Kids. Work. Messes. Husbands. Being a mother comes with great responsibility and at times can become overwhelming. Moms needs time to unplug and unwind so they can return to the chaos that can overtake motherhood. Here are 7 ways moms can relax: Booking a Massage to Relax Who doesn't love a good rub down at the spa? I know I do! There's something about a quiet stranger rubbing your aching joints in a quiet dark room (without screaming kids) that automatically sets … [Read more...]
#BehindTheFeed: Blogging Moms Keeping It Real
Social media has become a way of life. Posting perfect pictures of food, clothes, vacations and life in general has become the new normal. However, looking at everyone's "perfect" lives sets others up for failure. The oh so sweet Alexie has launched the #BehindTheFeed campaign to combat just that. Do you know how many times I've pushed a mess aside to take a picture? Or bribed my children so they would stand together in matching outfits? As a mom of 2 & 4 … [Read more...]
Black & White: An Interview About Growing up Biracial
Good evening all! I'm so excited to share this interview with you. Since starting this blog in July, I've had a variety of people reach out to me through social media outlets. My biggest following to date is on Instagram. I love interacting with other moms, especially those that understand the joys and trials of raising biracial children. What does a school counselor and therapist have in common? Apparently a whole lot! Tiffany Coleman and I have never met, … [Read more...]
Are Those Your Kids: Introduction
Welcome to my blog! My name is Diedre. My name is pronounced Day-dra. I'm often told that my name is spelled wrong. Then I give the history lesson on my name. Diedre, Deidre and all other forms are derived from Deirdre. I know my name isn't spelled phonetically, but neither are several other words in the English language. I decided to write this blog because surprisingly, there aren't many like it. I've had to do my research when it comes to hair … [Read more...]