Dear Mendoza Kids, Stop Talking to Me While I’m in the Shower!

Dear Mendoza Kids, Stop Talking to Me While I’m in the Shower!

January 23rd, 2016

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So I’m literally at my boiling point with this one. If you are a mom who has a million ideas running through her mind and a very busy schedule like me, you know that pretty much the only time you get to think an entire, well-rounded thought is while you’re driving or while you’re taking…
Dear Mendoza Kids, Stop Talking to Me While I’m in the Shower!

January 23rd, 2016

Mama Motivation | Top

So I’m literally at my boiling point with this one. If you are a mom who has a million ideas running through her mind and a very busy schedule like me, you know that pretty much the only time you get to think an entire, well-rounded thought is while you’re driving or while you’re taking…
What My Houseplants Teach Me About Self-Care

January 10th, 2016

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Self-Care Activity Journal Many of you mamas may not know, but Sunday, January 10th was National Houseplant Appreciation Day. What you likely know is that I’m an avid gardener. I love my plants. Mostly I love them because they give me so much love in the form of clean air, beautiful scenery & just taking…
Why Pittsburgh Brown Mamas Rocked in 2015!

December 31st, 2015

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Pittsburgh Brown Mamas is not just a Facebook group. Okay, well maybe it is in some ways, our private Facebook group is definitely were we do most of our communicating. However, we meet-up all the time and have accomplished quite a few things in the past two years of becoming “official.” This group of women has…
Christmas, Organic Apples, Late Bills & Other Stuff Black Moms Should Stop Stressing

December 7th, 2015

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For the last 5 years, my kids have gotten no more than 3 gifts a piece for Christmas. When I go to the grocery store I don’t even look at the organic produce (cause my budget tells me I betta not look over there), and yes, occasionally, my bills are late. I try to pay…
Spike Lee’s New Movie Suggest Black Mothers Can Stop Community Violence

November 18th, 2015

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Spike Lee seems to believe Black women are the key determinant in stopping community violence. His new film, Chiraq takes a satirical look at the ongoing violence in Chicago. The Chiraq trailer seems to hint at the idea that if Black women withheld “the cookie,” it could change the way Black men respond to conflict…
4 Must Have Apps for Moms

October 14th, 2015

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I’m always on the search for apps for moms. I use my apps for everything from finding sales, to writing notes and blocking my son from finding boobs online. If you are not using your cell phone for good by having an aresenal of on-demand apps to help you stay efficient, you’re missing out. Here is…
4 Must Have Apps for Moms

October 14th, 2015

Lifestyle | Mama Motivation | Top

I’m always on the search for apps for moms. I use my apps for everything from finding sales, to writing notes and blocking my son from finding boobs online. If you are not using your cell phone for good by having an aresenal of on-demand apps to help you stay efficient, you’re missing out. Here is…
Enter Our Contest to Have Bolthouse Farms at Your Next Event

September 3rd, 2015

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This post is sponsored by Bolthouse Farms and The Motherhood. However, all opinions are my own. So, the Pittsburgh Brown Mamas’ End-of-Summer Cookout was a blast!!! We met, we talked, the kids ran through the sprinklers at Mellon Park and look who came to visit us. Thanks to our awesome photographer, Leah Jones for capturing…
I Want to Be Soft for My Mama…A Mother’s Day Poem for My Mom

September 1st, 2015

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Because business isn’t always about having a mind for money, it’s about having a ♥ for humans… I Want to Be Soft for My Mama I want to kiss my kids with the wettest lips and hug them with the tightest grip…for all of the times my mama dragged herself to work for eight (plus) hours…