Would it surprise you to know that A.J. is nine-years-old and he's never had an Easter basket - until this year? One reason - his food allergies to nuts and egg make it hard to … [Read More...]
The Latest
(VIDEO) Allergy-Safe Easter Basket Ideas Your Children Will Love
How to See Summer Blockbuster Movies Without Going Broke
Black Panther was a must-see film for our household, followed by Avengers: Infiniti War. Once school is out even more blockbusters will be in movie theaters. But I don't want to … [Read More...]
Why Is Summer Planning so Overwhelming?
I feel like I'm in a neverending game of playing catch-up for what's next for our family. For example, it's early April and I've only registered our 9-year-old for ONE week of … [Read More...]
FAMILY
If I Could Do-Over Our Son’s Newborn Phase, I’d Make These Changes
Everyday I look at our sweet, active boy and I'm amazed by how fast he's grown. This summer, I dropped A.J. off at a friend's house for a camp day. When I picked him up he looked … [Read More...]
Family-Friendly Black History Month Movies
Even when he was five years old, our son A.J. was keenly aware of race and his brown skin. Although he's always attended schools where there are people who look like him - and … [Read More...]
[VIDEO] Are We Abandoning Neighborhood Public Schools?
Our son's third-grade year in public school has been less than stellar for us. I won't get into the details of what's working and what's not - out of respect for the parties … [Read More...]
Atlanta Area
6 Days of Atlanta Spring Break Staycation Ideas: Fun & Food
Taking a trip to the beach or the mountains may not be in your budget for this year's Atlanta Spring Break. In case you're staying Intown or hosting visitors who came to see you, … [Read More...]
Get Free Passes to Atlanta @WonderParkMovie Screening: Saturday, March 9th
Our family loves movies, so we're delighted to share an opportunity to see the Wonder Park movie for free in Atlanta. Below you'll find everything you need to be a part of the … [Read More...]
Don’t Miss Marvel Universe Live Atlanta in February 2019
Just in time for the dreary, Winter Break for Atlanta-area students Marvel Universe LIVE arrived in Georgia for several high-flying shows. We attended the final show at the newly … [Read More...]
Health
How to Cope with Perimenopause During the Holiday Season #SEHolidayFresh #AD
This post is sponsored by Summer’s Eve® as part of a partnership with The Network Niche. All thoughts and opinions are my own.As we head into the hectic holiday season, I’m … [Read More...]
[VIDEO] From Lasik to Lenses Again: My Firmoo Online Optical Clear Frames
I put off buying new glasses for a few years. Even though we are in the eye doctor's office a few times a year because our 8-year-old A.J. has several vision conditions, I didn't … [Read More...]
What I Keep in My Asthma Attack Pack During Cold & Flu Season
Winter is an anxious time for families living with asthma. Every little sneeze or sniffle from our son, A.J., can turn into a major asthma attack. Maybe it's because last year … [Read More...]
Talk Show
[VIDEO] What’s Your Deadline for Saying “Happy New Year”?
I want to know where you stand on something. Something tells me you've asked yourself this question. But I'm going to make sure it's crystal clear where I stand. If you're the kind … [Read More...]
(VIDEO) Don’t Boycott Peter Rabbit Movie for the Food Allergy Prank
Our 7-year-old was excited to see the Peter Rabbit movie once he saw the trailers on TV. He's read the books in school and watched the TV version of the Peter Rabbit … [Read More...]
Travel & Auto
Visiting Times Square with Children? The National Geographic Encounter #OceanOdyssey is a Must See
Until this month our son A.J. had only seen New York's Times Square on television and in movies. As a native New Yorker, I realized that our son had only really seen the New York … [Read More...]
[VIDEO] Make Your “Mom Mobile” Safe & Organized for Mother’s Day
My "Mom Mobile" has been a mess lately and I have no one else to blame except myself. Clutter follows me everywhere: from the front seat, to the backseat, to the trunk. All it … [Read More...]
Learn from Our Mistakes, Here’s What NOT To Do on Your Next Cruise
One of our favorite family vacation memories was our seven-day Western Caribbean trip onboard the Carnival Cruise Glory. At first, we only told A.J. we were flying to Miami when we … [Read More...]
4 Simple Steps to Planning Your Summer Travel a Year Ahead of Time
This summer taught me that last-minute planning doesn't always work. We haven't traveled much, except for my trip to Orlando for a conference. A.J. attended a few camps in June. … [Read More...]
Lifestyle
I’m Reminding These Georgians to Tweet & Share to Win @ATT #DreamInBlack
As we wrap up Black History Month 2019, I'd like to turn your attention to an effort designed to recognize future leaders. We can never forget those who laid the foundation for … [Read More...]
My Work at Home Mom Regrets + Solutions You Can Use
I've been a work at home mom since A.J. was born in 2010, except for a brief work assignment here or there where I worked in an office setting. The rest of the time, I worked from … [Read More...]
Meet the AT&T #DreamInBlack Future Makers + Tweet & Share to Win
For 2019's Black History Month, AT&T is celebrating 28 amazing culture creators. You'll see them in a series of online posts and events you can participate in by following the … [Read More...]
Beauty & Style
Gymboree Stores Closing in 2019: 3 Things You Need to Know
On social media this week I noticed some disappointed comments from parents who heard Gymboree Stores are closing all 900 of its stores in 2019 … [Read More...]
Share Your Favorite Summer Camp Moment That #MadeYouSmile
I wish I could say that this summer has been an easy experience when it comes to the local camps we chose for A.J. to attend. He's a sensitive, highly … [Read More...]
Dark Skin & Natural Hair are the Beauty Standard in Black Panther’s Wakanda
In the Black Panther movie's fictional African country, Wakanda, I am the beauty standard. What saddens me is that it took 44 years for me to finally … [Read More...]
