Our Sign Language Lessons with Brown Mama Michelle

Our Sign Language Lessons with Brown Mama Michelle

July 14th, 2015

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Every Thursday evening my children get a special treat. Rather than going through the mundane routine of teaching the English language via paper and pencil, on Thursdays Michelle Walker pays us a special visit and teaches my children sign language during a one-hour session. When she shows up, the kids learn everything from how to…
This Brown Mama’s Awards for Dads of the Year

June 20th, 2015

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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] These days I am surrounded by men. From my husband to my three sons, scores of nephews, dad, growing circle of brothers (as of now I have 7, which includes one I just met for the first time last month and a brother-in-law who just moved to Pittsburgh from Philly with my step sister)….
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…
New Study: Some Black Moms Opt Out of Large Families

May 27th, 2015

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A new report released Thursday by the Pew Research Center says that black and Hispanic mothers, ages 40 to 44, are especially likely to have larger families. Pew’s study, which focuses on the increasing number of educated women opting for motherhood, said the decline in share of moms with four or more kids has dropped…
Pittsburgh Summer Reading Activities for Kids

May 26th, 2015

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Everyone knows that during the summer time our children are at risk of losing a portion of what they learned during the school year. It is supremely important that we continue our children’s learning outside of the school building by encouraging them to read at home, during play time and when they’re just out and…
#Mamavation: Make Motherhood Revolutionary

May 1st, 2015

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In the wake of the tragedy and protest in Baltimore and other parts of the U.S., it’s time for us to ask the question what is revolution. For women, I believe we must begin to make motherhood revolutionary for the Black community.
My Wash n’ Go Afro & an Anu Essentials Giveaway

April 28th, 2015

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It’s getting pretty close to summer time and many of us natural mamas are gearing up for wash n’ go season. Every summer I get super excited about the possiblities of flaunting my natural texture with a little bit of help from the product gods. As an ONYXBox Ambassador, I recived an Anu Essentials gift…
Easy Eating: Make Your Own Celery Salt

April 22nd, 2015

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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] I LOVE cooking with celery. I put it in just about everything, but I hate cutting up vegetables for use in marinades, salads and everything else. So, when I saw my stepmom dry out her vegetable seasonings and package them for later use, I knew I would try it at some point. So,…
Kid-Friendly Cell Phones & Apps to Keep Your Kids Tech Safe

April 8th, 2015

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you are a parent who hasn’t heard the question “When can I get a cell phone?” you are very lucky. My oldest son asked for a cell phone when he was 10, my middle son is 6-years-old and he asked for one just a few months ago. I’m not the type of parent who…
4 Ways to Keep Your Home Clean & Chemical-Free

March 31st, 2015

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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] One of the text book characteristics of Black women is that we don’t play about a dirty house. Like my mom used to say “you can tell a woman by the way she keeps her kitchen and her bathroom.” Everytime my house gets even a little dirty, I imagine my mother’s scoul and…