summer of 2015. When I found out we were having a girl, I......
May 21, 2020
In the event of decompression, an oxygen mask will automatically appear in front of you. To start the flow of......
May 20, 2020
After giving birth to my third and final child by cesarean section; I finally went home from the hospital after......
May 18, 2020
We’d heard about Covid-19. It was all over the news. Early reports of the virus didn’t send me into a......
May 14, 2020
By Rocquel @OurMommySpace Being A Mommi Dear, Mommi you’re hired! Motherhood is the one position and title that you’re working......
May 12, 2020
Named for the red, green and yellow bell peppers that bring vibrant color to the dish, this Rasta pasta is...
May 8, 2020
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and it’s given me reason to pause and reflect on my mommihood journey.......
May 8, 2020
ESSENTIAL MOMMI DURING A PANDEMIC:
Right now, we are currently dealing with Covid-19. My world can all turn upside down if...
May 8, 2020
Cool mom is not an oxymoron. That’s right, but you will not have 100% of both worlds. You have to...
May 8, 2020
The moment I told my mother I was pregnant, the first thing she said was, “You know your life is......
May 8, 2020
Some days I cannot believe I am a mother of three boys I am a mother of three amazing black......
May 8, 2020
I grew up an only child, so I always wanted to have a bunch of kids. I always had to......
May 8, 2020
Mother’s Day Week It’s Mother’s Day week!!!! Big Salute to all the Mommies out here raising your children, nurturing them......
May 8, 2020
MOMMI OF ALL TRADES Like most mommies after I gave birth to my first child I was LOST, like lost......
May 8, 2020
My Motherhood Journey My motherhood journey started about 5 years ago when I was pregnant with my eldest daughter Jae.......
May 8, 2020
First of all, Thank y’all lovely ladies for being here! Before you continue reading, I want every mom to......
May 8, 2020
Alright Mommies, I have a confession….now judge me all you want, but I tend to keep things a little too......
May 6, 2020
Becoming Mommi 🙂 Becoming a mom is considered one of the greatest moments in a woman’s life. It was definitely......
May 6, 2020
Denial I’m not exactly sure how it happened, but the day I became a mom is the day I......
May 6, 2020
Before my husband and I had ever started trying to conceive, I had already had plenty of conversations with myself...
May 5, 2020
IN THE BEGINNING The first time I gave birth, in 2017, I was joyfully ignorant to all of the issues......
May 5, 2020
STUFFED TACO SHELLS How awesome is it that Cinco de Mayo fell on Taco Tuesday this year?? 2020 was definitely......
May 5, 2020
Most of us would be running to our favorite Mexican restaurant and ordering our favorite margaritas today for Cinco de...
May 4, 2020
We have officially entered the week of Mother’s Day (even though we believe that every day is Mommi’s Day). If...
May 3, 2020
“Natural hair is an exquisite crown. It’s a wonder and fascinatin to many. But to the confident black girl or......
May 1, 2020
We’ve all been to the chain hotels for weddings, anniversary parties, balls and what not and had the dry stuffed...
May 1, 2020
Cornmeal porridge is a Caribbean breakfast staple that brings childhood memories rushing back every single time I have it. It...
April 29, 2020
Hey, Ladies! Let's talk natural hair. If you're like me, you may have a love-hate relationship with your hair. One...
April 29, 2020
Check out our Mommies hair tutorials! From natural styles, to twistouts, weaves and wigs. The perfect place to find inspiration...
April 29, 2020
Although the twist-out is easy to achieve, it does take proper product, technique, and practice. There are several tips to...
April 28, 2020
We all have a hair story I can remember being 12 and deciding I wanted dread locs, my hair was......
April 28, 2020
My hair journey.. Hmmmm, where do I start? I guess we should just take it all the way back. Let’s......
April 26, 2020
Being a mother in it’s own right is extremely complicated. You birth a healthy baby and think your biggest problem......
April 21, 2020
As I think about the first time I set out to make chili, I’m realizing I might have a bit...
April 15, 2020
My first pregnancy was my “ignorance is bliss” chapter. I was only 23, so none of my close friends had......
April 10, 2020
Hey Mommies! We’ve survived a few weeks of quarantine and there’s at least another month of this ahead. These are......
April 8, 2020
In January of 2019 we decided to book our wedding at the beautiful Moon Palace Resort in Ochos Rios, Jamaica!...
April 7, 2020
“Its Taco Tuesssdayyy!!” Hearing Lebron say that every Tuesday would get me so hyped for tacos! We love mexican food......
March 31, 2020
Who doesn’t love waffles in the morning?!? Check out my strawberry strudel waffle recipe and please tag me when you......
March 30, 2020
by Rocquel of OurMommySpace Let me guess you’re sitting in your living room binge-watching all of your favorite shows, your......
March 24, 2020
I’d like to say that it was my kids that prompted me to make sloppy joes at home one day,......
March 23, 2020
In my life right now I am juggling more roles than I have ever juggled, and sometimes I feel like......
March 22, 2020
COVID-19 has added another meaning to mommi madness. This blog was initially thought of to help mommies focus on our...
March 20, 2020
By now I think we've used this word more in the past week than we will in our lifetimes. Is...
March 19, 2020
Hi, Loves! If you’ve been following me for a while now you know I’m a stay at home mom. But......
March 18, 2020
Life as we know it has turned completely upside down. As an adult, I’m still having a hard time wrapping......
March 15, 2020
The Coronavirus has made it’s way to the United States and its presence has contributed to the closures of everything......
March 14, 2020
And to think, we thought the Mommi Madness couldn’t get any worst. Now, some of our daily routines are complete......
March 13, 2020
I bet you can’t say the title again 3 times really fast! It’s typical of a mommi who already has......
March 11, 2020
As the coronavirus began to take over media reports in the last few weeks, I began to do my due......
March 10, 2020
1. Wake up early We all know how hectic our days can get when the entire family is up and......
March 6, 2020
If I had a dollar for every time someone made reference to the fact I’ve kept up with myself after......
March 2, 2020
Hey MommiNation! I’m dubbing March MOMMI MADNESS and here’s why: As an athlete and a huge fan of sports, I’ve......
March 1, 2020
Mary Beatrice Who is Mary? Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner (May 17, 1912 – January 13, 2006, age 93) was born......
February 29, 2020
Hi Loves! Motherhood comes in so many forms. You can become a mom in the most obvious way which is......
February 25, 2020
A little fun fact about me, I LOVE true crime shows. I literally fall asleep at night to Forensic Files......
February 18, 2020
Now I wouldn’t go calling myself an expert, but I mean they don’t call me “The Wine Drinking Mom” for......
February 15, 2020
Meet Roxanne Cowans Mommi of 2 MommiNation, Mombassador Did you always want to be a Mommi? In all truth, no......
February 10, 2020
The topic of slavery, the elephant in the room no one wants to talk about. With my son only being......
February 4, 2020
There’s nothing like crispy, juicy, fresh outta the grease fried chicken (Disclaimer, although tasty – anything fresh out of hot......
January 30, 2020
How do I, as a parent, tell them not to do something that I know that I would do? Is...
Fatherhood, In The Community, In The News, Interracial Marriage, Love & Relationships, Marriage, MommiHood, Parenting
January 28, 2020
Dear Vanessa, Natalia, Bianka and Capri, The world lost a legend. A man that many revere as one of the......
January 23, 2020
Ah, the married life. It’s a wonderful adventure isn’t it? When I was younger I pictured myself meeting the man......
January 22, 2020
Oh boy, what a difference a year can make in your life! When we started 2019 my boys did not......
January 20, 2020
Now that the holiday season is over, we are left with all of the financial scars of being “Santa” because......
January 16, 2020
My daughter is growing up, before my eyes. She is an honor student, active in clubs and is a great......
January 15, 2020
Meet Jodie Mommi of 2 Celebrity HairStylist, Atlanta What is your untold story? I always wanted to be a......
January 14, 2020
Let’s Go Back to the Basics The New Year is only a few days away and many of us have......
January 11, 2020
Another sleepless night. It’s day 12 and she still hasn’t been found. The thought of her out there, alone &......
January 10, 2020
Please let those of us who want to laugh for a few moments, do that without your judgement. Without your...
January 8, 2020
Having guests over can be fun but it does get stressful too. Houseguest etiquette is a must! It doesn’t matter......
January 8, 2020
There’s an old saying that says, “You never really know what you’ve got until it’s gone.” Well, quarantine has taught......
January 6, 2020
I paid off $32,295.30 of debt in 12 months!! I began this journey in $118,069 of consumer debt. This debt......
January 6, 2020
As a lover of information, I wanted to know the statistics when it comes to the number of people who...
January 3, 2020
As much of the nation was getting back to work after a few days off, Meg Thee Stallion took to......
January 2, 2020
This may sound a bit cliché, however when I reflect on 2019, all I can think about is how I......
January 1, 2020
It’s the first day of the new decade and my boobs are finally free! My breastfeeding journey Nobody could have......
January 1, 2020
Getting in shape after baby can be really tough especially when you attempt to do it alone! Join the #MommiNationFitChallenge...
December 30, 2019
As a child, it didn’t take long for me to realize that Santa wasn’t real. I grew up in South......
December 24, 2019
1. Putting up the tree/decorations together How many Mommies out there think Christmas comes right after Halloween? We are so......
December 23, 2019
It’s the time of year where many families will start gathering together for various reasons. Some people look forward to......
December 22, 2019
If you follow me on Instagram and read my posts, you may have seen the one where I talked about......
December 21, 2019
Christmas is not just for the children. It is also time to enjoy quality time with friends and family at......
December 20, 2019
PEPPERMINT COOKIES Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup Special Dark unsweetened cocoa powder sifted 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup unsalted butter softened 1/3 cup butter-flavored shortening 1 cup granulated sugar (can also......
December 19, 2019
Tip #1 - Start packing a week before your trip.
I don’t know about you, but washing clothes is a never...
December 17, 2019
It’s the one time of year where many of us go all out for family photos. Our families have been...
December 16, 2019
Christmas is right around the corner and everyone knows Christmas is the time of giving. The “giving spirit” can sometimes......
December 15, 2019
Ah, It’s Christmas time and while the reason for the season is the birth of Jesus and I’m sure, like......
December 13, 2019
We can't deny our husbands sex. They need it! They want it! They can't live without it! And although we...
December 10, 2019
Carrot Cake I never really ate carrot cake much as a child or adult, probably because I didn’t get it.......
December 10, 2019
Easy Mommi hair! The infinity ponytail has gotten easier and more natural!...
December 3, 2019
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON THE BUSINESS INSIDER Angie Chatman Sep 9, 2019, 11:09 AM My mother purchased her home on the......
December 2, 2019
I remember it like it was yesterday. The day my son was born was CRAZY, to say the least. It......
November 28, 2019
Thanksgiving, a time to gather round with family and friends, a time to give thanks, a time to reminisce, and......
November 28, 2019
With the holidays approaching, many of us will be surrounded by family and friends. This is always a good time......
November 28, 2019
As women, and as Moms we go through seasons in our lives where our hope begins to diminish due to......
November 27, 2019
Being thankful and raising thankful kids should be a part of our everyday lives not just a seasonal act during......
November 27, 2019
This recipe is one of those things that you make and say “that was easy, and so much more fresh......
November 27, 2019
Let me start by saying, if you do not have the proper equipment and space to safely deep fry a......
November 26, 2019
My family and I don’t celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s not a cultural tradition of ours. While we don’t take part in......
November 26, 2019
Stuffing Muffins: Cubed Stuffing Mix Apples Celery Bay Leaf Onion Poultry Seasoning Olive Oil Salt Pepper Butter Parsley Chicken Stock......
November 26, 2019
Honey Glazed Carrots: I came up with the recipe one day after my husband fell in love with a seasonal......
November 26, 2019
Hi loves! It’s the most wonderful time of the year!…or is it?? The winter holiday season brings about some of......
November 25, 2019
Listen, I’m a modern woman, in modern times with two kids, a husband and 15 jobs. I take help wherever......
November 25, 2019
Sweet & Tangy BBQ Chicken: Split Chicken Breasts Chicken Legs (Other parts as desired) Soy Sauce Coarse Sea Salt Granulated......
November 25, 2019
Roasted Potatoes: 1 1/2 pounds small red-skinned potatoes 1/8 cup olive oil 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground......
November 25, 2019
Butter and Garlic Roasted Green Beans:\ Fresh String Beans ¼ Cup Slivered Almonds 3 Cloves Minced Garlic 1 Stick Unsalted......
November 23, 2019
You made it! This 3-part series of Women & Weed is coming to an end (I know I think I......
November 22, 2019
As I was thinking of a title for this blog, I was being inundated by news reports of evidence of......
November 21, 2019
Sweet and Sour Salmon: Salmon 1 each red, yellow, green bell pepper Sweet and Sour sauce Soy Sauce Coarse Sea......
November 21, 2019
Mac & Cheese: Macaroni Elbows Milk 1 Stick of Butter Flour 32oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Mild, Medium, Sharp) 1 each......
November 21, 2019
Candied Yams: Sweet Potatoes Brown Sugar Cinnamon Jumbo Marshmallows (Not mini) This recipe is super easy and HANDS DOWN the......
November 19, 2019
While writing this blog I realized, Thanksgiving is a lot of work for those of us who cook and host!......
November 19, 2019
Baby, it’s getting cold outside and nothing warms me up like a good old bowl of soup. I recently signed......
November 18, 2019
I’m living my dream… again! And the best part is I get to dress up every day to do it…......
November 17, 2019
1. Sew Seeds Early On Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when......
November 16, 2019
Welcome back! Hopefully you have read Part 1 in the Women & Weed series and are ready for Part 2......
November 14, 2019
https://anchor.fm/mommyonthemove The other day Lil Dre asked me if he was a mistake. I said absolutely not! You were......
November 13, 2019
Originally posted on Parent.com Great thinkers from Martin Luther King Jr. to the Dalai Lama to my daughter, Addison, all......
November 12, 2019
It’s funny because my two year old son asks me, “Momma you want some vine”? any time we are at dinner......
November 12, 2019
Black mom hosts ‘job fair’ at home to teach her kids about the importance of working for your money By......
November 9, 2019
Before we begin, for my novice readers here are some clarifying points (my experienced consumers can skip to the next......
November 8, 2019
I’ve had enough of watching cell phone footage and or body cam videos of children assaulted by school resource officers.......
November 6, 2019
First Time Mommi I remember when I became a mom for the first time. Everything was exciting and new. Here......
November 5, 2019
DATING? What does that even mean in 2019? ......
November 2, 2019
Originally Published on May 13, 2018 by ShoppeBlack In celebration of Black mothers, we’ve put together a list of Black Mother......
November 2, 2019
Pregnancy after our miscarriage was full of so many mixed emotions. Being pregnant for the second time was a completely......
October 30, 2019
October is breast cancer awareness month and it’s hard to find someone who hasn’t be affected directly or indirectly by...
October 28, 2019
I am a survivor of abuse in my relationship. When you hear these words, what is the first thing that......
October 27, 2019
I remember it just like it was yesterday. July 28, 2012 was the day I married my husband. The day......
October 26, 2019
Anytime I hear about someone I know getting married I’m so excited for them, part of me even envious dare......
Did You Know, Divorce, Education, For The Culture, Love & Relationships, Marriage, Sex, Sex & Relationships, SL&R
October 25, 2019
For the majority of my life, I was of the mindset that it was okay to bypass all the romantic......
October 25, 2019
I didn’t even think it was possible, but I am having the best sex of my ENTIRE life...after two kids...
October 25, 2019
Do you avoid the question? Is this an uncomfortable conversation for you to have? If your kids are at an......
October 24, 2019
Yes, I said it! And this is not one of those blogs that makes a sharp left turn and implies......
October 24, 2019
As time went on, however, daily sex routines turned into once in a while. Date nights were a thing that...
October 23, 2019
I have to be honest with you, when I found out MommiNation was doing a series on love and relationships......
October 23, 2019
Now You’re Speaking My Language There is a quote that says “find someone who speaks your language so you will......
October 22, 2019
Don’t marry outside of your race. Never date someone who has a different background than your background. Definitely don’t link......
October 22, 2019
Congratulations! You are in the relationship that you always dreamed of whether you are married or just committed to the......
October 18, 2019
My husband loves the great outdoors, I could totally do without it. The beginning of our relationship was filled with......
October 16, 2019
Please stop the Britney song you are playing in your head and let me tell you my story. When J......
October 15, 2019
Curry Shrimp Recipe All my shrimp lovers get ready to drool over my Curry Shrimp Recipe. It is simple,......
October 14, 2019
We know, depending on how the little ones were overnight, mornings can be rough and that may seem like an...
October 10, 2019
My job is to feed a family of 8 people. Feeding them is the easy part, feeding them healthy, organic,......
October 7, 2019
A few months into her second pregnancy, she needed to read an article about black motherhood that wasn’t a horror...
October 4, 2019
To whom it May Concern: How many other people’s moms started their notes in school off like this? I bet......
October 3, 2019
When we see Botham Jean we see our sons and we continue to do everything we can to be a...
October 3, 2019
I never thought sending my kindergartner to a predominantly white school would lead to her being the only brown girl......
October 2, 2019
My Biggest Blessing Having a baby in 2015 was the biggest blessing I could have ever imagined. It was also......
October 1, 2019
Or so I thought…Let me take you back to the moment in time where absolutely nothing changed my life forever.......
October 1, 2019
Have you heard all the buzz that came out of the Revolt Summit in Atlanta?There were Master Classes, interactive panels...
October 1, 2019
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, arguably the greatest female sprinter of all time won her fourth World Championship 100m title in Doha at...
October 1, 2019
We know, like us, you're probably wondering what's the latest on all the Trump stuff?Well, there's a whistleblower who has...
September 29, 2019
Sometimes it is hard for me to believe it, but I have been a black mom in America for over......
September 28, 2019
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September 27, 2019
Mom The universal synonym for unconditional love. When you become a mother you experience what it truly means to love......
September 27, 2019
If you’ve been with me for a while you’ve already read my first blog in this series, Black Women: America’s......
September 27, 2019
Grab the book! When I was 7 or 8 years old, my mother would put on Whitney Houston’s “Greatest Love......
September 27, 2019
Black Moms Try Other Black Moms' Cooking...
September 27, 2019
The police in Northern Virginia are investigating a report by a black 12-year-old girl that three white boys in her...
September 26, 2019
In a time where it feels like the world doesn’t want to see positive images like this..it begins to feel......
September 26, 2019
My son, the names change (often) but the way you are viewed (in this society) will not. Every day that...
September 26, 2019
In one of the most compelling TED Talks we've ever seen Kimberlé Crenshaw looks boldly at the reality of race...
September 25, 2019
More Money More Problems? There’s a saying that the more money you get, the more problems you have. It’s one......
September 25, 2019
At a young 10 years old, my son Dre was called a nigger in school by a classmate. This is......
September 24, 2019
It becomes imperative that we need more representation for little black girls with their natural hair presented in society and...
September 24, 2019
Being a Black Woman Became harder when I Became a Mom… What it means to be a black Woman in......
September 23, 2019
It was in that moment when I realized, I was angry about the wrong thing. Stop and think, I was...
September 23, 2019
Brother Malcolm said it best, “The most disrespected woman in America, is the Black Woman. The most un-protected person......
September 20, 2019
Who would've thought that I would use cloth diapers? Not with Baby #4. Well, Yah I did it. You're probably...
September 19, 2019
The feeling of bringing a child into the world is an indescribable feeling, and cannot be compared to anything else...
September 18, 2019
I know, I know, it’s the age-old question that every mom deals with. “Am I ruining my kids?” I have......
September 18, 2019
NEVER MISS A MONDAY!!! Lord, it’s Monday. Not today, Satan! (hits snooze and rolls back over) WOOT WOOT! WORKOUT WEDNESDAY!!!......
September 17, 2019
I decided to try my hand at making that famous take-out orange chicken maybe 10 years ago for a few......
September 17, 2019
There are recipes that call for “plain” steamed rice to allow the protein of the meal to shine. Usually things......
September 17, 2019
At MommiNation we LOVE a good podcast! If you can’t listen, and we highly suggest you do, here is the......
September 16, 2019
Seeking treatment is no admission to any mental illness if anything it’s an admission to wanting more for yourself....
September 16, 2019
Yes, I said The D… But I don’t mean anything about man parts, I’m talking about depression. The word that......
September 13, 2019
Picture this, a mom… on her grind, working hard to support her kid(s), making sure they are taken care of......
September 13, 2019
Okay Mommies, It’s Friday the 13th and we over here at MommiNation are all thinking about the funny superstitions that......
September 11, 2019
There are just two weeks left until school starts for my children, and I am going absolutely mad. I have......
September 9, 2019
Realizing this, I said this year as my daughter turns 10, I wanted to start writing letters to her 2-4...
September 6, 2019
I asked my mom the other day, “what am I supposed to tell my daughter whenever she asks me why...
September 4, 2019
You’ve found out you are pregnant, Congratulations… I hope. This news, in most cases, is the most shocking, scary and......
September 3, 2019
MommiNation has you covered for dinner! Try Mommi Roxanne's delicious Jamaican Curry Chicken recipe made with love and spice!...
September 2, 2019
Originally posted on Daily Kos Written by: Denise Oliver Velez I remember the first time I saw the photo above.......
August 31, 2019
It’s time to wean your precious child. If you are like I was with my second child, you rejoice at...
August 31, 2019
I took a breath to brace myself for any possible negative feedback to come. “Thank you for meeting with me,”......
August 31, 2019
It’s Black Breastfeeding Week and I LOVE Chocolate Milk (that’s what I’ve nicknamed Black Mama’s Liquid Gold). As a four......