Honestly, I'm not a bookworm but I try to read as often as I can. My brain must be turning to mush because I find it hard to concentrate and sit still. I'm so used to running behind kids. I am challenging myself to read a book a month. Hey, I have a toddler … Continue reading sunday vibes
I think somebody is ready for pre-school... I create a schooling activity with Sage for about an hour or so a day, hell, 10 minutes most of the time. It's mostly sporadic throughout the day but consistent. We read the Sage the same book over and over for about a month. That was a tip … Continue reading just say no to school
We had a full week and Mama was tired by Thursday but I hung in there for the kiddos... Centennial Park was so much fun but Sage was not trying to get wet. We had a play date with Sages buddy.... he loved the water needless to say! Baby Jus got wet too... Tot … Continue reading childhood unplugged
June is here and summer is around the corner. The kids will be starting preschool in August and I am not feeling that. Another post. I want to spend as much time with the boys as I can before their first day. I am really sad about that too. So June is full of activities … Continue reading toddler outings
I am completely obsessed with skin care and all natural products at that. I love to make my own scrubs and butters. My babies included too. I am so hesitant to buy products off the shelf. They claim to be natural but the ingredients list is still full of preservatives. I try to stick … Continue reading diy || baby oil
Another DIY craft brought to you this rainy day again... but first, can these chubby little fingers and dimpled knuckles stay forever!! I am working on a VLOG for a cool backyard toy for fun. So until I get that edited and posted here's our favorite go to----Painting! This one is so much cleaner than … Continue reading diy || mess-free finger painting
Breakfast is served. I really enjoy cooking for my family even if at times Apple and I are the only ones who eat. Mistor is pretty simple, not too fancy even with his food. Me....my palette is all over the place. I cooked Veggie Omelette Toast yesterday and it was really delicious. I … Continue reading veggie omelette toast
Our favorite place to go is the park. We moved to a new city and there is a wonderful park and our little know beach in Atlanta called the Clayton County International Park 4 miles away. I often pack a lunch and we eat in the park. Sometimes we feed the ducks....sometimes..okay ONE time. They … Continue reading childhood unplugged series
In continuing with May's 30 days of Happy I spent the day at the playground with the kids and my little cousin. We normally spend a few days out of the week at the playground but today was a bit of a happier day. I realized that I have genuine fun with my kids. I'm happy, … Continue reading my happy isn’t your happy
Im several days late posting but no better time than the present. Ha! We all have a past.... I started at Waffle House two days before 9/11 and left in 2015 when I found out I was pregnant. I was a salesperson and worked up and became a HR/Unit trainer along with one or two … Continue reading throwback thursday
It's the truth! Water is life. Can't live without it. I normally drink a fair amount between 3-4 8oz bottles a day but I know I need to drink more. It's not very easy for me to drink a gallon a day, the bathroom breaks, ridiculous. I prefer to buy bottles, more of a mind … Continue reading diy || alkaline water is life
With all the skincare products out now it's pretty hard to choose just one and stick with it. Fast forward seven months post partum, I'm noticing that my once oily skin has become a combination problem, especially in the winter. My T-zones are drier than ever. During pregnancy my skin tone was evened out and … Continue reading diy|| citrus sea salt scrub
saturday. Our weekend was pretty laid back, cool and spent at our favorite place, the park. I took the kids to an event called Bikes and Books in the historic West End park of Atlanta at the local bike shop WeCycle Atlanta. This was an awesome collaboration with the creator of Black Moms Blog. … Continue reading the weekend
I'm curious. Why are they here? Here, where I would like for them to be. Maybe my 18 month old had something to do with it. He's an electrician by trade so there is no telling where he'll walk, so I prefer to have them at the door. Especially with an almost 7 month … Continue reading daddy’s home
Happy May! "I embrace success. The words "I Can't" are not in my vocabulary. I refuse to believe my own excuses! I am unstoppable!!" ----------------------------------------------- May is Mental Health Awareness month. Time to get your mind right and in tune with the body and spirit. Normally, this month brings awareness to mental illnesses but I … Continue reading 30 days of happy
If it's rainy there like it is here this craft is perfect for indoors. Pretty self explanatory, Water. Paint brushes. Construction paper. This activity works better with smaller toddlers 18+ months or so. This is my go to activity when it's raining, if I need a few minutes to call people, tidy up a … Continue reading diy toddler craft || water painting
It's 4:20 and I am wide awake. I'm up at this time normally with the baby, but it was slightly different this morning. Each day that I am able to place my feet on the ground is a blessing and relief. I'm not done yet! To see new life, third and fourth chances at new … Continue reading barefoot confessions || abundance
Meet Sage. My first born son of 18 months. Adorable smile right?! He. Is. A. Toddler. Every morning is a different paradigm from the previous but with the same outcome. Tantrums. Screaming. Crying. Yelling. Whining. Pinwheels. Lots of floor pinwheels. Should I continue, no because if you've clicked on this post then you know … Continue reading surviving my toddler
Dinner is becoming very cumbersome trying to find new recipes to cook for my family. I could ask my fiancée a million times what does he have a taste for and it always ends with, "whatever you cook?" I mean seriously, I need suggestions! Having a baby was THE best thing that happened food wise … Continue reading what’s cookin? …cauliflower rice
So the staple that holds this family together are quick 30 minute (or less) one pot meals. I'll squeeze a crockpot meal in at least two days of the week. He asked if I cooked when we first met.....yeahhhhhh! I just didn't mention mostly one pot meals. So now we have two littles under two … Continue reading chicken & mushroom fettuccine
Being a stay at home mom, I am always looking for activities to keep the kids busy. I live on and for Pinterest for CHEAP and easy projects. I am a creative and that's what I do best.....create. I'm going to enjoy making arts and crafts more than them. Off to Michaels we go. … Continue reading diy: pool noodle horses
Today, Justus, you flipped over on your own from your belly with just three pushes onto your back at 2 1/2 months. I was in awe because you did so, so quickly. You're on your way to making your footprints on Earth. Sage, today you called my name.....JADA! Can you believe that and you … Continue reading a letter to my sons
Happy New Year! New beginnings are upon us. Unfortunately, the rhetoric about 2016 proved to be true, it wasn't the nicest to me. I lost my sister, grandfather and an aunt all within the same month. Fuck! That's all I can say. Fast forward several months and the birth of my son soothes me … Continue reading bring it 2017
So I'm a blogger with writer's block but I'm back and with more littles to tag along! A huge fear happened...planning a party! I really struggled with throwing a huge party for Sage's first birthday. I'd been to a couple of one year old parties and honestly most were over the top for such … Continue reading why we didn’t throw a big 1st birthday party
Summer is almost gone and in the blink of an eye. Sage has become more active, responsive and aware to his surroundings. So we have to keep him busy. Have to. This weekend we visited the Children's Museum of Atlanta and the Lemonade Stand Festival. Both were so much fun I thought I'd share … Continue reading the weekend
Hey y'all!! I am back with another delayed, overdue, procrastinated post. The last four months have been extremely sad for me. I've been to eight funerals this year two being my beautiful big sister and beloved grandfather and it's been particularly hard to cope, mourn and manage life being a new mom, soon to be … Continue reading losing the baby fat while having a baby
People!! I am still living in this unspoken paradigm of motherhood and LIFE! Time management is my daily goal and squeezing posts in when I can, or cannot for that matter, when I should. One thing I do try to keep up with is my skin care. I'm exhausted and the last thing I … Continue reading DIY Vlog on Skin Toner
I've been contemplating when and how I would start to prepare Sage's food for him. I realized it was time when he snatched my plate out of my hand one day. Kid's pretty strong. I've done a post on store bought foods because I was traveling a lot for a month or so and … Continue reading DIY Organic Baby Food
The weekends are what we all look forward to especially after punching in on a click. Our weekends are pretty laid back. This one was little different and definitely memorable. I decided to showcase our weekends through photographs since they speak volumes. So prayerfully every weekend I will blog or vlog about what we … Continue reading Saturdays
Beauty is skin deep and deep in the pockets lately! I've been extremely busy balancing this life of motherhood. Exhausted is not even descriptive enough to show how I feel. Do I look like I feel, sometimes YES! My first throw up moment.... It's been five months and I'm noticing that I … Continue reading Beauty on A Budget
It's been a fun and adventurous four months with baby boy and I am settled into a routine with him. It's becoming slightly easier each week. Talk to me a month or so ago and I was nutso. Still sleep deprived. Still adjusting to my new role as a stay at home mom. … Continue reading Feature || Choosing The Best Baby Food
Happy Valentine's Day!! The day when love is officially celebrated is here and it's included in this week's Project 52 challenge. This week's theme is My Funny Valentine! How appropriate because these two keep me smiling and lighthearted with their smiles and laughter... *cues in the cuteness This year was our first Valentine's as … Continue reading Project 52 || Week 6
The opinions expressed on LCC are just that MY two cents!! Got dry, dull skin.... *raises hand. Winter can take toll on your skin. I think your skin is the ultimate determining factor of your health. I mean who doesn't want healthy, sun kissed glowing skin. I don't know about you but I love a … Continue reading Why I Brush My Skin
Hobby?!?! No such thing to me but for lack of a better term... any hobby to me is your passion and purpose. Something you do well that you can't go a day without thinking about or doing. It's Week 4 in my Everyday Eyecandy Project 52 challenge and this week's theme is Hobby. I believe you … Continue reading Project 52 || Week 4
The opinions expressed on LCC are just that, MY two cents!! A few weeks ago I noticed patches of dry skin on my son's head. As a new mom this was a terrible feeling. I found out that it's called cradle cap. Sebaceous glands in the scalp make sebum, which oils the skin. Babies have high … Continue reading How To Use Coconut Oil To Treat Cradle Cap
Motherhood. What can I say?! This has come to be a very broad and general statement to me. Can't quite put my finger on it. I've been screamed at, pooped on, laughed at, peed on, laughed at, nipple tugged, laughed at! It's basically kicking my ass left and right! The joys definitely outweigh the bad … Continue reading You Mothers Are Liars
This week's inspiration for Project 52 is FAVORITE. This was hard because I have so many "favorites"!! Here's a snap at a few. My favorite part of him... when he twiddles his toes... happiness and contentment!! My favorite tea is "THE" Chamomile Citrus by Might Tea Leaf Company. They come in the cutest silk woven … Continue reading Project 52: Week 3
I blog in the wee hours, mostly because it's when my Apple is asleep and I can complete a task. I piggybacked my Project 52 off of the initial Project 365+1 where you take a photo a day. Pretty intimidating but I told myself I'm gonna do it. Most of my pics are loosely based … Continue reading A Pic A Day 1-15
As you know from reading my blog I began a 21 Day Sugar Detox. So far I'm enjoying eating mostly raw foods. I've had my sugar cravings but I drink plenty of water and the cravings subside for a few hours or so lol. I will blog most of the meals I've been eating on … Continue reading My 21 Day Sugar Detox Meals
Another week has rolled around in the New Year and so far so great over here. This is Week 2 of the Eyecandy Project 52 photography challenge. Visit here for details! This week's theme is Happiness is... I shot this pic while reading to my son before bedtime, he was not trying to fall out before … Continue reading Eyecandy Project 52: Week 2
Food is a delightful treat of mine anytime, anywhere. I try my best to eat a variety of healthy foods but I backslide as any normal human would. I decided to try a 21 Day Sugar Detox to cleanse my body of toxins, inflammation and replenish energy levels as well. Not to mention it brightens … Continue reading Avocado Quinoa Bowl
So begins the photography challenge with Everyday Eyecandy's Project 52 to fine tune my new found photography hobby. The theme for week 1 is WHO ARE YOU? Visit her website to check out the details. I posted this pic yesterday on the blog to introduce the photography challenge for the week. I decided to use it because it celebrates … Continue reading Eyecandy Project 52: Week 1
It's the first week of the New Year approaching and it's polarizing. 2015 was a lesson learned, see my post. I've decided no resolutions on how much weight I'll lose or how organized I'll become because c'mon, I mean will I really stick to them? I don't know of anyone who does realistically. We all … Continue reading Project 52: Flick. Flick.
I am celebrating an end to a trying year.... 2015. I learned so much about how far I can push myself and just how much strength I can muster. I stepped out on faith and quit my job of 14 years on a whim and was not prepared to do so. I was not … Continue reading Why I’m Bringing 2015 Baggage With Me
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I am trying to eat a variety of healthy foods so that my breast milk will be somewhat flavored to my son. This will be easier to introduce foods, especially vegetables, into his diet when it comes time to eat solid foods. I will post more recipes when I can actually find the time to … Continue reading Homemade “Country” Coleslaw
Tonight we were anticipating the debut of the The Wiz Live on television. I truly enjoyed this musical. It was pure joy. Oh how I wish they would take this show on the road with this cast! I mean the Queen as Oz, and Ne-Yo's singing...awesome!! This movie is a staple in black homes … Continue reading Family Night
LAWD help me!! My son and I are entering into a new phase of noobieism...if it's a word. He's 7 weeks and very, VERY alert! He is staying up longer through the day, although WE still have not quite gotten day from night differentiated! He seems to think he'll be missing out on the … Continue reading Peace Be Still
Well hello world, I'm back......and with company!! I've been away for about two months preparing for and delivering my son Sage Eli aka "Apple". The experience of giving life to a tiny being was extraordinary, enlightening, fulfilling, emotional...I mean I could go on but the main feeling I enjoyed was the INSTANT rush of … Continue reading At Least 6 Things Nobody Told You As A New Mom
One of my favorite past times now that we have a baby on the way is shopping on eBay for baby boy clothing. Granted, I do peruse through department stores and online sales as well but we have opted to try used baby clothing for some items. I will be a stay at home for … Continue reading How To Bid and WIN On EBay
