“This ain’t no regular morning sickness. I’m sick all damn day.” I said frustrated. I couldn’t get out the tub. Work started at 7:30 am and I was still in the tub at 7:10 am. […]
Author: blackpumpspinkslippers
I am "the mommy motivator"!
the WAHM and SAHM confusion…
Ditch the WAHM being a SAHM CONFUSION. Since March I have been working remote due to the pandemic. It has been a mix of pleasure and testing my patience. Due to personal and professional time […]
Confidence is Key : Ways i ENCOURAGE and motivate my black son.
In a world, where young black men are often downplayed as thugs, irresponsible baby daddies, drug dealers etc. It is important to teach our children about the images that are not often on the news. […]
Teaching awareness and ambition.
Since my kids have been home with me more due to the pandemic, I have more time to teach them the values and skills that will be useful for them to thrive in life. Not […]
The Working Mom Chaos…
I recall a time I felt the entire pressure of being a working mom. I felt judged. I was already late to the parent meeting. I know they heard my heels clicking as fast as […]
The Pandemic and Corporate America Working Parents
It was nothing new to me. Being a working mom can be rough. I’m always making adjustments. When the babysitter couldn’t make it to watch Jr, I had to adjust. When Heaven had early days […]
Too Sexy for work. Are black women criticized more?
“Girl they told me to go home and change my shirt. And I could possibly get written up for having to leave. I don’t get it, the other girls wear shirts just like this, but […]
Saving Money… DIY
I got up at 5:30 am. I took Apollo outside and then I had a craving for a frozen coffee at Dunkin. Oh, what I wouldn’t do for a frozen coffee. The memory of it […]
What I did when I was laid off…
If you have been following me for awhile, then you will know about my story in 2017. I got laid off in April, 2017. Yes, two kids, single and I was back hitting the ratchet […]
Teaching young ones to read…
Both of my parents worked at the Cleveland Public Library. That is how they met and after marriage a legend was born, (ME) LOL. My dad went on to work there and retire. So, I […]
