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August 22, 2019
I was at Tori’s open house last night, fighting the Florida heat as well as trying to maneuver the 4000...
August 22, 2019
Originally posted: HerLifeSparkles.com Yay, the kids are headed back to school. No more snacking uncontrollably, drinking all the juice or...
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...
August 18, 2019
The Oxford dictionary says that submission is the action or fact of accepting or yielding to a superior force or...
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...
August 16, 2019
In a recent video that went viral, a group of black men and women are seen debating why black men...
August 16, 2019
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August 16, 2019
Thinking about being submissive in the bedroom? Here's a great article to help you achieve just that!...
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...
August 15, 2019
So is it the word, or the idea of yielding power to another person what seems to get our panties...
August 14, 2019
This right here is something that we have a hard time talking about. For some women, as soon as the...
August 13, 2019
A few weeks back, a small viral firestorm was raised around a blog by Seth Adam Smith called “Marriage Isn’t...
August 12, 2019
Falling to my knees has never felt like a position of weakness...Many nights I fall on my knees to pray,...
August 12, 2019
Who wears the pants? Years ago, when Dre and I were just dating I asked him “Babe, do I try...
August 10, 2019
The opportunity to see a room full of passionate, hard-working, and business savvy black women cannot be described in words....
August 9, 2019
MOMMI, MOMMI, MOMMI the name we will hear forever until we depart this earth, but OMG can’t our children understand...
August 9, 2019
I’m A Mommi Looking back at an old Facebook post that I made prior to giving birth now makes me...
August 8, 2019
The first week of homeschooling our children, I was miserable, the kids were miserable and I wanted nothing more than...
Education, Health & Wellness, In The Community, MommiHood, MommiOnTheGo, MommiTips, Taking Care of Mommi, Tips for Mommi, Travel, Work Life Balance, WorkingMommi
August 7, 2019
Black Women our Power is our Influence If you attended the XoNecole ElevateHer Crawl then I am almost certain you’re...
August 6, 2019
There are many money lessons I’ve learned along this journey. Out of the many lessons, there are two tips that...
August 5, 2019
Recently, I joined the Board of Directors for the American Cancer Society in Indiana. Admittedly, I did not know as much...
August 5, 2019
You won’t find a bigger advocate for homeschool than me. I mean, I have dedicated the last six years...
August 2, 2019
Then again, if I look a little closer, maybe I look exactly like what depression looks like. In my mind,...
July 31, 2019
The summer is ending and reality is beginning to set in for students that they will be off to school...
July 30, 2019
Are you ready for a getaway? A kid-free getaway? Would you like to know how to travel without your kids...
July 30, 2019
No need to fear!! Post partum hair loss, formally known as telogen effluvium, is quite common. Your hair is likely...
July 29, 2019
“Till death do us part, forsaking all others” those are included in most vows or some close variation to that....
July 29, 2019
Creating your baby registry can be fun and exciting, or it can be a huge frustration. In many cases, soon...
July 26, 2019
We're encouraging and empowering every mom to love yourself inside and out! So join us as we celebrate our Mommi...
July 24, 2019
Embracing self-love is one of the best ways to become a better parent. Originally posted on Psychology Today Day in...
July 23, 2019
We’ve just wrapped up a successful fitness challenge here at MommiNation. It has been amazing seeing all the beautiful mommies...
July 23, 2019
The Lion King, the first time many of us cried in the movies, fell in love with Africa and learned...
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...
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...
July 18, 2019
It’s that time of year where we take our kids on a little vacation to enjoy summer a bit, away...
July 17, 2019
Being raised to be a strong and independent woman, I never understood how important relationships other women were. When conflict...
July 17, 2019
How committed are you to the goals you set in January? 2020 is in 6 months, what have you accomplished?...
July 16, 2019
Let the Summer Fun Begin Summa Summa Tiiiime!!!!…. And here comes all the flyers, emails, and newsletters for all the...
July 16, 2019
Toys are an enormous source of joy to kids everywhere, and as caring parents, we want the best for...
July 15, 2019
I did not want my baby consumed with books solely filled with cartoon characters, talking animals and people who don’t...
July 13, 2019
So as my OB sat at the edge of my bed once again, he asked had we made a decision....
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...
Divorce, Faith, Marriage, MommiHood, MommiTips, Parenting, SingleMommi, SpiritualMommi, Taking Care of Mommi
July 12, 2019
Divorce is something you will never forget, no matter how hard you try to, at first life is a whirlwind....
July 11, 2019
Although it is possible to prevent hot car deaths, kids are still dying in hot cars at an alarming rate....
July 10, 2019
It never fails, you always seem to find yourself pregnant at the same time as someone famous. So, you watch...
July 9, 2019
To all of my fellow first time mommies out there, please listen up. Take care of you. Sometimes separation anxiety...
July 9, 2019
Free activities don’t have to be a drag. Keep reading to discover 15 free summer activities for your children. Activities...
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...
July 6, 2019
I don’t know what happens in 7th grade, but apparently that is when hormones start to rage. Let me preface...
July 5, 2019
Two under Two My Sister and I are the best of friends. We are 15 months apart and grew up...
July 4, 2019
I wish people were able to come together to have the same level of conversation about race in America and...
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...
July 2, 2019
Ingredients: Chicken wings, drumettes, or parts such as legs, thighs, breasts Soy sauce Sea Salt All-purpose seasoning (ie; Season All)...
July 2, 2019
The Struggle My daughter is now 7 years old and since the very beginning the struggle with her hair has...
July 1, 2019
Everyone begins their fitness journey with a motivator and a goal. What is your fitness motivation? What pushes you to...
June 28, 2019
Breastfeeding, the most beautiful and natural experience that many mothers will have with their little ones. While I’m not here...
June 28, 2019
It Was Time About 10 years ago, I went back to school for fashion design after working in public health...
June 26, 2019
The excitement that I was to become a mom for the first time settled in quickly. I read nearly every...
June 25, 2019
This Orange Glazed Salmon is all that and a whole lot more. It is super simple, delicious for the entire...
June 25, 2019
At MommiNation we have over 30 African-American mommies, and we came together to create this very extensive list just for...
June 24, 2019
Have you ever sat back and wondered, “What the hell happened to my sex life?”— well just know you are...
June 24, 2019
Days 1-2: After an entire 17 hours of labor, all I wanted to do was hold and kiss my baby...
June 21, 2019
I literally laughed out loud and thought, this is about as true as everyone claiming to be “Living Their Best...
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...
June 20, 2019
I definitely was wrong about a number of things as I entered into motherhood. First, I underestimated the amount of...
June 20, 2019
Although my boys have gone swimming many times, they had never taken swim lessons before and I found myself feeling...
June 19, 2019
Today, June 19th, is a day commonly known as Juneteenth. Here’s why we should all celebrate and acknowledge it: Some...
June 19, 2019
Truth be told I never saw myself having daughters 👀 I know… My prayer was always for a son. When...
June 18, 2019
As moms the responsibility of what everyone is going to eat falls on us most of the time. That can...
June 18, 2019
My son came home, and asked me, "Mom am I gay?" I was shocked, almost breathless, before I answered, I...
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...
June 17, 2019
Summer is heating up and most of us are in vacay mode. For the past few months, you planned the...
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...
June 16, 2019
I already knew my father was an incredible dad but seeing him as a grandfather has given me even more...
June 15, 2019
Dear Daddy, I remember it like it was yesterday. A lot of the details I do not recall, but what...
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...
June 15, 2019
It’s unconventional, to say the least, but my three dads all get along fabulously and it makes family events MUCH...
June 14, 2019
If you are a parent then you know there are no words that can describe the love you have for...
June 14, 2019
When you hear the term “Daddy Issues” do you automatically think of the cliche poor misguided girl who’s fumbling through...
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...
June 13, 2019
But, if your family is anything like mine, there was no bond at first sight and the “blending” part of...
June 13, 2019
I remember one thing that I’ll never forget that I asked him one day when he was walking down the...
June 12, 2019
I think I love you more now… I can remember you saying in the hospital as I was in labor,...
June 12, 2019
“Families are a blessing and blah blah—", look I don’t need to hear all that. I know how great my...
June 11, 2019
Donor (noun) A donor is defined as someone who gives or donates something. Synonyms for a donor include but are...
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...
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...
June 9, 2019
I've been consistently thinking on perspectives and outlooks on life, and coincidentally my recent devotionals have had a particular focus...
June 8, 2019
The pain of it is still real today like it just happened. I knew it was coming, I had seen...
June 7, 2019
Hi loves! An interruption is defined as: to cause or make a break in the continuity or uniformity of (a...
June 6, 2019
Where it all started… I grew up in Kingston, Jamaica. I was a track and field athlete in high school...
June 6, 2019
Today is my and my husband's four year anniversary and I just want to take a moment to gush over...
June 5, 2019
1. Are you overwhelmed because you currently have too much on your plate and are not sure where to start...
June 4, 2019
This weekend I sat down with my entire family to watch NetFlix’s “When They See Us”, created by Ms. Ava...
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...
June 3, 2019
Getting in shape after baby can be really tough especially when you attempt to do it alone! Join the #MommiNationFitChallenge...
June 2, 2019
When my son was born, it was a pretty traumatic experience for me. I won’t go into detail here,...
June 1, 2019
Clearly, I did something wrong! It was apparent that I sent a message that I did not have unconditional love...
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...
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...
May 30, 2019
The ponderer, wonderer, and dreamer in Iyabo started to think deeply… What drives these really fit men and women athletes to...
May 30, 2019
Okay friends, if your family is anything like ours, a lot of time goes into plotting and planning your children's...
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...
May 29, 2019
You hear it time and time again, put your spouse first. Leave to cleave, yada yada yada and we do...
May 28, 2019
3 Kids Later: My Nappily Ever After Anyone else remember watching the cult classic, early 2000’s reality tv gem, John...
May 28, 2019
Another Year Gone I can’t believe this school year is complete! My daughter has just completed another grade, 1st grade...
May 28, 2019
Since the birth of my second baby girl I find that we eat out and do takeouts more often than...
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!...
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...
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....
May 22, 2019
Pregnancy Can Be Tough As a mom who spent a little more than a trimester of pregnancy being very sick,...
May 22, 2019
Initially, my plan was to start this open letter by declaring that you are the abortion your mothers should have...
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...
May 22, 2019
Dear Governor Kay Ivey, Did you think in all of your 74 years of living you’d be referred to...
May 22, 2019
I was only 18 It was my freshman year in college. I was running track and extremely in shape. Every...
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...
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...
May 22, 2019
My Opinion My Choice …I have that right…or I should at least. I have been torn about the abortion issue...
May 22, 2019
It is my body, I should get to decide what to do with it! Am I expected to go through...
May 22, 2019
I am Pro-Life. Yes, I am. My daughters know this about me. My close friends and family know this about...
May 21, 2019
As moms the responsibility of what everyone is going to eat falls on us most of the time. That can...
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...
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,...
May 20, 2019
I write this to you because I’ve been hoping that someone would say it to me. Let me start by...
May 19, 2019
Hey everybody, it’s Joanna! Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you enjoy learning a little more about...
May 17, 2019
What do you do when your mind is consumed by one thing and one thing only? No matter how hard...
May 17, 2019
The truth is, budget is not a bad word and no matter how wealthy you are, everyone needs a budget....
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...
May 17, 2019
Unfortunately money doesn’t grow on trees. I really wish it did. Because of this painfully obvious fact, when you have...
May 16, 2019
We’re Black, But Our Kids are Definitely Irish! If I only had a dollar, no, THREE DOLLARS, for each time...
May 16, 2019
Om is a sacred spiritual incantation that signifies the essence of ultimate reality in Hinduism. I had the opportunity to...
May 16, 2019
I wrote the original version of this blog back in 2015. As I was transferring my blogs over to the...
May 15, 2019
Disclaimer: The details of Maleah Davis’ case are still unraveling so information in this blog may later be proven to...
May 15, 2019
His death was the moment when all those emotions I had swept under the rug weren't just creeping out, somebody...
May 14, 2019
Financial constraints and bad debt are huge stressors and sleep deprivers for many people. This kind of stress is never...
May 14, 2019
Bozoma Saint John, Chief Marketing Officer at Endeavor Before previously served as Chief Brand Officer at Uber, Head of Global...
May 13, 2019
I gained a new level of respect for Kim Kardashian's parenting. She understands that even though her kids are biracial,...
Education, Faith, MommiHood, MommiOnTheGo, MommiTips, SingleMommi, SpiritualMommi, Taking Care of Mommi
May 13, 2019
I’ve been on a journey to finding my purpose. Sure, it sounds like something so simple and obvious but it...
May 12, 2019
In honor of Mother's Day, our mommies shared their stories of the day they became moms!...
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...
May 12, 2019
Last year, at work I overheard some older ladies talking about what they wanted for Mother’s Day, a woman replied,...
May 11, 2019
I Fell In Love With A Rasta Man! I met my husband in February 1982 I was 19. He was...
May 11, 2019
Hey Mommies, First, the title should be… How I self care as a wife and a mom of 4 who...
May 10, 2019
Single Mom, I know how it feels to desperately want your child’s father active in their lives. But believe me...
May 10, 2019
Someone told me that I should blog about being a mom without a mother. First, I thought no one wants...
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...
May 9, 2019
If I were to say that being a mom of 3 black boys is easy, I would be lying. I...
May 9, 2019
Hello, my little black daughters. What a difference six months makes! My first letter to you was in October of...
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...
May 8, 2019
After 4 kids, being with my husband for 3 years and approaching the other side of 35... I wanna know...
May 7, 2019
When AJ was born we were so in love with this little miracle God had blessed us with. We...
May 7, 2019
Mothers’ Day is coming up and MommiNation is here to make sure dads DON’T BLOW IT! Of course, we will...
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...
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...
May 6, 2019
I felt like I waited for this day forever and couldn’t wait to get home, but now the day has...
May 6, 2019
Hey guys… it’s Mama Lewis here with some fun facts about shopping on a budget and my top 5 places...
May 6, 2019
How could I, with my perfect little career, and “perfect” little family, and perfect little appearance not have it all...
May 6, 2019
What only feels as if a year has gone by and he's the Oldest of 6, Driving his own car,...
May 5, 2019
I read this today, and I might receive a lot of backlash for it… But I’m inclined to agree...
May 5, 2019
With the weather finally breaking, I’m starting to feel flooded with working mom guilt all over. Working 2 jobs has...
May 5, 2019
Many of you reading this blog may identify yourself as a Millennial parent. And with that title comes quite...
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)...
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...
May 5, 2019
HG is a bitch and I apologize for the language but she is, there literally aren’t any other words to...
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...
May 4, 2019
Ideally we could all answer that by saying nothing but good old H20 but we know from the ongoing crisis...
May 4, 2019
On to more historic sites and must see spots on the drive. At Betty’s sugar plantation. The historic Sugar...
May 4, 2019
Looking for a dreamy vacation in the Caribbean? I may have found the island for you! Antigua – ‘The...
May 4, 2019
As we wake up every single day, we are given breath so we can give to others. Can you...
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...
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...
May 3, 2019
Here’s to Black Breastfeeding Week… In honor of the end of Black Breastfeeding Week, I am sharing a gallery from...
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,...
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...
May 3, 2019
Fall Fun with the 3 Pauls in a Pod “It’s so much fun to dress my kids in themed attire...
May 3, 2019
Stability Finances Self Sufficient Quality time Extracurricular activities Food shopping Laundry What’s Eli doing? Just a snippet of the...
May 3, 2019
Growing up my girlfriends would joke how they could picture my future children. All dolled up with polished hair, bow...
May 2, 2019
Hey boo thangs! Tulle and lace aren’t just for special occasions, you know. It’s time to bring the razors...
May 2, 2019
Hey Boo Thangs! Why hello there Wednesday, you are looking good to me! I’ve had such an amazing week thus...
May 2, 2019
I’M WEARING: 2 Piece from Femme Luxe, SIMILAR HERE | Handbag XO Mommi LaShoundra...
May 2, 2019
They said I was a failure. They said I would never become more than just average. I knew I had...
May 2, 2019
I listen to women all the time, talking about how they want a man with a decent job, they want...
May 2, 2019
My ketchup ran out a couple of weeks ago and no matter how many times I’ve stopped by the market...
May 1, 2019
Just recently two different people, on two different days, at two different places commented on my Parenting style while observing...
May 1, 2019
The feeling of bringing a child into the world is an indescribable feeling, and cannot be compared to anything else...
May 1, 2019
The 3 dreaded “D” words we never want to discuss…but it’s real! No woman wants to admit she’s headed towards...
May 1, 2019
Ok, so I know you’re wondering, how do I plan to pay off $92,000 and how long it will take...
May 1, 2019
Many of us are in the same place…constantly trying to find new ways to keep the spice in our relationships...
April 30, 2019
“How?” can we continue his outstanding work, and how can I create a legacy now? Here are just a few...
April 30, 2019
In wake of the passing of Ermias Joseph Asghedom better known as “Nipsey Hussle”, it has us all questioning our...
April 30, 2019
Lauren,
Our hearts are still broken for you. As a woman, a wife, a mom. We can’t imagine your pain and...
April 29, 2019
If you don’t have a makeup bag, who are you? Lol, I kid. Grab one, and get ready to fill...
April 29, 2019
There are always new products coming to the market and we love it but which ones are worth our mommies...
April 28, 2019
When I began this process, I was clueless about where to start. I listened to podcast, read books, took financial...
April 26, 2019
My son, the names change (often) but the way you are viewed (in this society) will not. Every day that...
April 25, 2019
The bond between my daughter and her stepdad made me less negative to the thought of having another baby after...
April 25, 2019
Pregnancy is the most beautiful experience you can have as a woman. However, weight gain, hair changes, skin problems, lack...
April 22, 2019
In 2006 and I was ranked #1 in the world. It was my third year running professionally and everything was...
April 22, 2019
MommiNation founder, Sanya Richards-Ross, was the special guest for XONecole’s inaugural Pjamamas & Lipstick event! With over 100 attendees, Sanya...
April 21, 2019
Happy Resurrection Sunday everyone! Many of us know the story of Jesus and the significance of his death but have...
April 20, 2019
Getting married on 4/20 was a great decision. Not sure why but for some reason every anniversary even strangers get...
April 20, 2019
School Daze The scene: At my daughter’s school helping with the school play. The topic: What we do for a...
April 19, 2019
I did not need validation from anyone else. I knew I was doing an amazing job, with or without a...
April 19, 2019
Skylar came into this world in her own time. She was not concerned with the plans that had been made...
April 18, 2019
Pregnancy was nothing new to me as I made a few poor decisions in my late teens, early twenties that...
April 18, 2019
The day I became a mom is arguably one of the most unorthodox days of my life. For starters, it...
April 18, 2019
In the days following I remember not wanting to wake up. It’s the emptiest feeling in the world, going home,...
April 18, 2019
The whole pregnancy I was worried. I kept my pregnancy a secret because I was afraid to have another loss...
April 17, 2019
Today is the day, the day I became a mom! They said that today, August 24, 2006 is the day...
April 17, 2019
The day I became a Mom was nothing like I expected!!! I was fortunate to be in the delivery room...
April 17, 2019
First off, let me say buzz buzz. I am part of the Beyhive! I know how the hive will come...
April 16, 2019
Here is the deal! Blacks don’t adopt! Especially when you look at the statistics of our caucasian counterparts. And here...
April 15, 2019
In the beginning… I met my husband when our oldest daughter was 7 years old. Yes, I will refer to...
April 15, 2019
Friendship is a blessing in each of our lives. It is a necessity for living a full and enjoyable...
April 15, 2019
Some of my favorite memories with my children involve them helping me in our kitchen. The chopping, stirring, measuring, and...
April 13, 2019
There is a maternal mortality crisis in America and the face of it is black! According to the latest data...
April 12, 2019
It’s 2:00 am, I’m 7 months pregnant and I hear his phone go off. He slowly gets up, checks to...
April 12, 2019
For most of us we become a mother the day we find out we are pregnant. Our thinking changes. Our...
April 12, 2019
My Natural Childbirth With Twins: Because I’m Extra Like That! The Day(s) I Became a Mom You’re probably going to...
April 12, 2019
Diaper bag ✔ Newborn clothing (my chunkster never fit into those newborn outfits lol) ✔ Hospital bag✔ Newborn prep class...
April 12, 2019
As a kid growing up, I use to love playing with my dolls and pretend I was the mom and...
April 12, 2019
Once my water broke things sped up fast. After changing all my clothes and my bedding, (because that was also...
April 12, 2019
The day I became your mother, my world changed instantly. I wasn’t ready to be a mother, but I am...
April 12, 2019
“Nobody can ever love you like I do. Not because they won’t try, not because you aren’t worthy but because...
April 12, 2019
My son Luke will be 6 months soon and it gives me a great sense of mommi pride to know...
April 12, 2019
Many women would think of the day they gave birth as the day they became a mom. But, if you’ve...
April 11, 2019
Let’s rewind to when I first found out I was pregnant. I just moved to Fredericksburg,VA and started working at...
April 11, 2019
We decided to adopt our son through the foster care system. I talk a whole lot about that here. For...
April 11, 2019
Was one of the best days of my life; I just didn’t know it yet. I held the very essence...
April 11, 2019
It was surreal, indescribable, it was Magical!Seeing my baby for the first time rocked my world! I couldn't do anything but...
April 11, 2019
It was surreal, indescribable, it was Magical!Seeing my baby for the first time rocked my world! I couldn't do anything but...
April 11, 2019
I was pregnant with my first child at twenty-three years old and two years into my first marriage. It was...
April 11, 2019
I am filled with so many different emotions whenever I reflect on the day that I became a mom. This...
April 10, 2019
Clicking on it and skimming through the article I came across the part where she does say, “...Just making sure...
April 10, 2019
THERAPY... for reasons unbeknownst to me, there’s this stigma in the black community that the T word is negative. ...
April 9, 2019
We are always looking for fun places to visit with our boys. Not too far from home in Hamilton County...
April 9, 2019
Is your family looking for something fun to do but the weather isn’t cooperating? If you answered yes like our...
April 9, 2019
Our recent adventures took us to the Muncie Children’s Museum in Downtown Muncie. This hidden gem provided a day of fun...
April 9, 2019
I don’t have time! I mean… I really don’t have time! So over the years, I have developed ways to...
April 9, 2019
As much as we dread April 15th that day comes around every year like clockwork. The moment of truth is...
April 8, 2019
Ugh! I don’t know what it is about people thinking it’s okay to give their opinions on how to discipline...
April 8, 2019
Finally, the day we had been waiting for was finally here. I thought I would have a natural birth, but...
April 8, 2019
Although I did not grow up in poverty, I also wasn’t born into wealth. My husband jokes all the time...
April 7, 2019
My mom would say… “don’t block your blessings” meaning that my off shooting hand was literally blocking my own shot!...
April 6, 2019
As I consider the idea of dating again, I ask myself, are there any helpful rules or guidelines for dating...
April 5, 2019
You know, I was always the type of person that when I heard a child using foul language I’d shake...
April 5, 2019
Throughout my twenties as many of my friends had those “oops” moments and I didn’t, I thought to myself “dang,...
April 5, 2019
The stereotypical baby daddy. We all know one. If he isn’t yours, he’s your friends or your cousins. You may...
April 4, 2019
I had always heard people talk about postpartum depression, but I'd never heard much about prenatal depression. Like many mothers,...
April 4, 2019
The Mommi journey is a long one. With a roller coaster of emotions and experiences. Once you find out you're...
April 3, 2019
She was set on driving in one car together but we couldn't fit both strollers in her car. This...
April 3, 2019
Mombassadors Chantae and Sanya share how bringing home babies impacted their marriages! Can you relate?...
April 2, 2019
Before we go any further, I must let you know after my first marriage failed, finding love and getting married...
April 2, 2019
Heyyyyyyy! Tina checking in! If you follow me on Instagram then you know I’m completely obsessed with my babies. Like...
April 1, 2019
When someone we love dies, we often lose a little piece of ourselves. While we know death to be inevitable,...
April 1, 2019
Nipsey lived his life the way many of us talk about and fantasize that we would. How cool would it...
April 1, 2019
Keeping our baby and this issue of blood a secret, we bled heavily for six additional weeks. To our amazement,...
March 31, 2019
Needless to say, I had a real WTF moment when my period went missing (while on birth control, might I...
March 30, 2019
ad the first line “because you failed to attend the mandatory court hearing, paternity has been determined” and YOU ARE...
March 29, 2019
I’ve never really watched my weight per se. I have always been able to eat clean, with a treat now...
March 29, 2019
I was adamant, confident, borderline obnoxious about the mother I would be and no one heard it more than my...
March 29, 2019
YOU DON’T KNOW, WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW I absolutely hate being a step parent! Sound harsh? Hear me out. I...
March 29, 2019
It is important to note that this blog is not a generalization of a race as that would neither be...
March 29, 2019
The third wheels that bear our last name are always playing interference and they are at the top of their...
March 28, 2019
I have to actually tell myself don’t record this moment, just be present and enjoy it with my son! There’s...
March 28, 2019
Dear White Moms,
You are my friends. You are my sisters.
We are the same in more ways than we are different, but there are...
March 27, 2019
Now as a post-college graduate who had to work her ass off to get into college (and grad school),...
March 27, 2019
All three of my kids are in different sports and activities. Managing a full-time job while being a wife feels...
March 26, 2019
After finding out I was pregnant with triplets, so many questions came to mind. I’m 4’11, 125n lbs soaking wet....
March 26, 2019
It has taken me a little over 13 years and 6 kids to figure out that I don’t have all...
March 25, 2019
We are talking about building wealth, therefore having only one source of income will not cut it. Take all of...
March 25, 2019
My people, what’s good ?!? I am so glad that we are finally meeting! I’m Chaunte. Some people know me...
March 24, 2019
Ok, so I know you’re wondering, how do I plan to pay off $92,000 and how long it will take...
March 23, 2019
As moms we do not have a lot of (or any) time to ourselves. However, here are a few quick...
March 22, 2019
Wives! We should pray about a sexless marriage every day, and here is why!...
March 21, 2019
We are all so busy with work, school and the issues of life that sometimes we become distant and it...
March 21, 2019
Since I have become a mother, I have never felt so inadequate, so consistently unprepared and small. Daily, there are...
March 20, 2019
After I prayed this prayer, I was not too thrilled with the answer. I had a deep feeling in...
March 20, 2019
Heyyy Friends! My name is Antoinette Faltz-McQueen. I’m a Wife, Mommi, and Social Media Strategist! I remember in January of...
March 19, 2019
Spinach, mushroom and cheese flautas Watch the full video below: INGREDIENTS FLOUR TORTILLAS(VEGAN) VEGAN CHEESE (FIELD ROAST CHAO) 5oz. OF...
March 18, 2019
I was one of those lucky people who always knew what I wanted to do. It wavered once or twice...
March 18, 2019
Hey Mommies, I want to take a moment to discuss a very serious topic. A topic that the success of...
March 16, 2019
I’m Tyrell Gatewood. Shari’s husband. I love everything about MommiNation and I’m happy to be the first guy to do...
March 15, 2019
Hey, it’s Roxanne and I’m so excited that you are here! I do hope I’m not alone with this one...
March 14, 2019
I’m at a crossroads in my marriage. One where each road is a potential path to resentment. You see, my...
March 14, 2019
As a mom of 3 growing boys and 1 hungry husband, the amount of food we have to keep in...
March 13, 2019
#JOINMOMMINATION Founded by Olympic Gold Medalist, Sanya Richards-Ross, and launched with 24 other moms and mommy bloggers, MommiNation strives to...
