Of course the first time I saw this book cover, I immediately thought of my precious daughter! The fiery red hair and beautiful curls are an exact match for my lil firecracker. An added bonus is the story line. If there was a book that ever represented my sweet girl, this is IT! However, I […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Growing up, my Mom used to decorate for EVERYTHING!!!! (and I just loved it!). So, one of my #MomGoals is to obsessively decorate as well lol. However, there are some holidays that I have not been able to find decorations for like today, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day…. so I made my own! And […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hello! I will not be long today… I just wanted to provide a quick tip…. A nice parenting hack… A little outdoor outing tip or trick is the ‘Mini-Zoo.” In my neighborhood, our Target and Petsmart are in the same shopping center, which actually turns out to be awesome!!! I will admit sometimes that I “bribe” […]