This month, my oldest daughter will turn 5. She will have a themed birthday party, receive presents & have the love and support of her family. Her life is glamorous in comparison to many 5-year-olds in South Sudan. July 9, 2016 marks the 5th Anniversary of South Sudan, the world's youngest country. A country that is plagued by war and conflict. Many five-year-olds in South Sudan depend on the efforts of humanitarian workers, such as CARE workers, to … [Read more...]
You Know You’re in a Multiracial Family When…
Have you ever heard of Loving Day? I didn't until recently. It's an annual celebration held on June 12, the anniversary of the 1967 Supreme Court decision of Loving v. Virginia, which struck down all laws forbidding marriage between people non-white and white. For a multiracial family like mine, this day is super meaningful! People often remark that when you love who you love, it doesn't matter, and the world shouldn't either. I believe that is the case, but being … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Transform Yourself into an Urban Farm Wife
Being a wife to a man in any profession is a challenge, however, being an urban farm wife requires a special skill set. Your husband often works long hard hours away from home, your family follows a more natural way of living and you tend to get dirty. We've had a bit of excitement lately. On Easter Sunday, one of our hogs gave birth to 11 little piglets! I never thought I'd be so excited about pigs! My husband went to feed the hogs (we've got 2 and they … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Evolve Gracefully with your Spouse
I've heard so many people say that their marriage ended because they "just grew apart." But the truth is—we all grow. We all evolve. Life shifts us. Parenthood, career changes, grief, and joy—they all mold us into slightly different versions of who we used to be. The key to staying connected in marriage isn’t avoiding change—it’s choosing to grow together through it. My husband and I have been married for over six years. In that time, he’s been a travel agent, a … [Read more...]
How Growing Up In a Jamaican Family Has Influenced My Parenting
Both of my parents were born and raised in Jamaica, but came to the states as adults. I never really thought about how my Jamaican family was different from others until I was told me no about something that most other parents said yes to. My father was in the Air Force, so many of my friends had parents from different countries, which brought about their cultural norms. As an adult no longer surrounded by other military families, I have … [Read more...]
How to Calm the Christmas Crazy & Stay Sane During the Holidays
Christmas is one of my favorite holidays. The lights. The food. Two weeks off from work. Christmas pajamas. More time with family. Christmas carols. The nativity scene. Watching the kids rip open their presents. What I don't love about the Christmas holidays is what it does to my kids after it's all over. The late nights with family mean too much sugar and not enough sleep. What do you do after you've eaten too much and your kids are way too stimulated? I'm so … [Read more...]
How to Kick the Chaos & Bring Peace to Your Home
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Some days as a mother of two toddlers, I feel like I'm operating in a permanent state of chaos. Unfortunately, I can't say that the kids are the only contributors to the chaos. Working outside of the home and commuting daily presents itself with no shortage of challenges. I actually feel wiser the older I get (good thing because I have a birthday this week!!). I want to share a few tips I've learned that help me kick the chaos: … [Read more...]