When we were growing up, commercials told us that “choosy moms” selected a specific kind of peanut butter because they wanted the best for their families. At the same time, us kids who were “picky eaters” were probably a source of stress to our “choosy moms.”… More
Attitude Going Down South: When Mama Ain’t Happy
Down south there’s a cute phrase that I absolutely love. You’ll often hear people say “If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy!” Truer words were never spoken! As moms we set the tone in our homes. When we’re smiling, it’s all sunshine and roses, and home is a heavenly place to be. But honey, if we get that look on our faces (you know — the one that makes both toddlers and daddies run for cover), then home can be hell on earth and the last place that anyone wants to be…. More
Get Organized: 12 Super Savvy Apps for Supermom
From executing projects at work to remembering to pick up a gallon of milk on your way home, there are so many little things that need to get done each day. But the age-old answer ... More
10 Genius Ways to be Happy in the New Year!
For some, the new year is not something to look forward to. Finding happiness is task. Read more…… More
“Mommy, I’m Tired”: Helping Our Kids Find Extracurricular Balance
“Soccer on Mondays. Swimming on Tuesdays. Violin on Wednesdays. Thursdays is tap. She takes a little break on Fridays. And then she has gymnastics on Saturdays.” I listened in amazement as another mom rattled off her daughter’s extracurricular activities. I was tired just listening to her. Her poor daughter was only in first grade. I bet that child is tired and stressed out!… More
Raising a Charitable Child, a Conversation with Michelle Thornhill, African American Segment Manager at Wells Fargo
One of the best themes of the holiday season is charitable giving. What better time of year to incorporate giving back into your family routine?… More
Who Stole My Sex Drive?
It’s a scary feeling to say the least and the worst part is the desperate feeling of helplessness. This isn’t actually anything new for me, however, it’s been awhile since the sexless rogue wave has hit leaving me numb and feeling incapable of stimulation. My worst bought with sexlessness was after I had kids…. More
Mommy Mafia #1: Balancing A Busy Career With Motherhood
Check out MommyNoire’s special edition web show MommyMafia! Get up close and personal with Deputy Editor, Karen “Kay Konnect” Hudson, Bossip’s CEO, Marve Frazier and publicist Gina Torres who talk motherhood and the career balancing act. … More
Motivation 101: Dream It, Map It, Live It!
I’ve always been a visionary. I specialize in dreaming up big plans for my future. Now implementing these plans is another story. And I’m not alone. Many of us struggle with getting the vision out of our heads, onto paper and into reality.
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Surviving the After School Shuffle
You’ve just gotten off work and as you get ready to wrestle through rush hour traffic on the commute home it hits you: You have thirty minutes to make it to the other side of town for your child’s soccer game. … More
