Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week #BMHW25

Mom and three kids Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three, working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share them on this blog so that we can learn together. Below are some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world. Black Maternal Health Week April 11-17, 2025 I am a Black mom to three wonderful children. I was blessed to have three successful births. While I am an attorney, my third delivery highlighted the potential risks that occur when a physician fails to listen to the birthing person. Initially, I chalked it up to the physician involved and limited it to my personal birthing experience. Then, I learned that I was not special. Overwhelmingly, Black women experience higher rates of birth trauma, birthing complications and negative birth outcomes.  These statistics are what lead to the creation of ...

Mommy Mondays: Celebrating "Spa Week"

"SPA WEEK"

I don’t know anybody who appreciates a trip to a spa like a working mom. So, in honor of “Mommy Mondays”, I thought I would alert you to the best celebration that I have discovered yet, “Spa Week”!


Spa Week is nationwide event that happens twice a year, where top spas discount services to just $50, making these wellness and beauty treatments available to all. So you can treat yourself and watch your wallet. How often does that happen?!

Think of me while you bask in your massage, get exfoliated while getting your salt rub or are getting your toes painted a lovely hue. Remember, I told you about it!

For a full listing of participating spas and more information, please visit www.spaweek.com. Don’t miss out on any of these fabulous deals!





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