Chandler Billups
My Love of Skinny Jeans
I was recently at a birthday party and one of the other moms there mentioned that she was getting rid of her skinny jeans and would replace them with wide leg jeans, because that...
Black Romance Authors to Read
One of my favorite things to do is read. I almost always have a book I’m reading. I have loved reading since I was a kid. When others would be outside, you could likely...
New Season of Parenting: The Tween Years
My son's birthday always makes me reflect. It could be because his birthday is at the beginning of the new year, and I'm already in a reflective mood in thinking of the previous year...
The Introverted Mama
Hi, my name is Chandler, and I am an introvert. What is an introvert? Merriam-Webster defines an introvert as someone who is reserved and quiet and leans into introspection, and enjoys their own company....
Transitioning from SAHM to Working Mama: Four Tips
My time as a stay-at-home mom is coming to an end. I've spent the last year and a half at home and am excited to return to my career. I didn't decide to take...
Lessons Learned in the Back of the Pack
I did something hard a few weeks ago. I signed up and completed a half marathon. I had considered it for a few years and decided this would be my year. If I did...
Tips for a Successful Family Vacation
People say that vacationing with kids is not really a vacation. It's more like parenting in a new place or city. A co-worker told me a few years ago that you do not take...
10 Years of Being a Mom: What I’ve Learned
In college, I learned about flashbulb memories. In short, a flashbulb memory is a vivid memory usually attached to a highly emotional event. One of my flashbulb memories is when I became a mom....
Stay-at-home-mom While Black
I quit my job. It took months for me to make the decision. I never, by any stretch of the imagination, thought of not working. I love my kids and my husband with everything...
How was School Today?
It's almost back to school time! Time to pack lunches, check bookbags, and get back into the school routine. It's also time for the dreaded "How was School" afterschool talk. Before my son even...
What Do Dads Do?
The first Father’s Day card I bought I was 26 years old. I picked my son up from daycare and drove a few minutes down the street to Walmart. I stood in that aisle...
Lessons in Becoming a Girl Mom
I just knew my firstborn was going to be a girl. I had such a strong feeling. So, imagine the surprise I felt laying on the table with my belly out and the cold...
Do’s and Don’ts: How to Have a Less Stressful Move
We recently purchased our forever home, which was an amazing experience. Our new home will be where our kids will grow up, have friends over, and get ready for prom. We’ll have family and...
Mommy Guilt: My Daughter Needs Speech Therapy
This story begins with the pandemic. I recently had my daughter tested for speech therapy. She’s two and doesn’t say much. If I’m being honest, I feel like it's my fault. She was four...