The 3 Most Important Lessons We are Teaching our 3 Black Sons

If I were to say that being a mom of 3 black boys is easy, I would be lying. I don’t see them any different than any other kid. I am also very aware of a challenging reality…there are people in this world that will judge them before ever getting to know them. My three … Continue Reading

Simple Tips for Teaching Your Kids to do Laundry

This post has been sponsored by Procter & Gamble Fabric Care. All thoughts and opinions are my own.” I have three boys that range from 5 to 13. They all have age appropriate chores that need to complete daily, and I believe it is a great way to teach them responsibility and gratefulness for their … Continue Reading

5 Tips for Starting Daily Scripture Devotionals

Starting daily scripture devotionals has been life changing for me.  I realize when I am falling off in this area, life is more overwhelming altogether.  I feel like I’m falling apart, and tend to focus on the negative more than the positive. We have a real enemy in this world that comes to kill, steal … Continue Reading

4 Simple Ways to Make your Family Feel Special Today

This post was sponsored by Mirum. All opinions are my own. I absolutely love being a mom, and a wife. Yes, these roles take a lot of work, but they are also very rewarding. Seeing my 4 guys smile just makes my day. I am always looking for simple ways to make my family feel … Continue Reading

The Ultimate Vacation on the Disney Dream Cruise

This post is sponsored by Disney Cruise Line, yet all opinions are completely my own. This past week we went on the vacation of a lifetime! We took a cruise on the Disney Cruise Line to Castaway Cay and to Nassau, Bahamas. Disney Cruises are truly 3 vacations in one. It is a majestic cruise … Continue Reading

7 Tips for Managing Your Child’s Severe Food Allergy

My oldest son has a few serious food allergies. They are truly deadly. I have known this since he was about 2 years old. He is severely allergic to all types of nuts, and seafood. He is now 13, and there are some really helpful tips I’ve learned over the years that help us all … Continue Reading

The Game Changer that Helped My Kids Excel in Math

This post was sponsored by Revolution Math. All opinions are completely my own. Let’s be honest, many kids do not love Math. Many kids struggle with Math. Yet, as parents, we know something…if our kids excel in math, they have countless opportunities for great careers in adulthood. We have made math a priority in our … Continue Reading

Top 25 Items to Buy at Trader Joe’s

Everyone knows that I am a big Trader Joe’s fan, and I’m also a major “foodie” so finding the best products that Trader Joe’s has to offer has been a goal of mine for a while. There are so many delicious products that make preparing meals a lot easier. My entire family is obsessed with … Continue Reading

Taking on Life’s Changes with AZO

This article has been created in partnership with AZO Bladder Control® with Go-Less® , but all opinions are my own. Consult your doctor or health care professional for medical advice. The older I get, the more I’m aware of all of the many changes we go through as women. Our bodies are constantly changing…and at … Continue Reading

How We Inspire Our Kids To Give Back

Thank you Allstate for sponsoring this post. I chose to write this post because doing good in local communities is at Allstate’s core. We all want to raise amazing children that will make this world a better place. It is just a natural part of being a parent. My husband thinks it is important to … Continue Reading