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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...