Posts filed under: MommiTips
When my mother died without a will, I learned a big lesson about money management as an African American
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON THE BUSINESS INSIDER Angie Chatman Sep 9, 2019, 11:09 AM My mother purchased her home on the south side of Chicago for $55,000 in 1986, the equivalent... Read More
4 Tips to Remain Thankful during a difficult Season in your Life
As women, and as Moms we go through seasons in our lives where our hope begins to diminish due to circumstances beyond our control. Even some situations we find ourselves... Read More
Best Turkey Brine Recipe
My family and I don’t celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s not a cultural tradition of ours. While we don’t take part in the celebration, November is turkey season at every grocery store... Read More
Stuffing Muffins
Stuffing Muffins: Cubed Stuffing Mix Apples Celery Bay Leaf Onion Poultry Seasoning Olive Oil Salt Pepper Butter Parsley Chicken Stock 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 stick unsalted butter 1 fresh... Read More
Honey Glazed Carrots
Honey Glazed Carrots: I came up with the recipe one day after my husband fell in love with a seasonal dish at a local restaurant. Every time we ate there... Read More
Roasted Potatoes
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 black pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons minced fresh... Read More
Butter and Garlic Roasted Green Beans
Butter and Garlic Roasted Green Beans:\ Fresh String Beans ¼ Cup Slivered Almonds 3 Cloves Minced Garlic 1 Stick Unsalted Butter 1 Teaspoon Coarse Sea Salt 1 Teaspoon Coarse Black... Read More
Quid Pro Quo for the Mommi Who Wants to Stop Losing her Sh*
As I was thinking of a title for this blog, I was being inundated by news reports of evidence of quid pro quo. I first heard the Latin phrase- quid... Read More
Sweet and Sour Salmon
Sweet and Sour Salmon: Salmon 1 each red, yellow, green bell pepper Sweet and Sour sauce Soy Sauce Coarse Sea Salt Granulated Garlic Olive Oil Butter Pre-heat oven to 380... Read More
Mac & Cheese
Mac & Cheese: Macaroni Elbows Milk 1 Stick of Butter Flour 32oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Mild, Medium, Sharp) 1 each Red, Yellow, Green Bell Peppers Onion Green Onions Oil for... Read More
Candied Yams
Candied Yams: Sweet Potatoes Brown Sugar Cinnamon Jumbo Marshmallows (Not mini) This recipe is super easy and HANDS DOWN the dish everyone looks forward to most every Thanksgiving and Christmas... Read More
Fall Soup Lineup
Baby, it’s getting cold outside and nothing warms me up like a good old bowl of soup. I recently signed up to help at a fall luncheon for teachers at... Read More
I’m Grateful For My Kids…BUT!
https://anchor.fm/mommyonthemove The other day Lil Dre asked me if he was a mistake. I said absolutely not! You were more like an AND I…OOOP! If you know me then... Read More
14 Little Ways to Encourage Kindness
Originally posted on Parent.com Great thinkers from Martin Luther King Jr. to the Dalai Lama to my daughter, Addison, all have had something to say about the importance of helping... Read More
Mommi hosts ‘job fair’ at home to teach her kids about the importance of working for your money
Black mom hosts ‘job fair’ at home to teach her kids about the importance of working for your money By Brianna Rhodes – August 20, 2019 A Georgia mom is... Read More
To the Mommi Who Needs a Break
First Time Mommi I remember when I became a mom for the first time. Everything was exciting and new. Here I was 22 years old, barely married for a year... Read More
9 Black Mommi and Child Owned Businesses
Originally Published on May 13, 2018 by ShoppeBlack In celebration of Black mothers, we’ve put together a list of Black Mother & Child Owned businesses. Black Mother and Child Owned Businesses... Read More
Mommi, Where Do Babies Come From?
Do you avoid the question? Is this an uncomfortable conversation for you to have? If your kids are at an age where you think it’s time to discuss, don’t wait... Read More
Camping Trip Must Haves
My husband loves the great outdoors, I could totally do without it. The beginning of our relationship was filled with him trying to get me into outdoor sports as much... Read More
Five Tips To Starting Your Week Off Right
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... Read More
Eating Healthy on a Budget
My job is to feed a family of 8 people. Feeding them is the easy part, feeding them healthy, organic, unprocessed food, now that’s the fun part. I get a... Read More
The Only Brown Girl In Class
I never thought sending my kindergartner to a predominantly white school would lead to her being the only brown girl in class. Let me back track a bit. We moved... Read More
Protecting Our Black Children In Predominately White Spaces
More Money More Problems? There’s a saying that the more money you get, the more problems you have. It’s one of those sayings that has become a part of accepted... Read More
Cloth Diapers, Who would have thought?
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... Read More
She’s Ready: Getting the Family Ready During Preparedness Month!
Hurricane season is upon us and Hurricane Dorian has been nothing nice! When natural disasters and bad weather happens, supplies are one of the first things that become an urgent... Read More
After Labor, Now What?
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... Read More
The L You’re Afraid To Take
At MommiNation we LOVE a good podcast! If you can’t listen, and we highly suggest you do, here is the corresponding blog for you! Thanks, Mommi Tierra Hi Loves, welcome... Read More
Ain’t Nobody Got Time for That: 5 Things to Consider Before Dating a Single Mom
Picture this, a mom… on her grind, working hard to support her kid(s), making sure they are taken care of while still trying to figure out whatever it is that... Read More
End of Summer Activities Before Fall Offically Begins
There are just two weeks left until school starts for my children, and I am going absolutely mad. I have run out of things for the children to do, and... Read More
My Open Letter To My Daughters
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... Read More
The Best Choice For My Baby
Super Mommi I think the greatest thing I’ve done for my Daughter as a baby was breastfeed her for as long as I did. 19 months to be exact, it... Read More
8 Breastfeeding Challenges and How to Overcome Them
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... Read More
Social Media 101: Back to School & Keeping Your Child Safe
Originally posted: HerLifeSparkles.com Yay, the kids are headed back to school. No more snacking uncontrollably, drinking all the juice or toys all over the house. Let’s pause the excitement for... Read More
Meal Planning 101
It’s that time of year again! Summer is slowing coming to an end and it’s time to get our kids back on a schedule. I don’t know about you, but... Read More
Confession of a First Time Mommi: Baby Blues
I’m A Mommi Looking back at an old Facebook post that I made prior to giving birth now makes me laugh hysterically and even cringe a bit. See, I’m coming... Read More
ElevateHer 2019
Black Women our Power is our Influence If you attended the XoNecole ElevateHer Crawl then I am almost certain you’re still full from the inspiring experience! There is nothing like... Read More
Get Bae•cation Ready: How To Plan A Kid-Free Getaway
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?... Read More
MommiNation’s 25 Baby Registry Must-Haves
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... Read More
Love Your MommiBod Swimsuit
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... Read More
Practice Self-Love to Become an Even Better Parent
Embracing self-love is one of the best ways to become a better parent. Originally posted on Psychology Today Day in and day out, deadlines, schedules, financial pressures, and social demands... Read More
I Gave Up Sugar For 30 Days, Here’s What Happened…
We’ve just wrapped up a successful fitness challenge here at MommiNation. It has been amazing seeing all the beautiful mommies get serious about their health. As moms I know the... Read More
My 2019 Kid Friendly Summer Bucket List
As a single mommi, I am always looking for ways to entertain my one-year-old daughter. Most days it’s usually just me and her around the house lounging but this summer... Read More
Forget Hot Girl Summer, it’s Hot Mommi Summer over here!
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... Read More
Unexpected Family Friendly Travel Spot… Miami!
It’s that time of year where we take our kids on a little vacation to enjoy summer a bit, away from home. Unexpectedly this year, I ran into passport issues... Read More
Sis, Don’t Let Your 2019 Goals Become Your 2020 Goals
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.... Read More
5 Tips to Consider for Summer Camps
Let the Summer Fun Begin Summa Summa Tiiiime!!!!…. And here comes all the flyers, emails, and newsletters for all the variety of summer camps for the kiddos to have a... Read More
Life After Divorce
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... Read More
Beat The Heat: 5 Ways to Prevent Hot Car Deaths
Although it is possible to prevent hot car deaths, kids are still dying in hot cars at an alarming rate. According to a Forbes article, 2018 was the deadliest year... Read More
15 Free Summer Activities For Kids
Free activities don’t have to be a drag. Keep reading to discover 15 free summer activities for your children. Activities for All Kids (0 – 10 Years Old) Get Soaked–... Read More
The Real Truth of “Having it All”
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... Read More
My 12-Year-Old is Dating
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,... Read More
Two under Two
Two under Two My Sister and I are the best of friends. We are 15 months apart and grew up very close. I always wanted the same for my kids... Read More
Motherhood; No Experience Necessary
The excitement that I was to become a mom for the first time settled in quickly. I read nearly every self help book on motherhood I could find. What to Expect... Read More
It is Never Too Late for Your Kids to Learn How to Swim
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... Read More
5 ways I’m teaching my daughter to ❤ herself
Truth be told I never saw myself having daughters 👀 I know… My prayer was always for a son. When I found out my 1st born was a boy I... Read More
10 Fun Things to do this Summer
School’s out for the summer!! If you’re following this blog (thank you by the way) you know that we’re a big family. Party of 8 coming through! Having such a... Read More
Last Minute Father’s Day Gift Guide
Father’s Day! Fathers Day is just around the corner and the big question is on all of our minds…what do I get the men I love? Every Father’s Day I... Read More
10 Great Books to Read to Help Prevent the Summer Slide
Hallelujah for the summer! If you’re anything like me, you’ve been counting down to the lazy days of summer. Long gone are the days of waking up early and following... Read More
My husband & I date other people!
You hear it time and time again, put your spouse first. Leave to cleave, yada yada yada and we do put each other first. However, we also understand the importance... Read More
Mommi, Your Purpose is Magical
I’ve been on a journey to finding my purpose. Sure, it sounds like something so simple and obvious but it isn’t. It’s actually a life changer. I think it would... Read More
MOTHER’S DAY: Don’t Mess It Up
Mothers’ Day is coming up and MommiNation is here to make sure dads DON’T BLOW IT! Of course, we will smile and be appreciative of anything our children and significant... Read More
This Isn’t Your Mother’s Spring Break: Or Maybe it Is!
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... Read More
I’m Listening
Just recently two different people, on two different days, at two different places commented on my Parenting style while observing me and my daughters dynamics. I felt it was something... Read More
What’s In My Makeup Bag (And what you need in yours)!
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! ... Read More
Another Baby After Eight Years – What Was I Thinking?!
The bond between my daughter and her stepdad made me less negative to the thought of having another baby after eight years.... Read More
Keeping Your Confidence During Pregnancy
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.... Read More
Getting Kids in the Kitchen
Some of my favorite memories with my children involve them helping me in our kitchen. The chopping, stirring, measuring, and mixing, just brings back the best memories for me. I... Read More
I love my babies but I think I love saving money even more…
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... Read More
The day(s) I became a Mom…
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... Read More
My Single Mom Dating Struggles…
As I consider the idea of dating again, I ask myself, are there any helpful rules or guidelines for dating as a single mom? In all honesty, I was never... Read More
Mommies To Be: 10 Things Your Mommi Friends Haven’t Told You!
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... Read More
Tips to Help Survive Motherhood
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... Read More
Wives Should Pray About Sex
Wives! We should pray about a sexless marriage every day, and here is why!... Read More
My biggest leap of faith: Becoming a stay-at-home mom
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... Read More
Mommy Emergency Car Kit Tips
With the winter months upon us, now is the perfect time to create an Emergency Kit for your cars! As a mommy of 4 all under the age of 10,... Read More
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