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A Black family of four on an RV road trip. The mom is in the passenger seat, the kids in the back, and the dad by the door.

How To Plan a Safe RV Road Trip With Your Kids

Planning to vacation in your RV this year and bring the kids? That’s exciting! However, you know as well as...
A Black mother with braids kisses her newborn on the forehead as she cradles him. She wears a white dress.

5 Meaningful Ways To Commemorate Your Baby’s Baptism

Your baby’s baptism is a beautiful milestone filled with love, faith, and family. It’s a moment to cherish, one that...
A young Black child with a stack of birthday gifts in his hands. He's smiling and wearing a birthday party hat.

Birthday Party Gift Ideas for a Child With Autism

Finding the perfect birthday gift for a child with autism requires understanding their unique strengths, interests, and preferences. Children on...
A Black mother holding her child near the sink of a clean white bathroom. They are both wearing pajama outfits.

What Moms Can Do When Their Kids Keep Clogging Toilets

Being a mom means juggling a million responsibilities—household tasks, work, and, of course, raising kids. But what happens when one...
A little girl with curly hair is seated at a table and holding hands with two adults. Her eyes are closed, and she smiles.

5 Tips To Make Prayer a Family Tradition

Creating a family prayer tradition is a wonderful way to strengthen your bond with one another and your faith. Small,...
A group of four, including a woman, man, and two young children, crouches in the woods to examine a map together.

The Best Vacation Spots for Adventuring With Kids

You and your family are done with being stuck inside and want to explore some new vacation spots. You crave...
A 3D rendering of a baby developing in the womb. It has all its limbs and is suspended by an umbilical cord.

7 Unexpected Facts About Umbilical Cords

Everyone knows what the umbilical cord is, but few people fully understand its anatomy and function. If you’re a pregnant...
A Black mother stands beside her young child and guides them as they hold a long fishing rod out toward the water.

The Benefits of Taking Your Kids on a Family Fishing Trip

Fishing trips aren’t just about catching dinner—they’re about creating unforgettable memories with the people you love most. If you’ve been...
A pediatric dentist showing a set of fake teeth to a young Black girl. She is sitting in the chair with an apron on.

Fight Against Bruxism: Tips To Stop Teeth Grinding

Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is more common in children than many parents realize. While it may seem harmless at first,...
A row of red collared shirts hanging on white hangers. There is one stray gray collared shirt near the front.

The Importance of Affordable School Spirit Gear

Creating a strong sense of belonging and pride within a school community can take time and effort. One of the...
Two Black women laughing in a kitchen with cups of black coffee in hand.

Hot Tips for Making a Strong Cup of Coffee

Mothers out there know that starting the day with a strong cup of coffee can set the tone for success,...
Deep fried jerk turkey

Deep Fried Jerk Turkey

In my Caribbean upbringing, turkey wasn’t a traditional part of our holiday celebrations. However, after experiencing the disappointment of dry...

Trinidad Cassava Pone

I remember the days growing up in Trinidad making Trinidad Cassava Pone at Christmas time. It’s a special dessert dear...
seafood gumbo

Seafood Gumbo for the Soul

I love me some Gumbo! No seriously! I remember for my 21st birthday I was asked what I wanted for...
white wine

White Wine Cake

The holidays are here and that means that it’s time to eat all types of good food. If you are...

MOMMINATION GETS FIT

Natasha

Why I Gave Myself Permission To Take A Break!

Do you suffer from mom guilt? What about struggling with wanting to vacation, do more for your career, business or...
finish line

My Journey To The Finish Line

“Runners to your marks. Get Set. Goooo!” Motherhood truly feels like a marathon at times. Life is the track, full...
mental health wellness

It’s Time to Get Unstuck!

It’s Time to Get Unstuck! How to find resilience and use lifestyle medicine to manage your mood How are you...

Fit Mommies Move with Nike

We are extremely excited to incorporate the Nike (M)ove Like a Mother workouts into our Fit Mommi Challenge starting August...

Therapy for Black Girls: Protecting our Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mommies cannot pour from an empty cup. Let’s walk through how we can fill...

#Black2School

+ natural remedies to keep kids healthy

Natural Remedies to Keep Kids Healthy as They Head Back to School

The back-to-school season is an exciting time for both children and parents. However, it also...
August 7, 2023
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Easy Teacher Appreciation Gifts

May 2nd-May 6th is Teacher Appreciation Week! “Teaching is a Work of Heart”: Celebrate Teacher...
May 4, 2022
+ natural remedies to keep kids healthy

Who Said Learning Can’t Be Fun?

YEAH—I’M STILL HAVING FUN It’s been almost 25 years and I’m still in love with...
February 20, 2022
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Ways to advocate for an ambitious learning environment for your child

What is tracking? We all want to believe that schools are doing all they can...
February 11, 2022
+ How to raise money smart kids

How To Raise Money Smart Kids

How To Raise Money Smart Kids   It is back to school and most of...
October 25, 2021
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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,...
September 9, 2021
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Let’s Go Back To School!

It’s that time of year again! The time where summer is quickly coming to an...
September 6, 2021
+ black history month

20 Important Lessons to Teach Our Kids About Black History Month

This blog was originally posted on mom.com. 1/21 Photo by Twenty20 From the past we...
February 18, 2021
+ back to school

What type of mother sends her child to school during a pandemic?

What type of mother would send her child to school during a time like this?...
August 22, 2020
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3 Reasons why I’m not letting this school year stress me out!

Are Your Stress Levels In The Red? We’re currently living in some crazy and unprecedented...
August 21, 2020
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Lunch Recommendations by Mommi Chef Shaquanda

Mommi Shaquanda shares awesome suggestions for lunch menus all week! Now that we are all...
August 8, 2020
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Mommi Trying To Survive Distance Learning with Pre-K through 3rd Grade Students!

Back To School I know what you’re thinking back to school already? Or maybe you’re...
August 4, 2020

#FitMommi Challenge

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Healthy Spinach Salad

Healthy spinach salad!...
October 26, 2021
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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...
January 25, 2021
+ Fitness

Fitness Saved My Life

Remember when all the MommiNation Mombassadors made a video about suicide prevention last summer? Well,...
January 18, 2021
+ Jump Rope Challenge

Jump Rope Challenge

Jump rope is one of the best workouts you can do. You’ll burn fat, lose...
January 18, 2021
+ diastasis recti

Safe abdominal exercises and tips if you have a Diastasis Recti

Is it a mommy belly or something else? Like some mommies on this platform, getting...
January 11, 2021
+ Chicken Quinoa Bowl

Cajun Chicken Quinoa Bowl

Heyyyy Mommination! I know we are all SO excited starting the Fit Mommi Challenge this...
January 5, 2021

Bingo Boards- Fit Mommi Challenge

Save your bingo boards at the start of each week and share in your stories...
August 18, 2020
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Mommi & Me Workout

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August 1, 2020
+ Food

Food Is My Love Language

You want to know the way to my heart….food! Fries are my kryptonite As a...
July 28, 2020
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Planking with Sharon

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July 28, 2020

Nominate a Mommi

Nominate a Mommi We can’t thank you all enough for joining the challenge and making...
July 27, 2020
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FULL BODY WORKOUT

It’s the final week of the #FitMommiChallenge and we’re kicking off the week with a...
July 27, 2020
Featured Mombassadors

Mykal Steen

Joanna Coatney

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Newest Posts

+ A Black family of four on an RV road trip. The mom is in the passenger seat, the kids in the back, and the dad by the door.

How To Plan a Safe RV Road Trip With Your Kids

Planning to vacation in your RV this year and bring the kids? That’s exciting! However,...
March 1, 2025
+ A Black mother with braids kisses her newborn on the forehead as she cradles him. She wears a white dress.

5 Meaningful Ways To Commemorate Your Baby’s Baptism

Your baby’s baptism is a beautiful milestone filled with love, faith, and family. It’s a...
February 28, 2025
+ A young Black child with a stack of birthday gifts in his hands. He's smiling and wearing a birthday party hat.

Birthday Party Gift Ideas for a Child With Autism

Finding the perfect birthday gift for a child with autism requires understanding their unique strengths,...
February 25, 2025
+ A Black mother holding her child near the sink of a clean white bathroom. They are both wearing pajama outfits.

What Moms Can Do When Their Kids Keep Clogging Toilets

Being a mom means juggling a million responsibilities—household tasks, work, and, of course, raising kids....
February 20, 2025
+ A little girl with curly hair is seated at a table and holding hands with two adults. Her eyes are closed, and she smiles.

5 Tips To Make Prayer a Family Tradition

Creating a family prayer tradition is a wonderful way to strengthen your bond with one...
February 15, 2025
+ A group of four, including a woman, man, and two young children, crouches in the woods to examine a map together.

The Best Vacation Spots for Adventuring With Kids

You and your family are done with being stuck inside and want to explore some...
February 10, 2025
+ A 3D rendering of a baby developing in the womb. It has all its limbs and is suspended by an umbilical cord.

7 Unexpected Facts About Umbilical Cords

Everyone knows what the umbilical cord is, but few people fully understand its anatomy and...
February 5, 2025
+ A Black mother stands beside her young child and guides them as they hold a long fishing rod out toward the water.

The Benefits of Taking Your Kids on a Family Fishing Trip

Fishing trips aren’t just about catching dinner—they’re about creating unforgettable memories with the people you...
February 1, 2025
+ A pediatric dentist showing a set of fake teeth to a young Black girl. She is sitting in the chair with an apron on.

Fight Against Bruxism: Tips To Stop Teeth Grinding

Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is more common in children than many parents realize. While it...
January 31, 2025
+ A row of red collared shirts hanging on white hangers. There is one stray gray collared shirt near the front.

The Importance of Affordable School Spirit Gear

Creating a strong sense of belonging and pride within a school community can take time...
January 25, 2025
Helpful Tips for the Coronavirus Pandemic
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As for me and my household, we choose to be vaccinated

Surviving COVID-19 in 2020 I remember the surreal moment when I received a phone after...
February 14, 2022
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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...
April 10, 2020
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My dream destination wedding canceled due to COVID-19

In January of 2019 we decided to book our wedding at the beautiful Moon Palace...
April 8, 2020
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How COVID19 Can Impact Your Motherhood Experience In a Good Way!

by Rocquel of  OurMommySpace Let me guess you’re sitting in your living room binge-watching all...
March 30, 2020
+ how to not go broke during covid-19

How to Not Go Broke During COVID-19

COVID-19 has added another meaning to mommi madness. This blog was initially thought of to...
March 22, 2020
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Don’t Just Survive Quarantine Season… STAY LIT!

By now I think we've used this word more in the past week than we...
March 20, 2020
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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...
March 18, 2020
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Schools Closed? Here’s What You Can Do

The Coronavirus has made it’s way to the United States and its presence has contributed...
March 15, 2020
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Protecting Our Children From the Coronavirus

As the coronavirus began to take over media reports in the last few weeks, I...
March 11, 2020
New Recipes
+ Two Black women laughing in a kitchen with cups of black coffee in hand.

Hot Tips for Making a Strong Cup of Coffee

Mothers out there know that starting the day with a strong cup of coffee can...
May 7, 2024
+ Deep fried jerk turkey

Deep Fried Jerk Turkey

In my Caribbean upbringing, turkey wasn’t a traditional part of our holiday celebrations. However, after...
December 15, 2023
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Trinidad Cassava Pone

I remember the days growing up in Trinidad making Trinidad Cassava Pone at Christmas time....
December 11, 2023
+ seafood gumbo

Seafood Gumbo for the Soul

I love me some Gumbo! No seriously! I remember for my 21st birthday I was...
December 10, 2023
More Recipes
It's Mommi Madness
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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...
December 7, 2020
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Mommi Madness: Finding Balance

In my life right now I am juggling more roles than I have ever juggled,...
March 23, 2020
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Sis, Just Do It!

Hi, Loves! If you’ve been following me for a while now you know I’m a...
March 19, 2020
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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...
March 14, 2020
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5 Ways to Manage Mommi Madness with Multiples

I bet you can’t say the title again 3 times really fast! It’s typical of...
March 13, 2020
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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...
March 10, 2020
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Mommi Madness

Hey MommiNation! I’m dubbing March MOMMI MADNESS and here’s why: As an athlete and a...
March 2, 2020
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