Mama Fresh is truly a movement. After giving birth to my son ObieQ I hopped around to different Moms Groups in Chicago but never truly felt like I found the one for us. Mama Fresh was born out of a need of community and resources at your fingertips. As a new mom, I spent hours combing various social media pages, websites and new-mom group texts to find activities for me and ObieQ. Before kids we were “women about town”. We don’t want our lives to change, just evolve! We needed a Fresh approach to this Mom Life. This is Where Mama Fresh steps in.
Monday is a day off of school but for many families, including mine, it’s a day ON service. On Monday January 15th 2024 we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr day. Volunteering is a great way to honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and to instill theContinue Reading
For most Chicago families the next two weeks means winter break. As teachers get some well deserved rest parents are left to entertain their kids. Do you need activities throughout Chicago for the next two weeks. Well, I am here to give us ideas on how to spend the upcomingContinue Reading
Hey Mama Hey! If you have made your way here on the blog you have already seen my Instagram post sharing a few Juneteenth events for Chicago families. The response I received from that post was 5xs my usual posts. The shares, saves, comments and even DM’s all let meContinue Reading
We are a family of four with a full weekly schedule. Tennis lessons, two daily school drop offs and of course playdates! I think we spend more time in our car than we do in our living room. When I was offered the opportunity to drive the 2022 Hyundai TucsonContinue Reading
intention. Intention. INTENTION. I have said this word more in the last four months than I have in my entire life. Intention is the name of my candle I created with Bright Endeavors. It launches today at 9am. You can purchase your own here You know this candle is importantContinue Reading
This year ObieQ has made the transition to PreK at a public school. This was a decision my husband and I came to months ago. We knew we would eventually want him at a public school. Why not start now? A break of daycare tuition. Going to school in ourContinue Reading
It has been 160 days since we have been on restriction. This summer looks completely different than last year. ObieQ and I are usually on the go from one activity to the next. Once Mayor Lightfoot moved us into phase 3 I started researching activities that would get us outContinue Reading
For the past year I have been Momager to a signed kid model. My son ObieQ was signed to an agency right before he turned 3yo. In that year he has done print, TV, fashion shows and even a magazine cover. I get questions all the time…How to get started?Continue Reading
Yesterday was Tuesday, which means it was my day off. A day off from all social media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and even my guilty pleasure TikTok. I also abstain from shopping on Amazon on Tuesdays. *FAINTS*. Each week when I log back in, I get questions. People want to knowContinue Reading
I am pregnant. 5 months pregnant to be exact. It still feels crazy to share that with everyone. Last Wednesday I made the announcement that took me months to prepare. For some it was not a shock at all. My DMs were full of “I KNEW it” messages from Mamas.Continue Reading
