Let’s Have A Colorism & Interracial Talk

You'd be surprised by the ugly things people say about mixed kids online. Not just any people, mothers. Not just any mommas, black mothers.And I get it.I've had my share of dark thoughts, too. Shocking confession time? While I'm not going to repeat what's been said, I'll share my thoughts. These Thoughts of Darkness? I …

Here’s What You Missed

In case you missed it, I have a bunch of new parent-themed guest blog articles available! Consider it your November wrap up. Weight Loss: Babywearing & Breastfeeding: How babywearing and breastfeeding helped me lose weight and then some. Becoming Mom: Some tips on how to embrace motherhood. Moving With A Baby: Moving in general is …

Dear Stretch Marks & Saggy Skin

I've been through the presence of many of your kind. My weight fluctuations gave way to both. Stretch marks have tattooed my breasts, arms, thighs, and hips since my preteen years. There has always been a little jiggle all over my body, too. I've allowed others to make me feel like you don't belong on …

Guest Blogger: Money & Values

I am excited to be a guest blogger on another platform! This one is mom centered, too but specifically moms of color. I decided to write an article on the intersection of money and values. Here's a snippet: When I immigrated to America, I was given “the talk” about becoming a self-empowered, self-sustained immigrant black …

Losing Weight After Pregnancy

I recently wrote an honest article about what it's like to be on the spectrum of gaining weight during pregnancy, not losing weight fast enough, and losing all the added weight and then some. Here's a snippet: I felt a sense of shame when I wasn't losing my baby weight fast enough. I wondered why …

Cloth Diapers & Eco Friendly Diapering

I've wanted to write about cloth diapers, but I never knew where to start. I also felt partly unmotivated by how much I had to write! I've finally got it done in partnership with KeaBabies. I broke it down into two articles. The first is exclusively about cloth diapers, particularly pocket diapers. They're my favorite! …

The Ultimate Mother

I was one of those children who spent much of her childhood indoors. Me in my youth. I've wondered what my life would've been like had I been encouraged to go outdoors more. However, if I'm taking responsibility for myself, I'll say instead, I've wondered what my life would have been like had I voluntarily …

Parenting Blog Contributor

In case you missed it, I've mentioned a few times on Instagram my excitement about becoming a Freelance Writer! It has taken me years to cultivate the confidence I have to dive fully into working from home. I've doubted myself repeatedly, and I still have moments where I wonder if I can deliver anything worth …

12 Months Later

Move over, Zero! Congratulations to me! I made it through a SUCCESSFUL year of parenting. The surreal feeling still hangs in the balance like a dreality filmed with a cool Instagram filter. It's somewhat like what people told me to expect, but MOST of it was downright not even close. I was 98% sure I …

My First Two Piece Swimsuit at 30 Years Old

If you would have told me the first time I'd wear a legit two piece swimsuit was 10 months post partum, I would have laughed at you for the rest of my life. Yet here I am.I suppose I'll take you to the beginning.I was young, maybe around 10, with full awareness I was not …