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Cooking with Yolande: The Only Carrot Cake Recipe You’ll Ever Need
December 10, 2019
Carrot Cake I never really ate carrot cake much as a child or adult, probably because I didn’t get it....
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Easy Mom Hair
December 10, 2019
Easy Mommi hair! The infinity ponytail has gotten easier and more natural!...
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When my mother died without a will, I learned a big lesson about money management as an African American
December 3, 2019
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON THE BUSINESS INSIDER Angie Chatman Sep 9, 2019, 11:09 AM My mother purchased her home on the...
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Parenting My Son, The Overachiever
December 2, 2019
I remember it like it was yesterday. The day my son was born was CRAZY, to say the least. It...
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Making it Through Those Awkward Thanksgiving Conversations.
November 28, 2019
Thanksgiving, a time to gather round with family and friends, a time to give thanks, a time to reminisce, and...
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Surviving Your In-Laws
November 28, 2019
With the holidays approaching, many of us will be surrounded by family and friends. This is always a good time...
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4 Tips to Remain Thankful during a difficult Season in your Life
November 28, 2019
As women, and as Moms we go through seasons in our lives where our hope begins to diminish due to...
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Raising Thankful Kids – How To Help Kids Be Thankful
November 27, 2019
Being thankful and raising thankful kids should be a part of our everyday lives not just a seasonal act during...
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Super Simple Cranberry Sauce
November 27, 2019
This recipe is one of those things that you make and say “that was easy, and so much more fresh...
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Deep Fried Turkey
November 27, 2019
Let me start by saying, if you do not have the proper equipment and space to safely deep fry a...
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Best Turkey Brine Recipe
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...
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Stuffing Muffins
November 26, 2019
Stuffing Muffins: Cubed Stuffing Mix Apples Celery Bay Leaf Onion Poultry Seasoning Olive Oil Salt Pepper Butter Parsley Chicken Stock...
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Honey Glazed Carrots
November 26, 2019
Honey Glazed Carrots: I came up with the recipe one day after my husband fell in love with a seasonal...
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Beating the Holiday Blues
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...
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Rice and Peas
November 25, 2019
Listen, I’m a modern woman, in modern times with two kids, a husband and 15 jobs. I take help wherever...
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Sweet & Tangy BBQ Chicken
November 25, 2019
Sweet & Tangy BBQ Chicken: Split Chicken Breasts Chicken Legs (Other parts as desired) Soy Sauce Coarse Sea Salt Granulated...
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Roasted Potatoes
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...
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Butter and Garlic Roasted Green Beans
November 25, 2019
Butter and Garlic Roasted Green Beans:\ Fresh String Beans ¼ Cup Slivered Almonds 3 Cloves Minced Garlic 1 Stick Unsalted...
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Women & Weed: A Candid Conversation Part 3 – We have the final say
November 23, 2019
You made it! This 3-part series of Women & Weed is coming to an end (I know I think I...
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Quid Pro Quo for the Mommi Who Wants to Stop Losing her Sh*
November 22, 2019
As I was thinking of a title for this blog, I was being inundated by news reports of evidence of...
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Sweet and Sour Salmon
November 21, 2019
Sweet and Sour Salmon: Salmon 1 each red, yellow, green bell pepper Sweet and Sour sauce Soy Sauce Coarse Sea...
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Cooking with Yolande: Grammy’s Mac & Cheese
November 21, 2019
Mac & Cheese: Macaroni Elbows Milk 1 Stick of Butter Flour 32oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Mild, Medium, Sharp) 1 each...
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Candied Yams
November 21, 2019
Candied Yams: Sweet Potatoes Brown Sugar Cinnamon Jumbo Marshmallows (Not mini) This recipe is super easy and HANDS DOWN the...
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The Ultimate Thanksgiving Shopping List
November 19, 2019
While writing this blog I realized, Thanksgiving is a lot of work for those of us who cook and host!...
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Fall Soup Lineup
November 19, 2019
Baby, it’s getting cold outside and nothing warms me up like a good old bowl of soup. I recently signed...
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Be The Mommi That Went For It!
November 18, 2019
I’m living my dream… again! And the best part is I get to dress up every day to do it…...
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Seven Tips To Being A Faithful Mommi
November 17, 2019
1. Sew Seeds Early On Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when...
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In The Community
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Women & Weed: A Candid Conversation Part 2 – Motherhood
November 16, 2019
Welcome back! Hopefully you have read Part 1 in the Women & Weed series and are ready for Part 2...
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I’m Grateful For My Kids…BUT!
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...
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14 Little Ways to Encourage Kindness
November 13, 2019
Originally posted on Parent.com Great thinkers from Martin Luther King Jr. to the Dalai Lama to my daughter, Addison, all...
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Some nights I have a glass, other nights a bottle
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...
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Mommi hosts ‘job fair’ at home to teach her kids about the importance of working for your money
November 12, 2019
Black mom hosts ‘job fair’ at home to teach her kids about the importance of working for your money By...
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Women & Weed: A Candid Conversation Part 1 – Pregnancy
November 9, 2019
Before we begin, for my novice readers here are some clarifying points (my experienced consumers can skip to the next...
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Our Children Are Not Your Punching Bags
November 8, 2019
I’ve had enough of watching cell phone footage and or body cam videos of children assaulted by school resource officers....
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To the Mommi Who Needs a Break
November 6, 2019
First Time Mommi I remember when I became a mom for the first time. Everything was exciting and new. Here...
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Dating -Post divorce and kids
November 5, 2019
DATING? What does that even mean in 2019? ...
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9 Black Mommi and Child Owned Businesses
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...
Infertility
Pregnancy After Loss: 3 Unexpected Ways I Changed
November 2, 2019
Pregnancy after our miscarriage was full of so many mixed emotions. Being pregnant for the second time was a completely...
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Is it cancer? How to know if you have this deadly disease.
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...
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SL&R
I AM A SURVIVOR OF ABUSE
October 28, 2019
I am a survivor of abuse in my relationship. When you hear these words, what is the first thing that...
SL&R
What Lies Beneath: Conflict In Marriage
October 27, 2019
I remember it just like it was yesterday. July 28, 2012 was the day I married my husband. The day...
SL&R
My Journey To Understanding Sex As a New Wife and Mom
October 26, 2019
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Love & Relationships
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SL&R
I Want to be a Wife But I Hate the Thought of Being Married
October 26, 2019
Anytime I hear about someone I know getting married I’m so excited for them, part of me even envious dare...
SL&R
I’m a Mom Whose Never Been In A Relationship
October 26, 2019
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Divorce
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Foreplay…Who Really Needs It?
October 25, 2019
For the majority of my life, I was of the mindset that it was okay to bypass all the romantic...
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Sex After Babies…Does it Get Any Better Than This?
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...
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Mommi, Where Do Babies Come From?
October 25, 2019
Do you avoid the question? Is this an uncomfortable conversation for you to have? If your kids are at an...
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All Men Cheat!
October 24, 2019
Yes, I said it! And this is not one of those blogs that makes a sharp left turn and implies...
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How to know when enough is enough…
October 24, 2019
As time went on, however, daily sex routines turned into once in a while. Date nights were a thing that...
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5 Tips for a Successful Marriage
October 23, 2019
I have to be honest with you, when I found out MommiNation was doing a series on love and relationships...
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Are You Speaking My Love Language?
October 23, 2019
Now You’re Speaking My Language There is a quote that says “find someone who speaks your language so you will...
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Don’t Marry Outside of Your Race…
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...
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Mourning Your Single Self
October 22, 2019
Congratulations! You are in the relationship that you always dreamed of whether you are married or just committed to the...
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Picking Up Shattered Glass: Failed Relationships and Co-Parenting
October 21, 2019
I must confess, I had no idea how to handle it, so putting up a wall of strength is all...
SL&R
How I’m Intentional About Loving My Husband
October 21, 2019
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Camping Trip Must Haves
October 18, 2019
My husband loves the great outdoors, I could totally do without it. The beginning of our relationship was filled with...
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The NO Judgment Zone
Oops… we did it again!
October 16, 2019
Please stop the Britney song you are playing in your head and let me tell you my story. When J...
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MommiChef
CURRY SHRIMP MEDLEY RECIPE
October 15, 2019
Curry Shrimp Medley Recipe All my shrimp lovers get ready to drool over my curry shrimp medley recipe. It...
MommiTips
Five Tips To Starting Your Week Off Right
October 14, 2019
We know, depending on how the little ones were overnight, mornings can be rough and that may seem like an...
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Eating Healthy on a Budget
October 10, 2019
My job is to feed a family of 8 people. Feeding them is the easy part, feeding them healthy, organic,...
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Trending Story
We asked black mothers how they find their joy. This is what they said.
October 7, 2019
A few months into her second pregnancy, she needed to read an article about black motherhood that wasn’t a horror...
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Tatyana Ali’s letter reminds black mothers that nothing is broken in us!
October 6, 2019
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Black Mom In America
I’m not a regular mom, I’m a cool mom!
October 4, 2019
To whom it May Concern: How many other people’s moms started their notes in school off like this? I bet...
Black Mom In America
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Not Just For White Moms: Parenting in 2019
October 4, 2019
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For The Culture
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Uncategorized
Officer that killed Jean Botham gets 10 years. Was justice served?
October 3, 2019
When we see Botham Jean we see our sons and we continue to do everything we can to be a...
Black Mom In America
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Parenting
The Only Brown Girl In Class
October 3, 2019
I never thought sending my kindergartner to a predominantly white school would lead to her being the only brown girl...
Black Mom In America
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Family
What My Daughter Should Know
October 2, 2019
My Biggest Blessing Having a baby in 2015 was the biggest blessing I could have ever imagined. It was also...
Black Mom In America
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Hair
Black Hair Matters… But Should It?
October 2, 2019
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I’m Sure It’s Nothing…
October 1, 2019
Or so I thought…Let me take you back to the moment in time where absolutely nothing changed my life forever....
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For The Culture
The Gems You Might Have Missed at The Revolt Summit!
October 1, 2019
Have you heard all the buzz that came out of the Revolt Summit in Atlanta?There were Master Classes, interactive panels...
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Sports
Mommi Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is The World’s Fastest Woman… AGAIN!
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...
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Politics
The Trump Impeachment Scandal
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...
Black Mom In America
My faith gives me the strength needed to be a black mom in America
September 29, 2019
Sometimes it is hard for me to believe it, but I have been a black mom in America for over...
Black Mom In America
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Family
Being A Black Mom Trying to Raise Woke AF Kids #thestruggle
September 28, 2019
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Black Mom In America
The Unconscious Weight of Being A Black Mom in America
September 27, 2019
Mom The universal synonym for unconditional love. When you become a mother you experience what it truly means to love...
Black Mom In America
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In The Community
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In The News
Black Women: Justice for All?
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...
Black Mom In America
As a Black Mother, My Parenting Is Always Political
September 27, 2019
Grab the book! When I was 7 or 8 years old, my mother would put on Whitney Houston’s “Greatest Love...
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Good Laughs
Black Moms Try Other Black Moms’ Soul Food
September 27, 2019
Black Moms Try Other Black Moms' Cooking...
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Our Babies
Black Virginia Girl Says White Classmates Cut Her Dreadlocks on Playground
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...
Black Mom In America
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MommiHood
Us vs Everybody!
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...
Black Mom In America
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MommiHood
A Letter to my Black Teenage Son…
September 26, 2019
My son, the names change (often) but the way you are viewed (in this society) will not. Every day that...
Did You Know
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Good To Know
The Urgency Of Intersectionality
September 26, 2019
In one of the most compelling TED Talks we've ever seen Kimberlé Crenshaw looks boldly at the reality of race...
Black Mom In America
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Education
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MommiTips
Protecting Our Black Children In Predominately White Spaces
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...
Black Mom In America
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MommiHood
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Parenting
MWB: Momming While Black
September 25, 2019
At a young 10 years old, my son Dre was called a nigger in school by a classmate. This is...
Black Mom In America
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Hair
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MommiHair
Don’t Touch My Hair!!!
September 24, 2019
It becomes imperative that we need more representation for little black girls with their natural hair presented in society and...
Black Mom In America
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Family
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Hair
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I confess!
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In The Community
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MommiHood
I’m A Black Mom in America & This sh*t isn’t Easy
September 24, 2019
Being a Black Woman Became harder when I Became a Mom… What it means to be a black Woman in...
Black Mom In America
Excuse Me Officer…Why Didn’t You Shoot Her??
September 23, 2019
It was in that moment when I realized, I was angry about the wrong thing. Stop and think, I was...
Black Mom In America
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I confess!
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In The Community
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The NO Judgment Zone
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TRENDING
Black Women: America’s Punching Bag
September 23, 2019
Brother Malcolm said it best, “The most disrespected woman in America, is the Black Woman. The most un-protected person...
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Cloth Diapers, Who would have thought?
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...
MommiTips
She’s Ready: Getting the Family Ready During Preparedness Month!
September 20, 2019
Hurricane season is upon us and Hurricane Dorian has been nothing nice! When natural disasters and bad weather happens, supplies...
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After Labor, Now What?
September 19, 2019
The feeling of bringing a child into the world is an indescribable feeling, and cannot be compared to anything else...
Family
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Parenting
Am I Ruining My Kids?
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...
FitMommi
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Fitness
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Health & Wellness
Healthy Lifestyle: 4 Ways To Remain Consistent
September 18, 2019
NEVER MISS A MONDAY!!! Lord, it’s Monday. Not today, Satan! (hits snooze and rolls back over) WOOT WOOT! WORKOUT WEDNESDAY!!!...
Cooking
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MommiChef
Cooking with Yolande – Take-Out Orange Chicken at Home
September 17, 2019
I decided to try my hand at making that famous take-out orange chicken maybe 10 years ago for a few...
Cooking
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MommiChef
Cooking with Yolande – Quick and Easy Fried Rice
September 17, 2019
There are recipes that call for “plain” steamed rice to allow the protein of the meal to shine. Usually things...
MommiTips
The L You’re Afraid To Take
September 17, 2019
At MommiNation we LOVE a good podcast! If you can’t listen, and we highly suggest you do, here is the...
Health & Wellness
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I confess!
Black Women Need Therapy Too.
September 16, 2019
Seeking treatment is no admission to any mental illness if anything it’s an admission to wanting more for yourself....
Taking Care of Mommi
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The NO Judgment Zone
The Big D Word
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...
Love & Relationships
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MommiTips
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Sex & Relationships
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SexiMommi
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SingleMommi
Ain’t Nobody Got Time for That: 5 Things to Consider Before Dating a Single Mom
September 13, 2019
Picture this, a mom… on her grind, working hard to support her kid(s), making sure they are taken care of...
TRENDING
Thirteen Mommi Superstitions That You May Or May Now Have Heard!
September 13, 2019
Okay Mommies, It’s Friday the 13th and we over here at MommiNation are all thinking about the funny superstitions that...
Family
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MommiHood
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MommiTips
End of Summer Activities Before Fall Offically Begins
September 11, 2019
There are just two weeks left until school starts for my children, and I am going absolutely mad. I have...
MommiHood
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MommiTips
My Open Letter To My Daughters
September 9, 2019
Realizing this, I said this year as my daughter turns 10, I wanted to start writing letters to her 2-4...
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SingleMommi
I’m Dreading the Day My Daughter Asks Me Why Her Father Did Not Want Her
September 6, 2019
I asked my mom the other day, “what am I supposed to tell my daughter whenever she asks me why...
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MommiHood
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Pregnancy
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The NO Judgment Zone
Ten Things To Do While Pregnant UNAPOLOGETICALLY
September 4, 2019
You’ve found out you are pregnant, Congratulations… I hope. This news, in most cases, is the most shocking, scary and...
Cooking
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MommiChef
Jamaican Curry Chicken Recipe
September 3, 2019
MommiNation has you covered for dinner! Try Mommi Roxanne's delicious Jamaican Curry Chicken recipe made with love and spice!...
TRENDING
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WorkingMommi
Don’t forget to celebrate black workers this Labor Day
September 2, 2019
Originally posted on Daily Kos Written by: Denise Oliver Velez I remember the first time I saw the photo above....
Breastfeeding
8 Best Techniques to Wean Baby
August 31, 2019
It’s time to wean your precious child. If you are like I was with my second child, you rejoice at...
Breastfeeding
I Had The Bright Idea Of Letting My Baby Self Wean….
August 31, 2019
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Breastfeeding
When did breastfeeding become a luxury?
August 31, 2019
I took a breath to brace myself for any possible negative feedback to come. “Thank you for meeting with me,”...
Breastfeeding
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Shopping
Chocolate Milk Needs Chocolate Gear and Chocolate Support
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...
Breastfeeding
Coatneys Don’t Quit! My Breastfeeding Journey
August 31, 2019
While crying and complaining to my husband about the difficulties that came with nursing, he said something to me that...
Breastfeeding
I want my breasts back… I think!
August 30, 2019
Until becoming a mom I never experienced having two intensely opposite emotions about the exact same thing!I absolutely love and...
Breastfeeding
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Parenting
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Pregnancy
If only breastfeeding came with instructions
August 30, 2019
From the moment I found out I was pregnant, I knew I wanted to breastfeed. It didn’t take some nurse...
Breastfeeding
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Health & Wellness
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MommiOnTheGo
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MommiTips
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Uncategorized
The Best Choice For My Baby
August 29, 2019
Super Mommi I think the greatest thing I’ve done for my Daughter as a baby was breastfeed her for as...
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding: Some Slavery Crap?
August 29, 2019
As I travel the country as a breastfeeding advocate, I am rarely shocked by the comments I receive or the misconceptions...
Breastfeeding
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I confess!
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MommiHood
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Parenting
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TRENDING
The Selfish Reason I Stopped Breastfeeding…
August 28, 2019
If you’ve been following me and my writing for any length of time you know that I am a proud...
Breastfeeding
4 Things Every Pregnant Mom Should Know before Breastfeeding…
August 28, 2019
Originally Posted on TheMillennialMatraichllc.com by Candice Happy Black Breastfeeding Week Mamas!! I’m so excited that this week exists for us...
Breastfeeding
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MommiTips
8 Breastfeeding Challenges and How to Overcome Them
August 27, 2019
Breastfeeding, while natural, is often difficult. Many problems can creep in and threaten to stop you from breastfeeding. The good...
Breastfeeding
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Health & Wellness
The 411 on Colostrum Harvesting
August 27, 2019
Colostrum Harvesting or Antenatal Hand Expression is a topic that isn't talked about as much as it should be. So...
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Any Mom Who Doesn’t Breastfeed is Trash!
August 26, 2019
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I Breastfeed Wherever and Whenever I Want
August 26, 2019
I have a beautiful baby girl who’s attached like no other. You can’t tell me nothing when it comes...
Breastfeeding
Top Five Reasons We Need A Black Breastfeeding Week
August 25, 2019
Black Breastfeeding Week was created because for over 40 years there has been a gaping racial disparity in breastfeeding rates....
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School is starting and I’m NOT mad about it…
August 22, 2019
I was at Tori’s open house last night, fighting the Florida heat as well as trying to maneuver the 4000...
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Social Media 101: Back to School & Keeping Your Child Safe
August 22, 2019
Originally posted: HerLifeSparkles.com Yay, the kids are headed back to school. No more snacking uncontrollably, drinking all the juice or...
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Meal Planning 101
August 19, 2019
It’s that time of year again! Summer is slowing coming to an end and it’s time to get our kids...
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Submit or Nah?????
August 18, 2019
The Oxford dictionary says that submission is the action or fact of accepting or yielding to a superior force or...
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I’ll Submit When you Learn to Lead
August 17, 2019
I’ve had this conversation more than a few times in my life, and I don’t think it’ll ever make sense...
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Love & Relationships
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Sex & Relationships
Black Women Aren’t Submissive, But Here’s Why
August 16, 2019
In a recent video that went viral, a group of black men and women are seen debating why black men...
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Love & Relationships
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The NO Judgment Zone
Follow? Submit? Obey? Oh My!
August 16, 2019
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SexiMommi
8 Ways To Be Submissive In Bed When You’re Just Starting To Experiment With Being Dominated
August 16, 2019
Thinking about being submissive in the bedroom? Here's a great article to help you achieve just that!...
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Seven Years A Slave: My Struggle with Submission in Marriage
August 15, 2019
Okay, so to be fair, maybe comparing my seven-year marriage to slavery isn’t the best analogy….I’d say it was more...
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Submit to your husband, Sis
August 15, 2019
So is it the word, or the idea of yielding power to another person what seems to get our panties...
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Marriage
Misconceptions Of The “S” Word
August 14, 2019
This right here is something that we have a hard time talking about. For some women, as soon as the...
I confess!
What We Get Wrong About Submission: Who is marriage really for?
August 13, 2019
A few weeks back, a small viral firestorm was raised around a blog by Seth Adam Smith called “Marriage Isn’t...
MommiTips
10 Ways to be an Empowered Submissive Wife + Helpful Reads
August 13, 2019
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I confess!
How Falling To My Knees Has Served Me Well In My Marriage- A Blog About Submission
August 12, 2019
Falling to my knees has never felt like a position of weakness...Many nights I fall on my knees to pray,...
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Love & Relationships
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I Don’t Listen and I Talk Back – A Blog About Submission
August 12, 2019
Who wears the pants? Years ago, when Dre and I were just dating I asked him “Babe, do I try...
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#BossMommies at the ElevateHer Crawl
August 10, 2019
The opportunity to see a room full of passionate, hard-working, and business savvy black women cannot be described in words....
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SAY MY NAME, SAY MY NAME (or not)
August 9, 2019
MOMMI, MOMMI, MOMMI the name we will hear forever until we depart this earth, but OMG can’t our children understand...
MommiTips
Confession of a First Time Mommi: Baby Blues
August 9, 2019
I’m A Mommi Looking back at an old Facebook post that I made prior to giving birth now makes me...
Education
5 Reasons We Chose to Home School Our SIX Children
August 8, 2019
The first week of homeschooling our children, I was miserable, the kids were miserable and I wanted nothing more than...
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ElevateHer 2019
August 7, 2019
Black Women our Power is our Influence If you attended the XoNecole ElevateHer Crawl then I am almost certain you’re...
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Sweet Like Money
My Top Two Financial Tips
August 6, 2019
There are many money lessons I’ve learned along this journey. Out of the many lessons, there are two tips that...
Health & Wellness
If You Could Prevent Cancer….Would You?
August 5, 2019
Recently, I joined the Board of Directors for the American Cancer Society in Indiana. Admittedly, I did not know as much...
Education
The end of the road for our homeschool journey
August 5, 2019
You won’t find a bigger advocate for homeschool than me. I mean, I have dedicated the last six years...
Health & Wellness
My Battle with Depression
August 2, 2019
Then again, if I look a little closer, maybe I look exactly like what depression looks like. In my mind,...
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Education
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Fatherhood
Staying Active in Your Child’s Education
July 31, 2019
The summer is ending and reality is beginning to set in for students that they will be off to school...
Shopping
The Ultimate Melanin Magic Back to School Shopping Guide
July 31, 2019
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Travel
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TRENDING
Get Bae•cation Ready: How To Plan A Kid-Free Getaway
July 30, 2019
Are you ready for a getaway? A kid-free getaway? Would you like to know how to travel without your kids...
Hair
Don’t Worry it’s Just Hair…
July 30, 2019
No need to fear!! Post partum hair loss, formally known as telogen effluvium, is quite common. Your hair is likely...
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Love & Relationships
Monogamy is Unnatural
July 29, 2019
“Till death do us part, forsaking all others” those are included in most vows or some close variation to that....
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MommiNation’s 25 Baby Registry Must-Haves
July 29, 2019
Creating your baby registry can be fun and exciting, or it can be a huge frustration. In many cases, soon...
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swimming
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Love Your MommiBod Swimsuit
July 26, 2019
We're encouraging and empowering every mom to love yourself inside and out! So join us as we celebrate our Mommi...
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10 Travel Must Haves for Moms
July 25, 2019
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Taking Care of Mommi
Practice Self-Love to Become an Even Better Parent
July 24, 2019
Embracing self-love is one of the best ways to become a better parent. Originally posted on Psychology Today Day in...
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MommiTips
I Gave Up Sugar For 30 Days, Here’s What Happened…
July 23, 2019
We’ve just wrapped up a successful fitness challenge here at MommiNation. It has been amazing seeing all the beautiful mommies...
TRENDING
The Lion King: Why We’re Watching, What We’re Wearing and Who We’re Bringing Along!
July 23, 2019
The Lion King, the first time many of us cried in the movies, fell in love with Africa and learned...
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swimming
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Tips
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Tips for Mommi
My 2019 Kid Friendly Summer Bucket List
July 21, 2019
As a single mommi, I am always looking for ways to entertain my one-year-old daughter. Most days it’s usually just...
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Forget Hot Girl Summer, it’s Hot Mommi Summer over here!
July 19, 2019
For those who’ve been living under a rock, we’ll break down this entire movement for you! A Hot Girl Summer...
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Unexpected Family Friendly Travel Spot… Miami!
July 18, 2019
It’s that time of year where we take our kids on a little vacation to enjoy summer a bit, away...
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We Need Her!!
July 17, 2019
Being raised to be a strong and independent woman, I never understood how important relationships other women were. When conflict...
Education
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Sis, Don’t Let Your 2019 Goals Become Your 2020 Goals
July 17, 2019
How committed are you to the goals you set in January? 2020 is in 6 months, what have you accomplished?...
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5 Tips to Consider for Summer Camps
July 16, 2019
Let the Summer Fun Begin Summa Summa Tiiiime!!!!…. And here comes all the flyers, emails, and newsletters for all the...
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Parenting
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Best Toys for All Kids Ages 0 to 10
July 16, 2019
Toys are an enormous source of joy to kids everywhere, and as caring parents, we want the best for...
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Uncategorized
Best Books for Black and Brown Children
July 15, 2019
I did not want my baby consumed with books solely filled with cartoon characters, talking animals and people who don’t...
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Save My Son
July 13, 2019
So as my OB sat at the edge of my bed once again, he asked had we made a decision....
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We On That BullSh*t
July 12, 2019
An Open Letter to Myself The most dangerous gift in the world is natural talent. You’ve seen it before. It’s...
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Life After Divorce
July 12, 2019
Divorce is something you will never forget, no matter how hard you try to, at first life is a whirlwind....
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Beat The Heat: 5 Ways to Prevent Hot Car Deaths
July 11, 2019
Although it is possible to prevent hot car deaths, kids are still dying in hot cars at an alarming rate....
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Body after Baby
July 10, 2019
It never fails, you always seem to find yourself pregnant at the same time as someone famous. So, you watch...
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Passion Twists – Summer 2019 Hot Protective Style
July 9, 2019
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Essence Fest: Girls Trip, No Kids Allowed!
July 9, 2019
To all of my fellow first time mommies out there, please listen up. Take care of you. Sometimes separation anxiety...
MommiTips
15 Free Summer Activities For Kids
July 9, 2019
Free activities don’t have to be a drag. Keep reading to discover 15 free summer activities for your children. Activities...
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The Real Truth of “Having it All”
July 8, 2019
I had bought into the dream of literally having it all at every moment of the day, and I was the one...
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Love & Relationships
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My 12-Year-Old is Dating
July 6, 2019
I don’t know what happens in 7th grade, but apparently that is when hormones start to rage. Let me preface...
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Parenting
Two under Two
July 5, 2019
Two under Two My Sister and I are the best of friends. We are 15 months apart and grew up...
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To Kneel or Not To Kneel
July 4, 2019
I wish people were able to come together to have the same level of conversation about race in America and...
TRENDING
Instagram is Down, But MommiNation is UP!
July 3, 2019
Well, we're here for you!While you were spending hours on IG, like the rest of us, an exciting new platform...
Cooking
Cooking with Yolande – Jamaican Jerk Chicken
July 2, 2019
Ingredients: Chicken wings, drumettes, or parts such as legs, thighs, breasts Soy sauce Sea Salt All-purpose seasoning (ie; Season All)...
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Hair
The Magical Journey of Natural Hair
July 2, 2019
The Struggle My daughter is now 7 years old and since the very beginning the struggle with her hair has...
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My Son Is My Fitness Motivation
July 1, 2019
Everyone begins their fitness journey with a motivator and a goal. What is your fitness motivation? What pushes you to...
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Breastfeeding & Sex – The great divide
June 28, 2019
Breastfeeding, the most beautiful and natural experience that many mothers will have with their little ones. While I’m not here...
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Taking the Leap: Career Change at 30
June 28, 2019
It Was Time About 10 years ago, I went back to school for fashion design after working in public health...
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Motherhood; No Experience Necessary
June 26, 2019
The excitement that I was to become a mom for the first time settled in quickly. I read nearly every...
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Orange Glazed Salmon Recipe
June 25, 2019
This Orange Glazed Salmon is all that and a whole lot more. It is super simple, delicious for the entire...
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MommiUniversity
Ten Things Black Moms Should Prioritize When Looking For Daycare/Preschool
June 25, 2019
At MommiNation we have over 30 African-American mommies, and we came together to create this very extensive list just for...
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SexiMommi
5 Ways to Keep Things Exciting in the Bedroom
June 24, 2019
Have you ever sat back and wondered, “What the hell happened to my sex life?”— well just know you are...
Pregnancy
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The Day I Became A Mom
To The NICU And Beyond
June 24, 2019
Days 1-2: After an entire 17 hours of labor, all I wanted to do was hold and kiss my baby...
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TRENDING
Black Men Don’t Cheat?
June 21, 2019
I literally laughed out loud and thought, this is about as true as everyone claiming to be “Living Their Best...
Taking Care of Mommi
They’ll Survive!
June 21, 2019
Hopefully… ha, ha! (but really, they’ll survive) Relinquishing responsibilities pertaining to the children when deciding to take a much-needed breather...
FiscalMommi
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I confess!
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Work Life Balance
Adding Another Woman to My Home
June 20, 2019
I definitely was wrong about a number of things as I entered into motherhood. First, I underestimated the amount of...
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It is Never Too Late for Your Kids to Learn How to Swim
June 20, 2019
Although my boys have gone swimming many times, they had never taken swim lessons before and I found myself feeling...
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Juneteenth – A Freedom Celebration
June 19, 2019
Today, June 19th, is a day commonly known as Juneteenth. Here’s why we should all celebrate and acknowledge it: Some...
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5 ways I’m teaching my daughter to ❤ herself
June 19, 2019
Truth be told I never saw myself having daughters 👀 I know… My prayer was always for a son. When...
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MommiTV
Cooking with Yolande: Teriyaki Turkey Burgers
June 18, 2019
As moms the responsibility of what everyone is going to eat falls on us most of the time. That can...
I confess!
Cupcakes and Rainbows Are For Girls!
June 18, 2019
My son came home, and asked me, "Mom am I gay?" I was shocked, almost breathless, before I answered, I...
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MommiTips
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Parenting
10 Fun Things to do this Summer
June 18, 2019
School’s out for the summer!! If you’re following this blog (thank you by the way) you know that we’re a...
FitMommi
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Fitness
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Health & Wellness
Beach Please! Keeping the Bikini Body on Vacation
June 17, 2019
Summer is heating up and most of us are in vacay mode. For the past few months, you planned the...
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In The News
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Olympic Champ Sanya Richards-Ross Is Redefining Motherhood In A Holistic Way
June 17, 2019
Easing into mommyhood, Sanya Richards-Ross looked into the digital space and noticed a void and a two-fold opportunity: to build...
DaddiInvasion
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Fatherhood
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Love & Relationships
Dad, You Make One Helluva Grandpa!
June 16, 2019
I already knew my father was an incredible dad but seeing him as a grandfather has given me even more...
DaddiInvasion
“You Left Me!” A Letter To My Father
June 15, 2019
Dear Daddy, I remember it like it was yesterday. A lot of the details I do not recall, but what...
DaddiInvasion
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Love & Relationships
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TRENDING
The Color Purple: A Father’s Day Tribute!
June 15, 2019
To My Daddy and his Purple Heart! Hmmmm…..Where do I begin? Thirty-nine years ago when I was born and I...
I confess!
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Marriage
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Parenting
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TRENDING
My Three Dads
June 15, 2019
It’s unconventional, to say the least, but my three dads all get along fabulously and it makes family events MUCH...
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Parenting
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The NO Judgment Zone
Good Fathers vs The System
June 14, 2019
If you are a parent then you know there are no words that can describe the love you have for...
DaddiInvasion
Daddy Issues
June 14, 2019
When you hear the term “Daddy Issues” do you automatically think of the cliche poor misguided girl who’s fumbling through...
In The News
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TRENDING
What’s Going On in Sudan and How We Can Help!
June 14, 2019
The recent news of everything happening in Sudan is absolutely heartbreaking!I'm sure we've all scrolled Instagram and seen posts, or...
DaddiInvasion
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Love & Relationships
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Parenting
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StepMommi
Dear Stepdad, Thank you!
June 13, 2019
But, if your family is anything like mine, there was no bond at first sight and the “blending” part of...
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Parenting
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TRENDING
Love Personified
June 13, 2019
I remember one thing that I’ll never forget that I asked him one day when he was walking down the...
DaddiInvasion
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Love & Relationships
I Think I Love You More Now….
June 12, 2019
I think I love you more now… I can remember you saying in the hospital as I was in labor,...
Work Life Balance
I’m Taking a Sick Day Dammit!
June 12, 2019
“Families are a blessing and blah blah—", look I don’t need to hear all that. I know how great my...
Love & Relationships
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Parenting
Not a Sperm Donor, A Heart Donor
June 11, 2019
Donor (noun) A donor is defined as someone who gives or donates something. Synonyms for a donor include but are...
DaddiInvasion
Tribute to the Black Father
June 10, 2019
In honor of Father’s Day this month, I can’t help but think about the men in my family and how...
In The Community
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MommiTips
Last Minute Father’s Day Gift Guide
June 9, 2019
Father’s Day! Fathers Day is just around the corner and the big question is on all of our minds…what do...
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Parenting
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Work Life Balance
Perspective
June 9, 2019
I've been consistently thinking on perspectives and outlooks on life, and coincidentally my recent devotionals have had a particular focus...
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Faith
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The NO Judgment Zone
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TRENDING
She doesn’t remember my name…
June 8, 2019
The pain of it is still real today like it just happened. I knew it was coming, I had seen...
Faith
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SpiritualMommi
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Work Life Balance
Life Interrupted: Inside the Life of a Coach’s Family
June 7, 2019
Hi loves! An interruption is defined as: to cause or make a break in the continuity or uniformity of (a...
Health & Wellness
Fifty five, fit and fab!
June 6, 2019
Where it all started… I grew up in Kingston, Jamaica. I was a track and field athlete in high school...
Love & Relationships
I prayed the Ciara prayer and didn’t even know it…
June 6, 2019
Today is my and my husband's four year anniversary and I just want to take a moment to gush over...
Health & Wellness
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Work Life Balance
HOW TO TELL IF YOU’RE UNMOTIVATED OR JUST TIRED
June 5, 2019
1. Are you overwhelmed because you currently have too much on your plate and are not sure where to start...
In The Community
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TRENDING
When They See Us… From A Mom’s Perspective
June 4, 2019
This weekend I sat down with my entire family to watch NetFlix’s “When They See Us”, created by Ms. Ava...
MommiOnTheGo
Summer: Survival, Sanity and Sun!
June 4, 2019
And just like that…we’re walking out of Spring and into Summer! We’re trading in long sleeves for sunnies and tees...
FitMommi
MommiNation #FITCHALLENGE
June 3, 2019
Getting in shape after baby can be really tough especially when you attempt to do it alone! Join the #MommiNationFitChallenge...
SpiritualMommi
Ministry Leader or Mama Bear: The Conflict! (Part 2)
June 2, 2019
When my son was born, it was a pretty traumatic experience for me. I won’t go into detail here,...
Love & Relationships
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TRENDING
My Teenage Niece has a Girlfriend! Why Didn’t She Tell Me?
June 1, 2019
Clearly, I did something wrong! It was apparent that I sent a message that I did not have unconditional love...
Divorce
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I confess!
When the D Isn’t Pleasing…Pt II
May 31, 2019
Now ladies, I’m sure we’ve all experienced disappointment and regret a time or two over the course of our lives...
Education
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MommiHood
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MommiTips
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Parenting
10 Great Books to Read to Help Prevent the Summer Slide
May 31, 2019
Hallelujah for the summer! If you’re anything like me, you’ve been counting down to the lazy days of summer. Long...
FitMommi
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MommiHood
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Taking Care of Mommi
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Work Life Balance
Emulating the Athlete
May 30, 2019
The ponderer, wonderer, and dreamer in Iyabo started to think deeply… What drives these really fit men and women athletes to...
Education
How to Get Your Child An Athletic College Scholarship
May 30, 2019
Okay friends, if your family is anything like ours, a lot of time goes into plotting and planning your children's...
Health & Wellness
The STD You May Have
May 29, 2019
That’ll get your attention! Now that you’re here, let’s talk about a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that most will encounter...
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Marriage
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MommiTips
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Parenting
My husband & I date other people!
May 29, 2019
You hear it time and time again, put your spouse first. Leave to cleave, yada yada yada and we do...
MommiHair
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MommiHood
3 Kids Later: My Nappily Ever After
May 28, 2019
3 Kids Later: My Nappily Ever After Anyone else remember watching the cult classic, early 2000’s reality tv gem, John...
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MommiHood
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Parenting
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SingleMommi
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Work Life Balance
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WorkingMommi
Summer Break is Upon Us
May 28, 2019
Another Year Gone I can’t believe this school year is complete! My daughter has just completed another grade, 1st grade...
Cooking
Quick and Easy Breakfast Egg Muffin
May 28, 2019
Since the birth of my second baby girl I find that we eat out and do takeouts more often than...
Faith
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SpiritualMommi
Mind Yo Business Sis: A Biblical Perspective
May 26, 2019
Mind yo business?!?That can’t be in the Bible!I know for sure the Lord doesn’t want me to mind my business!...
I confess!
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Love & Relationships
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TRENDING
Why I Put My Kids In Harm’s Way
May 24, 2019
How could you let this happen? And then I thought about it a bit, and I realized—if I’m being honest—that I...
Education
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The NO Judgment Zone
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TRENDING
Abortion Laws 2019
May 22, 2019
The pro-life vs pro choice debate has been a long-standing debate that has created division of people in all circles....
In The Community
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The NO Judgment Zone
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TRENDING
Abortion: A Loaded Conversation
May 22, 2019
Pregnancy Can Be Tough As a mom who spent a little more than a trimester of pregnancy being very sick,...
I confess!
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In The Community
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TRENDING
Dear Entitled White Alabama Lawmakers,
May 22, 2019
Initially, my plan was to start this open letter by declaring that you are the abortion your mothers should have...
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In The Community
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TRENDING
Grab them by the…
May 22, 2019
“Grab them by the pussy”! Isn’t that what the President of the United States said? So, if that’s what your...
I confess!
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The NO Judgment Zone
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TRENDING
Open Letter To Governor Kay Ivey
May 22, 2019
Dear Governor Kay Ivey, Did you think in all of your 74 years of living you’d be referred to...
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TRENDING
24 weeks…
May 22, 2019
I was only 18 It was my freshman year in college. I was running track and extremely in shape. Every...
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Faith
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I confess!
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In The Community
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Pregnancy
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The NO Judgment Zone
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TRENDING
I actually made an appointment for an abortion…
May 22, 2019
Once upon a time… I was a young naive 17-year-old college freshman from the hood of East Orange, walking the...
Health & Wellness
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TRENDING
Abortion: One ob/gyn’s perspective
May 22, 2019
I’ve never had an abortion so I can’t say how it feels to be in the position to make that...
Education
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I confess!
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In The Community
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The NO Judgment Zone
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TRENDING
The Choice is Hers
May 22, 2019
My Opinion My Choice …I have that right…or I should at least. I have been torn about the abortion issue...
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It Is My Body, I Should Get To Decide What To Do With It!
May 22, 2019
It is my body, I should get to decide what to do with it! Am I expected to go through...
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I Am Pro Life
May 22, 2019
I am Pro-Life. Yes, I am. My daughters know this about me. My close friends and family know this about...
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Cooking with Yolande: Sweet & Tangy BBQ Chicken
May 21, 2019
As moms the responsibility of what everyone is going to eat falls on us most of the time. That can...
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Why Would You Ask Me That?!
May 21, 2019
“Are you carrying twins?”“Is that a boy?”“Why are you breastfeeding in public?”“Have you seen the study on the negative effects...
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SexiMommi
Gained a baby lost my sex life
May 20, 2019
I’d be lying if I said becoming a mother hasn’t taken over in all areas of my life. —at work,...
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MommiHood
Dear Mommies
May 20, 2019
I write this to you because I’ve been hoping that someone would say it to me. Let me start by...
SpiritualMommi
Ministry Leader or Mama Bear: The Conflict!
May 19, 2019
Hey everybody, it’s Joanna! Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you enjoy learning a little more about...
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In The Community
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The NO Judgment Zone
Black Women: Top 5 things we shouldn’t be “fake” caring about…
May 18, 2019
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Anticipating the D….
May 17, 2019
What do you do when your mind is consumed by one thing and one thing only? No matter how hard...
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Sweet Like Money
The B Word
May 17, 2019
The truth is, budget is not a bad word and no matter how wealthy you are, everyone needs a budget....
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Interacting vs Occupying Our Kids’ Time
May 17, 2019
This past weekend I took my 20-month-old son to see Sesame Street Live, we were accompanied by one of my...
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Teaching Kids the Value of Budgeting
May 17, 2019
Unfortunately money doesn’t grow on trees. I really wish it did. Because of this painfully obvious fact, when you have...
MommiHood
We’re Black, But Our Kids are Definitely Irish!
May 16, 2019
We’re Black, But Our Kids are Definitely Irish! If I only had a dollar, no, THREE DOLLARS, for each time...
Health & Wellness
SACRED SPACE
May 16, 2019
Om is a sacred spiritual incantation that signifies the essence of ultimate reality in Hinduism. I had the opportunity to...
Love & Relationships
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Marriage
Why I Always Choose My Husband
May 16, 2019
I wrote the original version of this blog back in 2015. As I was transferring my blogs over to the...
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Our Children Are Our Responsibility…
May 15, 2019
Disclaimer: The details of Maleah Davis’ case are still unraveling so information in this blog may later be proven to...
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His Death Healed Me
May 15, 2019
His death was the moment when all those emotions I had swept under the rug weren't just creeping out, somebody...
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My Baby Daddy Died Part 1
May 15, 2019
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Finances
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FiscalMommi
Paying the Toll on the Road to Financial Freedom
May 14, 2019
Financial constraints and bad debt are huge stressors and sleep deprivers for many people. This kind of stress is never...
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Bozoma Saint John
May 14, 2019
Bozoma Saint John, Chief Marketing Officer at Endeavor Before previously served as Chief Brand Officer at Uber, Head of Global...
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Carry Mommi Guilt Up The Corporate Ladder
May 14, 2019
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Mommi Kim K Gets a Pass
May 13, 2019
I gained a new level of respect for Kim Kardashian's parenting. She understands that even though her kids are biracial,...
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Mommi, Your Purpose is Magical
May 13, 2019
I’ve been on a journey to finding my purpose. Sure, it sounds like something so simple and obvious but it...
The Day I Became A Mom
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May 12, 2019
In honor of Mother's Day, our mommies shared their stories of the day they became moms!...
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Why I Created MommiNation
May 12, 2019
Everyone says it takes a village to raise a child and they’re so right, but what they aren’t saying is...
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Avoiding Mother’s Day Envy
May 12, 2019
Last year, at work I overheard some older ladies talking about what they wanted for Mother’s Day, a woman replied,...
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Motherhood: Is it a Life Sentence?
May 11, 2019
I Fell In Love With A Rasta Man! I met my husband in February 1982 I was 19. He was...
MommiMeTime
How I Self Care as a Wife and Mom of Four
May 11, 2019
Hey Mommies, First, the title should be… How I self care as a wife and a mom of 4 who...
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SingleMommi
Single Mom: Some Call it a Struggle, I Call it a Blessing
May 10, 2019
Single Mom, I know how it feels to desperately want your child’s father active in their lives. But believe me...
MommiHood
How to be a Motherless Mother
May 10, 2019
Someone told me that I should blog about being a mom without a mother. First, I thought no one wants...
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Breadwinning Mothers Continue To Be the U.S. Norm
May 10, 2019
Women of color, and black women in particular, have a complex history in relation to work and the institution of...
I confess!
“Open Letter” to dad that most moms can relate to
May 10, 2019
Dear Da-Da, On a scale from 1-10 how relaxed are you? Because me, I’m like a -7. Since we’ve had...
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The 3 Most Important Lessons We are Teaching our 3 Black Sons
May 9, 2019
If I were to say that being a mom of 3 black boys is easy, I would be lying. I...
Parenting
Mother’s Day Letter to my Little Black Daughters
May 9, 2019
Hello, my little black daughters. What a difference six months makes! My first letter to you was in October of...
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SingleMommi
7 Lessons I’ve Learned in the First Year of Motherhood
May 9, 2019
I’ve made it through my first year of motherhood! Sh*t that was fast! The first year as a single mom...
MommiHood
Creating a Morning Routine to Jumpstart Your Day
May 9, 2019
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I Ain’t Afraid To Admit I Want To Be Admired Either Ayesha
May 8, 2019
After 4 kids, being with my husband for 3 years and approaching the other side of 35... I wanna know...
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MommiHood
I Became a Mom and Stopped Being a Wife
May 7, 2019
When AJ was born we were so in love with this little miracle God had blessed us with. We...
MommiTips
MOTHER’S DAY: Don’t Mess It Up
May 7, 2019
Mothers’ Day is coming up and MommiNation is here to make sure dads DON’T BLOW IT! Of course, we will...
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Marriage
Boy, Am I Happy I Didn’t Divorce My Husband.
May 6, 2019
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MommiHood
Healthy Mommi…Healthy Baby After AIDS!
May 6, 2019
Cake, Cake, CAKE...CAKE! (Rihanna Voice) LOL...Noooooow who said that because I was diagnosed with AIDS that I can’t have my...
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Taking Care of Mommi
Post Baby Body Blues
May 6, 2019
What can I say, it’s an age-old complaint. My postpartum baby body is giving me the blues. I’ve always been...
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Parenting
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Bringing Home TRIPLETS!
May 6, 2019
I felt like I waited for this day forever and couldn’t wait to get home, but now the day has...
Fashion
Fun Facts About Shopping On A Budget And My Top 5 Places To Shop For My Family
May 6, 2019
Hey guys… it’s Mama Lewis here with some fun facts about shopping on a budget and my top 5 places...
Health & Wellness
The Diagnosis That Changed My Life.
May 6, 2019
How could I, with my perfect little career, and “perfect” little family, and perfect little appearance not have it all...
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TRENDING
Welcome Prince Sussex
May 6, 2019
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MommiHood
“He’s an Adult, Now What?”
May 6, 2019
What only feels as if a year has gone by and he's the Oldest of 6, Driving his own car,...
Marriage
F*** it I’ll keep my own last name.
May 5, 2019
I read this today, and I might receive a lot of backlash for it… But I’m inclined to agree...
MommiHood
Aspirations of Being a Stay at Home Mom!
May 5, 2019
With the weather finally breaking, I’m starting to feel flooded with working mom guilt all over. Working 2 jobs has...
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This Isn’t Your Mother’s Spring Break: Or Maybe it Is!
May 5, 2019
Many of you reading this blog may identify yourself as a Millennial parent. And with that title comes quite...
WorkingMommi
Behind Social Media the Life of a MOMpreneur
May 5, 2019
(An actual picture of me being a MOMpreneur. Don’t ask me how I get anything done because I don’t know)...
In The Community
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Uncategorized
Trick-or-Treat: Halloween for Millennial Moms
May 5, 2019
Trick-or-Treat: Halloween for Millennials Happy All Hallows’ Eve! What a time for “Trunk or Treating!” (Because, let’s face it, pretty...
Health & Wellness
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Pregnancy
This B!@tch I Know Named “HG”
May 5, 2019
HG is a bitch and I apologize for the language but she is, there literally aren’t any other words to...
MommiOnTheGo
MIRACLE AT MIRAVAL
May 5, 2019
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Beauty
Lash Support
May 4, 2019
LASH SUPPORT Posted on February 24, 2019 by 1mommymd It’s like life support for your lashes! If you’ve followed me for a while...
Health & Wellness
What’s In Your Water?
May 4, 2019
Ideally we could all answer that by saying nothing but good old H20 but we know from the ongoing crisis...
MommiOnTheGo
Travel Blog: Antigua (Part 2)
May 4, 2019
On to more historic sites and must see spots on the drive. At Betty’s sugar plantation. The historic Sugar...
MommiOnTheGo
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Uncategorized
Travel Blog: Antigua (part 1)
May 4, 2019
Looking for a dreamy vacation in the Caribbean? I may have found the island for you! Antigua – ‘The...
Love & Relationships
Loneliness in Today’s World
May 4, 2019
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Love & Relationships
Can you be Unmarried and Happy?
May 4, 2019
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MommiHood
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Uncategorized
Live to Give
May 4, 2019
As we wake up every single day, we are given breath so we can give to others. Can you...
Education
Importance of Early Literacy
May 4, 2019
By providing age-appropriate books to children at well-child visits from six months to five years of age, Reach Out and...
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Potty Training 101
May 4, 2019
So here’s the thing, I don’t want to sound like a know it all or anything, but I think after...
MommiHood
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Uncategorized
Black Breastfeeding Week Celebration – A Gallery from the Pauls
May 3, 2019
Here’s to Black Breastfeeding Week… In honor of the end of Black Breastfeeding Week, I am sharing a gallery from...
MommiHood
“4th Quarter” Fall Bucket List
May 3, 2019
Happy Fall, y’all from the 3 Paul’s in a pod! Even though the temperatures in South Mississippi don’t reflect it,...
MommiHood
Reasons to Attend Your HBCU or College Homecoming
May 3, 2019
Reasons to Attend Your HBCU or PWI Homecoming For most universities in the South, be it HBCUs or PWIs, I’ve found...
Uncategorized
Fall Fun with the Three Pauls in a Pod
May 3, 2019
Fall Fun with the 3 Pauls in a Pod “It’s so much fun to dress my kids in themed attire...
MommiHood
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Uncategorized
Strong Mommy
May 3, 2019
Stability Finances Self Sufficient Quality time Extracurricular activities Food shopping Laundry What’s Eli doing? Just a snippet of the...
Uncategorized
I didn’t sign up for this
May 3, 2019
Growing up my girlfriends would joke how they could picture my future children. All dolled up with polished hair, bow...
Fashion
All About The Top (& LEGS!)
May 2, 2019
Hey boo thangs! Tulle and lace aren’t just for special occasions, you know. It’s time to bring the razors...
Fashion
PALM PRINT BABY!
May 2, 2019
Hey Boo Thangs! Why hello there Wednesday, you are looking good to me! I’ve had such an amazing week thus...
Fashion
ALL BLACK 2-PIECE
May 2, 2019
I’M WEARING: 2 Piece from Femme Luxe, SIMILAR HERE | Handbag XO Mommi LaShoundra...
Parenting
Letter To My Daughter
May 2, 2019
They said I was a failure. They said I would never become more than just average. I knew I had...