Month: May 2017

What to Wear Wednesdays: A Romper Done Right

What to Wear Wednesdays: A Romper Done Right

Blue Skies, Denim & BOW Ties. I found this awesome jumpsuit a few months back and couldn’t wait to throw it on! It’s a lightweight one piece I snagged from asos.com. It’s simple and effortlessly chic! I paired it with another fabulous BOW tie from Meyelabel. THIS is how you wear a romper!! 

Fathers Are Parents, Not Babysitters. #NormalizeFatherhood
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Fathers Are Parents, Not Babysitters. #NormalizeFatherhood

Fathers are not back-up, the help, or the assistant. In fact, they aren’t adjuncts in any shape or fashion. They are tenured parents with full-time roles and responsibilities, other duties as assigned, and no union rights available. Fathers are parents, not babysitters. And yet I often hear them referred to in these auxiliary roles, as…

What to Wear Wednesdays: Sheer Madness!

What to Wear Wednesdays: Sheer Madness!

I’m a sucker for a good find, be it at a department store, target or a vintage shop. The highlight of this look is a super cute thrifty find, current season, from my fave Forever 21! The options for the neon pink sheer frock are endless; it could be worn over jeans, shorts or a…

On Pregnancy, Mothering, And All That Jazz!
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On Pregnancy, Mothering, And All That Jazz!

To grow and deliver a tiny human being is no small feat. The impact of pregnancy on the human body can vary drastically from one person to the next. Some women come out unscathed while others have lasting scars and/or conditions to remind them of their journey to motherhood. In fact many try, to no…

Why Moms Should Date Their Mommy Friends
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Why Moms Should Date Their Mommy Friends

My mommy friends can wine and dine me, honey! We don’t get out often, can’t you tell? We’ve been drifting in this thing called motherhood for a while now, some of us longer than others, and we get a little too excited when we get to pop out on the town. Why? Because of life,…

Sassy Plum Vlog: Perm Rods For Natural Hair

Sassy Plum Vlog: Perm Rods For Natural Hair

Perm Rods! Hey Ya’ll I know it’s been a minute since I’ve uploaded any content. Ya girl went on a slight hiatus but I’m back with a TON of videos in the works. I have actually been filming videos but I just didn’t like any of the footage enough to upload it. This is one…

What to Wear Wednesdays: Flower Power

What to Wear Wednesdays: Flower Power

By 1MommyMD. Nothing says spring like flowers or floral print. In the spirit of ushering in more beautiful weather I’ve donned a great floral wiggle dress. The fabric of this dress is a perfect weight and can be worn nearly year round with the right pairings. The dress is past season asos.com. One of the…

Ripped: How I Got My Sex Back After That Big Ass Tear!
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Ripped: How I Got My Sex Back After That Big Ass Tear!

It is not seemly to talk about sex. And I’m not trying to be unseemly. I also don’t want to scare anyone who is pregnant or in labor right now because you probably won’t wind up with a third degree tear like I did. At least, I hope you don’t. 

99 Problems But Your Marriage Ain’t One! Make It Work.

99 Problems But Your Marriage Ain’t One! Make It Work.

Make your marriage work! The best way to be married is to be happily married. I mean who wants to be unhappy? Who wants to dread having yet another silly argument with their spouse? Who wants to excel in other areas of their life yet feel stressed out in their marriage? Ummm…no one! Now don’t…

What to Wear Wednesdays: Golden Child

What to Wear Wednesdays: Golden Child

By 1MommyMD. I had the pleasure of attending my cousin and her now husband’s wedding in LA last weekend. The sunny skies and palm trees were a sight for sore eyes coming from Chicago! It was a great weekend reconnecting with family over the celebratory event. 

Flying With Baby? 20 Must-Read Airline Hacks For Traveling with Young Kids
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Flying With Baby? 20 Must-Read Airline Hacks For Traveling with Young Kids

This post is really a warning and a list of ideas for parents who fly with kids. Don’t let TSA or the flight attendent punk you. You can do this! Just check out these 20 hacks.

A Note To Fellas: Give Moms The Day Off For Mother’s Day!
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A Note To Fellas: Give Moms The Day Off For Mother’s Day!

  Mother’s Day, Party of One! Okay, this is a sweet little note for the fellas because I think you all need a little tweaking in this area. Now look, don’t be mad at me…I’m just the messenger! But every year, Mother’s Day rolls around and I listen to my mom friends whine and vent,…

What to Wear Wednesdays: Sassy And Tied

What to Wear Wednesdays: Sassy And Tied

I love black and white. The possibilities are endless. Any colors can be added, giving a vibrant pop to your look! So for this look, I paired a crisp eyelet blouse with dramatic ruffled sleeves and a black pencil skirt. A beautiful handcrafted bow by Meyelabel is the perfect compliment. A hand tied scarf and a…

I HATED Mornings; But Motherhood Made Me A Morning Person

I HATED Mornings; But Motherhood Made Me A Morning Person

I’m not a natural morning person. I wasn’t born loving this lifestyle. In fact, I used to hate mornings! When I was younger, mornings always meant I had to do something I didn’t want to do, be somewhere I didn’t want to be, or just perform in general. The world wanted too much from me…