5 Amazingly Charitable Gifts for $10 & Under

5 Amazingly Charitable Gifts for $10 & Under

December 8th, 2015

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Everybody is thinking about charity this time of year and how they can give back. For African-Americans in particular, I think we are missing opportunities to give back right under our noses in our own communities. Instead of giving $100 to your local big box charity, think about saving your money with these random acts…
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…
Make Your Old Broom New Again

November 16th, 2015

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I hate when my old broom gets those little fuzzy, grey balls on the end. Once this happens, the broom just becomes ineffective. This results in unreachable corners and all the dust from the floors just sticks to the bristles and transports dust from one room to the next. My entire house is wood flooring. That means…
3 Easy Weekend Meals that Are Not Pizza

November 13th, 2015

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Whoohoo! It’s Friday! You need easy weekend dinner ideas cause ain’t nobody about to be cookin! If you don’t plan to get takeout or cringe at the thought of feeding your kids processed food, here are 3 easy weekend dinner ideas you can make for your family this weekend. If You’re Brave, Stew Some Chicken on Friday…
Why Every Black Mother Should Have a Hobby

October 25th, 2015

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Over the last few years I’ve unknowingly developed several hobbies. I think there’s just something about getting older that makes us say “Screw everybody else, let me do what I want to do.” For me, that has manifested itself in everything from painting my walls to wreath making, gardening and African-drumming. The first hobby I…
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

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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…
Video Games Every Mom Should Play with Her Son

September 16th, 2015

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Family video games are essential in my house because, frankly, my sons are addicted to video games. If my sons had their way they would wake up playing video games and fall asleep playing video games. While I usually don’t allow them to have their way, at once-a-day, I indulge them. I’ve been playing video…
Video Games Every Mom Should Play with Her Son

September 16th, 2015

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Family video games are essential in my house because, frankly, my sons are addicted to video games. If my sons had their way they would wake up playing video games and fall asleep playing video games. While I usually don’t allow them to have their way, at once-a-day, I indulge them. I’ve been playing video…