Celebrate You! Prizes, #BrandLove Twitter Party, May 21



Lets celebrate all things motherhood, fatherhood, balance, career, mommy time, sanity and yes, the sexy! Join me and Aja Graydon (Kindred The Family Soul), Tuesday, May 21, 7-8PMEST for an interactive Twitter Party all things mom. Prizes galore with CDs, tickets, books and so much more.


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Cooking Soulful Greens for Mother’s Day with Chef Rhonda J. Smith

As we prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, why not cook your soulful Collard Greens with love, peppered with health, and seasoned with goodness?

Rhonda J. Smith is the spiritual and health contributor at The Brand New Mommy.

Smith has nursed herself back to health by changing her diet and outlook on food.

Rhonda J. Smith, blogger and author has created the PERFECT Collard Greens for Mother’s Day.

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Perfectly Simple and InExpensive Gifts for Mom’s Day

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Mother’s Day Remixed: Inexpensive Mom-centric Gifts

This year vow to give the ultimate gift for Mother’s Day and not break the bank; give mom what she really needs – peace, sleep, wine, hugs and an adult evening sans children and hubby. Remember, it’s not about the price of the gift; it is the intangibles which celebrates moms and Mother’s Day. Continue reading

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Fathers Suffer with Post-Partum Also

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Fathers suffer with Post Partum issues
Special to The Brand New Mommy, Kimberly Batchelor Davis

The interesting thing about being a mother is that so much attention is given to women. Men have a harder time expressing themselves and/or finding an outlet to release their frustration. You might say this is common knowledge, but my husband after listening to me gripe and moan asked “Do you hear my concerns? Do you understand my frustrations?” I think he was tired of seeing me cry like a little girl. However, to be fair to him he was having his own meltdown. Continue reading on Kimberly’s blog the entire story here.

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Mompreneurs: Tips on How To Juggle


Tips For Mompreneurs On How To Juggle Diaper Duty And Deal Making

Here is a recent post on Madamenoire.com on Moms and the hustle and juggle where I am quoted. #StayInspired

Being a professional woman with a thriving career or small business can be overwhelming. Add being a mother as well, and you’d think you’d have to be Superwoman to combine the two.

But mompreneurs are doing it every day. It is possible to be a great mom and a successful business owner. We offer a few organizational tips to help mompreneurs stay on track. Continue reading post at Madamenoire.com.

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Sunday Inspiration from a Middle Aged Momma


Happy Sunday!

My babies are blossoming and I love it.

As a proud middle-aged mom with two children (13 and almost 6), I really don’t know where the time went. Continue reading

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What is the #1 Trait amongst Leaders, Tastemakers & Millionaires?

Do you know the #1 common trait amongst leaders, tastemakers and millionaires? They act.

As an award-winning PR Expert, it has been my passion and journey to empower entrepreneurs and small biz owners to compete to WIN! Continue reading

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Meet Pennie Hamilton: Mom, Singer, Activist & Wife

Pennie Hamilton

Join me this Tuesday, 12PM EST as I welcome Pennie Hamilton, wife of singer Anthony Hamilton on motherhood, balance and her crusade to raise money for HIV/AIDS.

Tarsha’ “PENNIE” Hamilton is a woman who wears many hats. PENNIE Hamilton is a singer/songwriter born and raised in Cleveland, OH. The church is where her roots lie and it rings loud through her music. She released her first inspirational album, “The McMillian Story” independently in 2008 and has ministered her songs as far as Japan and South Africa. While working on her sophomore album PENNIE experienced the devastating loss of her brother Michael to AIDS. It wasn’t the first family member she’d lost to the disease. Both mother and father succumbed to HIV/AIDS several years before. Read more about Pennie and get radio information here.

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