Let’s be honest—being a mom is a full-time job.Add in a demanding career, a creative side hustle, and a house full of little ones… and it can feel like you’re juggling glass. I know, because I’ve been there. A couple years ago, I hit a wall—burned out, overwhelmed, and barely holding it all together. I…
Because your home deserves beauty and baby wipes. Let’s be honest—parenthood comes with mess. Crayon-covered walls, juice spills, LEGO landmines. But that doesn’t mean your home has to look like a toy store exploded. As a mom of three, an interior design lover, and founder of SparkSynergy, I’m here to tell you: you don’t have…
Welcome back to Anxious African Mom—your go-to space for real-life parenting, Black motherhood, tech tips for small business owners, and chic, kid-friendly interior design. I’m Amie—a first-generation African American mom, mental health advocate, and STEM professional. When I last updated this blog, I was a mom of two girls navigating life as a Lead Product…
Happy New Year Y’all! How are those resolutions you all made back in January going? Any progress or naw? This year, like most years, I ditched resolutions and decided a project was the best way to start the new year fresh. What better way to start fresh than with a newly remodeled bathroom? A bathroom…
In the spirit of Christmas break quickly approaching us and children being home 24/7, I thought I’d share the cleaning products I have in my home that just make sense. I’ve always loved home decor but as I’ve entered my 30s and multiple children era, I at this point love anything that will make my…
This week’s recipe spotlight is on Ayamase Stew from Nigeria! Our home is a multicultural one so we mix the weekly menu with American, Sierra Leonean, and Nigerian dishes. This is one of my husband’s favorites, so the recipe below is for a large quantity. For reference, I was able to pack two freezer containers…
Growing up, I was the youngest of five and the age gap between me and everyone else is fairly wide. I have always been a brutally honest person that has over the years, learned to keep *most* of my initial thoughts and opinions to myself. But young Amie…she was a savage. I am at my…
This week’s recipe spotlight is on Tola from Sierra Leone! This is one of my absolute favorite soups and my kids love it too! It’s super quick and very tasty! I have fond memories of specifically asking my mom to show me how to make this because it’s in my top 5 favorites. This is…