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October 18, 2019
My husband loves the great outdoors, I could totally do without it. The beginning of our relationship was filled with...
October 16, 2019
Please stop the Britney song you are playing in your head and let me tell you my story. When J...
October 15, 2019
Curry Shrimp Medley Recipe All my shrimp lovers get ready to drool over my curry shrimp medley recipe. It...
October 14, 2019
We know, depending on how the little ones were overnight, mornings can be rough and that may seem like an...
October 10, 2019
My job is to feed a family of 8 people. Feeding them is the easy part, feeding them healthy, organic,...
October 7, 2019
A few months into her second pregnancy, she needed to read an article about black motherhood that wasn’t a horror...
October 4, 2019
To whom it May Concern: How many other people’s moms started their notes in school off like this? I bet...
October 3, 2019
When we see Botham Jean we see our sons and we continue to do everything we can to be a...
October 3, 2019
I never thought sending my kindergartner to a predominantly white school would lead to her being the only brown girl...
October 2, 2019
My Biggest Blessing Having a baby in 2015 was the biggest blessing I could have ever imagined. It was also...
October 1, 2019
Or so I thought…Let me take you back to the moment in time where absolutely nothing changed my life forever....
October 1, 2019
Have you heard all the buzz that came out of the Revolt Summit in Atlanta?There were Master Classes, interactive panels...
October 1, 2019
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, arguably the greatest female sprinter of all time won her fourth World Championship 100m title in Doha at...
October 1, 2019
We know, like us, you're probably wondering what's the latest on all the Trump stuff?Well, there's a whistleblower who has...
September 29, 2019
Sometimes it is hard for me to believe it, but I have been a black mom in America for over...
September 28, 2019
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September 27, 2019
Mom The universal synonym for unconditional love. When you become a mother you experience what it truly means to love...
September 27, 2019
If you’ve been with me for a while you’ve already read my first blog in this series, Black Women: America’s...
September 27, 2019
Grab the book! When I was 7 or 8 years old, my mother would put on Whitney Houston’s “Greatest Love...
September 27, 2019
Black Moms Try Other Black Moms' Cooking...
September 27, 2019
The police in Northern Virginia are investigating a report by a black 12-year-old girl that three white boys in her...
September 26, 2019
In a time where it feels like the world doesn’t want to see positive images like this..it begins to feel...
September 26, 2019
My son, the names change (often) but the way you are viewed (in this society) will not. Every day that...
September 26, 2019
In one of the most compelling TED Talks we've ever seen Kimberlé Crenshaw looks boldly at the reality of race...
September 25, 2019
More Money More Problems? There’s a saying that the more money you get, the more problems you have. It’s one...
September 25, 2019
At a young 10 years old, my son Dre was called a nigger in school by a classmate. This is...
September 24, 2019
It becomes imperative that we need more representation for little black girls with their natural hair presented in society and...
September 24, 2019
Being a Black Woman Became harder when I Became a Mom… What it means to be a black Woman in...
September 23, 2019
It was in that moment when I realized, I was angry about the wrong thing. Stop and think, I was...
September 23, 2019
Brother Malcolm said it best, “The most disrespected woman in America, is the Black Woman. The most un-protected person...
September 20, 2019
Who would've thought that I would use cloth diapers? Not with Baby #4. Well, Yah I did it. You're probably...
September 20, 2019
Hurricane season is upon us and Hurricane Dorian has been nothing nice! When natural disasters and bad weather happens, supplies...
September 19, 2019
The feeling of bringing a child into the world is an indescribable feeling, and cannot be compared to anything else...
September 18, 2019
I know, I know, it’s the age-old question that every mom deals with. “Am I ruining my kids?” I have...
September 18, 2019
NEVER MISS A MONDAY!!! Lord, it’s Monday. Not today, Satan! (hits snooze and rolls back over) WOOT WOOT! WORKOUT WEDNESDAY!!!...
September 17, 2019
I decided to try my hand at making that famous take-out orange chicken maybe 10 years ago for a few...
September 17, 2019
There are recipes that call for “plain” steamed rice to allow the protein of the meal to shine. Usually things...
September 17, 2019
At MommiNation we LOVE a good podcast! If you can’t listen, and we highly suggest you do, here is the...
September 16, 2019
Seeking treatment is no admission to any mental illness if anything it’s an admission to wanting more for yourself....
September 16, 2019
Yes, I said The D… But I don’t mean anything about man parts, I’m talking about depression. The word that...
September 13, 2019
Picture this, a mom… on her grind, working hard to support her kid(s), making sure they are taken care of...
September 13, 2019
Okay Mommies, It’s Friday the 13th and we over here at MommiNation are all thinking about the funny superstitions that...
September 11, 2019
There are just two weeks left until school starts for my children, and I am going absolutely mad. I have...
September 9, 2019
Realizing this, I said this year as my daughter turns 10, I wanted to start writing letters to her 2-4...
September 6, 2019
I asked my mom the other day, “what am I supposed to tell my daughter whenever she asks me why...
September 4, 2019
You’ve found out you are pregnant, Congratulations… I hope. This news, in most cases, is the most shocking, scary and...
September 3, 2019
MommiNation has you covered for dinner! Try Mommi Roxanne's delicious Jamaican Curry Chicken recipe made with love and spice!...
September 2, 2019
Originally posted on Daily Kos Written by: Denise Oliver Velez I remember the first time I saw the photo above....
August 31, 2019
It’s time to wean your precious child. If you are like I was with my second child, you rejoice at...
August 31, 2019
I took a breath to brace myself for any possible negative feedback to come. “Thank you for meeting with me,”...
August 31, 2019
It’s Black Breastfeeding Week and I LOVE Chocolate Milk (that’s what I’ve nicknamed Black Mama’s Liquid Gold). As a four...
August 31, 2019
While crying and complaining to my husband about the difficulties that came with nursing, he said something to me that...
August 30, 2019
Until becoming a mom I never experienced having two intensely opposite emotions about the exact same thing!I absolutely love and...
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, Health & Wellness, MommiOnTheGo, MommiTips, MommiToBe, Parenting, Pregnancy, Tips, Tips for Mommi, Uncategorized
August 29, 2019
Super Mommi I think the greatest thing I’ve done for my Daughter as a baby was breastfeed her for as...
August 29, 2019
As I travel the country as a breastfeeding advocate, I am rarely shocked by the comments I receive or the misconceptions...
August 28, 2019
If you’ve been following me and my writing for any length of time you know that I am a proud...
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...
August 27, 2019
Breastfeeding, while natural, is often difficult. Many problems can creep in and threaten to stop you from breastfeeding. The good...
August 27, 2019
Colostrum Harvesting or Antenatal Hand Expression is a topic that isn't talked about as much as it should be. So...
August 26, 2019
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August 26, 2019
I have a beautiful baby girl who’s attached like no other. You can’t tell me nothing when it comes...
August 25, 2019
Black Breastfeeding Week was created because for over 40 years there has been a gaping racial disparity in breastfeeding rates....
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...
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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
Women of color, and black women in particular, have a complex history in relation to work and the institution of...
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 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 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...
