LAUGH: 5 Reasons I Despise My Kid’s Holiday Performances

LAUGH: 5 Reasons I Despise My Kid’s Holiday Performances

November 25th, 2014

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It’s the second half of the year and while that means turkey, presents and family, for us mamas it also means a slew of recitals, plays and my least favorite “school performances.” I know you’re probably thinking about how it makes you giggle to see your child breeze, or struggle, through the newest remix to…
Are Your Children’s Mistakes Becoming Your Baggage?

November 11th, 2014

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#GoodMama Connie Strives Toward Perfection of Motherhood

November 10th, 2014

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“Mommin’ Ain’t Easy,” the moment I read that part of Connie’s motherhood journey, she became a mom after my own heart. She’s 110% right. Motherhood is not easy, but it’s satisfying, rewarding and just makes you feel good. Constance is another Brown Mama from Pittsburgh who has taken on the motherhood challenge full throttle. Not…
#GoodMama Kamila Lays a Good Foundation through Motherhood

October 31st, 2014

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Kamila is one of the courageous moms who stepped up to the challenge of the #GoodMama campaign and is sharing her mothering journey with the world. Having recently dropped her oldest son off at college, she has reached a milestone that, I’m sure, at one time seemed impossible. Kamila’s story goes to show that when moms…
5 Ways You Know You’re Raising a Good Kid

October 29th, 2014

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So around the time you’re kid turns about 12 most brown mamas begin to ask themselves (on a regular basis) am I doing a good job. Is my daughter or son going to be a good adult? Well it turns out there are some pretty sure fire ways (at least I think) to determine a…
Braid Your Summer Plants Instead of Cutting for Fall Clean-up

October 23rd, 2014

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Rather than cutting back your summer flowers after they’ve yellowed and began to wilt due to the cool air blowing into your neighborhood, try this quick and easy braid and bantu knot method.
4 Ways Brown Mamas, Unknowingly, Show Their Softer Sides

October 22nd, 2014

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The first characteristic that most Black women go to when they are defining themselves is strong. And trust me, I couldn’t agree more. Brown Mamas are resilient, sturdy and often stand-in to support our men as the backbones of our communities. But, if you look a little closer you will see us for what we really…
Pittsburgh Brown Mamas Makeup N’ Martini Pictures are Here!!!

October 13th, 2014

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Hey mamas! It’s been a whole month since our Makeup N’ Martini Launch Party. Thank you ladies so much for attending and participating in the introduction of Pittsburgh Brown Mamas to the city! During the party, over 75 mamas had their makeup done, participated in the #GoodMama ceremony and sipped wine and gossiped (courtesy of…
Be an Indoor Gardener with these 4 Houseplants

October 8th, 2014

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I LOVE my houseplants. Not only do they clean the air in my home, which is crucial due to my hubby’s allergies, but they also give life to every room they are in. Houseplants can be like a modern version of the knickknacks that your grandma had. You can literally put them anywhere. I use…
Top Ways to Relax Once the Kids Have Gone to Sleep

October 6th, 2014

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Where do all those monsters come from? It seems that our kids discover them everywhere, under the bed, in the cupboard and particularly scary ones appear to live in the bathroom. They are all determined to ensure that the kids won’t go to sleep until the monsters have been banished by mummy and daddy. When…