Here’s how you teach your kid the value of books. Reading with them might not be enough. Let me tell you what I did. I took the boys to the Brooklyn Museum Children’s Book Fair for a book adventure because we value reading. At this wonderful event, they went on a scavenger hunt which made …
5 Easy Tips for Planning Kid’s Birthday Party
Dredging planning your kid’s birthday party? Here are 5 Tips for Planning A Kid’s Birthday Party (five years old and under) I planned Potato’s 5th Birthday and I have definitely learned a lot. We hosted Potato’s birthday at Ferox Athletics a trampoline and ninja warrior-style space in Brooklyn, New York. For 2 hours of partying …
Your Baby-Cocoon is Necessary for Your Postpartum Recovery.
Are you in postpartum recovery? Fell into a baby-cocoon? Locked in the world of your newborn? Here is why resting in your baby-cocoon is necessary for your postpartum recovery. I went into a baby-cocoon and I didn’t look back, but let me explain… When I finally got out of the hospital with my new baby …
Second Pregnancy Symptoms
Every pregnancy is different but these second pregnancy symptoms have knocked me off my feet. I’ve had to shift gears once I realized that this won’t be the same rodeo. Here is Part 2 of my Second Pregnancy Series. Dear Mom unsure of what symptoms the second time around could bring, I too thought I …
Top 5 Things to Be Thankful For This Year
Sometimes we’re exhausted from taking care of a toddler and going through our normal routine of life. We forget to be thankful for what we have. We can easily fall back on feeling tired when we need to reflect on how much good we’re surrounded by. Here’s a list of 5 things to be thankful …
Washing Kids’ Hair is Hard Here Are My Tips
Washing kids’ hair is a hard act to pull off. I wash my kids’ hair once a week. Here are my tips to make your life easier. Dear Mom attempting wash-day for your baby, All we want them to do is sit still so we can wash their hair. We know it’s a necessary task …
12 Children’s Books We Love for World Book Day
Dear Mom tired of reading the same children’s book with your kid every day, It’s World Book Day on March 5th! We love reading children’s books with Potato since he was only a few months old. Now we read at least 2 books to bed almost every night. In most cases, it’s the same two …
Jazz Spotify Playlist for Nap Time
I have a nap time playlist for you. Are you having trouble putting the little one to sleep? Don’t worry this Jazz playlist is a soothing way for them to rest. Dear Mom Getting Ready for Nap Time, One day, I was pregnant laying in bed with my little one kicking away on my insides, …
5 Ways to Free Yourself in 2021
I’m breaking free in 2021. Here’s how… I’ve learned a lot about myself in 2020. I realized there are so many parts about me that I’ve been hiding. So many things that I’ve allowed to hold me back from growing and achieving. After talking to family, friends, my husband, and really sitting with myself, I …
Why Little Black Boys Must See Themselves In The World
My little man is 2 years old and already he knows he’s a black boy. Little black boys have to be nurtured and taught how to be black from very little. It’s an experience that can only be taught, either by one-self or by love-ones. A great way to do this is by teaching little …