‘CLOSE THE CHORE GAP’ TOGETHER
There is a consensus the pandemic has made the work to keep our home clean more visible. For many families the chore gap has widened, a term that honestly I had never heard of before this awareness. Typically the chores around the house: cleaning floors, dishes, and appliances fall onContinue Reading
Move Those WINTER BLUES Away
Do you believe in WINTER BLUES? I don’t think it is a secret that winters, especially in naturally colder climates are brutal on mental and emotional health. Here in Michigan, winters are so unpredictable. Like our “first snow” on December 1st (seen below) that was a fun and light snow.Continue Reading
Building Generational Wealth + Teaching Generational Wealth Maintenance
Shocked! That is the word to describe how I felt after reading a research statistic that showed approximately 70% of families lose their wealth in the second generation while 90% lose it in the third generation. Now for me – as a Black father who did not necessarily inherit generationalContinue Reading
Winter Activities That Kids Can Still Enjoy During The Pandemic
Winters for our family have always been difficult. The extreme, cold weather here in Michigan mixed with the shorter days is honestly brutal. Now to add to the dreadful season, a global pandemic, yikes. Is it spring yet? But kids (like my daughter) don’t care or fully understand any ofContinue Reading
MASK UP MICHIGAN #SpreadHopeNotCOVID
Sponsored by The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Now I must admit that when I first saw videos of people around the world wearing masks — I was nervous. I could remember as a kid seeing people on public transportation wearing masks and literally thought they were outContinue Reading
JUST GOT MY FIRST FLU SHOT EVER – AND HERE’S WHY
Sponsored by The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services I seriously cannot believe that it took me so many years to finally get a flu shot. If I’m honest, I never got my flu shot for two reasons: (1) fear of the long needle and (2) fear of theContinue Reading
TIME FLIES WHEN IT’S FUN AND SAFE
Hey there, parents! So I know like me many of you are always trying to find the best ways to create fun and safe experiences for your children. Well, I have the perfect new gadget to share with you from my personal experience. And I know that both you andContinue Reading
SMILING BRIGHT THROUGH DARK TIMES
Everything is on the fringe of the coronavirus right now. From where we eat (home) to where we work (home) and where we spend all of our time (home), it is all dictated by the pandemic. Thankfully, my family has found some unique ways to bond and maintain a senseContinue Reading
THE GARDEN THAT KEEPS GROWING
#KeepGrowing Did you know that gardens are essential to life? Early generations of people were able to create habitation once they learned to plant their food gather than moving from area to area gathering what they could find to eat. Gardening gives more control over your life. Last year inContinue Reading
DADDY-DAUGHTER DAY ON BELLE ISLE
#DetroitVibes Traveling to the gem of the Detroit River, Belle Isle, situated in northeast Detroit. A full day escape of the busyness of the city life. Belle Isle is by far one of our favorite places to visit year-round in Detroit. Belle Isle has a host of great things toContinue Reading