Goodbye Mom in the City (Plus What’s Next)
Last month was a blur…in a good way. My oldest son Michael graduated from Townsend Harris High School and is all registered for his fall college classes. Where did the time go?! Michael is moving forward and so am I. … Read More
5 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth This Year
Juneteenth is June 19th. It is one of the oldest celebrations commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. It is the anniversary of the day in 1865 when Union soldiers finally brought the news to Galveston, Texas that … Read More
Pairing Cheese with Food and Wine
Today is National Cheese Day. The celebration reminded me of a cheese-themed event that I attended about a decade ago. That is why I’m resharing this post about cheese pairings – the best way to pair cheese with various foods … Read More
7 Meaningful Gifts for Your 70-Year-Old Mom (2022)
I went to Virginia last month for my mom’s 70th birthday. My siblings and I really surprised her. You can see her reaction in this short video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kimberly Coleman (@nycmominthecity) … Read More
9 Meaningful Mother’s Day Necklaces From Small Businesses 2022
Mother’s Day (or any day!) is a great time to buy gifts and experiences for moms. Personally, I am still smiling from celebrating my mom’s 70th birthday earlier this month. It was such a great reminder of how important it … Read More
Mom in the City’s Mother’s Day Round-Up (Recipes, Gift Ideas + More)
Mother’s Day is on May 8th this year. It will be here before we know it. It’s such a great time to celebrate mothers, grandmothers, aunts and other mom-like figures in our lives. Just in case you want some ideas … Read More
9 Ketanji Brown Jackson Gifts That Inspire
It’s wonderful when a qualified (Harvard Law School graduate; former clerk for a Supreme Court justice; judge on the D.C. Circuit Court, etc.) Supreme Court justice like Ketanji Brown Jackson is confirmed. Add the historic nature (the first Black woman … Read More
Mom in the City’s Easter Round-Up (Easy Recipes, Crafts + More)
Easter is this upcoming Sunday, April 17th. I’m excited to actually be able to attend an in-person church service this year. I normally have an Easter brunch at my home after service where I invite several people. This year, we … Read More
Best Recipe for Quiche Lorraine (That Is Easy to Make)
I have been to several brunches and events where various quiche dishes have been served. When I was thinking of an easy one-dish meal that “my guys” could make for Mother’s Day in the past, I came up with what … Read More