So I’ve finally accepted it—we gon’ be in this house a bit longer than I planned. 😅 And honestly? That’s okay. Because instead of wishing for the next home, I’m shifting my focus to refreshing and romanticizing the spaces we already have. Next on my list: the girls’ shared room. This little room has been…
Twelve years ago today, my world changed forever. I was 23 years old—still sheltered, still figuring life out—when my mom passed away right in front of me. It was the kind of heartbreak you never fully prepare for, no matter how old you are. My mother was my best friend, my safe place, and my…
Sometimes Netflix drops a documentary that makes you stop mid-task and just stare at the screen in disbelief. That was me last week while painting my upstairs living room with Sherwin Williams Black Fox (yes, I’m finally tackling that space). I just needed some background noise, so I put on Unknown Number: The High School…
Boundaries, But Make It Generational: Teaching My Kids What I Had to Learn the Hard Way If you’ve been here a while, you might remember my post on boundaries—how I grew up as the youngest in a big African household where respect was non-negotiable, silence was golden (especially if you were the child), and boundary-setting…
Listen, being a working mom means I don’t have six uninterrupted hours to fry down peppers and stir pots like my aunties used to. But I also don’t believe in sacrificing the rich, bold flavors that make Sierra Leonean food so special. ✨ Today we’re talking about one of the cornerstones of Sierra Leonean cuisine:…
Summer Reset: How I Prep My Home (and Mind) for Back-to-School Season From homework stations and closet edits to calming corners and supply hacks, here’s how I prep our home (and my mind) for back-to-school season. Tips for the anxious African mom who’s done doing it all alone. 🧹 The Home Reset: Less Clutter, More…
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…
“Mom, Dad I’m depressed”- Respond as an African parent. This post was inspired by the TikTok trend started by @famousmarshalldior and I’ve been cracking up over all the responses ever since. After the laughter, I thought about the overarching theme of dismissing or belittling feelings that has become such a norm that we’ve turned it…