5 Things I Learned From My Teenage Mom

5 Things I Learned From My Teenage Mom

July 3rd, 2014

Raising Boys

Contrary to popular belief, all is not lost the day you become a teenage mom. You can have a productive and successful like with your children after having a baby at a young age. My life is a living testament to that, and so is my mother’s. Many of the moms I engage with through Pittsburgh…
Brown Mamas Guide to 4th of July Fun

July 2nd, 2014

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July 1 – July 6th Tuesday, July 1KidsPlay in Market SquareFitness Dayhttp://downtownpittsburgh.com/what-we-do/programming/kids-play-reading-room Wednesday, July 2EQT Three Rivers Regatta (ends Friday, July…
What’s Up at the Carnegie Science Center this Summer?

July 1st, 2014

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All fun does not happen outdoors. While the weather is hot, and the sun is shining. Sometimes its nice to have a fresh and fun kid-friendly experience inside with air-conditioner. The Carnegie Science Center can turn into your backyard at the new BLUE exhibit or your swimming pool with the Great White Shark omnimax show. These two…
#GoodMama Diane Raises Me Right

July 1st, 2014

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There is only one word for my mama: phenomenal. Other than recently realizing that my great writing skills were a gift from my mother, she has raised me with love, courage and stability and still manages to amaze me at every turn. Wow! I’m at a loss for words right now because my mother is truly the…
#GoodMama Farrah Survives A Miracle

June 30th, 2014

#GoodMama

1. When did you become a mom and how did it feel? I’d already had three miscarriages, and we were right in the middle of beginning the adoption process when I found out I was pregnant with Avery. We’d gone through treatments and so many disappointments that truthfully when I first found out I was going…
6 Chores Every Little Kid Can Do

June 29th, 2014

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The mess is mounting. You’re feeling overwhelmed. Meanwhile, they are watching tv, playing with their toys and leaving little prizes for you to pick-up along the way. Well, as my step-mom always says: Lies & Garbage! It’s time to get them involved. Just because they are little doesn’t mean they are incapable of doing chores….
4 Ways to Make Him Feel Like a Man

June 29th, 2014

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Our men get a little down sometimes. Think about it. Most of them work all day, are under-appreciated at work and after the kids likely don’t get as much bedroom action as they’d like. Besides that, every person goes through ups and downs. Just like you may feel less like of a hot mama, he’s probably…
5 Reasons Every Brown Mama Should Blog

June 29th, 2014

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I started blogging about a year ago, and it has literally opened up a new world for me. I’ve met other bloggers in niches that I had no idea even existed. I’ve formed great relationships (both working and personal) with people I would have never met. Plus, the extra cash once in awhile helps out…
Pittsburgh’s Top Black Mommy Bloggers

June 29th, 2014

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Our list of Pittsburgh Black Mom bloggers are moms who give the real deal on parenting in-color in the Steel City region. Mama bloggers are a unique bread of people. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting most of these women, and they have interesting perspectives, are doing an excellent job at parenting kid-first and can…
#GoodMama Tiff Raises Two, Has Time of Her Life

June 29th, 2014

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When did you became a mom and how did you feel? In 2004 I became a mom for the first time. Still can’t believe it has been 10 years since I was responsible for someone other than myself. I was a nervous wreck. I thought I was going to leave my baby on top of…