I’ve always had a tough time with sleep. My insomnia was so bad in college, that I remember one day realizing that I had been up for nearly three days straight! Once I had Ayva, forget about it! I woke up in the middle of the night to make sure she was still breathing, or…
Category: Moms
Giving Up Supposed To Be
It wasn’t the way I’d pictured my 30th birthday at all. I had thought that maybe I’d get my girls together and take a trip to Vegas. Tossed around the idea of a personal retreat. Think, massages and room service at an upscale resort somewhere sunny. What I didn’t think, however, was that I’d be…
10 Lessons Moms Can Learn From Beyonce
Last Thursday, Beyonce, superstar that she is, released a self-titled album completely out of the blue. How she was able to surprise hundreds of thousands of fans with 13 songs and 17 videos is a mystery to lots of folks, but not to me. I mean, she’s a Mom, right? And (in my Phaedra Parks…
How To Be A Better Mom in 20 Minutes or Less
This year has been incredibly hectic for me, both personally and professionally. First I got a new job, then I got engaged, and after that I got married. Of course, with all of that came lots of work, travel, wedding planning, and everything else that comes along with impending nuptials and a career advancement. The…
Blue Brandi, Depression, and Why I Just Can’t Stay Down
People are always complimenting me on how put together I am. They say that I’m amazing and so professional. Every day I consciously work to motivate other people because I know the power of authentic, positive, encouraging words. Each day I make sure to tell my daughter I love her a million times, and I…