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Sister Circles: Why They’re Important

We rely on them through the breakups, the job losses, disappointments of life and in the joyous moments, like weddings, the birth of a child, and wins in our careers. As a woman there, may be some science behind why you need a village; tribe; girl group; girl gang; sisters; besties; sister circles; sorors; etc. Continue Reading

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Romantic Summer Dates Ideas

Looking for romantic summer date ideas that are accessible, fun, and won’t break the bank? Here is a curated list of date ideas suitable for all ages. From outdoor adventures to cultural experiences, we’re sharing some romantic summer date ideas that are sure to create lasting memories. Picnic in the Park Escape the hustle and Continue Reading

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Promoting Good Nutrition for Our Youth

As we approach the end of Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, we’d like to share some helpful tips that may assist parents and guardians in promoting good nutrition for our youth. A healthy diet offers us the benefit of lowering our risk of health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension and overweight/obesity. FACTS According to Continue Reading

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Transitioning to Parenthood

And then there were three…. well not yet. So, you are still preparing and getting close to transitioning to parenthood.  Going from being a family of two, to soon becoming a family of three. How exciting! I am sure as you prepare for what is ahead, people have reached out to you with all kinds Continue Reading

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Reconnecting to Our Roots Through Farming

Special thanks to Christin Haynes, MSW, ABD for her contributions to this piece. “I’m goin’ back to the South I’m goin’ back, back, back, back Where my roots ain’t watered down Growin’, growin’ like a Baobab tree Of life on fertile ground, ancestors put me on game” -Beyonce, Black Parade In 1910, there were over Continue Reading

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Gardening with Children

“Look Mommy the carrots are growing!” my 4-year-old daughter exclaimed, as she squatted barefoot over our raised bed and inquisitively examined the little green shoots sticking out of the soil. “Is it time to take the baby carrots out yet?” Since they could walk, my children have helped plant, care for, and harvest fruits and Continue Reading

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Homeownership: Making the Move

How to Begin Investing in Real Estate for Your Family’s Future “Real Estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world”  -Franklin D. Roosevelt The number one question people always Continue Reading

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Let’s Heal

Let’s Heal By Darlaina Rose Like Oprah there are some things that I know for sure. (I love Oprah by the way). We are responsible for our lives and all that we experience. Period. The end. You can try to blame your parents, the job, your wife, your husband, yada, yada. Some of us even Continue Reading

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Embracing Motherhood

Examples of motherhood through friends or family members can never prepare you for what is to come. It literally has to be taken day by day and step by step. Right when you think you’ve gotten the hang of it, your precious sweet bundle of joy has moved on to the next phase of their Continue Reading

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Melanin Mothers Meet-Jul/Aug Cover Story

“We are here to give Melanin Mothers back their power of being emotionally sound, informed of options pertaining to prenatal care, pregnancy, birthing, postpartum, and overall mothering of our Melanin Babies.” It is through this mission by which Melanin Mothers Meet aims to lead its organization toward the direction of serving and advancing our community Continue Reading

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