I can hands down say that Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays! Although a demonic connotation can be attached to Halloween, I have hardly felt “scared” around this time of year. Growing up in church, we would have a party themed “Hallowed be thy name”. We would dress up as our favorite…
Book of the Month- October π
Summer is officially over and school is underway! Reading is one activity that brings me some calm between the hustle and bustle of work, school, business and parenting! This month I will be reading Scenes from a Single Mother Volume 1: Truth, Trials & Triumph- Compiled by The Tiffany Huff Experience! I got to meet…
We Swim Too ππ½ββοΈ ππ½ββοΈ
Fresh Air Fund- an organization that provides children from low income communities in New York City a chance to live with a host family for the summer and enjoy activities that aren’t readily available at home. In fact, the name of the organization stemmed from the term- “A breath of fresh air” I can remember…
Book(s) of the Month π (Summer Edition)
It’s been years since I’ve read a book in its entirety in TWO days! While that used to be my norm, I’m down to once book a month these days! I would love to read more, but hey… life π€·πΎββοΈ And get this, I read this book during an amazing weekend trip to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania….
Mamas and Mimosas π₯
Mothers Day Weekend, I hosted my FIRST event! Mamas and Mimosas was a pre Mother’s Day brunch held in Orlando, Fl. I have been prepping and planning this event for months and it STILL exceeded my expectations…I am still on a high ππ½ββοΈ Over 20 women attended and I am confident they left differently than…
Book of the Month π (May)
Happy Mothers Day Mamas!! I almost didn’t read a new title this month, as I was so busy gearing up for my first event, Mamas and Mimosas- Then I thought, “How Sway? this is a moms blog and May is the month for mothers!” I quickly thought of this Dollar Tree find- yes I scored…
Book of the Month (April) π
I almost let the Month go by without sharing what I’m reading!! In the spirit of Financial Literacy month, I am giving you some choices. I will always recommend my favorite which comes in handy EVERY time I read it! See here ππΎ http://moderndayblackmama.com/2017/04/03/book-of-the-month-april/ I came across Suze Orman one night as I couldn’t sleep….
Mama Luv β£οΈβ₯οΈπβ€οΈβ£οΈβ₯οΈ
First it was Valentine’s Day- the Love month When we think of Valentine’s Day most think of love in the form of a relationship, then family and friends When you’re a mama, you think of your kiddos first What about you mama? Then we moved into Women’s History Month and International Women’s day- which also…
Book of the Month π (March)
This past year, on the journey to promoting my blog and brand, I have attended many conferences. Conferences geared towards women empowerment and becoming your best selves. I have been surrounded by many like minded women who have found their passions and purpose and are driven to succeed. They share this passion in the form…
Women of Wakanda βπΎβπΎπΈπΎπΈπΎπ π½ββοΈπ π½ββοΈ
Yes! We’re STILL hyped about the recent release of Black Panther! I’ve actually seen it twice and wouldn’t have a second thought about seeing it again! There has never been a movie for us, by us- that depicted us in so much light! I myself have never been to the movies to see movies such…