Fun Activities To Help You Bond With Your Adult Children
There’s nothing more rewarding than watching your kids grow into well-adjusted adults. However, growing up means they depend on you less, and you may struggle to connect with them like... Read More
Simple Design Tips for Updating Your Child’s Bedroom
As your child gets older, their tastes change. Maybe they loved rainbows and fire trucks when they were smaller, but now they’re ready to transition into something new. Fortunately, you... Read More
Growing Our Hope in the New Year
Our quest for hope The new year is a time of hope and possibilities. That is true of all beginnings. We look into the unknown and we dream. We imagine... Read More
How To Help Your Teen Feel Less Stressed
Raising a child in today’s world is no easy task, and finding ways to increase their quality of life can seem challenging. Our kids face discrimination and unique hardships daily,... Read More
Reasons You Should Check Your Child for Signs of Scoliosis
Being a mom means wearing multiple hats, and one of them is doctor. The reasons you should check your child for signs of scoliosis are because it is a common... Read More
Fun and Engaging Playtime Activities for Toddlers
Keeping your toddler preoccupied can be a challenge for even the most experienced parents. Finding the right project or game can be a fantastic way to use up kids’ seemingly... Read More
Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sensory Bin for Kids
Sensory bins are staples in learning that introduce your children to different sights and textures. These bins provide children with the chance to explore their senses through engaging tactile play... Read More
How To Encourage Kids To Stop Thumb Sucking
Thumb sucking is a common habit among young children. However, it can become a problem as they get older. Thumb sucking can create an overbite and lead parents into paying... 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
How To Prepare for an At-Home Water Birth
There isn’t a more intimate experience than having a home birth. Laboring at home allows mothers to relax in a familiar space and provides more freedom to move around. Many... Read More
Ways To Motivate Your Child To Do Better in School
Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world,” and we agree with him. Education helps us understand where we came... Read More
Gifting Made Easy: Clever Gift Ideas for Science-Loving Kids
Whether you need a holiday gift or something for your child’s upcoming birthday, nothing beats tailoring the present to their interests. For example, a little artist may adore a crafting... Read More
How You Can Plan Your Child’s Birthday Party
For most children, their birthday party is the highlight of their year. They get to be with all their friends, have a great time, and get cake and presents to... Read More
Ways To Encourage Your Kids To Practice Oral Hygiene
Getting your kids to consistently brush their teeth and practice good dental habits is difficult but absolutely paramount to establish at an early age. Because the process may seem like... Read More
What You Should Know Before Buying Your Kid a Ride-On Car
Christmas may still be a couple of months away, but when it comes to more expensive presents that you want to get your kids, it’s better to plan ahead to... Read More
Tips for Finding the Best Clothes for Your Kids
Clothes shopping with the kids can sometimes feel tedious and time-consuming. Worse yet, when the kids hit a growth spurt, it may feel like you’re at the mall every weekend... Read More
Space-Saving Tips for When You Have a Newborn
When managing life as a new parent, we know it can become difficult to save space. To help improve your area, whether on the go with your baby or around... Read More
Ways To Encourage Child Brain Development
Children’s brains develop quickly. Therefore, it’s essential to keep your child stimulated. Although stimulation methods vary, we have a list of helpful brain development activities. If you need ideas, check... Read More
Save a Life, Sex your husband!
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.... Read More
Mommi Hacks
Morning Woes Ever have one of those days where you felt like you repeated yourself over and over again? Did you pack your lunch? Did you make your bed? Do... 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
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
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
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
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
How We Fostered A Love of Reading in Our Children
How We Fostered a Love of Reading in Our Children This post has been sponsored by General Mills. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Books are hands down my... 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
Show your kids just how much you love them on Valentine’s Day
Ever since my boys were big enough to understand the meaning of Valentine’s Day, I’ve made sure they receive a special gift from me, so they know just how much... Read More
Tips For Stocking Your Kitchen With Clean Eating Foods
Congratulations! You’ve made the first step in your commitment to a healthier lifestyle. How does it feel? Can you feel the pounds melting off already? You are going to look... Read More
365 New Days, 365 New Opportunities
First off, Happy New Year! I said it last year and the year before that and I’m pretty sure almost every year before that but my goodness is time flying!... 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
6 Tips to Creating 2021 Vision Boards That You Will Stick With
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;... Read More
Ten Christmas Traditions You Should Try!
1. Putting up the tree/decorations together How many Mommies out there think Christmas comes right after Halloween? We are so excited to get in the Christmas spirit that we start... Read More
Please Tell Me Why There’s an Elf on My Damn Shelf!
Okay, let’s play the game, Never Have I Ever… Ready?…. Never have I ever had an Elf on my Shelf…Now how many mommies had to drink to that? Welp, if... Read More
Securing the Mask!
In the event of decompression, an oxygen mask will automatically appear in front of you. To start the flow of oxygen, pull the mask towards you. Place it firmly over... Read More
Surviving C-Sections: The Ugly Truth About the Unknowns of Childbirth
My first pregnancy was my “ignorance is bliss” chapter. I was only 23, so none of my close friends had babies yet. My mom was the only person I knew... Read More
4 Ways to Go Inward: Calming The Anxiety Caused by Covid-19
Hey Mommies! We’ve survived a few weeks of quarantine and there’s at least another month of this ahead. These are some very trying times. I don’t know one person that... Read More
Mommi Madness: Finding Balance
In my life right now I am juggling more roles than I have ever juggled, and sometimes I feel like I drop more balls than I keep in the air.... Read More
Sis, Just Do It!
Hi, Loves! If you’ve been following me for a while now you know I’m a stay at home mom. But that wasn’t always my job. Before Dre and I decided... Read More
Three Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Coronavirus
Life as we know it has turned completely upside down. As an adult, I’m still having a hard time wrapping my head around this whole thing. Can you imagine how... Read More
Schools Closed? Here’s What You Can Do
The Coronavirus has made it’s way to the United States and its presence has contributed to the closures of everything around us. Let me just say, I expected many things... Read More
Ten Ways to Flourish As A Work-At-Home Mommi
And to think, we thought the Mommi Madness couldn’t get any worst. Now, some of our daily routines are complete thrown out of whack because we have been instructed to... Read More
Protecting Our Children From the Coronavirus
As the coronavirus began to take over media reports in the last few weeks, I began to do my due diligence to make sure I did everything I could to... Read More
Ten Ways to Flourish As A Stay-At-Home Mommi
1. Wake up early We all know how hectic our days can get when the entire family is up and moving so try getting up and hour before the house.... Read More
Internet Safety for Teens
A little fun fact about me, I LOVE true crime shows. I literally fall asleep at night to Forensic Files or anything on the Investigation Discovery channel. Recently I have... Read More
The Wine Down: 10 Tips for Beginner Wine Drinkers
Now I wouldn’t go calling myself an expert, but I mean they don’t call me “The Wine Drinking Mom” for nothing, so in honor of #NationalDrinkWineDay I decided to extend... Read More
HOUSEGUEST ETIQUETTE
Having guests over can be fun but it does get stressful too. Houseguest etiquette is a must! It doesn’t matter if your guest planning to visit is your family member... Read More
New Year’s Resolutions vs Lifestyle Change
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... Read More
It’s 2020 and my boobs are finally free!
It’s the first day of the new decade and my boobs are finally free! My breastfeeding journey Nobody could have told me 2 years and four months ago that I... Read More
Ten Christmas Traditions You Should Try!
1. Putting up the tree/decorations together How many Mommies out there think Christmas comes right after Halloween? We are so excited to get in the Christmas spirit that we start... Read More
How to Survive Family Gatherings
It’s the time of year where many families will start gathering together for various reasons. Some people look forward to catching up with their family members, while others dread the... Read More
Christmas: It Ain’t About You, Boo!
If you follow me on Instagram and read my posts, you may have seen the one where I talked about how Christmas is my favorite holiday. In that post I... Read More
CHRISTMAS TREATS BY DIVAS CAN COOK
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 use ½ granulated, ½ brown sugar) 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract... Read More
Coordinating your perfect family photo!
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... Read More
Easy Mom Hair
Easy Mommi hair! The infinity ponytail has gotten easier and more natural!... Read More
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
Making it Through Those Awkward Thanksgiving Conversations.
Thanksgiving, a time to gather round with family and friends, a time to give thanks, a time to reminisce, and catch up but —- let’s face it, Thanksgiving can be... 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
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
Beating the Holiday Blues
Hi loves! It’s the most wonderful time of the year!…or is it?? The winter holiday season brings about some of the most popular holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New... 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
Cooking with Yolande: Grammy’s 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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