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One day, years from now, the horror of the 2016 presidential election will appear much more horrible to future generations. I believe the years will progress our country into a more inclusive, diverse and enlightened one. I don’t believe history will be kind to Mr. Trump’s candidacy and his legacy will be an ugly blemish … Continue reading I Have to Be Able to Tell My Children I Stood Against Trump.
This post contains affiliate links. Check out my disclosure here. In one of my most popular posts, What You Should Have Put on Your Registry, you may have noticed I didn't list any baby carriers. I love babywearing and think a carrier is actually the one thing that is truly a *must have*. But I couldn't … Continue reading Top 10 Best Baby Carriers (Especially on a budget!)
Daniel, my first born, has always been an inquisitive little guy. He was more interested in babbling and listening to books being read than walking or climbing as a baby. As a toddler, his favorite thing to do was recite letters and numbers on flash cards. Now he's three, about to enter preschool and he'll … Continue reading Maybe My Child is “Gifted”, Maybe Not, Maybe It Doesn’t Matter.
This morning, Daniel, my three-year-old sweet and wild child was having breakfast after waking up unusually late. My (almost!) one-year-old baby gal Penelope had been awake for hours and was happily crawling around the living room. So I took my cup of coffee in the kitchen so I could spend some time with Daniel while … Continue reading Talking about Race Takes an Unexpected Turn.
It's Priiiiiiiiiime day, people! Last year was memorably lacklaster, which got the hashtag #primedayfail trending. But this year seems to have some pretty awesome deals! I'm posting some of the best deals, especially for kids and babies. But some of the reallyyy good deals are going fast so snag them ASAP! Pocket size portable charger-- … Continue reading Best Amazon Prime Day Bargains! (Especially for babies and kids!)
In my post, We Need to Stand Up and Be the Village for Parents of Black Children., I discussed various ways to combat racism particularly for white parents like myself. Many parents requested book ideas which is a FANTASTIC idea! So here are some really great books I would recommend for every age group. Baby-5 years … Continue reading Great Books for Children that Combat Racism
I’m a total worrywart and have lots of worries about my kids. I worry about bullying. I worry about hurt feelings. I worry about broken hearts. I worry about skinned knees. I worry one of them will get an liberal arts degree and won’t find a job. I don’t worry one of them will become … Continue reading We Need to Stand Up and Be the Village for Parents of Black Children.
Whether or not you choose to fight it, your style as a mom probably differs from your style before kids. After carrying and birthing at least one baby, jeans feel like torture and leggings feel like wearing a hug. After much searching, I found some great options for everyday and the occasional date night. All … Continue reading No Mom Jeans here! All the BEST, buttery soft leggings and cozy tunics for LE$$!
From her brown eyes to the occasional purple streaks in her hair, everything about Lucy McEwen looks bright. She's the type of person who seem to always be smiling sweetly, expressing care for others and fiercely loving her two small children. But there's another side of Lucy that her friends also know as an incredibly … Continue reading Warrior Moms Climb Out of Darkness and Fight Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
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