We made it to August ya’ll!!!!…and still dealing with COVID *eye roll*, buts it’s okay. We are making adjustments and “keep on keeping on (ya’ll remember that song that kept singing in A Different World??) Anyway, we still out here trying to be cute, wearing makeup under our masks, IN Continue Reading
National Girlfriend’s Day: Celebrate My Journey, Sis!
Hopefully, this will be received in the positive way that I intend it to be received, but following our beloved besties Issa and Molly from HBO’s Insecure, (which was just nominated for its first Emmy! And 8 at that! Go Issa Rae!), it got me thinking about my friendships and Continue Reading
National Self Care Day 2020: Three Ways To Keep Your Vibes High
Today is National Self Care Day and I’m sure we could all think of a million ways to celebrate. Although this year will be a little different, there are still a number of creative ways to integrate self-care into our routines. Some of us now actually have the bandwidth to Continue Reading
Wellness Wednesday: Health Benefits of “The Big O”
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Ms. Monica’s Circle Time is Leading the Charge in Virtual Learning for Kids!
Are you a mama looking for fun and unique learning reinforcement for your energetic, curious toddler? Are you an early childhood educator looking to supplement your curriculum with skill-based enrichmentactivities? BlackEducatorMagic! It is inspiring and extremely necessary for all children to see a beautiful, Black woman leading the charge in Continue Reading
Help! My Toddler Is A Picky Eater
Imagine scrolling Instagram recipes all day, researching healthy foods for toddlers, and buying the cute animated plates only for your toddler to frown at the food you place in front of him. Welcome to the toddler dome! I, myself, have a 3-year-old and although he loves things like avocado, broccoli, and Continue Reading
“The Great Entanglement”: 3 Takeaways from Will & Jada’s Red Table Talk
The viral interview with August Alsina and Angela Yee, set into motion a series of events that no one could have expected, even with the hot mess of a year we all know as 2020. Last week, August sat down with Angela Yee to discuss his newest album (Product III: StateofEMERGEncy), Continue Reading
Nine Virtual Learning Tips For Moms Turned Teacher
With the start of school vastly approaching, school districts are scrambling to make the best decision for its staff and students. In recent weeks, school districts are moving toward remote/distance learning to lower the spread and risks of Covid-19. Back in March of 2020, students were thrown into the virtual Continue Reading
Are You Protecting Your Melanin? Here’s Four Skincare Essentials That Will
Summer is here!!! And so is COVID, but yet the sun still shines, and that continues to give me hope for better days. I know we aren’t out and about like we usually are….unless you’re in Florida…but I digress. Most likely, you’re still making grocery store trips often, maybe going Continue Reading
Mompreneur: Tamara McNeil of the Just Like Me Subscription Box
If you are not hip to the Just Like Me subscription box, then you are truly missing out on an amazing educational tool created specifically for children of color. Mompreneur, Tamara McNeil, is a wife, mother of three, and the Founder & CEO of Just Like Me. Just Like Me is monthly subscription box Continue Reading