Single Mamas, have you tried Local Online Dating?

Single Mamas, have you tried Local Online Dating?

July 16th, 2014

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sponsored post provided by SinglePittsburgh.com We all know dating is tough for a single mother. When you have to work all day and then rush to school to pick up the kids things can be a little stressful. Then once you get home and get supper ready, help with homework, give the kids a bath…
Are Experts Really Experts When It Comes to Black Children?

July 15th, 2014

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I have three African-American sons. All of them are in school. So it was with great sympathy that I recently listened to two of my good friends talk about troubles they’ve had with their Black sons in school. Plus, it wasn’t the first time I’d heard stories of that kind. It’s always the same old, same…
#GoodMama Denise, A Kind Heart in a Crazy Kid World

July 15th, 2014

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Denise is just a really genuine, down-to-earth, sweetheart mama. She’s one of those people who gives you the feeling of clouds and kittens when you meet her. Don’t take the former school teacher for a doormat though she can hold her own. But, there’s something that you have to appreciate about a woman who meets me for…
Just Say NO! 4 Strategies to Teach Your Kid to Embrace the N-Word

July 14th, 2014

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After watching the 20-minute “listen, Linda” conversation between a 3-year-old kid and his mom, I decided to write this. I know it was comical and judging from his comfort with getting “pow-pows,” his mom might not be having that on a daily basis. But, it did get me thinking about how hard it is getting…
Things to Do in Our Neighborhood

July 14th, 2014

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Here’s what’s going on in our neighborhoods this week. Check it out! Harambee, Black Arts & Culture Festival Saturday, July 19th & Sunday, July 20th Kelly Street between N. Homewood & N. Lang Avenues http://www.harambeeujima.org/ Wilkinsburg Art n’ the Park ******Pittsburgh Brown Mamas will be vending at Harambee starting at 11 am. Be there! …
Babysitting Rules 101 For Moms Dropping Their Kids Off

July 14th, 2014

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Babysitting rules are essential if you are like me and are known in your family as the one who loves the kids. Yes, Muffy luv the kids. So it’s no surprise when I get a last-minute babysitting request and in attempt to give my children the same experiences of having a sleepover with cousins who pee the bed…
Scrunchies, Wife Beaters & Other Accessories Mamas Shouldn’t Wear

July 11th, 2014

Raising Boys

Riding the bus has been quite an adventure this summer. In the words of my husband, I was sheltered from the endless tackiness that Pittsburgh has to experience when I was cruising in my Nissan Altima. While I’m happy and a whole $360 richer without my car note, I can’t help but notice all of…
#GoodMama Monica Makes Spa Business a Family Affair

July 10th, 2014

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Let me just tell you mamas, if nothing else this spa is beautiful. I used to frequent the building at 355 Fifth Avenue as my son’s barbershop was in the building. So, I frequently walked pass this space. What Mrs. Monica Smith was able to do with this space (that happens to be huge) is…
How I Organized My Kid’s Clothes With No Dresser, No Drawers

July 10th, 2014

Lifestyle

So my boys have broken another dresser. They slam the drawers, use the dresser as an lift-up to jump to the top of the bunk bed and on numerous occasions have found a way to put themselves inside of the bottom drawer to play hide-n-seek. This pass week I had enough of looking at…
#GoodMama Keira Goes Full Force On Motherhood

July 10th, 2014

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What can I say about Ms. Keira and motherhood? Or the question, should maybe be framed what can’t I say about Keira and motherhood. Keira literally lives her best life with her kids along for the ride. She is a mother of 5 who is teaching her children everyday that being a mom doesn’t mean…