Month: February 2017

Why Kids Pick Their Noses and Lick Their Shoes

Why Kids Pick Their Noses and Lick Their Shoes

Kids pick their noses. Gross. But is it harmless? Anyone around children long enough will observe them picking their noses. Many of us also witness that extra step; they eat whatever comes out! The name for this practice is Mucophagy. Some argue that children who engage in this behavior have stronger immune systems as a…

Why Breastfeeding One Baby Takes an Entire Village
|

Why Breastfeeding One Baby Takes an Entire Village

Anyone who thinks breastfeeding a baby is easy and comes naturally for every mother has no idea. It’s supposed to be a perfect, synchronized act in theory, right? Then why can it be so complicated? Because it’s an absolute lifestyle change. A game-changer. A life-changing event. The amount of time we spend prepping, talking about…

What to Wear Wednesdays: Self-Love & Pride

What to Wear Wednesdays: Self-Love & Pride

By 1MommyMD. Since this Chicago weather is giving us a little taste of Spring, I took the opportunity to dress accordingly! This What to Wear Wednesday look features a houndstooth wrap- past season forever 21, a cozy self-love off the shoulder sweatshirt- current season Martz Park Gift Shop, red skinny pants-past season Kohls and knee…

Being a Foster Parent is My Passion, My Purpose, My Life
|

Being a Foster Parent is My Passion, My Purpose, My Life

By: Tiese Williams. 427,910. The number of U.S. children currently in foster care. Do you know that more than half of those children are people of color? It’s real. It’s shocking. And it’s heartbreaking. The thought of so many innocent children drifting in this world without a safe place to call home is devastating. The…

8 Family Activities That Promote Love for African Heritage
|

8 Family Activities That Promote Love for African Heritage

Do you want to show your children how to love their African heritage? Part of providing a strong foundation for your child’s healthy self-image is teaching them about their origin and history. Today, African American children can turn on their TV, go to a toy store, or even visit Disneyland and find very few images…

What to Wear Wednesdays: Wild Style Leopard Print

What to Wear Wednesdays: Wild Style Leopard Print

By 1MommyMD. My sisters and I have a habit of showing up to events wearing nearly identical clothing or colors. So, it’s no surprise that we showed up to lunch in black and leopard print! My sister Khési and I even had leopard print shades! My look features a current season forever 21 leopard print cape…

Don’t Let Valentine’s Day Disappoint You This Year
|

Don’t Let Valentine’s Day Disappoint You This Year

On Valentine’s Day, time stands still. It is the day of relationship-reckoning and the stakes are high, everyone is watching, it’s do or die. Cuddle-season is well underway for those out there dating, a select few husbands are trying to work their way out the doghouse, and the waters are being tested to see who…

5 Quick Meals You Can Make in a Pressure Cooker

5 Quick Meals You Can Make in a Pressure Cooker

Do you have an old-fashioned pressure cooker and can’t figure out what the heck to put in there? Or are you looking for quick meals during the week? Look no further! Your pressure cooker will come in handy and dinner will be ready in no time! Not only will your food cook super-fast, the tender…

What to Wear Wednesdays: Who Doesn’t Like Cookies?
|

What to Wear Wednesdays: Who Doesn’t Like Cookies?

By 1MommyMD. This past weekend I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House in Hyde Park. Some amazing mommy friends and I got together to bake some tasty treats as part of their “Cookies from the Heart” program. I mean who doesn’t like cookies?! 

The Ways Our Friendship Changed After You Had a Baby
|

The Ways Our Friendship Changed After You Had a Baby

Watching you become a mother is bittersweet. As a woman, watching someone you love become a mom is truly a beautiful event to witness. But like most things in life, it can often be bittersweet, especially if you don’t have kids of your own or if you’re used to living up the single life with…

Why You Should Teach Your Child Black History at Home

Why You Should Teach Your Child Black History at Home

I am the product of a pro-black family. From the time my first memory became etched in my psyche, my family sat around the dinner table discussing poverty, oppression, and black history daily. My father regularly yelled out MLK quotes, and Eyes on the Prize played in rotation. We were always discussing the Civil Rights…

Got Clutter? 8 Tips To Keep Your House Clean

Got Clutter? 8 Tips To Keep Your House Clean

Tired of being buried under the clutter? Do you feel like the more you clean, the more mess you have? Does the thought of cleaning your home make you hyperventilate? I have some tips for you! Keeping your house clean doesn’t have to be a daily nightmare.