Using Gumption While Pregnant: Safe? Or Not?

Using Gumption While Pregnant

Looking for information about cleaning with gumption? In this article, we discuss the key info a pregnant woman needs to know. Using Gumption While Pregnant: Explained) What is Gumption? Gumption Multi-Purpose Cleaner is a cleaning product popular in Australia. It has been around for 60+ years, and tons of users swear by it. The product … Read more

Should I Put My Daughter in Ballet?

Should I Put My Daughter in Ballet

Are you thinking about signing your child up for dance lessons? There are many things to consider when choosing the right class and instruction for your child. Their age, true interest, commitment and focus play big roles. Not only do the classes cost, so do the shoes, costumes and training uniforms. Before you and your … Read more

African American Directors to Watch in 2020 and Beyond

African american directors

In the last couple years I have been digging into documentaries on Netflix and Youtube to learn more about our countries History. I had been sparked by woke late night comedians like Trevor Noah, Chelsea Handler and Steven Colbert. They tackle issues like race, immigration, and politics with a flare that makes hard topics digestible. … Read more

Can You Get Pregnant a Week Before Your Period?

Can You Get Pregnant a Week Before Your Period

The answer to this question, as the answer is to many things involving women’s bodies, is that it depends. Theoretically, if your period is stable and consistent, the answer will usually be no. In general, it is very unlikely that you could get pregnant in the week before your period. However, it is possible. But … Read more

How to Begin Jogging For the First Time

How to Begin Jogging

This article is directed at someone who is coming to the idea of jogging for the first time.  Maybe you’ve decided that it’s time to start jogging to get healthy, or to lose weight. Perhaps jogging sounds like a good idea to get your cardio in for the day.   Regardless, it’s important to start … Read more

Is Bubble Tea Gluten Free?

is bubble tea gluten free

First, what is Bubble Tea? If you are new to Bubble Tea, you’ll be disappointed to learn (as I did) that there are no bubbles in bubble tea. The tea is made from tea (har car), along with fruit, coffee, milk, and some chewy pearls in the cup. The bubbles refer to the milk froth … Read more

African American Influencers: Impact Above and Beyond

african american influencers

Recently my editor asked me to write an article about African American influencers. My first question was if the people I highlight should be from today or from the past. She told me focus on the word “influencer” rather than on the when.   My second question was to myself as I began to wrap … Read more

Develop Knowledge and Skills in the 21st Century

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In the 21st century, technology is everywhere. We have access to all the information in the world at our fingertips. The internet. YouTube. Facebook. The ability to talk to people anywhere in the world instantly, and for free. Yet, I would argue that we are maybe the dumbest generation. Because everything is fed to us … Read more

How Do You Start Teaching a Child to Read?

How Do You Start Teaching a Child to Read

I am speaking from experience here, in talking about teaching kids how to read. I’m in the trenches right now. I have a 7 year old, a five year old, and an almost three year old. I have been through the initial learn to read process with my older children, and I am currently working … Read more