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

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…
Brown Mama Dia Featured on Radio Talk Show

June 17th, 2014

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Brown Mommy, Diamonte was recently featured as a guest on the I Like Family Show with host Rey Brown and it was incredible. She gave some honest insights on managing motherhood as a Brown Mommy, love, marriage and everything in between. This is something you don’t want to miss., so take a listen. We’d like to thank Rey Brown…
5 Life Skills Tweens Should Learn

June 17th, 2014

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So, it’s officially summer time. While many mamas are finally taking a sigh of relief, for those of us who have tween children (i.e. boys and girls between the ages of 10-14) the works is just beginning. (At least for me it has.) This week my son are starting what I am calling his ‘Life…
3 Responses to Sundress Hoots & Hollas

June 3rd, 2014

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I first thought about this subject a few weeks ago while reading an article on our sistah site ForHarriet.com called “Summertime, Sundresses and Street Harassment.” First off let me say, well written. The article detailed the hot weather heavy “damn girl,” “must be jelly cause shake like jam,” and “thicker than two snickers” comments all brown…