Sydney Mcleod-Bryant Barnett
New Year, Same You (A Letter to My Daughter)
It’s 2019, a new year. Whether it’s seeing the ‘lose weight now’ ads or the social media streams of new years resolutions, a new year brings about the thoughts of needing to reevaluate one’s...
Hosting Thanksgiving (Some Lessons Learned)
I went completely nutters. I wish I could put all the blame on my hormones being out of whack as I was pregnant at one point BUT I volunteered AGAIN! I think I have to...
The Aysa App; Identifying Skin Conditions From Anywhere
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Every mom's worst fear can be brought to life at the...
What’s In A Name? A Parents’ Struggle To Find The Perfect Baby Name
The best piece of advice my mother gave me was to pick a name for my child that I didn't mind saying over and over again for the next eighteen years. Boy did she...
Mox Shoes; The Perfect Shoe For Your Busy #Momlife + A Promo Code!
One of my favorite sounds growing up was the sound of nice, crisp heels on a ceramic floor. To me, that sound meant power, chic style, and importance. Now when I hear that sound,...
Moms To See in the 843: Kate Camp with BabyQuip
Moms To See in the 843 is a new series that highlights local moms who are making a difference in our community or in business. Want to tell us about an inspiring mom who is...
Kid Recommended Books for Your Child’s Collection
My daughter Audrey loves reading books and I am always on the lookout for a new and exciting adventure for us to read about. To compile a great list, I asked my friends to...
The Myth of Mrs. Jones
I often ask myself, why do I always look at other moms and try to compare myself to them? Why do I feel the need to keep up with the mysterious Mrs. Jones. Why...
Habari Gani; A Closer Look at the 7 Principles of Kwanzaa
Habari Gani? This is Swahili for 'What's the news?', a greeting that is used during the week-long celebration of Kwanzaa (December 26-January 1) and is answered by stating the day's principle. Kwanzaa celebrates, uplifts,...
But Being Fat is Easier
I have always been a skinny person. Growing up, I was never more than 115 lbs. Everyone, including my mother, always brought my weight to my attention, asking if I ate, or worked out...