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.
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
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
