Just Say NO! 4 Strategies to Teach Your Kid to Embrace the N-Word

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…
#GoodMama Ama Shines Through Motherhood

July 8th, 2014

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Ama probably doesn’t even remember when I first met her. But, I remember very clearly. It was a few years after I gave birth to my first son. I was returning to Macedonia Baptist Church for the first time in a few years, and she was the first person who greeted me. No one else…
Living with Soul: This is Why Mothers Need Girlfriends [WATCH]

July 6th, 2014

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“Living with Soul” is a bi-weekly show that airs every other Sunday on BrownMamas.com. The purpose of this show is to help moms-of-color live their lives in a way that is worthy of their children’s admiration.
#GoodMama Nichole Gives Her Best with God’s Help

July 5th, 2014

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How did you feel when you first became a mother? When I first became a mom I felt fairly confident. Mostly because I didn’t know how much work being a mom would be. Being a mom also gave me a reason to get all of my ducks in order. I felt a lot of support…