Of course the first time I saw this book cover, I immediately thought of my precious daughter! The fiery red hair and beautiful curls are an exact match for my lil firecracker. An added bonus is the story line. If there was a book that ever represented my sweet girl, this is IT! However, I […]
If 2020 has taught me anything, it was to try new things, deeply cherish every moment and work towards healthier habits. A new habit I am trying to implement this year is to create a better plan for my blog and business and set goals. I have heard vision boards are a really great tool […]
“In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist“ Angela Y. Davis Anti-racist and antiracism is an ideal my husband and I are trying to achieve and impart upon our little ones. I just wanted to share some of the books, documentaries, podcasts, and articles that we have consumed […]
Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. Songs in the Shade of the Cashew and Coconut Tree, Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes from West Africa and the Caribbean is a musical picture books with songs collected by Nathalie Soussana and musical arrangements by Jean-Christophe Hoarau. This picture book is beautifully illustrated by […]
Yes! I know it has been a loooooong time since I have made a post but my hiatus was for a good reason!!!! I EARNED MY MASTER’S DEGREE! (Doing a happy dance!) I think that is a good reason to take a break from blogging, right? I am so thankful, humbled, and proud that I […]
To avoid the hangry life, I always ALWAYS carry some type of fruit with me whenever my littles and I go on an adventure! But sometimes that can get a little messy and impracticable, so I reach one of these yummy snacks instead! Ella’s Kitchen My littles just love their whole grain oat […]
On September 24, 2016, the Smithsonian officially opened th National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC). We had the pleasure of visiting the following Wednesday, Sept 28. I just wanted to share a “How to” guide and scavenger hunt for the kids!!!! First step! A photo posted by Maya|Mommy Blogger|Shop Owner (@justmeomaya) on […]
One of our first adventures was to the Seven Oaks Lavender Farm in Catlett, Va. Its a scenic drive through Virginia’s countryside. Here, my little ones experienced the wonderful smells of lavender with a touch of farm life and hard work! We also experienced our first lavender cupcake and lavender lemonade! 😋😋 The […]
I 💜Music! And I especially love to dance. Sometimes I tell my daughter “sometimes you just have to get lost in the groove” which she eloquently displayed recently at a museum gift shop. 🙈😂 She was just dancing to their background music and told me “I am moving my body to the groove”. So, I […]
Hey! Hey! Hey! So, I believe in good karma, good energy and all around positivity! And what does that have to do with a diaper bag….well, when I was pregnant with my little firecracker, my best friend was pregnant with baby number 2. While pregnant, she gave me the sweetest gift…a diaper bag but it […]