Did you know that senior dogs have a hard time finding their forever homes? Most people want to bring home a puppy and look right past a dog that’s older. Senior dogs need love too and they can be just as amazing as a puppy. My dog Simba will be a senior dog next year. […]
Hair Love Short Film + Blue Ivy Narrates the Audiobook!
Hair Love is something that I try to teach my girls on a regular basis. It’s the main reason I started my own natural hair journey a few years ago. I wanted them to be able to look at someone close to them with hair just like theirs and love everything about it. It’s so […]
Book Review: A Place Inside of Me by Zetta Elliott
I’m drained y’all. As moms, we worry enough about our kids as is! We worry even while they are in our belly and not even in the world yet. It’s draining and upsetting to have to worry about my son and my daughters too simply because of the color of their skin. I never want […]
Children’s Books Featuring Black Girl Characters
Are you looking for some Black girl magic in children’s books? I love to add books featuring black girl characters to my children’s library on a regular basis. They need to be able to relate when reading. Representation matters over here! And do you know what else makes reading more fun? When you see someone […]
5 Reasons You Should Read Pet Blogging for Love and Money
When I first started pet blogging, I had no idea that it would become a side hustle for me. I began a blog about my dog Simba (aka @RawrSimba on Instagram) back in 2012 days after I brought him home. It simply started off as a hobby and the love I had for my pet. […]
Book Review: My Daddy Rules the World by Hope Anita Smith
Is your daddy your hero? Do your kids view their Dad as the best dad ever? My dad is amazing and my husband is an amazing father to his kids. It’s one of the many reasons I fell in love with him. His dad skills were on point and I just loved how our oldest […]
Book Review: My Mommy Medicine by Edwidge Danticat
Do you remember when you were little your mom just knew how to make everything better? Oh, she still does you say? Moms are the real MVP! Whether you’re not feeling well or just need some advice a mom is the perfect person to call. Mama knows child, mama knows. Disclaimer: I was provided a […]
Book Review: When I Pray for You by Matthew Paul Turner
Prayer has always meant a lot to my family as I was growing up and to this day. You know the saying, “the family that prays together, stays together.” I truly believe prayer makes a difference in our lives and gives us strength through the most difficult times. When I first found out I was […]
Book Review: The Patience Song by Dr. Crystal Bowe
Patience, oh patience…why must it be so hard to have you? I must admit that I don’t have a lot of patience when it comes to certain things. It’s something that I definitely had to work on over the years. It’s hard for adults to have patience so imagine how hard it is for a […]