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Now that my kids are settled back in school I am ready to tackle the rest of 2017.  I hope that you had a fun summer. I had a fun, full one. The majority of my summer was filled with … Read More

My “babies” are now 10 and 13. (They just started fifth and seventh grades today. Sniff.) However, September is National Baby Safety Month. While cleaning out my Mom in the City archives, I ran across this great post that is … Read More

I was excited to say “yes” when my friend Nancy asked if I’d like to participate in a promotion for School Specialty Inc. (SSI), the country’s largest school supply provider.  SSI created three Back to School kits  – one for students, … Read More

Harlem Whole Foods opening TODAY (July 21st). While that is great in and of itself, I’m most excited that this store will be carrying my friend Yemisi’s line of EgunsiFoods West African soups. The soups are also great as sauces. … Read More

Some groups are timeless. I asked some friends which age group still loves Earth, Wind & Fire and to my pleasant surprise, there was a wide range of answers. From millennials on up, all ages still appreciate songs like “September”, … Read More

When I love a product or service, I tell everyone about it. That is why it was a perfect fit when SquashTheBeef.com invited me to be a part of their current campaign. SquashTheBeef.com is a new social media platform where participants … Read More

I am a creature of habit and I have written about my morning routine several times. Today, I want to share a couple of items that make my morning routine special: tea and journals. Tea After dropping the kids off at … Read More

I have always been a protective person. My personality type is “ESTJ: The Guardian”. However, motherhood raised the stakes. I care so much about my sons that I will do anything (that doesn’t go against my faith) to guard them … Read More

I love reading stories about kids who forgo birthday gifts in order to give to kids in need. It’s so sweet and heartwarming. However, that is not the reality when it comes to my kids’ birthdays. Don’t get me wrong…both … Read More

May is one of my favorite months because both Mother’s Day and my birthday take place in it. I try to celebrate my mom throughout the year and our special outings don’t always take place in May. However, I appreciate … Read More