The holidays are always a special time for our family. Exploring festive events, whether close to home or on the road, is one of our favorite traditions. So, when we were invited to experience the Old 96 District in South Carolina and its cherished holiday celebrations, we couldn’t pass it up! Where Is the Old 96 District? If you’ve never heard of the Old 96 District, you’re not alone—I ...

Trailblazing Black Women: 50 Innovators, Leaders, and Visionaries Across Industries
Welcome to our celebration of both Black History Month & the upcomng Women's History Month! As parents, we recognize the profound impact representation and role models have on our children's aspirations and ambitions. In this special blog post, we're excited to shine a spotlight on 50 remarkable Black women who have left an indelible mark on history through their innovation, leadership, and ...

Life’s Rollercoaster: A Journey of Loss, Challenges, and Blessings
Hey there, lovely readers... It's been a while, hasn't it? If you've been wondering where I've been hiding, let me tell you, life has been lifeing hard, and sometimes, you just need to take a step back and catch your breath. So, grab a cup of tea or coffee (or wine), settle in, because I've got quite the story to share with you today. Part 1: The Rollercoaster Begins Let's rewind to 2020. ...

The Silent Symphony: Coping with Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss During Pregnancy
I introduced to you all part 1 of my story, but I want to share a personal journey that touched the very core of my being during a time that should have been filled with nothing but anticipation and joy - experiencing hearing loss during pregnancy. I've always believed in the power of sharing our experiences to create understanding and support, even when it's literally the last thing I like to ...

21 Old School Games to Teach the Kids
Update: I originally wrote this during the quarantine back in 2020 and if I'm being honest, we kind of abandoned our usual game nights when the world opened back up. BUT...since just the other day, my littles asked for a game night, I found it to be the perfect time to revisit this post. :) Original post (April 6, 2020) Remember what seems like ages ago, when we didn't have devices to live ...

Minecraft games and collectibles now available @BestBuy! @Minecraft
I was a little late to the party, but I totally fell in love with Minecraft this summer when my daughter attended a Lego / Minecraft summer camp and I really had a chance to learn how the whole thing worked. If you’re not familiar, Minecraft, in short, is a game about placing blocks and going on ...















