Pittsburgh Staycation: Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay

Pittsburgh Staycation: Columbus Zoo and Zoombezi Bay

August 12th, 2016

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I’m so glad we chose to travel to Columbus, Ohio for our family vacation this summer. Ya’ll this was some of the most fun I’ve had with my kids in quite some time. Looking for an inexpensive vacation idea near Pittsburgh? Then I’d highly recommend Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Zoombezi Bay. The Columbus Roar & Explore experience…
DIY Date Night: Installing a Toilet

August 5th, 2016

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We didn’t initially plan on installing a toilet. We planned to lay down peel and stick tile and install our new bathroom furniture from IKEA. We’ll after our toilet started leaking because the previous owner never replaced the bolts on the toilet tank, we didn’t have much of a choice. Besides that I have…
Surviving a Family Outing with Kids & Pittsburgh’s Hidden Gems

July 1st, 2016

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It’s summer time and the living is NOT easy. My kids have successfully evaded summer camp for two weeks and all of my nieces and nephews have been at my home for at least two days or more all at one time. As of now, I’m drowning in motherhood. But, it is what it is and…
How to Make A Grilled Burger Your Man Will Love

May 24th, 2016

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SummerOfGrilling #CollectiveBias At the first appearance of sunny days and budding flowers my husband and I are itching to put some food on the grill. But before, I tell you how I make my burgers the bomb, I have to…
KidloLand Toddler App Review + A Giveaway

May 22nd, 2016

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This is a sponsored post. I was given access to an educational app to help write my review. All opinions are mine. Thanks to the creators of KidloLand for allowing me to review this product! First off, I don’t have any toddler children. All of our children officially aged out of toddler-hood last year. (Thanks…
The Damn Near Demise of Brown Mamas

February 29th, 2016

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This post is sponsored by Northwood Realty Services and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. At the end of 2015 I wasn’t sure that I wanted to continue with Pittsburgh Brown Mamas or BrownMamas.com. I started running Brown Mamas as a full-time job back in 2013. My vision was to create a supportive environment for…
Mother Launches Online Multicultural Marketplace

November 13th, 2015

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“As a “brown mama” I know all too well the importance of surrounding my daughter with books and toys that show images of children that look like her,” says Georgia Lobban, mom of Jamaican-Canadian origin, who is on a mission to change the way minority children see themselves in the world. She recently launched Little…
Bolthouse Farms Kids™ #SnackMob Revolution Comes to Pittsburgh

July 30th, 2015

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Like all children, my kids love watching movies. We always have my nephews and cousins over at our house and around 7:00 pm I hear the magic words: “Can we watch a movie?” The answer is usually yes, but one of the things I hate about family movie night is the sprinkling of popcorn that ends…
Can You Build Your Family Legacy with a Career in Real Estate?

June 1st, 2015

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This content was sponsored by The Motherhood and Northwood Realty. However, all opinion are my own. If you are a #goodmama, you know my legacy worries. At this point in my life, entering my mid-30s, the legacy I’m leaving to my children is always on my mind. How much money will I be able to…
Brown Mamas Guide to ACA Open Enrollment

January 15th, 2015

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Last year I was among the millions of Americans who signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. Hubby and I gained access to sick visits, routine healthcare and low-cost prescriptions courtesy of our new health plan provided by President Obama’s new initiative. But, it wasn’t entirely easy. In addition to spending a few…