My life

The life of motherhood and entrepreneurship is like a swing. Sometimes you’re up and other times you’re down, yet through the entire experience you’re having fun!

I’ll admit. I am one of those Moms who complained that the schools were closed early to prepare for Hurricane Florence. I found out in the middle of the grocery store buying dinner. I immediately turned around and doubled my groceries…

I’ve been examining me lately. Who am I? Am I the sum of the things I do? Am I what everyone says I am? Am I the negative thoughts that enter my mind? I’m all those things and none of them. I know it sounds like a riddle yet even a stereotype has some reality.

In my exploration, I am discovering that I’ve based a large part of me by opinion seeking. I would take a random survey of a few…

I love the Growing Up Smith episode on The Red Table Talk on Facebook Watch. I can totally related to parenting differently than you were raised. At times LeBrian and I ask the kids how we did or what could we have done differently. As a close net blended family, our lines were often blurred about discipline, choices and even future plans. Like Jada and Will, our co-parenting style was often…

Motherhood Wasn’t My Choice

I was sitting here reflecting on Mother’s Day and realized each of my kids decided when I was gonna be their Mom. None of them were planned or ordinary. No textbook hallmark stories. I was not in charge at all Check out how I became a Mom of 4 and Grandma of 1.

Adrienne delivered herself when she decided to come out in the hallway on the way to the delivery room. The nurse fussed at me to say why…

Hey guys. I know it’s been a while. I’ve been in a period of transition. It has required me to be obedient to God’s instructions. I’ve been resisting a bit yet I think I might be on the right track now. I’ll share with you all real soon. Keep me in prayer. I’m still navigating faith, business and family. Now more than ever. Talk to you soon.

Shennice

Mommy, What’s an active shooter?

As I pen this blog, I watching the news report of the latest school shooting in Parkland Florida. I am so sadden by the mass devastation not only by the loss of lives but also by the loss of innocence. A place that was once a safe haven is now filled with images that can’t be unseen, sounds that can’t me unheard and emotions that can’t be unfelt. I pray for their healing.

I have decided to…

Overcoming Your Mommy Fails

Moms we’ve all had that feeling. The feeling that we are the worst Mom ever. Usually, it happens after you’ve done something that is out of the “normal” way a Mommy is supposed to act. Or maybe it’s a simple mishap that couldn’t be helped. For many of us, our minds tell us we have committed Mommy sin number 1 and we are now sentenced to a Mommy jail.

I’ll be transparent for a moment. One time, I…

Hey Y’all. I had to show you how my baby boy makes chores fun. I believe in kids helping around the house at an early age. To us it may be chores but in his eyes, it’s a fun game.

Spencer folded the washcloths and the towels. That’s his job as he says. He did such a great job that I rewarded him by letting him play with the basket.

Playing with the laundry basket is amazing to Spencer. It…

One word. That’s all it takes to change your life. One word can open doors that had been closed. One word can tear down years of trust. One word can also turn someone’s dreams into reality. One word, just one simple word, is all you need to turn your 2018 into the year in which you achieve all the goals you desire to crush. How can one word be so powerful? Words are far more than what we use to…

Do you find that your holidays have you a little holi-daze?

OMG!! This I has been one of the weirdest holiday I have ever experienced. I have been so busy. And not just regular busy but all over the place busy. One minute I’m in Mommy mode trying to make sure all the kids have what they need and literally the next minute I must switch brains cells and be entrepreneur extraordinaire. It has been mind boggling.

Normally, I am able to juggle my many wigs by…

Hey y’all! It’s the holiday season and I’m loving it! The songs, the food, the decorations are all so festive. While you’re enjoying your egg nog take a look at my latest blog on the Womeneur platform! Are you really finishing strong?

Food is great but Thanksgiving is all about the family gathering.

Thanksgiving is huge in my family.  My Grandmother Ida started this Thanksgiving feast when I was a kid.  Now that she is gone, my Mom and her Sisters have continued the tradition. Each year, family members from all over the country, make the trip to SC for Brooks Thanksgiving.  Thanksgiving is a really big deal.

My Mom has 9 siblings and for Thanksgiving 4 generational get together in one…

So what if your friends and family are showing off their cooking skills. You can have a no cook Thanksgiving meal that actually taste good. No shame in you’re game! Let them sweat in the kitchen.

I see you over there not making comments in Facebook when your friends talk about what they are cooking for Thanksgiving. And it’s not that you wouldn’t love to say your recreating The Last Supper, it’s just this little known fact that either you can’t cook, won’t cook or don’t have time to cook. Don’t fear! I’ve curated some my favorite ready made foods from Wal-Mart. These food require minimal…

These Clothes Run Too Small😳

I have battled the bulge just about all my life. While I have never been ashamed of my curves, I have never fully embraced my curves.

A little while ago, I lost 110 pounds by eating better and walking. I was fit! I mean I made healthy choices, exercised 5 days a week because I wanted to, and finally flaunted my curves! 🔥🔥 Needless to say I felt FIERCE. Now, two years later, I have fallen back…