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Happier Mommy Day #1 Challenge Update

Happier Mommy Day #1 Challenge Update

| February 9, 2012 | 0 Comments

The day 1 task for my become a happier mommy challenge was to buy myself something new ( an accessory).  I decided to make my purchase on Etsy because I wanted to support a small mom-ran business; preferably an african american mom or a local Charlotte business. I found this “Key to Your Love’s Heart” [...]

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If Mama Ain’t Happy – Nobody’s Happy!

If Mama Ain’t Happy – Nobody’s Happy!

| February 9, 2012 | 4 Comments

I am a regular reader of the Tara’s blog, The Young Mommy Life (and you should be too). She recently started a Happy Mom self challenge  that really resonated with me for a vareity of reasons (keep reading) I’ve always wanted a big family. As a little girl my dream life included the husband, the [...]

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Life With Jordan: We’re almost 10 years In!

Life With Jordan: We’re almost 10 years In!

| January 16, 2012 | 3 Comments

Before my own dot com, and “Life With Ava” posts – I blogged on another platform where I was very candid  and shared a lot about my life as a (then) single mother and raising a son. I talked about my insecurities, shortcomings, successes and a ha! moments as they related to being a new [...]

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Life With Ava – 12 Week Update

Life With Ava – 12 Week Update

| January 2, 2012 | 4 Comments

Today has been a very emotional day for me. Although it feels like it was just yesterday that she was, baby Ava will be 12 weeks old in a few days. It’s a bittersweet milestone because it also marks the end of my maternity leave and return to work. I knew this day was coming, [...]

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The Best Christmas Songs: #1 The Temptations Silent Night

The Best Christmas Songs: #1 The Temptations Silent Night

| December 25, 2011 | 1 Comment

Merry Christmas to all!

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The Best Christmas Songs #2: Luther Vandross – Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

The Best Christmas Songs #2: Luther Vandross – Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

| December 24, 2011 | 0 Comments

Luther Vandross, 1995.

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