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 […]
Antiracism Resources
“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 […]
Songs in the Shade of the Cashew and Coconut Trees-Musical Picture Book Review
Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. Songs in the Shade of the Cashew and Coconut Tree, Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes from West Africa and the Caribbean is a musical picture books with songs collected by Nathalie Soussana and musical arrangements by Jean-Christophe Hoarau. This picture book is beautifully illustrated by […]
Mom’s Guide to Grad School
Yes! I know it has been a loooooong time since I have made a post but my hiatus was for a good reason!!!! I EARNED MY MASTER’S DEGREE! (Doing a happy dance!) I think that is a good reason to take a break from blogging, right? I am so thankful, humbled, and proud that I […]
Top 5- Healthy Snacks
To avoid the hangry life, I always ALWAYS carry some type of fruit with me whenever my littles and I go on an adventure! But sometimes that can get a little messy and impracticable, so I reach one of these yummy snacks instead! Ella’s Kitchen My littles just love their whole grain oat […]
Kids Scavenger Hunt & Guide to the National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC)
On September 24, 2016, the Smithsonian officially opened th National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC). We had the pleasure of visiting the following Wednesday, Sept 28. I just wanted to share a “How to” guide and scavenger hunt for the kids!!!! First step! A photo posted by Maya|Mommy Blogger|Shop Owner (@justmeomaya) on […]
Virginia Adventure: Seven Oaks Lavendar Farm
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 and hard work! We also experienced our first lavender cupcake and lavender lemonade! 😋😋 The […]
Great Music in Any Language
I 💜Music! And I especially love to dance. Sometimes I tell my daughter “sometimes you just have to get lost in the groove” which she eloquently displayed recently at a museum gift shop. 🙈😂 She was just dancing to their background music and told me “I am moving my body to the groove”. So, I […]
Moms, Lets Pay it Forward …Diaper Bag Style
Hey! Hey! Hey! So, I believe in good karma, good energy and all around positivity! And what does that have to do with a diaper bag….well, when I was pregnant with my little firecracker, my best friend was pregnant with baby number 2. While pregnant, she gave me the sweetest gift…a diaper bag but it […]