Morning Woes Ever have one of those days where you felt like you repeated yourself over and over again? Did…
Sanya Ross
Just recently two different people, on two different days, at two different places commented on my Parenting style while observing…
Brittany Smith
Originally posted: HerLifeSparkles.com Yay, the kids are headed back to school. No more snacking uncontrollably, drinking all the juice or…
With the winter months upon us, now is the perfect time to create an Emergency Kit for your cars! As…
Meka Harrell
We’re encouraging and empowering every mom to love yourself inside and out! So join us as we celebrate our Mommi bodies by emailing us today, July 26, 2019 a photo in your favorite swimsuit to info@mommination.com
Brittanie Seymone
It has taken me a little over 13 years and 6 kids to figure out that I don’t have all of the answers for the many obstacles motherhood has thrown at me. To clarify, I don’t believe anyone does. I was however, without any answers, prior experience or training, going to be the best mom ever. Ironically, I have failed more times than I have succeeded.
Bella Judith
How We Fostered a Love of Reading in Our Children This post has been sponsored by General Mills. All thoughts…
Yolande Kelly
Many of you reading this blog may identify yourself as a Millennial parent. And with that title comes quite the burden, as our generation is widely criticized as being self-absorbed, which, as parents, is an unfortunate criticism. I choose to flip this myth! Why can’t we simply enjoy our self care or believe in taking breaks to refresh ourselves? Having time alone to decompress helps adults to be better parents and create stress free, loving environments in which to raise children.
Ever since my boys were big enough to understand the meaning of Valentine’s Day, I’ve made sure they receive a…
Congratulations! You’ve made the first step in your commitment to a healthier lifestyle. How does it feel? Can you feel…
First off, Happy New Year! I said it last year and the year before that and I’m pretty sure almost…
We’ve just wrapped up a successful fitness challenge here at MommiNation. It has been amazing seeing all the beautiful mommies…
The beginning of not only a new year, but a new decade is the perfect time to set annual goals. You should set goals for every area in your life; career, health, family, financial, etc. But how do you make vision boards to set 2020 goals that you will stick with? When I set goals, I follow these 6 tips.
Mykal Steen
1. Putting up the tree/decorations together How many Mommies out there think Christmas comes right after Halloween? We are so…
Rocquel Brown
Okay, let’s play the game, Never Have I Ever… Ready?…. Never have I ever had an Elf on my Shelf…Now…
Pamela P.
In the event of decompression, an oxygen mask will automatically appear in front of you. To start the flow of…
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…
Destiny Aja
In my life right now I am juggling more roles than I have ever juggled, and sometimes I feel like…
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…
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…
A little fun fact about me, I LOVE true crime shows. I literally fall asleep at night to Forensic Files…
Now I wouldn’t go calling myself an expert, but I mean they don’t call me “The Wine Drinking Mom” for…
Having guests over can be fun but it does get stressful too. Houseguest etiquette is a must! It doesn’t matter…
Roxanne Cowans
As a lover of information, I wanted to know the statistics when it comes to the number of people who actually create but more importantly complete a resolution. So I too, can increase my odds of success this time around.
It’s the first day of the new decade and my boobs are finally free! My breastfeeding journey Nobody could have…
Sanya Richards-Ross
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…
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…
It’s the one time of year where many of us go all out for family photos. Our families have been doing this for a few years now and we want to share some tips that we think are extremely helpful when it comes to getting that one shot that gets you your most likes for the year on IG, and sits on grandmas refrigerator for a year!
We can’t deny our husbands sex. They need it! They want it! They can’t live without it! And although we may never fully understand the depth of it, it’s real. So here are some tips to keeping your sex life healthy in your marriage
Easy Mommi hair! The infinity ponytail has gotten easier and more natural!
Shari Gatewood
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON THE BUSINESS INSIDER Angie Chatman Sep 9, 2019, 11:09 AM My mother purchased her home on the…
Thanksgiving, a time to gather round with family and friends, a time to give thanks, a time to reminisce, and…
As women, and as Moms we go through seasons in our lives where our hope begins to diminish due to…
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…
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…
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…
Baby, it’s getting cold outside and nothing warms me up like a good old bowl of soup. I recently signed…
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…
Black mom hosts ‘job fair’ at home to teach her kids about the importance of working for your money By…
First Time Mommi I remember when I became a mom for the first time. Everything was exciting and new. Here…
Originally Published on May 13, 2018 by ShoppeBlack In celebration of Black mothers, we’ve put together a list of Black Mother…
Do you avoid the question? Is this an uncomfortable conversation for you to have? If your kids are at an…
My husband loves the great outdoors, I could totally do without it. The beginning of our relationship was filled with…
We know, depending on how the little ones were overnight, mornings can be rough and that may seem like an understatement.Shoot, sometimes mornings are the only time you might get a little sleep but mornings set the tone for your entire day so we want to give you some useful tips on how you can ensure your day is off to a great start!
My job is to feed a family of 8 people. Feeding them is the easy part, feeding them healthy, organic,…
Jennifer Pink
I never thought sending my kindergartner to a predominantly white school would lead to her being the only brown girl…
More Money More Problems? There’s a saying that the more money you get, the more problems you have. It’s one…
Who would’ve thought that I would use cloth diapers? Not with Baby #4. Well, Yah I did it. You’re probably wondering why the change. Especially because he was over the age of 1 year old when I started and would soon to be potty trained in a year or so. Well, I did it because I found that we were spending WAY TOO MUCH on traditional diapers.
The feeling of bringing a child into the world is an indescribable feeling, and cannot be compared to anything else in life. It’s almost unreal, supernatural, simply magical! To feel excruciating pain one minute and pure joy and a burst of love the next minute when you physically see your baby on the other side of your womb!
At MommiNation we LOVE a good podcast! If you can’t listen, and we highly suggest you do, here is the…
Picture this, a mom… on her grind, working hard to support her kid(s), making sure they are taken care of…
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 times a year that when she is older she can reflect back and see our relationship. She could see how we solved problems, how we related to each other and most of all how much I love and adore her.
Super Mommi I think the greatest thing I’ve done for my Daughter as a baby was breastfeed her for as…
Breastfeeding, while natural, is often difficult. Many problems can creep in and threaten to stop you from breastfeeding. The good news is that virtually every problem that comes along with breastfeeding can be fixed.
It’s that time of year again! Summer is slowing coming to an end and it’s time to get our kids…
I’m A Mommi Looking back at an old Facebook post that I made prior to giving birth now makes me…
Are you ready for a getaway? A kid-free getaway? Would you like to know how to travel without your kids and soak up some much needed baecay time?
Creating your baby registry can be fun and exciting, or it can be a huge frustration. In many cases, soon after we mommies jump into the deep sea of baby gear, we find that deciding which items to include is not so easy. As an almost third time mommy, I’ve got some experience with this and I’ve done the research. This list of 25 must-haves will assist you in building a fabulous registry.
Embracing self-love is one of the best ways to become a better parent. Originally posted on Psychology Today Day in…
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 is a call to action to secure the bag, have fun, embrace your inner freak, focus on yourself and do what makes YOU happy, live out loud, put you first, exude confidence, and not give a damn what anyone has to think about it!
It’s that time of year where we take our kids on a little vacation to enjoy summer a bit, away…
Leona Thomas
How committed are you to the goals you set in January? 2020 is in 6 months, what have you accomplished? I’m here to encourage you to finish the year strong.
Let the Summer Fun Begin Summa Summa Tiiiime!!!!…. And here comes all the flyers, emails, and newsletters for all the…
Divorce is something you will never forget, no matter how hard you try to, at first life is a whirlwind. There’s a lot of adjusting and a lot of worrying about what’s next for you and your child(ren). You are likely more concerned about what is the best way to try to keep your child’s life as “normal” and less effected as possible.
Although it is possible to prevent hot car deaths, kids are still dying in hot cars at an alarming rate….
Free activities don’t have to be a drag. Keep reading to discover 15 free summer activities for your children. Activities…
I had bought into the dream of literally having it all at every moment of the day, and I was the one who suffered the most from that illusion. It is practically impossible to “do it all” or “have it all” without sacrificing something. Something always has to give. No matter how much help you get, you’re still only one you, and that’s a good thing. So, what to do? Be present.
I don’t know what happens in 7th grade, but apparently that is when hormones start to rage. Let me preface this by assuring you that when it comes to dating, my son is not allowed to have a girlfriend. But according to him, he’s dated 3 girls this year. In his defense, he didn’t know there was a strict no girlfriend policy because we never discussed it. I mean, when is the perfect time to discuss the rules around relationships? And even more terrifying, when is the perfect age to discuss the birds and the bees?
Two under Two My Sister and I are the best of friends. We are 15 months apart and grew up…
The excitement that I was to become a mom for the first time settled in quickly. I read nearly every…
Although my boys have gone swimming many times, they had never taken swim lessons before and I found myself feeling afraid anytime we went to the pool and they swam to close to the deep end. Have you ever had that feeling? Well, earlier this year I decided to enroll all three of my boys, Jayden, 11, Chase, 8, and Kaleb, 3, in swim classes at Goldfish Swim School in Fishers.
Truth be told I never saw myself having daughters 👀 I know… My prayer was always for a son. When…
Jeany Sulpha
School’s out for the summer!! If you’re following this blog (thank you by the way) you know that we’re a…
Father’s Day! Fathers Day is just around the corner and the big question is on all of our minds…what do…
Jessica Jordan
Hallelujah for the summer! If you’re anything like me, you’ve been counting down to the lazy days of summer. Long…
You hear it time and time again, put your spouse first. Leave to cleave, yada yada yada and we do…
I’ve been on a journey to finding my purpose. Sure, it sounds like something so simple and obvious but it…
Mothers’ Day is coming up and MommiNation is here to make sure dads DON’T BLOW IT! Of course, we will…
Talia Brookshire
If you don’t have a makeup bag, who are you? Lol, I kid. Grab one, and get ready to fill it with these goodies!
Crystal Hudson
The bond between my daughter and her stepdad made me less negative to the thought of having another baby after eight years.
Pregnancy is the most beautiful experience you can have as a woman. However, weight gain, hair changes, skin problems, lack of sleep, etc… will have you feeling anything but beautiful. My first trimester was a bit rough due to morning sickness and I slowly started losing myself and my confidence. I wanted to share some tips that helped me get back to feeling like my self and make my pregnancy more enjoyable.
Tina Meeks
Some of my favorite memories with my children involve them helping me in our kitchen. The chopping, stirring, measuring, and…
My son Luke will be 6 months soon and it gives me a great sense of mommi pride to know that we haven’t had to run to the store for baby items. Diapers, wipes, baby wash, you name it…I’m pretty sure his closet is a mini baby aisle thanks to me creating a massive baby stockpile in less than two months. Couponing isn’t always as easy as it sounds, so I wanted to create a beginners guide to creating diaper (baby) stockpile:
It was surreal, indescribable, it was Magical!Seeing my baby for the first time rocked my world! I couldn’t do anything but scream and cry, she was perfect! I couldn’t believe she was actually mine, so many emotions ran through my mind, I was smitten.
As I consider the idea of dating again, I ask myself, are there any helpful rules or guidelines for dating…
The Mommi journey is a long one. With a roller coaster of emotions and experiences. Once you find out you’re pregnant I suggest joining the Mommination approved What To Expect (when you’re expecting) app. It’s a great place to learn from and share with a community of women who are going through the journey at the exact time as you! It’s helpful during pregnancy and beyond. My eldest is two and I still check in with that community to see what’s normal, whats not and how other two year olds are developing.
Wives! We should pray about a sexless marriage every day, and here is why!
Chantea McIntyre
After I prayed this prayer, I was not too thrilled with the answer. I had a deep feeling in my gut that it was best to stay home. I wasn’t sure how long, but knew this was needed for these specific children God had given me.
Jehava Brown