Did you know I'm also a wine connoisseur? I make pour decisions over at the Unpolished Grape.
Yep I’m still nursing a toddler. Deal with it. Before becoming a mom, I knew that I would nurse. I had girlfriends whom I considered role model mommas and they nursed their children so of course I would too. The first few weeks were tough and then there was the first time I got gummed…wow!…
By 1MommyMD. Resurrection Sunday my family and I dined for brunch at a lovely spot, in the East Garfield Park neighborhood on Chicago’s west side, called Inspiration Kitchens. Nestled just north of the Lake St. El, there is an outdoor garden as well as a beautiful trellis that frames the entryway. If you’re not familiar, “when…
20 fingers, 20 toes, twice the cries and twice the love! So you’re having twins and are pulling out your hair trying to decide what to expect! Sassy Plum asked our favorite twin moms for advice on preparing for 2 babies. Here are some common questions.
When I breastfed my babies I always covered up. I’m not as brave or body-positive as my mom friends that don’t care who sees or stares. For the most part I used a muslin blanket or nursing cover (get these discounted or FREE with coupon codes, just sign up for emails!). But which way is the best…
By 1MommyMD. This look is what happens when you need a last minute outfit and Target comes through for the win! Their Who What Wear line has some really cute staple pieces that are chic and affordable. I wanted something that could easily be mixed with other items in my wardrobe and be comfy enough to…
Libraries may be “out of style” for us adults now that Kindles and electronic reading have taken over virtually everything. Who wants to be concerned with hard-backed books and the Dewey Decimal System (lol, that’s a throwback) when you have Wikipedia, virtual libraries, and Google? Well hold tight. Before you throw the baby out with…
Black family reunions. Matching t-shirts, picnics, whiffs of tender BBQ floating through the air, line-dancing, everyone getting along… well getting along most of the time. You know what I’m talking about. Oh yes, the black family reunion, baby! It’s a pretty standard concept and most of us have been to one, whether we bounce through…
By 1MommyMD. I’ve partnered with the fabulous Samone Robinson, aka “The Chic Teach” of Shelltoes and Stilettos, bringing you a style concept from two like-minded fashion mavens. Samone has to be one of the flyest teachers I’ve ever known!! She is an inspiration to many, including the hundreds of students whose lives she has enriched…
As I watch my children grow, I often daydream about the life I want them to lead and think of ways I can prepare and expose them for what is to come. I won’t always be able to block them from negativity and I cannot promise everything will always go their way. But I will…
By 1MommyMD. Black will NEVER go out of style. It’s timeless, seasonless and flattering. I paired a vintage black leather pencil skirt with a modern sheer polka dot button up to create a classic silhouette with a twist! Copper pumps and a bow tie, which is actually a hair clip, round out the look!!
You can go to any playground across the country and find the same types of children wherever you go!
“Rules are not meant to be broken.” Blah blah blah. Before I had kids, I had my life all spelled out, including how I would be the perfect parent. Parenting is super easy, manageable, and predictable as long as you are consistent with your rules. Yes, I actually believed that hogwash… until the kids came….
By 1MommyMD. When it’s technically spring but the temps say otherwise, it’s ok to fall back. Layering lightweight pieces in cooler temperatures creates a functional look that can change throughout the day if needed.
Happy Belated Black Marriage Day! Confused? How many people knew that this past Sunday was a national holiday for black married couples? I didn’t know, and I try to stay “in the know” about many things happening in and around our community. #BlackMarriageDay didn’t come down my timeline, no one posted about it. And I…