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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Helping Kids Deal With Death
When someone we love dies, we often lose a little piece of ourselves. While we know death to be inevitable, it is often our children who don’t understand the finality... Read More
STOP STEALING OUR #BLACKBOYJOY: A MOM’S PERSPECTIVE ON LOSING NIPSEY HUSSLE
Nipsey lived his life the way many of us talk about and fantasize that we would. How cool would it be to own the building down the street from where... Read More
Journey to Discovering Our Child Had Autism Part I: Her Dramatic Entrance
Keeping our baby and this issue of blood a secret, we bled heavily for six additional weeks. To our amazement, the baby’s heartbeat continued to get stronger, and she began... Read More
The Day I Found Out I Was Becoming a Mother I Entered Stage One of Grief…
Needless to say, I had a real WTF moment when my period went missing (while on birth control, might I add) in May of 2012. I waited until the following... Read More
Why YOU Should Do A Juice Cleanse
I’ve never really watched my weight per se. I have always been able to eat clean, with a treat now and then, and maintain my size. The past few months... Read More
My Public Apology to my Brother-in-law! The Mom I Was Sure I Would Be vs. The Mom I Am!
I was adamant, confident, borderline obnoxious about the mother I would be and no one heard it more than my brother-in-law, Tyrell. He was the first of our close friends... Read More
I Married a White Man: Here are 3 Things I Learned
It is important to note that this blog is not a generalization of a race as that would neither be wholly accurate or responsible. However, the statements are true for... Read More
10 Ways Social Media Has Impacted Our Parenting – MommiNation Mashup
I have to actually tell myself don’t record this moment, just be present and enjoy it with my son! There’s this constant pull as an “influencer” to always get content,... Read More
DEAR WHITE MOM’S: WHAT I NEED YOU TO KNOW….
Dear White Moms,
You are my friends. You are my sisters.
We are the same in more ways than we are different, but there are a few things that I need you to know.
I have... Read More
Intent Vs. Impact: A Mom’s Take on the College Admissions Scandal
Now as a post-college graduate who had to work her ass off to get into college (and grad school), I have a few things I need to get off... Read More
Why Am I Still Trying to Figure This Parenting Mess Out?
All three of my kids are in different sports and activities. Managing a full-time job while being a wife feels like the hats keep piling on. Mommi hat, wife hat,... Read More
TRIP-WHERE?!? FROM TWO TO FIVE…PART II
After finding out I was pregnant with triplets, so many questions came to mind. I’m 4’11, 125n lbs soaking wet. How would I be able to carry 3 healthy babies... Read More
Securing Our Legacy Part II: Generational Wealth
We are talking about building wealth, therefore having only one source of income will not cut it. Take all of your eggs out of that one basket and start spreading... Read More
Water-Logged: 5 Ways I Used Water to Lose the Baby Weight
My people, what’s good ?!? I am so glad that we are finally meeting! I’m Chaunte. Some people know me as the American Olympic high Jumper with those crazy abs,... Read More
My Strategy to Pay Off $92,000 of Student Loan Debt
Ok, so I know you’re wondering, how do I plan to pay off $92,000 and how long it will take me? Well, my plan is to pay off my student... Read More
6 Ways to Leave Your Family Behind…and get ME time
As moms we do not have a lot of (or any) time to ourselves. However, here are a few quick escapes I suggest for your own sanity. Your household can... Read More
Wives Should Pray About Sex
Wives! We should pray about a sexless marriage every day, and here is why!... Read More
A Raisin Almost Got Me Locked Up!
Since I have become a mother, I have never felt so inadequate, so consistently unprepared and small. Daily, there are constant reminders of things in which I have no idea... 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
Cooking with Robin Beltran of the Black Vegan Company
Spinach, mushroom and cheese flautas Watch the full video below: INGREDIENTS FLOUR TORTILLAS(VEGAN) VEGAN CHEESE (FIELD ROAST CHAO) 5oz. OF SAUTEED SPINACH 2 CUPS OF MUSHROOMS OLIVE OIL ¼ CUP... Read More
From 6 Figure Chick to Stay At Home Mommi
I was one of those lucky people who always knew what I wanted to do. It wavered once or twice as far as my career choice, but was always my... Read More
Securing Our Legacy, Part I: Who’s Going to Teach Our Children About Generational Wealth?
Hey Mommies, I want to take a moment to discuss a very serious topic. A topic that the success of our children, future grandchildren, and even our Nation depends on.... Read More
Stepping Up , Stepping Out and Over Stepping: The Parent Perspective
I’m Tyrell Gatewood. Shari’s husband. I love everything about MommiNation and I’m happy to be the first guy to do #DaddiInvasion. If you haven’t already you should read Shari’s first... Read More
Divorce Didn’t Define ME – I am More Than Enough
Hey, my name is Roxanne Cowans and I’m so excited that you are here! I do hope I’m not alone with this one but have you ever felt different…. like... Read More
He Wants Another Baby. I Don’t. Whose Feelings Matter More? (Part I)
I’m at a crossroads in my marriage. One where each road is a potential path to resentment. You see, my husband wants a 3rd child, and well…I don’t. Let me... Read More