A few years ago, I attended an Atlanta screening of the film, Mother's Day. It starred a number of famous White actors and actresses including Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson, Julia … [Read More...]
The Latest
Mother’s Day Movies: These Films Beautifully Capture Black Motherhood
My Extremely Sad, Healthy Pregnancy #MaternalMHMatters #MaternalMentalHealth
No one talks about how sad pregnancy is. I'm not talking hormones or post-partum depression. But just general sadness. It's what I experienced and I doubt that I'm alone.I had … [Read More...]
Infant Vaccinations Kept Our Son Healthy + Join #ivax2protect Twitter Event
I remember reading endless pregnancy and baby books as soon as I found out we were expecting. I was set on having a healthy pregnancy, by limiting my junk food intake and doing … [Read More...]
FAMILY
6 Words That are Off-Limits for Our Son
Many of you comment on the videos featuring our son on the Mommy Talk Show Facebook page or here on the show through YouTube, that A.J. is so comfortable on-camera. He was an early … [Read More...]
The Foolproof Way I Settle Our Son’s Playground Disputes
It never fails. On a visit to one of favorite playgrounds and at some point our sweet, energetic son A.J. feels like someone wronged him on the playground. I've adopted a way to … [Read More...]
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...]
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
4 Memorable Moments from the 2019 Stellar Awards #DreamInBlack #ATTPartner #ad
Our 9-year-old son sat inches away from my face last night as I watched the 2019 Stellar Awards on BET. The annual award ceremony honors groundbreaking gospel artists. I loved how … [Read More...]
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...]
Beauty & Style
Tea Collection Kids Clothing Line: 5 Facts You Need to Know
One of my favorite kids clothing lines is Tea Collection. It's a fun, creative fashion line we've had the opportunity to review. For any parent who … [Read More...]
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...]
