Mommy Commentary

Supporting Diddy Is Morally Bankrupt

Why Turning a Blind Eye to Power and Abuse Isn't Just Problematic—It's Dangerous Let’s just get straight to it. If you're still publicly supporting Sean "Diddy" Combs in 2025, you're not just ignoring the headlines—you’re ignoring the humanity of the women who’ve come forward with devastating stories of abuse, manipulation, and control. And for what? Nostalgia? A club anthem? A false sense of loyalty to a man who built an empire
Mommy Commentary

We Gather, We Grill, We Glow: Fourth of July Recipes for the Culture!

There are cookouts—and then there are legendary cookouts. July 4th is the Super Bowl of backyard grilling, and if you're the one firing up the grill, this is your chance to show up and show out. Whether you're team charcoal or gas, meat-lover or veggie-forward, I’ve got you covered with recipes that bring the fireworks to the table before the sun even sets. Here’s a spread that’ll have your guests waving sparklers in
Mommy Commentary

When ICE Comes Knocking – Know Your Rights!

Photo courtesy of @caliwinter Let’s be honest: ICE doesn’t need sirens or flashing lights to cause terror. Just the mention of their presence is enough to send ripples of fear through immigrant communities—parents skipping work, kids staying home from school, neighbors going silent. But here’s the truth: fear doesn’t have to rule us. Knowledge can. Community can. Preparedness can. If you’re wondering how you can help protect your community from ICE, you’re
Black-owned

Whiskey, Legacy & Black Ownership: A Love Letter in Five Pours

Whiskey, Legacy & Black Ownership: A Love Letter in Five Pours Let’s have a little chat over a glass—something smooth, something with a little burn and a whole lot of story. Today we’re not just talking whiskey. We’re talking lineage. Intention. Power. And yeah, pleasure too. The whiskey game? Historically locked behind closed doors and old money. But times are shifting, and a new wave of Black-owned whiskey brands is not
product reviews

I Purposely Purchased a Replica Bag. Did I Love It?

Under the past several weeks, amidst the unnecessary trade war with China, there has been a flurry of videos that have hit the internet from replica sellers. A replica seller specializes in selling and/or producing a product that is very similar to the name-brand original. Now, a good seller will get you a product that is close to the original with some obvious differences. The stitching may be
Mommy Commentary

It Really is the Windy City: Our Chi-Town Vacay!

So, very recently, Maks and I celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary. It's been so long since we've had a vacation so we (with the help of Bear, of course!) decided to go Chicago for a week! Can I tell you how super fun it was?? It was super cold when we went (we also planned to go during Bear's spring break), so we couldn't really help when we could go.
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Help Support Altadena Arts Magnet!

Eaton fire recovery efforts Help Support Altadena Arts Magnet Many families are still in need of your love and support! Click here Hello Everyone! I know it's been a long while for a blog post, but I wanted to share something near and dear to me. As you know, my family are Eaton Fire survivors. While our home was not damaged, Bear's school was in the fire area. His school survived, but we had
Mommy Commentary

I Want You to Smile and Conquer Today!

Listen, my life hasn't been easy at all. Between a wildfire that almost destroyed my son's school, severely damaged his future middle school, and practically torched a neighboring city we've grown to love and adore, 2025 has been extremely ghetto. But there's a smile in every situation no matter how absolutely shitty it is: And it's so true. Going through the stress of a potential wildfire hitting our area
Black-owned

10 Exciting Black-Owned Brands at Amazon You Must Try!

In honor of Black History Month and keeping up the theme of spotlighting Black-owned brands, I present some businesses that are available on Amazon.com. It may be something you've already known about or something new to you. This is a list that is wide-ranging from health supplements to hair care to makeup brands. Please note, while these brands are founded by Black folks, it is not just for Black
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Black-Owned Liquor Spotlight: D’Usse by Jay-Z

He's got 99 problems but liquor's not one. From rapper and business conglomerate, Jay-Z, comes a cognac that is guaranteed to be ranked with Courvoisier, Remy Martin, and others. If you want to try a different cognac but don't have a lot of money to spend (and let's face it, we all don't have a lot of money to spend nowadays!), here is a good long-lasting cognac that will