Category: Mommy Commentary

Mommy Commentary

Celebrating My Bae’s Birthdays!

Seven years ago, Bear was born a week before Maks's birthday. They never really celebrated their birthdays together but we've always honored them. I like to take the time to reflect on my family. I don't really speak on my family very much on the blog, but I'm so appreciative of them. This year has really taught me what is important and what isn't. Just being so close
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We Got a New Car!

I need to preface by saying we don't got it like that. Therefore, don't ask for money. Backstory: We had a leased 2017 Kia Sorento, fully-loaded. Y'all...I loved that car. Loved it, loved it, loved it. We wanted to buy it and were serious about purchasing it. When we inquired about it the first time, the sales people at a local Kia told us it wouldn't make sense from
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#blackgirlgardens update!

I finally updated the YouTube channel. I keep saying I'm going to update it but I just need to find the time! I'm very time-poor. Anyway, enjoy! https://youtu.be/C0wJNtjpVNE
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