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By: Guest Contributor Grace Sandra. I got off the plane and in the car with 6 other women, perfect strangers. I was in Nebraska, a state I’d never been before nor expected to ever go. I was there as the keynote speaker for the women’s retreat, Jumping Tandem. Given the nature of my previous three…
She’s a Daddy’s girl. He is her universe. My 4 year-old daughter loves me to the moon and back. But I’m not Daddy. Her dad is her sun, her stars, her universe, and her best friend. Everything is Daddy this, Daddy that. We can’t go several minutes without her inquiring about his whereabouts or mentioning…
“Black women don’t breastfeed.” I’ve seen this phrase float around the internet over the years and it always pisses me off. My first feeling is one of great offense, because it’s usually couched in a negative and condescending tone…as if we aren’t smart enough to grasp the value and benefits of breastfeeding. “Of course we breastfeed,” I…
Budgets, Shopping, Sanity…..OH MY! Well Mamas, it’s here. It’s that wonderful time of the year when life becomes a whirlwind of winter recitals, weekend gift shopping and holiday parties. Want to know how to survive this holiday season without losing your mind or blowing your budget into oblivion? Fear not, Sassy Mamas. We’re here to…
Are you a draining friend? Clutch your pearls, and grab a glass of wine. Because mamas, we are about to dive into something a teensy bit uncomfortable! Mom life is more than a notion. Aside from our endless duty cycle, we juggle so many relationships: our significant others, kids, families, in-laws…and our friends. Hold that…
Thanksgiving is more than a dinner, family and fellowship. It’s also a time to self-reflect and identify why we are truly grateful. Sassy Plum asked our best mom friends what they are thankful for through the eyes of motherhood. Before you read, you may want to grab a tissue. This is a tear-jerker, and their responses will…
Mamas, are you happy? Do you find time to stop and smell the flowers? What if I told you happiness is possible, regardless of our circumstances? Or that some of the happiest people in the world could perhaps live in the slums of India? Would it pique your interest to understand what exactly makes someone…
When our children are newborn all the way up to toddler years, they really have no control over how much we kiss them. So I personally take FULL unapologetic advantage of this. I remember one day when one of these kids (can’t remember which) was maybe 5/6 months, I tried to actually keep a tally…
Moms of the Underworld I’ll let you in on a little secret. Did you know there are secret mom societies across the globe that make the world go round? Moms flock to them like white on rice, because they have become our virtual homes away from home, and we aren’t moving anytime soon. Here, we share…
Being a mom is a full-time job! Sometimes it’s hard to find the time to go out and pamper ourselves. We all want to like to look and feel fabulous this fall! Well, I’ve got news for you. What if I told you, you could pamper yourself in your own home? It’s true! And I’ve…
Wine. Fruit. Bliss. That’s what sangria means to me. I’m getting misty just thinking about it. Over the past 10 years or so I’ve tried countless varieties. I offered three different kinds– including a sweet tea version– at my birthday celebration a couple of years ago. When it comes to sangria there are endless possibilities,…
10 Reasons You Know You’re a Boy Mom I grew up in a blended family, according to what’s politically correct. My mom and dad both had children from previous relationships before they married, and then had three children together. In our immediate household, there were my two older sisters, me in the middle, and then…
Who doesn’t love a good bowl of guacamole? It’s delicious, healthy (but watch those chips!) and it’s super easy to make. As an avocado lover, I could eat guacamole every day. Here’s my super easy guacamole recipe. You only need four ingredients plus seasoning! How simple is that?
Do you need to get your kids out of your bed? Sassy Plum can help! It took a while for my 7 year-old daughter to accept the idea of sleeping on her own. Every night between the hours of 12am-4am, she expertly and quietly maneuvered her way into our bedroom. This thief-in-the-night mastered the…