*This post is sponsored by Truvaga, but all opinions are my own* Summer is such a special time of year; with warm weather and ample sunshine, it’s the perfect time to prioritize self-care. It’s the time of year focused on fun, relaxation, and travel. What better way to fully enjoy your summer than by elevating […]
Things get busy and time stops for no one. Baby Muffin’s due date was July 10, 2022, but Baby Muffin had 0 interest in evacuating from their very comfortable accommodations or participating in their birth. Actually, they decided to stay in their nest for an additional week. To everyone’s surprise, I had not had any […]
*This post is sponsored by California Psychics, but as always, all opinions are my own!* People often comment on how clear-headed and focused I appear to be based on my social presence. While I work hard to present myself that way, getting to (and maintaining) that headspace is not always easy, nor is it always […]
Being pregnant is a beautiful, life-changing experience, but people often forget to be transparent in how hard the process can be, especially in the first trimester. The quirky part about pregnancy is that each one is different; so it’s not like you can accurately predict how you’re going to be at any given point. I’m […]
There are so many emotions involved in trying for a new baby. Most people who have the pleasure of interacting with my husband know that he and I both are pretty chill. He’s exponentially more chill than I am, but overall laidback people! The one thing that Brad requested in trying for a new baby […]
Announcing our new pregnancy and plans to share that journey.
torhome Playset! All my parents with little piggies that are obsessed with Peppa Pig like my little one, this is for you. Our kids enjoy Peppa Pig on the screen, but there are so many fun ways to imagine bringing the show to the comfort of our own homes! One way we’re taking the fun on the road, figuratively and literally, is with Hasbro’s new Peppa’s Family Motorhome. Complete with sounds and music from the show, little piggies everywhere can use their imaginations to create their own fun!
In this wonderful world of parenthood, you are constantly being presented with new challenges. Each new challenge is more difficult than the next, but THAT is what makes it fun right? “Back to school” season is a particularly stressful one in general, but even more so when “back to school” is actually going to a […]
In a cute little city called LaGrange about an hour outside of Atlanta, there’s an adorable resort called the Great Wolf Lodge that can solely meet any parents’ child entertainment needs! It is a themed resort featuring an indoor water park and several other family-friendly attractions, restaurants, and activities to meet the needs of everyone […]
Those cute little faces make it pretty difficult to say no, don’t they? Yes, they are adorable. But there are some things that we as pet parents need to stand firm on to maximize their health. One of the most influential ways to appropriately parent our pets is to pay special attention to their daily […]
This post is sponsored by Hero Elementary on PBS KIDS. Last month, I introduced you all to a television program on PBS KIDS called Hero Elementary. Both encouraging the desire to investigate and cultivating a love for science; tuning into the show really is a no brainer. The show is literally designed to give our […]
This post is sponsored by NABISCO available at Walmart. While I am not supportive of the “new year, new me” mentality, I am supportive of growth! Every opportunity we get, we try to make better life choices for ourselves and our families. The Squally Squad is a huge snacking family. Honestly, there are many days […]
This post is sponsored by Hero Elementary on PBS KIDS. Cheers to a new year of life! We are so thankful to have another opportunity to continue learning and growing as a family with you all! The new year typically brings a lot of new things to everyone’s households, but I am going to hold […]
As a Black doctor myself, I have always felt that there isn’t enough representation in the workplace. In my veterinary class of almost 100 students, I was the only African American female student. While I grew up being a minority in most of my schooling, the higher I went up the educational scale, the more […]
*This post is sponsored by Ghirardelli, but all opinions that follow are 100% my own.* Sweet memories are what we will look back on fondly when we think of 2020. That sentence is a double entendre; by sweet, I also meant Ghirardelli products sweet! What better way to bring this unprecedented year to a close […]
So I was writing a caption on Instagram for this picture anddddd I kept writing and writing and felt the need to go ahead and make a blog post about the holidays. I have been having so many conversations about how different the holidays will be this year. Many of these conversations are started with […]
This post has been brought to you by InnovAsian; but all opinions are mine. Raise your hand if the thought of having to cook dinner at the end of a long day has put you in the dumps. Obviously, I can’t see if you raised your hand, but both of my hands are raised! I’m […]
This shop has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Thank you Blue Buffalo®. #BLUESierraDelta What is the #1 thing that pet owners obsess over? What food they’re going to feed their precious baby! I thought that as a veterinarian, I wouldn’t do this, but man was I wrong! Sometimes I […]
This is a sponsored post about the AmScope Kids Premium Microscope, but all opinions are my own.. AmScope is the #1 online store for premium-quality microscopes and accessories. Did you have a favorite subject in school? Here’s your daily dose of irony. My favorite subject has always been science, but I have always made my […]
How does one accomplish a cross country move when 2020 has easily been one of the most horrendous years in the history of the United States? I was thinking about how drastically and quickly things had changed on my drive home the other day. Specifically, I was thinking about how the term “social distancing” so […]
This post was sponsored by Art of Green and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Can you name one thing that we all have to do, whether we want to or not, to maintain our lives? I can! It’s cleaning! I’ll be the first to admit that I hate cleaning up. Honestly, […]
I partnered with Blue Diamond as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. We all know how important is to make sure that we eat enough each day. We especially need to do so to have the energy we need to make each day count! While it sounds great […]
August 25th through August 31st Black Breastfeeding Week! The month of August is National and World Breastfeeding Awareness Month, but the last week of August is the one that bears the most significance to me as a Black woman who breastfed her daughter. Every year people ask me, “Why does there need to be a week to […]
*This post is sponsored by The Honest Company, but all opinions that follow are 100% my own.*Do you ever find yourself choosing between products that work well and products that are actually good for you? What if I told you you didn’t have to choose anymore? We have partnered with the Honest Company to highlight […]
This post is sponsored by Russell Brunson, the author of Traffic Secrets: The Underground Playbook for Filling Your Websites and Funnels with Your Dream Customers. As always, all expressed opinions will honest and of my own creation. Let’s start with a truth bomb here: I had a hard time figuring out what I’m doing. I’ve […]
Tis the beginning of the end of these posts brought to you by my sponsor, Always Eat After 7PM. One thing will always remain the same, my opinions are always going to be my opinions. Wow, I guess time truly does fly when you’re having fun! It was about a month ago when I started […]
Guess what? This post has been brought to you by my sponsor, Always Eat After 7pm, but all opinions come from me. So you want to know what it’s like to Always Eat After 7PM? There is no time better than the present; accordingly, I want to give an update on how my new diet […]
In the same fashion as my previous post about Always Eat After 7PM by Joel Marion, this post is also brought to you with them as my sponsor, but no worries, these are my opinions! Before I jump in too deep, if you haven’t read my last blog post, I strongly suggest that you do. This […]
Today, I want to introduce you to a revolutionary concept. Before I do, I need to tell you something very important! This post is brought to you by my sponsor, “Always Eat After 7PM”. As always, I’m going to keep it real; so the opinions expressed below are most certainly my own. A couple of […]
Raising a child comes with so many changes and transitions. For those who can or have chosen to do so, breastfeeding is one part of childrearing that evolves with the needs of the child and the dynamic of the family….
Today, I want to do something different; I would like to take a quick throwback Thursday story time trip down memory lane. I actually had this idea at 5:50AM when I was prepping a picture to post on Instagram. Writer me thought, “I CAN BLOG ABOUT THAT!” I’ve been doing this influencer thing for a […]
I just wanted to check-in and see how is everybody doing in the midst of COVID-19 with many places having mandatory Stay at Home Orders! Comment below and let me know how YOU are doing. It is okay to not be okay, so if you’re not okay, you can say that! I am here for […]
Whew, so much has changed in the world since my last blog post, like our new Molekule Air Mini Purifier. I hope that you all are doing as best as you can and social distancing as much as possible. We should all be doing our part to help flatten the curve. My husband and myself […]
A love for learning and school is so crucial for our children. I am very anal when it comes to my daughter’s education because I want to set her up for success in whatever ways I can. When I say that Muffin loves her school; MUFFIN LOVES HER SCHOOL! In a zombie apocalypse, if Lariah […]
I made us both “cookies” (cinnamon toast crunch). Hers can’t have milk in it because that’s “ew” ? I’m studying and she’s on her ipad; we’re both doing our thing. GREAT. She finishes her cookies. Me: “Do you want grapes, strawberries, or oranges?” Riah: “chips!” Me: “that was not an option.. grapes, oran…” Riah: “CHIPS!!! […]
Sigh, it’s time to get real with my fiscally irresponsible self… Before I ever got pregnant, I took GREAT pride in being independent, financially stable, and mature. Naturally, my financial stability was based on me supporting just MYSELF; so when I peed on that stick and it turned positive less than 5 seconds later, all […]
Have you ever tried traveling with cats? Traveling with any of our animal companions can be hard. While it is common to hear people talk about their dogs having a hard time with traveling; cats tend to have a rougher go of it overall. Traveling with cats can be extremely stressful for pet parents and their beloved cats. The best way to avoid this, is to ensure that the cats are supported with the right products to decrease stress, keep them safe, and encourage a positive association with traveling.