Did you know I'm also a wine connoisseur? I make pour decisions over at the Unpolished Grape.
By 1MommyMD. My sisters and I have a habit of showing up to events wearing nearly identical clothing or colors. So, it’s no surprise that we showed up to lunch in black and leopard print! My sister Khési and I even had leopard print shades! My look features a current season forever 21 leopard print cape…
The human race is not invisible, clear or translucent. Teach children that our shades and hues make up a diverse and colorful spectrum.
On Valentine’s Day, time stands still. It is the day of relationship-reckoning and the stakes are high, everyone is watching, it’s do or die. Cuddle-season is well underway for those out there dating, a select few husbands are trying to work their way out the doghouse, and the waters are being tested to see who…
What up boos!! Ya’ll it has been a while since I have filmed a video and I am happy to be back. 2017 has not been off to a great start but we gotta keep it moving and stay positive 🙂
Do you have an old-fashioned pressure cooker and can’t figure out what the heck to put in there? Or are you looking for quick meals during the week? Look no further! Your pressure cooker will come in handy and dinner will be ready in no time! Not only will your food cook super-fast, the tender…
By 1MommyMD. This past weekend I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House in Hyde Park. Some amazing mommy friends and I got together to bake some tasty treats as part of their “Cookies from the Heart” program. I mean who doesn’t like cookies?!
Watching you become a mother is bittersweet. As a woman, watching someone you love become a mom is truly a beautiful event to witness. But like most things in life, it can often be bittersweet, especially if you don’t have kids of your own or if you’re used to living up the single life with…
I am the product of a pro-black family. From the time my first memory became etched in my psyche, my family sat around the dinner table discussing poverty, oppression, and black history daily. My father regularly yelled out MLK quotes, and Eyes on the Prize played in rotation. We were always discussing the Civil Rights…
Tired of being buried under the clutter? Do you feel like the more you clean, the more mess you have? Does the thought of cleaning your home make you hyperventilate? I have some tips for you! Keeping your house clean doesn’t have to be a daily nightmare.
By 1MommyMD. Capes aren’t just for superheros! I wasn’t kidding when I told you about my love of coats!! They can easily transform and upgrade a look. While Chicago is enjoying some unseasonably mild temps, I thought it would be a perfect time to sneak in a lighter weight cape. This week’s What to Wear…
By Kim Morris. I am a grandmother blessed with 3 adult daughters and 3 absolutely awesome grandchildren ages: 14, 5 and 2. My husband and I both enjoy our role immensely as grandparents. Below are a 7 reasons why I LOVE being a grandmother:
Black moms are serving lemonade. Straight up. We have been dodging and weaving negative stereotypes since the beginning of time. America loves portraying us in a negative light and we are so over it. Our narrative reads that Black moms are angry. Uneducated. Won’t work. Can’t find a man. And the men that we do…
Combing thick hair can be so stressful! Shortly after the birth of our daughters, some of us mamas become instant beauticians and hair stylists due to the abundance of hair they bring home for us to maintain! When our little girls grow big, thick and curly locks, we often find ourselves needing different products, techniques…
Do you have a little fashionista? I do! From the time my daughter was 2, she has taken a special interest in clothing, shoes, and accessories. In fact, she insists that she pick out all her own clothes by herself. I like to encourage her independence, so I allow her to dress herself and choose…