5 Reasons Every Brown Mama Should Blog

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

Pittsburgh

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

#GoodMama

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…
Two Down, One to Go…How I Got My Girls to College

June 17th, 2014

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By: Rhonda Hall Over the weekend, I moved my second daughter (the petite morsel on the right) into a dorm on a college campus. Here I am, a former teen parent and single mom, accomplishing the feat of sending two girls off to four year institutions. Statistically, this should not be happening. Statistics say, the cycle should be repeated. …
How a $9 Caftan Made My Hubby Want Me More

June 17th, 2014

Lifestyle

Most of the time when my husband comes home from work this is what I am wearing: a pair of sweats or pajama pants and one of his oversized t-shirts. He usually greets me with a kiss. While that’s nice, it’s not exactly the reaction that I want. “I’m glad to see you,” “You look…
Beyonce’s 3 Ways to Upgrade Your Man

June 17th, 2014

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Whether you are looking to update your hubby’s style or trying ways to transform the man of the moment into the man of your dreams, take a little advice from Brown Mommy Beyonce and upgrade your man’s style, money and mind. 1. Help him build up that account: A real man loves to show off his woman,…
Best Period Tracking Apps

June 17th, 2014

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We have all had those days. You know that day when you forget that February, for some astronomical reason, skips three days or when yesterday merges into today and your little red friend surprisingly pops up on you. Well the technology gods are here to save you. Thanks to Android, Apple and I’m sure two…
Mindful Meditation Should be Required for Black Kids

June 17th, 2014

Mindfulness

The more I read about the benefits of meditation, the more I think that it should be a must for black children. Our children have to deal with the stressors of living in a racist society in addition to the typical challenges of childhood, both of which have physical and psychological effects. The physical effects…
What Married Couple Can Learn From Childless Couples

June 17th, 2014

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I just read about a new study which found that childless couples are happier than couples with children. According to the study, moms are happier than couples with and without children, childless women, and dads. Even men with children were almost as happy as men. Despite the sensationalism, having children brings some level of happiness to…
Single Moms, Please Be Soft With Your Sons

June 17th, 2014

Raising Boys

I remember being a single mom just like it was yesterday, it was just me and him. To this day, he knows me better than anybody. Often when I’m in a bad mood my oldest son is the one who tells everybody: just leave mommy alone she needs her space. He also knows how to…