The Beauty Benefits of Rose Water

The Beauty Benefits of Rose Water

June 3rd, 2014

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By: Sharae Thompson It is hard to find people who are not touched by the aroma and the beauty of roses anytime in their life. The single flower, in many colors, allows us to express our feelings without a word being spoken. Rose water is a natural ingredient, that works wonders on the skin. Rose…
Hostas, A Garden Newbies Best Friend

June 2nd, 2014

Black Girls Garden | Lifestyle

Hostas have been my best friend since I began gardening two years ago. While I can’t tell you that in just two seasons I have mastered the art of landscape and have a garden full of rose bushes and a prize orchid, I do have one thing in abundance: hostas. While these low-lying leafy…
Is Motherhood Your Side Chick?

June 2nd, 2014

Mama Motivation

This is something I’ve been dying to talk about and just had to find the right way to say it. But, is motherhood your wife or your side chick? When I say this I mean do you parent kid-first or parent-first. When I had my first son at age 19 it took me some time to…
To Spank or Not to Spank?

May 22nd, 2014

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This is a touchy subject for brown mommys. Most of us got some type of corporal punishment when we were growing up, at least I know I did. But, over the last decade there has been a growing movement among all parents and local governments to bring that ol’ thang back when it comes to spanking….
Lessons I Learned from My 8-Year-Old

May 22nd, 2014

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By: Tiffany Huff, Motivational Speaker and Purpose Pusher My youngest son just turned 8 years old. I am so luck y to be charged with being his Mommy and loving him each and every day of his life. He is full of life, laughter, ideas and possibilities! Everyday he lives life to the fullest and…
How to Deal with a Disappointing Co-Parent

May 22nd, 2014

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By: Diamonte Walker We’ve all been there at some point. The relationship has come to an end and the other parent is not living up to their end of the bargain – or at least it feels that way. You need partnership when taking care of kids, so it is frustrating when it seems like…
5 Ways to Avoid Mommy Burnout

May 22nd, 2014

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By: Liberated Mommy, Diamonte Walker Raising kids is no joke. For those of us who do it, and want to do it well, burn out will come with the territory. Things like exhaustion, grumpiness and the desire to stick a fork in a socket will arise. But, no fear, here are 5 Brown Mommy tips…
Is School a Lesson in Learning or Obedience?

May 15th, 2014

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As a mom you are a lifelong learner. For me, motherhood has been a vast opportunity to learn new lessons in love, listening and life daily. I seldom meet a person, read a book or article or even scold my kids without the intention to learn something from that situation or experience. But today I…
HELP! I’m Breaking Up with my Bestie

May 7th, 2014

Raising Boys

My mother always told me that with each stage of life you sometimes have to make new friends. Or, put more bluntly if you are the smartest person in the room, its time for you to leave. Ashe, mama. Well, I’m currently at that crossroad. After having children and getting married my best friend and…
5 Lessons I Learned from Nia Long

May 4th, 2014

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Like most brown girls I first came in sync with the power of Ms. Long via Love Jones. The spell she cast on Darius in that film had me imitating her every move. I thought if I could work that voodoo in life and love it would be no time before I was running through a…