Motherhood is harder than I thought. But I’m doing the best I can. And some days…that’s not good enough. Some days I yell at my kids because I spilled the milk. Or because I turn my back for a minute and my two year old follows another mom out of the door at RaceTrac. Or because […]
I have no genetic history. So I got tested.
I have no medical past. I have no genetic history. When doctor’s forms ask for a family history, I have nothing to give them. I was adopted and have sketchy (at-best) information from my biological parents. I’d like to say that it doesn’t bother me…that I don’t care that my history starts with me…but I […]
Five luxuries I REFUSE to give up
As a mom of four, I give up a lot. I don’t always have the time, money, or energy to do or buy all the things I want. But there are some luxuries that I REFUSE to give up. 1. RaceTrac fountain drinks. This is one of my weekly little luxuries I won’t give up. It […]
Embracing a Legacy #JourneyOfYou
This post brought to you by MassMutual. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Mamalicious Maria. I am excited to join MassMutual in celebrating Black History Month by sharing my very own #JourneyOfYou story of how my family’s history led me to become the person I am today and empowered me to create a legacy […]
New Year, New You|5 tips for the healthiest hair
Healthy hair. That’s what we all want, right? It’s not good hair or long hair, but rather healthy hair should be our goal. I was recently introduced to Louis Quarterman, one of Atlanta’s top hair stylists, and had a great conversation with him about how to achieve my personal goal of healthy hair. Louis owns […]
To the overwhelmed, overtired moms of young kids
Overwhelmed. Overtired. Over…everything! As a mom of four kids ages 7-2…I get it. But I realized something recently and wanted to pass it on. I realized that someday I won’t have finger prints to wipe off the walls. Someday, years and years from now, I won’t be scraping up the apple sauce that spilled two days […]
Can you help a child stay warm tonight?
This is a sponsored post from Carter’s though my opinions are always my own. Christmas is the perfect time of year to give back. Our hearts are more open. We are more receptive to charitable causes. Our wallets are already getting a good workout buying ALL.THE.THINGS our kids want. So why not help kids in need […]
What happens when your friends win laptops and that makes you want to punch them in the face
I have not been choosing gratitude lately. I have been choosing envy. I have been choosing jealousy. I have been choosing indignation, pride, and entitlement. I’ve waxed philosophical on how to teach my children gratitude for Thanksgiving but I haven’t been a good model of it. I have been focused on what I have received […]
I am a survivor of domestic violence
I remember the first time he hit me. It was an open-handed slap to my left cheek that hit me with such force it made my ears ring. I remember stumbling backwards, holding my stinging face, shocked that a man I thought I loved had struck me with such rage. But that blow wasn’t the […]
High school football player gives best inspirational speech since “Rudy” [Video]
“Sometimes in life you’re going to start slow. And that’s ok.” Need some inspiration? Struggling with a recent setback? Think life has handed you a bad hand lately? Then you need to listen to this rousing ‘Rudy’esque’ speech from Apollos Hester. And who is Apollos Hester? Oh he’s just a high school football player from East […]
