Category: Mommy Commentary

Black-owned, Kids' Activities, Mommy Commentary

#blacklivesmatter – The Undefeated

I'm going to start highlighting Black authors and even some Black-owned bookstores (if I can get to them in person, if not, I'll just do a virtual recommendation). I figured since protesting is starting to become more dangerous and performative; more about people wanting to look like they were out fighting the power, but not really being about that life, here is an alternative. We received a copy of
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So Many Streaming Options and So Much Time

Years ago, we decided to cut the cord. We were hipsters before the term became relevant. During that time, the choices were very limited and we ended up going back to cable a short time later. Around last year, we decided paying a 200+ cable bill really wasn't in our best interest so we cut the cord again. We also picked up a host of streaming options such as
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What Chadwick Boseman’s death taught me about tight circles.

Over the weekend, the world was shocked to learn of the sudden passing of actor Chadwick Boseman. He was a magnificent talent and just an all-around good guy. We were astounded to learn how he made some of his greatest work as he battled a very aggressive form of colon cancer.  As I sat in both amazement and grief, I was truly impressed by Chadwick’s team. Those who knew of
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Why I Had To Distance Myself From the In-Laws

It's been a topic that's bothered me for a long while and I figured now was the time to address it and get it out. My husband, Maks, is Ukrainian-Russian. He received his US citizenship about 13 years ago, a year before we met. He comes from Lviv, Ukraine. When he came over, it was really just him, his brother, and parents. Eastern Europe is known to be heavily racist.
Kids' Activities, Mommy Commentary

Painting Planters

Over the past week, we decided to paint planters. I've really taken up gardening as a great hobby. And there is nothing like growing and eating your own food. And since you take care of it, you know it's organic, which is the best ever! I wanted to spice up our garden a bit so we all did an activity where we each painted a planter. Materials: Planters (they're relatively
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Sending Your Child To School Under a Pandemic Hits Different.

Last year, I can vividly recall the excitement Maks and I had for Bear's first year of kindergarten. I went to the Welcome Back social, met his teacher, took a tour of the school, and became a friendly acquaintance of the principal. We bought his uniforms, made sure he was ready for his first day at a new school, and we were just so excited. Then, COVID-19 happened. Bear
Black-owned, Makeup and Natural Hair Care, Mommy Commentary

Happy Juneteenth! Now Be About That Life

This is a good time to tell you Breonna Taylor's killers haven't been charged. Juneteenth is the honor and celebration for when slaves were finally free. Now, contrary to what people think about July 4th, 1776, there were still slaves. Slaves weren't free until 1866. A whole-ass hundred plus years later. Texas was the last state to notify slaves had been free for two years. Two. Whole-Ass. Years. While
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Get Sage and Change Your Life

I've always burned sage. I was introduced to it many years ago by a woman at my job. She was a bit eccentric but she was a sweet woman. Very spiritual. Since then, I've always burned it to cleanse my home from wicked and evil spirits. I don't know if it's working but I can't say it's not. I will say, however, I haven't had anyone I don't want