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.
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
Hey Mama Hey! Happy Friday y’all. This weekend has been busy for me and I am ready for some family quality time. I have a GREAT list for you. From Black History Month celebrations, beautiful art openings, to hanging out with loud trucks in the burbs…this list has it all!Continue Reading
Hey Mama Hey! It’s FRIDAY!!!! Which means I have you covered with your Freshly Picked Events for this weekend. This is your weekly round up of my favorite events from around the city. I hope this list helps you get out and explore your community and our beautiful city. SendContinue Reading
Every year right around Valentine’s Day, the Chicago Auto Show takes over the city. It’s the nation’s largest auto show and if you visit, you will see how serious they take their title. More than 1 million square feet of exhibit space and over 1,000 vehicles. The past few yearsContinue Reading
Hey Mama Hey! Happy Friday! Y’all loved the special MLK Freshly Picked Events so much I felt the need to bring back Freshly Picked Events. (Mamas around Chicago erupt in applause!). If you are new here….first of all WELCOME. Let me break down Mama Freshly Picked Events: I comb throughContinue Reading
Hey Mama Hey! Last weekend we escaped the cold with a trip to Atlanta. We hung out with our adorable nieces, saw family from both sides and I even fit in a lunch with a Mama friend. As usual, I brought everyone along in my IG stories. The questions IContinue Reading
*In my Stevie Wonder voice* “Happy Birthday to Ya!…For in our hearts we sing. Thanks to Martin Luther King.” Monday is the MLK Holiday and if you are reading this blog you want to the day more than just another day off school. I remember when Q was 3.5 monthsContinue Reading
10..9..8..7..6..5..4..3..2..1!!!! Happy NOON YEAR. It’s time for another Baby Soul Jam and this one is to celebrate what an amazing year 2019 has been to us and get ready for the FAVOR 2020 will bring for our families. Tickets are on sale here. My first NYE after I had ObieQContinue Reading
