DIY 100 Days of School Costume
A fun, easy, and inexpensive, DIY 100th day of school costume idea.
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- Sep 7, 2022
- 3 min
5 Must-Have Items for The First Year of Kindergarten!
Here are a few items that we purchased for Celine in order to make her first year of school a great one!
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- Jan 14, 2022
- 2 min
Plant-Based Smokehouse Burgers
Happy to share this mouth-watering, quick, & easy recipe for a plant-based veggie burger using @ozofoods 🌱Plant-based Smoked Burgers!
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- Dec 30, 2021
- 4 min
How Can Society Better Support the Working Mom?
A former fashion design employee in New York City, I felt forced to resign my job and switch my career when I had my daughter.
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- Nov 27, 2021
- 3 min
2021 Kids Holiday Gift Guide
Here's a list of my favorite picks on my holiday shopping cart for this year.
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- Nov 9, 2021
- 6 min
Disney's "Vampirina" Inspired Birthday Party
Disney's Vampirina Birthday Party Ideas & Decor DIY's
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- Oct 1, 2021
- 5 min
100+ Hispanic Businesses to Support & Other Resources
This Hispanic Heritage month, I wanted to use my platform to highlight some amazing shops and businesses as well as useful resources.
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- Sep 12, 2021
- 3 min
Strategies to Help You Stay on Track With Your New Business While Caring for a New Baby
Guest blogger, Gwen Payne of Invisible Moms Blog, shares strategies and tools for balancing life as a new mom and entrepreneur.
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- Aug 31, 2021
- 2 min
Simple Homemade Dominican Sofrito/Sazón Recipe
I've been using this homemade sofrito recipe for years and I honestly use it to cook almost EVERYTHING! You just need 5 ingredients & 15min
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- Jul 27, 2021
- 5 min
Top 4 Online Learning & Home Schooling Resources for Kids Grades K-12
As a teacher and parent, here are 4 amazing online resources for homeschooling, summer learning, & reinforcing lessons while kids are home.
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- Jul 5, 2021
- 7 min
Mommy & Me Summer Favorites
Our Summer favorites list for this year. Find out what we are currently loving in beauty, fashion, essentials, reading, and learning at home
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- Mar 14, 2021
- 4 min
Women's History Month Art Projects for Preschoolers & Elementary School Children
In my approach to incorporate more diverse learning for both my students at school and my daughter at home, both of these art projects...
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- Feb 28, 2021
- 2 min
Natural Home Made Hair Mask Recipe
I have been making this natural home hair mask for over 3 years now. (Thanks to my mother-in-law who first shared this recipe with me.)...
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- Feb 24, 2021
- 3 min
Black, Single and Not Your Typical Stereotype
I am black, single and not your typical stereotype. Growing up I grew up in a two parent household.
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- Feb 16, 2021
- 7 min
10 Black-Owned Businesses to Support for Babies and Children
Hello there! I’m Brooke, a motherhood + lifestyle blogger based in Richmond, VA. I'm sharing ten black-owned businesses to support.
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- Feb 11, 2021
- 3 min
BLACK GIRL MAGIC PERSONIFIED: THE STRUGGLE BEHIND THE MAGIC…
Let’s get straight to it. If you would’ve sat me down 15 years ago and told me I’d grow up to love every bit of my blackness, I would’ve...
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- Feb 7, 2021
- 3 min
$12 Valentine Gift Baskets for Toddlers/Preschoolers
You don't have to spend a ton of money on a Valentine's Day gift for your little ones. I spent less than $30 on both my daughter and nephew!
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- Jan 18, 2021
- 5 min
Educating Young Children on Diversity: A Lesson on Martin Luther King, Jr.
With the way our nation and the entire world is today, it is extremely important to begin to teach our future generations about diversity.
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- Jan 4, 2021
- 7 min
How I Bloomed in 2020
As the 2020 year came to an end, I mentally prepared to welcome in a new year. My thoughts were constantly consumed by all of the chaos...
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- Dec 29, 2020
- 3 min
Top 15 Fall/Winter Super-mama Self-Care Favorites
Last Monday, December 21st, was the official start of the Winter season. Here, in New York, we have been experiencing the brisk cold...
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- Dec 16, 2020
- 3 min
"Every Good and Perfect Gift Comes From Above." James 1:17
It was my first maternity shoot and everything was extremely sentimental to me during this time. It was the best feeling in the world for me
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- Dec 8, 2020
- 2 min
Cinnamon Apple Ginger Tea
I don't know about you but I have got to have my apples when they are super crispy and crunchy. Mushy, soft apples make me cringe! I had...
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- Nov 29, 2020
- 4 min
Blog-Aversary Post: Year #3
Exactly 3 years ago today, I published my very first blog post and my site went live for all to see.
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- Nov 14, 2020
- 4 min
3rd Birthday Celebration: Pandemic Style & Inexpensive
This year, I had been dreading thinking about Celine’s 3rd birthday, for many reasons. One, because I am in complete awe at how quickly...
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- Oct 17, 2020
- 3 min
Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
With or without frosting these cupcakes are perfect with morning coffee or late night hot chocolates during the chilly Fall season.
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- Sep 30, 2020
- 4 min
My Secret on How I Got My Daughter to Sleep in Her Toddler Bed
Since, Celine was born, I made sure to put her to sleep in her crib even while I was breastfeeding. Yet, here I am!
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- Sep 19, 2020
- 6 min
How I've Stayed Fit During The Pandemic: Top Fitness Youtubers & Instagrammers
A list of all the top fitness youtubers and instagrammers that helped me stay fit during quarantine and gym shutdowns.
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- Sep 5, 2020
- 3 min
Homemade Chicken & Vegetables Fried Rice-12 Easy Steps
Dining out is not as convenient as it used to be and take-out can get pricey. Here are 12 easy steps to making your own chicken fried rice.
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- Aug 29, 2020
- 4 min
Best End of The Summer Place to Visit in New York
When we found The Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden, I knew it was the exact place I was looking to for!
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- Aug 21, 2020
- 6 min
Top 10 Favorite Books for Preschoolers
I compiled a list of favorite books that Celine has enjoyed reading the most during this Summer season.
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- Aug 18, 2020
- 8 min
Entering My 2nd Trimester of Life (30th Birthday) During a Pandemic
Last week my husband I celebrated both of our birthdays. We decided to do a mini "close to home" getaway at a nearby resort in New Jersey.
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- Aug 1, 2020
- 9 min
Daddy Interview: Life as A Girl-Dad
This past Thursday was my father's birthday and I decided to use this occasion as an opportunity to do a short interview.
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- Jul 23, 2020
- 8 min
Mommy & Me Favorites
I wanted to share a list of products that both my daughter and I have been loving and enjoying during this time. Hopefully, it will inspire
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- Jul 10, 2020
- 4 min
Type 3A Curly Hair Tips For Children-Shiny, Long, & Healthy Hair
My daughter inherited a beautiful combination of my super tight, often dry curly hair and her daddy's "pin" straight, silky hair. I...
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- Jun 29, 2020
- 4 min
Fitness & Mental-Spiritual Renewal
About a month ago, I had the opportunity to get the "true hiking" experience off my bucket list.
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- Jun 17, 2020
- 8 min
A Letter to My Daughter
Dear sweet little Celine, I decided to write this to you, hoping that one day, when you are able to have a better understanding of the way
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- May 7, 2020
- 3 min
Inexpensive, Fun, Toddler-Friendly DIY Mother's Day Gift Idea
This is a fun, easy, and inexpensive handmade gift idea for you to create with your children at home while helping them learn new skills.
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- Apr 20, 2020
- 7 min
Top 5 Online Educational Resources for Children 2 and Up
This list of great educational resources helps you offer some hassle-free educational experiences to your children while their at home.
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- Apr 5, 2020
- 5 min
At-Home Deep Facial Cleansing Regimen & Daily Routine
Being the super-mamas that we are, it's often easy to forget about the maintenance of ourselves. It's time to start facial skincare!
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- Mar 26, 2020
- 6 min
Easy & Fun At-Home Learning for Toddlers/Preschoolers
It's been 13 days since schools in my area have been shut down, leaving me with no work until further notice. Although my daughter's daycare
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- Mar 14, 2020
- 6 min
A Very Special Valentine's Day Recap
Valentine's day has never really been such a special holiday in this family. My husband doesn't believe in the holiday.
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- Jan 22, 2020
- 2 min
10 Minutes Quick & Easy Shrimp & Vegetable Teriyaki Dinner Recipe
We all know just how difficult it is sometimes to get home after a long day of work and have to prepare an entire meal for dinner.
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- Jan 14, 2020
- 4 min
Hello Panda Festival At NY's CitiField
After New Year's, my husband and I decided to enjoy our last day as a family before he had to return to work by visiting Hello Panda Fes
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- Jan 7, 2020
- 3 min
"When what you believe infiltrates behavior, the process gives you foundation." T.D. Jakes
I was recently introduced to pastor T.D. Jakes and his preaching videos on Youtube my by mother-in-law. My take on this particular quote.
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- Dec 30, 2019
- 4 min
The Life of a Toddler Dad From HIS Perspective-Q&A
Back when our daughter was about 5 months old, I interviewed my husband to get his perspective of parenthood as a first time dad.
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- Nov 17, 2019
- 5 min
Fall Road Trip From NYC to Boston, MA
A fun-filled family Fall day road trip to Boston, MA.
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- Nov 2, 2019
- 3 min
The Addam's Family Movie Experience-Toddler's First Time At The Movies
The Addam's Family movie was a success as my 2-year old daughter's first experience at the movie theater! Read all about it.
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- Sep 5, 2019
- 7 min
How to Make the Best Child Care Choice: 6 Tips for Parents
Let's face it, one of the most difficult decisions you will make as a parent is choosing a care provider for your child. Here are some tips!
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- Aug 29, 2019
- 6 min
The Most Colorful & Fun-filled Place for Kids
Learn about a wonderful and super exciting attraction that your kids are sure to enjoy! Located in the NYC area, the Trolls Experience.
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