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Motherhood: Is it a Life Sentence?

I Fell In Love With A Rasta Man! I met my husband in February 1982...
May 11, 2019
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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
The NO Judgment Zone,
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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
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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
LATEST POSTS

“He’s an Adult, Now What?” 

What only feels as if a year has gone by and he's the Oldest of 6, Driving his own car, knee deep in SAT's, Senior Prom and deciding on "What... Read More

F*** it I’ll keep my own last name.

  I read this today, and I might receive a lot of backlash for it… But I’m inclined to agree Stating a black woman choosing her independence over all else... Read More

Aspirations of Being a Stay at Home Mom!

With the weather finally breaking, I’m starting to feel flooded with working mom guilt all over. Working 2 jobs has always made me feel like I just don’t spend enough... Read More

Behind Social Media the Life of a MOMpreneur

(An actual picture of me being a MOMpreneur. Don’t ask me how I get anything done because I don’t know) I’ve been in business for a little bit of time... Read More

Trick-or-Treat: Halloween for Millennial Moms

Trick-or-Treat: Halloween for Millennials Happy All Hallows’ Eve! What a time for “Trunk or Treating!” (Because, let’s face it, pretty much NOBODY kicks it old school, house to house, trick-or-treat,... Read More

This B!@tch I Know Named “HG”

HG is a bitch and I apologize for the language but she is, there literally aren’t any other words to describe her evil and destructive ways.... Read More

Lash Support

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 you’ll know I’ve jokingly talked about my struggle with lashes.... Read More

What’s In Your Water?

Ideally we could all answer that by saying nothing but good old H20 but we know from the ongoing crisis in Flint, Michigan , that is not the case. The... Read More

Travel Blog: Antigua (Part 2)

On to more historic sites and must see spots on the drive.   At Betty’s sugar plantation.   The historic Sugar windmills at Betty’s Hope—-the largest sugar plantation in Antigua. Built... Read More

Travel Blog: Antigua (part 1)

Looking for a dreamy vacation in the Caribbean? I may have found the island for you!   Antigua – ‘The Land of Sea and Sun’.   Located on the Caribbean... Read More

Live to Give

As we wake up every single day, we are given breath so we can give to others.   Can you remember the last time you gave selflessly to someone?  ... Read More

Importance of Early Literacy

By providing age-appropriate books to children at well-child visits from six months to five years of age, Reach Out and Read Georgia prepares children for school and encourages a lifelong... Read More

Summer Break is Upon Us

Another Year Gone I can’t believe this school year is complete! My daughter has just completed another grade, 1st grade and we’re on to 2nd…that quickly! I remember when she... Read More

Potty Training 101

So here’s the thing, I don’t want to sound like a know it all or anything, but I think after successfully potty training six kids, I may have the secret... Read More

Black Breastfeeding Week Celebration – A Gallery from the Pauls

Here’s to Black Breastfeeding Week… In honor of the end of Black Breastfeeding Week, I am sharing a gallery from my first encounter with breastfeeding. Most women who give birth... Read More

“4th Quarter” Fall Bucket List

Happy Fall, y’all from the 3 Paul’s in a pod! Even though the temperatures in South Mississippi don’t reflect it, Autumn season is in full swing. In the South, we... Read More

Reasons to Attend Your HBCU or College Homecoming

Reasons to Attend Your HBCU or PWI Homecoming For most universities in the South, be it HBCUs or PWIs, I’ve found that for either, the holy grail of post-graduate festivities is... Read More

Fall Fun with the Three Pauls in a Pod

Fall Fun with the 3 Pauls in a Pod “It’s so much fun to dress my kids in themed attire and and plan a photo shoot,” said no mom of... Read More

Strong Mommy

Stability Finances Self Sufficient Quality time Extracurricular activities Food shopping Laundry What’s Eli doing?   Just a snippet of the list of concerns that run through my head any given... Read More

I didn’t sign up for this

Growing up my girlfriends would joke how they could picture my future children. All dolled up with polished hair, bow ties and barrettes. I could actually picture it myself all... Read More

All About The Top (& LEGS!)

  Hey boo thangs! Tulle and lace aren’t just for special occasions, you know. It’s time to bring the razors out and shave those legs, because summer is the perfect... Read More

PALM PRINT BABY!

Hey Boo Thangs! Why hello there Wednesday, you are looking good to me! I’ve had such an amazing week thus far w/ family & friends! Here’s a LEWK I wore... Read More