Motherhood: Is it a Life Sentence?
I Fell In Love With A Rasta Man! I met my husband in February 1982...
May 11, 2019
I’m a Mom…and Four Other Reasons I Need Therapy!
THERAPY... for reasons unbeknownst to me, there’s this stigma in the black community that the...
April 10, 2019
How Could I Let This Happen: My 2 Year old Said the ‘N’ Word!
You know, I was always the type of person that when I heard a child...
April 5, 2019
A Raisin Almost Got Me Locked Up!
Since I have become a mother, I have never felt so inadequate, so consistently unprepared...
March 21, 2019
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A Letter To The New Mom
By Rocquel @OurMommySpace Being A Mommi Dear, Mommi you’re hired! Motherhood is the one position and title that you’re working around the clock. It’s the one job that you instantly... Read More
I’m an ESSENTIAL Mom!
ESSENTIAL MOMMI DURING A PANDEMIC:
Right now, we are currently dealing with Covid-19. My world can all turn upside down if I am exposed to a positive COVID patient. What would... Read More
I’m a BossMommi… and a Bad Mommi?
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and it’s given me reason to pause and reflect on my mommihood journey. How am I doing? Like really, how am I doing?... Read More
The STD You May Have
That’ll get your attention! Now that you’re here, let’s talk about a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that most will encounter in their lifetime. This includes women AND men. ... Read More
Three Things I Would Never Admit (Out Loud)
Thing number 3! I don’t always like my kids! Don’t get me wrong - I have 4 gorgeous children! I mean, check them out!... 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
The Impact of Learning to Swim
Oh boy, what a difference a year can make in your life! When we started 2019 my boys did not know how to swim. I was always so nervous taking... Read More
Boss Mom or Bad Mom?
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and it’s given me reason to pause and reflect on my mommihood journey. How am I doing? Like really, how am I doing?... Read More
Furthering the Conversation: How to be Anti-Racist
The last few months have added more black bodies at the hands of white vigilantes and police officers to an ever-growing list of violence against fellow Americans and the police... Read More
8 Best Techniques to Wean Baby
It’s time to wean your precious child. If you are like I was with my second child, you rejoice at the thought of weaning. If you aren’t, you are on... Read More
SACRED SPACE
Om is a sacred spiritual incantation that signifies the essence of ultimate reality in Hinduism. I had the opportunity to share sacred space with women of color, from across the... Read More
Black Moms Try Other Black Moms’ Soul Food
Black Moms Try Other Black Moms' Cooking... Read More
THERE IS A MATERNAL MORTALITY CRISIS IN AMERICA…
LEARN MORE HERE!... Read More
The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly of Student Loans
I have a love hate relationship with my student loans. I hate that they are so much (almost 6 figures), I hate that the payments prevent me from traveling, and... Read More
CURRY SHRIMP RECIPE
Curry Shrimp Recipe All my shrimp lovers get ready to drool over my Curry Shrimp Recipe. It is simple, tasty, and serves up in less than thirty minutes. This... Read More
Why Black People don’t adopt but why WE should!
Here is the deal! Blacks don’t adopt! Especially when you look at the statistics of our caucasian counterparts. And here is the sad truth! African American children are the largest... Read More
A Mothers Loss: Losing Jesus
Happy Resurrection Sunday everyone! Many of us know the story of Jesus and the significance of his death but have we ever stopped to think of it from Mary’s perspective?... Read More
How to Tell when It’s Time to End a Friendship
Friendship is a blessing in each of our lives. It is a necessity for living a full and enjoyable life. We all naturally want to connect with each... Read More
A Little Secret is Ok… Unless It’s a Child!
ad the first line “because you failed to attend the mandatory court hearing, paternity has been determined” and YOU ARE THE FATHER! (in my judgmental, condescending Murry voice). I’m sure... Read More
15 ways I cut our grocery budget in 1/2
As a mom of 3 growing boys and 1 hungry husband, the amount of food we have to keep in this house is insane. Over the years, there were... 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
Picking Up Shattered Glass: Failed Relationships and Co-Parenting
I must confess, I had no idea how to handle it, so putting up a wall of strength is all I knew to do. It wasn’t until I’d lay in... Read More
Strawberry Strudel Waffle Recipe
Who doesn’t love waffles in the morning?!? Check out my strawberry strudel waffle recipe and please tag me when you prepare it or send me a note if you enjoyed... Read More