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Circle of Life: My Grandma Used To Do My Hair, Now I Do Hers
Kitchens. The year was ’88. I sat on that seat by the gas stove in my grandma’s kitchen so she could whip my kitchens. When she pulled out “the comb” from that small drawer next to the silverware and...
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Unapologetically Black! 10 Reasons Why I LOVE My HBCU!
Beyonce’s Coachella 2018 performance was HOT! She brought a historically black experience to a historically white audience. She belted out ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ and had a full marching band in...
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Why Can’t We Be Empowered to Have a Seat After Childbirth?
Now I love a bad dress. And a mean pair of heels. I would actually rock both every day if I could. But hours after I give birth? Nah, give me a break. Literally. Actually, give me a seat because I’m...
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Serena Williams’ Delivery Teaches a Valuable Lesson…
So Serena Williams had a baby. A beautiful baby girl. But let’s back up. This woman made pregnancy look like body goals. I swear to my Father in Heaven that I NEVER want to be pregnant again...
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“Wine Fixes Everything!” Wine Glass Paint Party For Mom Friends
Want to get your mom friends together? Throw a wine glass paint party! Once a quarter, my mom friends and I have a mom “ditch day,” where we take a break from everything to enjoy each other’s company....
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I worried about not being a good mom. Now I give zero fudges!
New motherhood is my life. As an Obstetrician, I see mothers and fathers in their first dear-in-headlights moments of parenthood. Worrying about your children is every parent’s right and it starts in...
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Tiny Tot Tuesdays: Style, Shades, and Sundress
With the weather breaking, we decided to venture out to the front yard for an impromptu photo shoot. The dress was last year’s H&M style for girls; click here for similar styles for the current...
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Think Peace: Donald Glover Doesn’t Want Us To Like ‘This Is America’
I really like Think Pieces. I like seeing how people interpret media that has layers and secrets. It’s like solving a puzzle. Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino did a number on us with ‘This Is...
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5 Reasons to Get Your Toes “Did” In Warm Weather!
Aight ladies, listen up. Yes, I’m judging you today. We need to end the silent epidemic I call “Lazy Toe Nail Syndrome” that has taken over in recent years. The weather is warm, we are pulling out the...
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Tiny Tot Tuesdays: Ballet Recital Photo Shoot
Recently my daughter had a ballet recital that she worked all season to perfect! Before the big dance, I had to do an impromptu photo shoot and get some practice in with my new camera! Check out the...
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Meghan Markle, Are You Giving Us Some Royal Babies?
Meghan Markle dazzled the world as she became the first American Royalty. No, really. She is the first American, let alone African-American to become legit royalty. (Ohh I hope she starts a hashtag or...
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Tiny Tot Tuesdays: Little Girls Are A Force of Nature!
This week’s photo shoot is brought to you by Cat & Jack (all my Target shoppers know this brand all too well)! You can find this “Force of Nature” dress here. Shoes are bebe courtesy of Amazon. I...
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What to Wear Wednesdays: Jumpsuit Pocket Heaven!
You know how people say they like your outfit and you awkwardly respond, “thanks, it has pockets!” Yeah that happened to me when I wore this jumpsuit to the Kendrick Lamar concert. It is chic, comfy,...
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What to Wear Wednesdays: “Mommy & Me” Matching Tea Party Dresses
When my daughter and I were invited to a tea party birthday party, we HAD to arrive in our fabulous tea party apparel! Links to the items on Amazon: Mommy dress Little girl dress Little girl shoes...
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Diner en Blanc Chicago 2018: Moms Taking Over!
Here we are again, showing up at the city’s largest, most amazing all-white affair! Diner en Blanc Chicago always makes the exclusive invitees fashionably caravan to a special meeting spot in the city...
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Sassy Plum Visits “Wine Riot” To Taste Vino From Around The World
Sassy Plum out on the town! As wine connoisseurs, we knew this was the perfect event for us! Fellow SP blogger Kim and I decided to paint the town red…..with red wine that is! We stopped by Wine Riot...
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Tiny Tot Tuesdays: Fall, Fun and Faux Fur!
The air is cooler, the leaves are falling, the wardrobes are changing. What better time for an autumn photo shoot with some amazing pink fur? Like most of her ensembles, this one is no different. Both...
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“Will You Be My Friend?” How To Make New Friends As An Adult
“Will you be my friend? Circle one: yes, no, maybe so.” As children, the friend game was so easy. I remember starting 3rd grade at a new school, in a new city, and during the first week, a classmate I...
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I Double-Dare You To Eat Out Alone. It’s Life-Changing!
If you’ve never eaten out alone before, get your entire hungry life together and try it! Okay, so a lot of women don’t want to go out alone because they think they won’t enjoy it. Or they think people...
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Why Black Girls Should Play With Dolls of Different Races
I am a black woman who was raised in a black household. (If you are wondering why I am calling myself black rather than African-American, check this out.) Last weekend I was out with some friends and...
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