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Brown Mamas’ Host Family Photo Drop-In for November

  1. Brown Mamas’ Host Family Photo Drop-In for November

      Hey mamas!  I know I’m sort of late announcing the meet-up for this month. Our awesome Pittsburgh Brown Mamas’ Planning team needed to make sure that we have enough mamas signed-up to ensure our meet-up would be a go.  Now that we have 10 moms signed-up to have their photos taken we can announce…
  2. Are you a Problem Wife or a Solution Wife?

    This morning I woke up to a broken refrigerator.  In addition to being pissed that I had to transport all of my food from the upstairs fridge to the downstairs fridge, I was also in a state of panic and had a clear view of the relationship problems this would cause. First, I’d tell my…
  3. Black Women and The Dilemma of Bad Cookware

    This is my cookware.  I know.  It’s embarrassing.  However, I can be honest enough with myself to admit that I cooked on those pots and pans for about 3 years before I brought new ones.  I know.  It IS bad.  And, it wasn’t that I didn’t know any better.  My mom kept telling me I needed…
  4. My Bantu Knot Twist Out & a Beija Flor Naturals Giveaway

    Everyone is always asking me about my Bantu knot twist out.  Most people love the curl pattern that comes after taking your bantu knots out.  I, personally, love wearing my Bantu knots; twist out or no twist out.  I also love the way my hair feels when I use Beija Flor Naturals’ Cocoa Mango Buttercream…
  5. Mama’s Guide to Essential Cookware

    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Every mom needs certain essential cookware to make sure her burn game is strong.  Us brown mamas, especially, are known for holding onto our skillets and pans a little longer than we should.  (I know I am.)  For my own sake and to help out my mamas, I’ve compiled a list of essential cookware that…
  6. Guide to Drying Herbs at Home in Less Than 5 Minues

    In Pittsburgh the growing season is just about over and it’s time to start drying herbs indoors.  Basil, parsley, sage, chives and thyme are just some of the fresh herbs that I’ll be bringing inside to make my owned dried seasoning to use over the fall and winter months.  Whether you garden, or not, you can make your…
  7. Money Saving Tips for Everyday Household Items

    One of the best money-saving tips I’ve ever received is to start stretching my household items.  I live with 5 vikings boys who eat a lot, make many messes and, with the exception of my husband, none of them are concerned with saving money.  But thankfully, I am always searching for money-saving tips to help…
  8. 5 Things to Do with Kids in Pittsburgh-Sept. 9-10

    Looking for things to do with your kids in Pittsburgh this glorious weekend of September 9th to 11th?  You’re in the right place. Here is Brown Mamas weekend round-up of 5 events to attend with your kids in Pittsburgh this weekend. STEMPower in the Park Imagine, design and create at the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh’s…
  9. Postpartum Hair Loss: My Eyebrows Fell Out After Having a Baby

    I had my last baby nearly seven years ago and I still have no eyebrows.  I think I’ll be dealing with postpartum hair loss for the rest of my life.  I’ve been checked for thyroid issues, fibroid issues, low levels of vitamin E and so on and so on.  There’s nothing wrong with me.  I…
  10. 100 Creative Date Night Ideas for Bored Couples

    This content is sponsored by Groupon Coupons, but all opinions and ideas are my own. Looking for a list of unique date night ideas?  You’re in the right place.  Every relationship, if it’s built to last, gets boring at some point.  It doesn’t have to stay boring though.  The problem is often a date night…

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