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 […]
Growing up, my Mom used to decorate for EVERYTHING!!!! (and I just loved it!). So, one of my #MomGoals is to obsessively decorate as well lol. However, there are some holidays that I have not been able to find decorations for like today, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day…. so I made my own! And […]
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 […]
Hello! I will not be long today… I just wanted to provide a quick tip…. A nice parenting hack… A little outdoor outing tip or trick is the ‘Mini-Zoo.” In my neighborhood, our Target and Petsmart are in the same shopping center, which actually turns out to be awesome!!! I will admit sometimes that I “bribe” […]
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 […]
Hello! I just wanted to share a very quick upcycling project that I completed for my garden! I 💜 to find ways to repurpose things that I receive (to my husbands disdain lol) and my perseverance paid off this time. 😊 Every so often my Navy guy likes to surprise me with a fruit basket […]