Russian Soul Sundays

Overnight Oats Recipe

I recently discovered overnight oats and honestly, I wasn't a fan of the store-bought ones. I figured it might have been a little too hipster for me to try and I was okay with that. A friend suggested I make my own and I might like it better. Well, challenge accepted. After scouring Beyonce's internet for recipes, I came up with my own borrowing a little from one and
Russian Soul Sundays

Green Goddess Grilled Cheese Sandwich!

So, I was stuck at home recently and I really didn't feel like ordering out. One, I didn't have the funds even though I probably could've made a way. But most importantly, even if I did pull the funds, it was still going to be hella expensive! I recently bought sourdough bread, alfalfa sprouts, and avocados to make avocado toast and I figured since I had a little cheese
Russian Soul Sundays

Delicious Honey-Soy Baked Chicken Thighs

I've always had baked honey-soy salmon, a regular favorite in my household; it even satisfies a very picky Bear! And now I have a new favorite to add to the mix: honey-soy chicken thighs It's quick, easy, and you'll have dinner ready in about 45 minutes or less! Just enough time to help with homework and do laundry as they cook! Are you ready? Let's go! Grab a large bowl
Black-owned

The Best Coffee You Haven’t Had Yet!

I wouldn't say I'm a purveyor of coffee. I do love a nice cup and prefer to brew my own at home. I haven't perfected the art of making blended coffee, but look out once I do! I wouldn't need Starbucks or Coffee Bean that much anymore. Lately, I've been on a roll of trying different coffees for my trusted and beloved Keurig. I have the standard faves -
Mommy Commentary

30 Things You Need to Declutter Right Now!

I know how it feels - you have something that's kinda useless and you think, 'Well, maybe I can repurpose it for something.' So you hold onto it. And you hold onto it. And you hold onto it to the point you might even forget why you were even holding onto it from jump street. 2023 is gonna be the year you say no to clutter. You get busy.
Mommy Commentary

Dear White People Who Only Acknowledge MLK on His Birthday…

It's always that time of year where my friends and strangers scour the inter webs for their absolute favorite MLK quote to post, and completely forget about it for the remaining 364 days until his birthday again the following year. And it's usually the same quote that they don't believe in themselves, namely the one about judging someone by the content of their character and not the color of
Mommy Commentary

5 Tips for Creating Quarterly Goals

I type this post every year and it's for good reason - people still make resolutions and break them every time. Don't get me wrong - if you're the type to stick to your New Year's resolutions, I applaud you! Most people usually give up around Valentine's Day and by the time January 1st rolls back around, they start the same process over. Me? I used to be a
Mommy Commentary

New Year, New Blog

Last year, I'll admit, was a bit of a doozy. Between the Russian invasion, my best friend unexpectedly dying, and a host of other not-number hits that just kept coming, I was floating above the water. It also made me realize having real depression is not just wearing a robe all day and sleeping all da as well (I'll do a blog post on that later). As I'm now
Ethan

Ethan’s Heavenly 11th Birthday

It's so weird to type this out. And every year, it gets weirder. I say weird because there's really no other way to describe it. I should have a 5th grader. I should be playing referee between Ethan and Bear. I should be wracking my brain for gifts for both boys. Instead, I'm mourning one and celebrating the other. Well, that's not entirely true. I celebrate Ethan every chance
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Bear turns 9!

It's so crazy to think how 9 years ago, our world was turned upside down. Bear has been a joy to watch and raise. It's fun and exciting to see him become his own person and I'm so thankful each day. So, in honor of Bear, here are some fun facts (like he likes to say!): He loves to code and has created a few games on Roblox. He has