Birthday rant! It’s my birthday and that means you are not allowed to argue with the birthday girl …it’s law! So, I wanted to get on her and say…hey! It’s my birthday and support me by supporting my brand @thedopekidfest or www.thedopekid.com ! (And if you still choose too, I ain’t mad at cha (2pac […]
February marks the beginning of Black History Month! In my house, I start discussing Black History Month during the Dr. King holiday. The schools are incorporating Dr. King’s legacy into my children’s lessons, so it’s a great segue into a broader discussion into Black History. To have some added fun, we completed this art canvas […]
Inaugural Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman recited a moving and profound poem ‘The Hill We Climb’ at the Presidential Inauguration. This astounding piece of prose, can be a valuable learning opportunity for children. We’ve learned that quiet isn’t always peace.In the norms and notions of what just is, isn’t always justice. Amanda Gorman, 2021 Inauguration […]
If 2020 has taught me anything, it was to try new things, deeply cherish every moment and work towards healthier habits. A new habit I am trying to implement this year is to create a better plan for my blog and business and set goals. I have heard vision boards are a really great tool […]
“In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist“ Angela Y. Davis Anti-racist and antiracism is an ideal my husband and I are trying to achieve and impart upon our little ones. I just wanted to share some of the books, documentaries, podcasts, and articles that we have consumed […]
Halloween is one of my favorite things to participate in! I love dressing up, costumes, the pagentry, and of course FREE CANDY! Lol. To get us in the Halloween spirit, we go 🎃 pumpkin picking at Clark’s Elioak Farm. We try to go in early October, however my entire household (excluding SuperMom lol) has been having […]
Your next adventure should be to the Textile Museum! We had the pleasure of venturing to the Textile Museum in Washington, D.C recently and we had a wonderful time. The museum is about a mile walk from the Lincoln Memorial and a great uphill workout if you walk lol but there is plenty of parking near […]
Well… not exactly the BIG SCREEN but a screen nonetheless. In 2017, I am taking my blogging experience to the next level with this major announcement… Check out this video for details!!! A photo posted by maya • blogger • shop owner (@justmeomaya) on Jan 5, 2017 at 8:46am PST So my […]
With the summer coming to an end, lets recap just how amazing the summer season can be. One of our first adventures was to the Seven Oaks Lavender Farm in Catlett, Va. Its a scenic drive through Virginia’s countryside. Here, my little ones experienced the wonderful smells of lavender with a touch of farm life […]
WELCOME BACK!!! And thank you to each and every one of you for your patience during this transitional period! 😘😘 So, why relaunch my blog? 🤔 1. A new, fresh start I started JustMeOMaya.com on July, 31, 2015 to sell my homemade products and share kids activities. Obviously, I succeeded in sharing a lot […]