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You know oftentimes as women we understand that our life journey is far more different than men, but have you...

We're kicking off the Fit Mommi Challenge with a upper body series that is sure to burn in all the...

SEVEN HEALTHY BREAKFAST OPTIONS Source: Healthline 1. EGGS Eggs are undeniably healthy and delicious. Eggs are also very versatile. For example,...

Hey there! How are you? I cannot believe I’m about to share this with you, but the guilt is eating...

I know I’m not the only one who has gotten to day seven of your twist out or wash &...

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

“This blog isn’t about my dad. This blog is about the best dad I’ve ever known!” I’m a big birthday...

There are a lot of people who have a whole lot to say about Black fathers. A lot of which...

Dear Dustin, You are the white father to two black daughters. You have had privilege your entire life, but now...

To all the Karen’s, Becky’s, and Amy’s Out There….This is for You! Dear Karen et al., I know you’re accustomed...

I suppose I should feel Sad. When I envisioned myself becoming a mother I pictured a two parent household, a...

If I were a dad, even just for a day I’d sleep in like I ain’t got no kids 'cause I...

How she feeds you is how she feels about you 😉 Ladies we all KNOW the way to a mans heart...

Father’s Day! Fathers Day is just around the corner and the big question is on all of our minds…what do...

Jamaican Saltfish Fritters Saltfish or cod fish fritters, whichever you prefer to call them, are delicious. They’re one of those...

5-Minute Sweet & Sour This 5-minute sweet and sour recipe is quick, easy and versatile. I use this as a...

In cities across the United States, black activists are denouncing state-sanctioned violence and demanding radical changes to American policing. Black...

When I am hot HOT and my husband has gotten on my last nerve, I seriously ask myself this question....

It’s time for women and mothers to join together to stand united and in love for our black men and...

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

There are so many things happening all at once. We're in the midst of a pandemic but most importantly, for many...

Every four years America rallies behind their athletes as the best of us compete in the Olympic Games. The best...

Dear Son…I’m so sorry I’m sorry that I didn’t listen to that voice in my head To the doubt that...

I am scared that my son will go on his morning run and not come back. I’m scared to let...

Water will not kill my daughters. I need them to be able to have the skills set to, if in...

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

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

One of my all-time favorite dishes is Longhorn’s Parmesan Crusted Chicken! It’s a juicy chicken breast, topped with a creamy...

4 Moms, 4 Economic Backgrounds, 3 Different Races, countless Secrets… I just finished the 8 episode series Little Fire Everywhereon...

My name is Bella and I am a mom to six kids. Sounds impressive, right? Many people seem to think...

My oldest child was born in the summer of 2015. When I found out we were having a girl, I...

In the event of decompression, an oxygen mask will automatically appear in front of you. To start the flow of...

After giving birth to my third and final child by cesarean section; I finally went home from the hospital after...

We’d heard about Covid-19. It was all over the news. Early reports of the virus didn’t send me into a...

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

Named for the red, green and yellow bell peppers that bring vibrant color to the dish, this Rasta pasta is...

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

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

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

The moment I told my mother I was pregnant, the first thing she said was, “You know your life is...

Some days I cannot believe I am a mother of three boys I am a mother of three amazing black...

I grew up an only child, so I always wanted to have a bunch of kids. I always had to...

Mother’s Day Week It’s Mother’s Day week!!!! Big Salute to all the Mommies out here raising your children, nurturing them...

MOMMI OF ALL TRADES  Like most mommies after I gave birth to my first child I was LOST, like lost...

My Motherhood Journey My motherhood journey started about 5 years ago when I was pregnant with my eldest daughter Jae....

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

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Alright Mommies, I have a confession….now judge me all you want, but I tend to keep things a little too...

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

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

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

IN THE BEGINNING The first time I gave birth, in 2017, I was joyfully ignorant to all of the issues...

STUFFED TACO SHELLS How awesome is it that Cinco de Mayo fell on Taco Tuesday this year?? 2020 was definitely...

Most of us would be running to our favorite Mexican restaurant and ordering our favorite margaritas today for Cinco de...

We have officially entered the week of Mother’s Day (even though we believe that every day is Mommi’s Day). If...

“Natural hair is an exquisite crown. It’s a wonder and fascinatin to many. But to the confident black girl or...

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

Cornmeal porridge is a Caribbean breakfast staple that brings childhood memories rushing back every single time I have it. It...

Hey, Ladies! Let's talk natural hair. If you're like me, you may have a love-hate relationship with your hair. One...

Check out our Mommies hair tutorials! From natural styles, to twistouts, weaves and wigs. The perfect place to find inspiration...

Although the twist-out is easy to achieve, it does take proper product, technique, and practice. There are several tips to...

We all have a hair story I can remember being 12 and deciding I wanted dread locs, my hair was...

My hair journey.. Hmmmm, where do I start? I guess we should just take it all the way back. Let’s...

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Being a mother in it’s own right is extremely complicated. You birth a healthy baby and think your biggest problem...

As I think about the first time I set out to make chili, I’m realizing I might have a bit...

My first pregnancy was my “ignorance is bliss” chapter. I was only 23, so none of my close friends had...

Hey Mommies! We’ve survived a few weeks of quarantine and there’s at least another month of this ahead. These are...

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In January of 2019 we decided to book our wedding at the beautiful Moon Palace Resort in Ochos Rios, Jamaica!...

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

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

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

by Rocquel of  OurMommySpace Let me guess you’re sitting in your living room binge-watching all of your favorite shows, your...

I’d like to say that it was my kids that prompted me to make sloppy joes at home one day,...

In my life right now I am juggling more roles than I have ever juggled, and sometimes I feel like...

COVID-19 has added another meaning to mommi madness. This blog was initially thought of to help mommies focus on our...

By now I think we've used this word more in the past week than we will in our lifetimes. Is...

Hi, Loves! If you’ve been following me for a while now you know I’m a stay at home mom. But...

Life as we know it has turned completely upside down. As an adult, I’m still having a hard time wrapping...

The Coronavirus has made it’s way to the United States and its presence has contributed to the closures of everything...

And to think, we thought the Mommi Madness couldn’t get any worst. Now, some of our daily routines are complete...

I bet you can’t say the title again 3 times really fast! It’s typical of a mommi who already has...

As the coronavirus began to take over media reports in the last few weeks, I began to do my due...

1. Wake up early We all know how hectic our days can get when the entire family is up and...

If I had a dollar for every time someone made reference to the fact I’ve kept up with myself after...

Hey MommiNation! I’m dubbing March MOMMI MADNESS and here’s why: As an athlete and a huge fan of sports, I’ve...

Mary Beatrice Who is Mary? Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner (May 17, 1912 – January 13, 2006, age 93) was born...

Hi Loves! Motherhood comes in so many forms. You can become a mom in the most obvious way which is...

A little fun fact about me, I LOVE true crime shows. I literally fall asleep at night to Forensic Files...

In 2011 when I went natural….for the 1st time (yes, there’s levels to this) I did it for health reasons....

Every day, we go through life’s daily tasks without even thinking. Some of the things we do could really be...

Now I wouldn’t go calling myself an expert, but I mean they don’t call me “The Wine Drinking Mom” for...

Meet Roxanne Mommi of 2 MommiNation, Mommbassador   Did you always want to be a Mommi? I remember in high...

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The topic of slavery, the elephant in the room no one wants to talk about. With my son only being...

There’s nothing like crispy, juicy, fresh outta the grease fried chicken (Disclaimer, although tasty – anything fresh out of hot...

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This blog was originally posted on mom.com. 1/21 Photo by Twenty20 From the past we shape our future Ever wonder...

How do I, as a parent, tell them not to do something that I know that I would do? Is...

Dear Vanessa, Natalia, Bianka and Capri, The world lost a legend. A man that many revere as one of the...

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

Ah, the married life. It’s a wonderful adventure isn’t it? When I was younger I pictured myself meeting the man...

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

Now that the holiday season is over, we are left with all of the financial scars of being “Santa” because...

My daughter is growing up, before my eyes. She is an honor student, active in clubs and is a great...

Meet Jodie Mommi of 2 Celebrity HairStylist, Atlanta   What is your untold story? I always wanted to be a...

Let’s Go Back to the Basics The New Year is only a few days away and many of us have...

The beginning of not only a new year, but a new decade is the perfect time to set annual goals....

Another sleepless night. It’s day 12 and she still hasn’t been found. The thought of her out there, alone &...

Please let those of us who want to laugh for a few moments, do that without your judgement. Without your...

Having guests over can be fun but it does get stressful too. Houseguest etiquette is a must! It doesn’t matter...

I paid off $32,295.30 of debt in 12 months!! I began this journey in $118,069 of consumer debt. This debt...

As a lover of information, I wanted to know the statistics when it comes to the number of people who...

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First off, Happy New Year! I said it last year and the year before that and I’m pretty sure almost...

As much of the nation was getting back to work after a few days off, Meg Thee Stallion took to...

This may sound a bit cliché, however when I reflect on 2019, all I can think about is how I...

It’s the first day of the new decade and my boobs are finally free! My breastfeeding journey Nobody could have...

Getting in shape after baby can be really tough especially when you attempt to do it alone! Join the #MommiNationFitChallenge...

As a child, it didn’t take long for me to realize that Santa wasn’t real. I grew up in South...

The Holiday Season is a tough time for some people. Especially those who have lost a love one.  The spirit of togetherness can be...

1. Putting up the tree/decorations together How many Mommies out there think Christmas comes right after Halloween? We are so...

It’s the time of year where many families will start gathering together for various reasons. Some people look forward to...

If you follow me on Instagram and read my posts, you may have seen the one where I talked about...

Christmas is not just for the children. It is also time to enjoy quality time with friends and family at...

PEPPERMINT COOKIES Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup Special Dark unsweetened cocoa powder sifted 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup unsalted butter softened 1/3 cup butter-flavored shortening 1 cup granulated sugar (can also...

Tip #1 - Start packing a week before your trip.
I don’t know about you, but washing clothes is a never...

It’s the one time of year where many of us go all out for family photos. Our families have been...

Christmas is right around the corner and everyone knows Christmas is the time of giving. The “giving spirit” can sometimes...

Ah, It’s Christmas time and while the reason for the season is the birth of Jesus and I’m sure, like...

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We can't deny our husbands sex. They need it! They want it! They can't live without it! And although we...

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Carrot Cake  I never really ate carrot cake much as a child or adult, probably because I didn’t get it....

Easy Mommi hair! The infinity ponytail has gotten easier and more natural!...

ORIGINALLY POSTED ON THE BUSINESS INSIDER Angie Chatman Sep 9, 2019, 11:09 AM My mother purchased her home on the...

I remember it like it was yesterday. The day my son was born was CRAZY, to say the least. It...

Thanksgiving, a time to gather round with family and friends, a time to give thanks, a time to reminisce, and...

With the holidays approaching, many of us will be surrounded by family and friends. This is always a good time...

As women, and as Moms we go through seasons in our lives where our hope begins to diminish due to...

Being thankful and raising thankful kids should be a part of our everyday lives not just a seasonal act during...

This recipe is one of those things that you make and say “that was easy, and so much more fresh...

Let me start by saying, if you do not have the proper equipment and space to safely deep fry a...

My family and I don’t celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s not a cultural tradition of ours. While we don’t take part in...

Stuffing Muffins: Cubed Stuffing Mix Apples Celery Bay Leaf Onion Poultry Seasoning Olive Oil Salt Pepper Butter Parsley Chicken Stock...

Honey Glazed Carrots: I came up with the recipe one day after my husband fell in love with a seasonal...

Hi loves!  It’s the most wonderful time of the year!…or is it??  The winter holiday season brings about some of...

Listen, I’m a modern woman, in modern times with two kids, a husband and 15 jobs. I take help wherever...

Sweet & Tangy BBQ Chicken: Split Chicken Breasts Chicken Legs (Other parts as desired) Soy Sauce Coarse Sea Salt Granulated...

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...

Butter and Garlic Roasted Green Beans:\ Fresh String Beans ¼ Cup Slivered Almonds 3 Cloves Minced Garlic 1 Stick Unsalted...

You made it! This 3-part series of Women & Weed is coming to an end (I know I think I...

As I was thinking of a title for this blog, I was being inundated by news reports of evidence of...

Sweet and Sour Salmon: Salmon 1 each red, yellow, green bell pepper Sweet and Sour sauce Soy Sauce Coarse Sea...

Mac & Cheese: Macaroni Elbows Milk 1 Stick of Butter Flour 32oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Mild, Medium, Sharp) 1 each...

Candied Yams: Sweet Potatoes Brown Sugar Cinnamon Jumbo Marshmallows (Not mini) This recipe is super easy and HANDS DOWN the...

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

Baby, it’s getting cold outside and nothing warms me up like a good old bowl of soup. I recently signed...

I’m living my dream… again! And the best part is I get to dress up every day to do it…...

1. Sew Seeds Early On Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when...

Welcome back! Hopefully you have read Part 1 in the Women & Weed series and are ready for Part 2...

https://anchor.fm/mommyonthemove   The other day Lil Dre asked me if he was a mistake. I said absolutely not! You were...

Originally posted on Parent.com Great thinkers from Martin Luther King Jr. to the Dalai Lama to my daughter, Addison, all...

It’s funny because my two year old son asks me, “Momma you want some vine”? any time we are at dinner...

Black mom hosts ‘job fair’ at home to teach her kids about the importance of working for your money By...

Before we begin, for my novice readers here are some clarifying points (my experienced consumers can skip to the next...

I’ve had enough of watching cell phone footage and or body cam videos of children assaulted by school resource officers....

First Time Mommi I remember when I became a mom for the first time. Everything was exciting and new. Here...

 DATING?  What does that even mean in 2019?                        ...

Originally Published on May 13, 2018  by ShoppeBlack In celebration of Black mothers, we’ve put together a list of Black Mother...

Pregnancy after our miscarriage was full of so many mixed emotions. Being pregnant for the second time was a completely...

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

I am a survivor of abuse in my relationship. When you hear these words, what is the first thing that...

I remember it just like it was yesterday. July 28, 2012 was the day I married my husband. The day...

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Anytime I hear about someone I know getting married I’m so excited for them, part of me even envious dare...

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For the majority of my life, I was of the mindset that it was okay to bypass all the romantic...

I didn’t even think it was possible, but I am having the best sex of my ENTIRE life...after two kids...

Do you avoid the question? Is this an uncomfortable conversation for you to have? If your kids are at an...

Yes, I said it! And this is not one of those blogs that makes a sharp left turn and implies...

As time went on, however, daily sex routines turned into once in a while. Date nights were a thing that...

I have to be honest with you, when I found out MommiNation was doing a series on love and relationships...

Now You’re Speaking My Language There is a quote that says “find someone who speaks your language so you will...

Don’t marry outside of your race. Never date someone who has a different background than your background. Definitely don’t link...

Congratulations! You are in the relationship that you always dreamed of whether you are married or just committed to the...

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

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My husband loves the great outdoors, I could totally do without it. The beginning of our relationship was filled with...

Please stop the Britney song you are playing in your head and let me tell you my story. When J...

Curry Shrimp Medley Recipe   All my shrimp lovers get ready to drool over my curry shrimp medley recipe. It...

We know, depending on how the little ones were overnight, mornings can be rough and that may seem like an...

My job is to feed a family of 8 people. Feeding them is the easy part, feeding them healthy, organic,...

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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To whom it May Concern: How many other people’s moms started their notes in school off like this? I bet...

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When we see Botham Jean we see our sons and we continue to do everything we can to be a...

I never thought sending my kindergartner to a predominantly white school would lead to her being the only brown girl...

My Biggest Blessing Having a baby in 2015 was the biggest blessing I could have ever imagined. It was also...

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Or so I thought…Let me take you back to the moment in time where absolutely nothing changed my life forever....

Have you heard all the buzz that came out of the Revolt Summit in Atlanta?There were Master Classes, interactive panels...

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, arguably the greatest female sprinter of all time won her fourth World Championship 100m title in Doha at...

We know, like us, you're probably wondering what's the latest on all the Trump stuff?Well, there's a whistleblower who has...

Sometimes it is hard for me to believe it, but I have been a black mom in America for over...

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Mom The universal synonym for unconditional love. When you become a mother you experience what it truly means to love...

If you’ve been with me for a while you’ve already read my first blog in this series, Black Women: America’s...

Grab the book! When I was 7 or 8 years old, my mother would put on Whitney Houston’s “Greatest Love...

Black Moms Try Other Black Moms' Cooking...

The police in Northern Virginia are investigating a report by a black 12-year-old girl that three white boys in her...

In a time where it feels like the world doesn’t want to see positive images like this..it begins to feel...

My son, the names change (often) but the way you are viewed (in this society) will not. Every day that...

In one of the most compelling TED Talks we've ever seen Kimberlé Crenshaw  looks boldly at the reality of race...

More Money More Problems? There’s a saying that the more money you get, the more problems you have.  It’s one...

At a young 10 years old, my son Dre was called a nigger in school by a classmate. This is...

It becomes imperative that we need more representation for little black girls with their natural hair presented in society and...

Being a Black Woman Became harder when I Became a Mom… What it means to be a black Woman in...

It was in that moment when I realized, I was angry about the wrong thing. Stop and think, I was...

  Brother Malcolm said it best, “The most disrespected woman in America, is the Black Woman. The most un-protected person...

Who would've thought that I would use cloth diapers? ​Not with Baby #4. Well, ​Yah I did it​.​ You're probably...

The feeling of bringing a child into the world is an indescribable feeling, and cannot be compared to anything else...

I know, I know, it’s the age-old question that every mom deals with. “Am I ruining my kids?” I have...

NEVER MISS A MONDAY!!! Lord, it’s Monday. Not today, Satan! (hits snooze and rolls back over) WOOT WOOT! WORKOUT WEDNESDAY!!!...

 I decided to try my hand at making that famous take-out orange chicken maybe 10 years ago for a few...

There are recipes that call for “plain” steamed rice to allow the protein of the meal to shine. Usually things...

At MommiNation we LOVE a good podcast! If you can’t listen, and we highly suggest you do, here is the...

Seeking treatment is no admission to any mental illness if anything it’s an admission to wanting more for yourself....

Yes, I said The D… But I don’t mean anything about man parts, I’m talking about depression. The word that...

Picture this, a mom… on her grind, working hard to support her kid(s), making sure they are taken care of...

Okay Mommies, It’s Friday the 13th and we over here at MommiNation are all thinking about the funny superstitions that...

There are just two weeks left until school starts for my children, and I am going absolutely mad. I have...

Realizing this, I said this year as my daughter turns 10, I wanted to start writing letters to her 2-4...

I asked my mom the other day, “what am I supposed to tell my daughter whenever she asks me why...

You’ve found out you are pregnant, Congratulations… I hope. This news, in most cases, is the most shocking, scary and...

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

Originally posted on Daily Kos Written by: Denise Oliver Velez I remember the first time I saw the photo above....

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

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I took a breath to brace myself for any possible negative feedback to come. “Thank you for meeting with me,”...

It’s Black Breastfeeding Week and I LOVE Chocolate Milk (that’s what I’ve nicknamed Black Mama’s Liquid Gold). As a four...

While crying and complaining to my husband about the difficulties that came with nursing, he said something to me that...

Until becoming a mom I never experienced having two intensely opposite emotions about the exact same thing!I absolutely love and...

From the moment I found out I was pregnant, I knew I wanted to breastfeed. It didn’t take some nurse...

Super Mommi I think the greatest thing I’ve done for my Daughter as a baby was breastfeed her for as...

As I travel the country as a breastfeeding advocate, I am rarely shocked by the comments I receive or the misconceptions...

If you’ve been following me and my writing for any length of time you know that I am a proud...

Originally Posted on TheMillennialMatraichllc.com by Candice   Happy Black Breastfeeding Week Mamas!! I’m so excited that this week exists for us...

Breastfeeding, while natural, is often difficult. Many problems can creep in and threaten to stop you from breastfeeding. The good...

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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I have a beautiful baby girl who’s attached like no other. You can’t tell me nothing when it comes...

Black Breastfeeding Week was created because for over 40 years there has been a gaping racial disparity in breastfeeding rates....

I was at Tori’s open house last night, fighting the Florida heat as well as trying to maneuver the 4000...

Originally posted: HerLifeSparkles.com Yay, the kids are headed back to school. No more snacking uncontrollably, drinking all the juice or...

It’s that time of year again! Summer is slowing coming to an end and it’s time to get our kids...

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

I’ve had this conversation more than a few times in my life, and I don’t think it’ll ever make sense...

In a recent video that went viral, a group of black men and women are seen debating why black men...

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Thinking about being submissive in the bedroom? Here's a great article to help you achieve just that!...

Okay, so to be fair, maybe comparing my seven-year marriage to slavery isn’t the best analogy….I’d say it was more...

So is it the word, or the idea of yielding power to another person what seems to get our panties...

This right here is something that we have a hard time talking about. For some women, as soon as the...

A few weeks back, a small viral firestorm was raised around a blog by Seth Adam Smith called “Marriage Isn’t...

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

Who wears the pants? Years ago, when Dre and I were just dating I asked him “Babe, do I try...

The opportunity to see a room full of passionate, hard-working, and business savvy black women cannot be described in words....

MOMMI, MOMMI, MOMMI the name we will hear forever until we depart this earth, but OMG can’t our children understand...

I’m A Mommi Looking back at an old Facebook post that I made prior to giving birth now makes me...

The first week of homeschooling our children, I was miserable, the kids were miserable and I wanted nothing more than...

Black Women our Power is our Influence If you attended the XoNecole ElevateHer Crawl then I am almost certain you’re...

There are many money lessons I’ve learned along this journey. Out of the many lessons, there are two tips that...

Recently, I joined the Board of Directors for the American Cancer Society in Indiana. Admittedly, I did not know as much...

  You won’t find a bigger advocate for homeschool than me. I mean, I have dedicated the last six years...

Then again, if I look a little closer, maybe I look exactly like what depression looks like. In my mind,...

The summer is ending and reality is beginning to set in for students that they will be off to school...

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Are you ready for a getaway? A kid-free getaway? Would you like to know how to travel without your kids...

No need to fear!! Post partum hair loss, formally known as telogen effluvium, is quite common. Your hair is likely...

“Till death do us part, forsaking all others” those are included in most vows or some close variation to that....

Creating your baby registry can be fun and exciting, or it can be a huge frustration. In many cases, soon...

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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Embracing self-love is one of the best ways to become a better parent. Originally posted on Psychology Today Day in...

We’ve just wrapped up a successful fitness challenge here at MommiNation. It has been amazing seeing all the beautiful mommies...

The Lion King, the first time many of us cried in the movies, fell in love with Africa and learned...

As a single mommi, I am always looking for ways to entertain my one-year-old daughter. Most days it’s usually just...

For those who’ve been living under a rock, we’ll break down this entire movement for you! A Hot Girl Summer...

It’s that time of year where we take our kids on a little vacation to enjoy summer a bit, away...

How committed are you to the goals you set in January? 2020 is in 6 months, what have you accomplished?...

Let the Summer Fun Begin Summa Summa Tiiiime!!!!…. And here comes all the flyers, emails, and newsletters for all the...

Toys are an enormous source of joy to kids everywhere, and as caring parents, we want the best for...

I did not want my baby consumed with books solely filled with cartoon characters, talking animals and people who don’t...

So as my OB sat at the edge of my bed once again, he asked had we made a decision....

An Open Letter to Myself The most dangerous gift in the world is natural talent. You’ve seen it before. It’s...

Divorce is something you will never forget, no matter how hard you try to, at first life is a whirlwind....

Although it is possible to prevent hot car deaths, kids are still dying in hot cars at an alarming rate....

It never fails, you always seem to find yourself pregnant at the same time as someone famous. So, you watch...

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To all of my fellow first time mommies out there, please listen up. Take care of you. Sometimes separation anxiety...

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