Mommying from the Heart

Baby’s Day Out: Playdates, Fresh Air and More!

Let's be honest, playdates are not the idea of the kids at all. Most parents pick play dates based on the child(ren)'s parents. Do we have the same interests?...Are we like minded in our hobbies or parenting?...Where the family lives, etc. The lists goes on, and in essence, you can actually be very picky about… Continue reading Baby’s Day Out: Playdates, Fresh Air and More!

Mommying from the Heart

No Bag Ladies…Just Prepared Mommas!

"Bag lady, you gone hurt your back..Dragging all them bags like that..." We all know and love the ode that our girl Erykah dedicated to us years ago. Though she was referring to those toxic relationships, those words hold true to us busy parents, trying to carry everything and everyone on outings. Have you ever… Continue reading No Bag Ladies…Just Prepared Mommas!

Mommying from the Heart

The Big ONE!: Let’s not overdo it people!

Birthdays are so great because you get to celebrate the life of those you love. So you can imagine the excitement I had thinking about the celebration of life of my son Duce! The nervousness didn't show up until two weeks prior, but the excitement never really dwindled. I can tell you one thing about… Continue reading The Big ONE!: Let’s not overdo it people!

Mommying from the Heart

No Napping on the Airplane!  

"Hi! Can I get this seat?" The light brown skin woman who looked to be in her forties gladly got up and let me in. I sat down, got myself situated with my devices, bag and pillow and waited for takeoff." "I'm looking at the snakes I found in front of my home before I left." The lady to my right had started talking to me and showing me snakes swimming in water in front of the stairs of her home. In my mind I said, "Welp! There goes my nap!"...(Click Title to Continue Reading)

The Virtual Classroom: Online ESL Teacher

Hello! My name is Teacher DaQuisha!: Celebrating 1 Year in the Virtual Classroom!

365 days, 215 students, 13,525 minutes…over $4000 later, and I still love what I do and more important, I'm still at home with my baby! I made it to my one year anniversary with VIPKID! Yay! When I started this job, I was doing it more as a chance to "scratch" the "itch" I had… Continue reading Hello! My name is Teacher DaQuisha!: Celebrating 1 Year in the Virtual Classroom!

Oh Baby! Pregnancy 101, SHOPPING

Did We Really Need That?! Buyers Remorse…Best Buys…and More!

So as my little prince approaches his 1st birthday I am reflecting on many things and moments that we have experienced. One thing in particular that has crossed my mind was the question, "Did we really need that?" I mean come on mommas, seriously…all those items on your registry or the ones you were blessed… Continue reading Did We Really Need That?! Buyers Remorse…Best Buys…and More!