Let me set the scene: It’s Monday morning. The sun is shining. It’s a warm 35 degrees here in Chicago. I am feeling like a winner. ObieQ and I are at school on time. He looks handsome and we managed to get out the house without one meltdown. We literally skip into the building. Today …
Hey Mama Hey! After my last post my comments, DMs, and email was blowing up. There was one question that I received over and over again: Mama Fresh, do you know where we can find a brown santa? Mama Fresh, are there any Black Santas in Chicago? Mama Fresh, where can I go for a …
Hey Mama Hey! You are probably reading this in between prepping for Thanksgiving this week. If you are one of those people that take holidays one at a time, you might be thinking to yourself: “Self, there is no reason to take my kiddo to see Santa anytime soon…we have plenty of time.” Mama, I …
Hey Mama Hey! I have been holding something back from you. I have went through a major change and I didn’t share. I’m sorry Girl. My bad. I’m ready to come clean. Confession: I stopped breastfeeding ObieQ 3 weeks ago. Keeping reading to find out: WHY I did it. HOW I did it. HOW it …
Hey Mama Hey! If you are following me on Insta or Facebook you know I have been going a little crazy. Crazy for pumpkin patches and apple orchards. If it seems like every other weekend I am dressed in plaid and frolicking outside drinking cider….IT’S TRUE! I CAN’T GET ENOUGH! I have attended 3 different …
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Hey Mama Hey! Are you falling into your back to school routine yet? ObieQ and I were still living in an extended summer dream like state. This week the weather has reminded us, seasons are changing! Fall is here! October brings cooler temps which might feel like a drag but don’t get bummed out. Focus …
Hey Mama Hey! This weekend is going to be a warm one! Don’t let these September warm days pass you by. I have your weekend all planned out for you! My pick of the week is the Family Fun at The Chicago French Market…hosted by ME! Ya girl, Ya Mama Friend, Mama Fresh. For the …
Hey Mama Hey! If you follow me on Instagram you know I recently attended The Chicago Baby Show and had a blast! I was there ALL day stopping from booth to booth learning about the latest and greatest of the baby world. When I was invited to the show I instantly thought it was perfect …
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Hey Mama Hey! It’s Throwback Thursday and I am throwing it back to 2015. November 7th 2015 to be exact! That’s the day Obie and I were married. *excuse me while I get emotional* Our wedding day was full of 300 of our closest family and friends coming together to celebrate our love. When we …
Hey Mama Hey!!! Happy Friday to you and your crew. Are you ready to hit the streets as a family and explore the city?!?!?! My Freshly Picked Events for this weekend have me so excited. Storytime, planes and reading….I got it all!! My Pick of the week a KID Market. This event is to celebrate …