Hey Mama Hey!!! It’s Friiiiiday! Two things are going down this weekend: There is a major snow storm heading our way It’s a 3 day weekend-Happy MLK Weekend! Are you panicked? Have you stocked up on wine? I definitely think you need to stock up on wine but there is no need to be panicked. …
Hey Mama Hey! This post has been hard to write. This post is about grief. Well tbh this post is part of my grieving process. Death and grieving is not something foreign to me. I have a HUGE family. Tons of cousins, aunties, uncles. Did I mention all of my cousins? Part of having a …
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Hey Mama Hey!!!!!! It’s Friday and I have a jam packed weekend up for you and your little ones. We are still loving this unseasonably mild January weather. So we will be out and about this weekend and no the threat of snow won’t stop us! My pick of the week is: Altitude Grand Opening …
Hey Mama Hey! Happy New Year Mama! You did it. You made it through the dreaded winter break. Some of us was lucky enough that our kids went back this week. Some of your strong willed Mamas have to wait until Monday. (Holds up fist in solidarity) Whether your little one is at home with …
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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 …
Your Chicago Pumpkin Patch Guide-Complete with Donut RankingRead More »
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 …