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It’s been a rough week. I’ve felt overwhelmed

It’s been a rough week. I’ve felt overwhelmed and I’m exhausted. Holding onto my family just a little bit tighter. Just 2 weeks ago I made a post about another life, another hashtag and here we are again. I’m afraid those words will be true for many weeks, months and years to come if we don’t take action. It’s not enough for just me and other black people to scream #blacklivesmatter. We need EVERYONE to scream it, mean it and take action on it so that it becomes the truth for everyone.

If you follow our black family I hope that means you do believe black lives matter, I hope you do see color- not judging us by it but recognizing it exists. So how can you help? ————————————————————————
Speak out about injustices! The black community needs allies. Please use your privilege for good. When you see racism, call it out especially amongst your family and friends. Read your kids diverse books, watch diverse tv shows and movies with them, put them in activities and programs with a diverse set of people especially if your neighborhood or their school is not diverse. And diversify your feed!

Listen without being defensive. Do not negate black people’s feelings or experiences. They are real and they cannot be brushed under the rug. Every black person’s experience is different and while you may not see the black people that are around you facing certain disparities that doesn’t mean it’s not true for millions of others.

Vote! Local laws mean so much. When our governors or judges don’t see the things going on as injustices and defend the people doing the negative action that speaks volumes. That influences prosecutors and jurors and laws. We need our politicians to take these issues seriously.

Donate to non-profits fighting the cause on the front lines. One important one now is the @mnfreedomfund. ————————————————————————
If you can’t find the words to say on your own share the messages of those who have been able to put together thought provoking messages that provide steps to take.

Year of the road trip?! Whether you decide to try

Year of the road trip?! Whether you decide to try an RV trip or prefer a regular car the “experts” are saying road trips will dominate what’s left of travel this year. So sharing some of our favorite road trips, save and share this post.

We did our Southwest road trip over the week of Thanksgiving in 2018. Starting in Las Vegas we first drove 2 hours to Zion National Park.

The next day we went to Bryce Canyon which was one of my favorite stops on the trip, the park is stunning!

After spending the night we drove to Horseshoe Bend, it’s as magnificent as it looks in pictures.

Right down the street is Antelope Canyon. I’ve literally never seen anything like it and I don’t think we ever will again.

The next morning we drove to Monument Valley where we took this first photo at Forrest Gump Point, exactly where Forrest ended his marathon!

It was finally time for our drive to the Grand Canyon! We visited the South Rim where the girls participated in the Junior Park Ranger program. The first was the weather was amazing but the second day, which was Thanksgiving it snowed! The Grand Canyon is gorgeous but #unpopularopinion I think Bryce Canyon is more beautiful!

Our Southwest road trip was one of our top 5 trips overall and we loved every moment. Click the link in bio for all the deets on where we stayed, what trails we hiked and more.

What road trip(s) do you recommend or what is one you hope to take?

Summer vacation plans?!? With so many being weary

Summer vacation plans?!? With so many being weary of hotels and airplanes are you considering RV travel this year? You have your own bathroom and kitchen which limits your exposure to others and gas is at an all time low!

In the past 18 months we've done 3 RV trips- no need to own an RV, we rent them and there isn’t any special license required for most.
Our first RV trip was a Southwest road trip going to the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley and Horseshoe Bend.

Next we did a Southern California road trip to Huntington Beach, Oceanside, and Anza Borrego Park.

Last year we did a road trip through Nevada- there’s so much to see outside of Las Vegas.

Wanted to share our trips incase you're considering making it your next trip. On my website I have tips for first time RVers, a post on what it’s like vacationing in an RV and the itineraries for each of our trips, click the link in bio to read them!

With states starting to open up when do you think you’ll feel comfortable taking your first trip? Will it be by plane or are you sticking to road trips? Any questions on RVing?

We have a 6 year old 😬! Happy Happy Birthday to

We have a 6 year old 😬! Happy Happy Birthday to our first born Jordyn. You are growing into such an amazing young lady and we couldn’t be more proud of you. I really don’t know anyone else who loves to do school work as much as you but I hope you never lose that drive to be successful.

You are kind, adventurous, and always looking to learn something new. Thank you for blessing us with your infectious joy everyday. We know your birthday this year wasn’t exactly what you envisioned but we hope you had an amazing day nonetheless.

Another life, another hashtag, when will it stop?

Another life, another hashtag, when will it stop? Hopefully as life has slowed down for most of us you’ve been able to pay attention to what’s going on right here in the USA. And unfortunately it isn’t anything new. I’ve said it before but I’m going to say it again, if you’re not asking us how we feel as a black family traveling throughout the US please don’t ask if we feel safe when we travel to predominantly black & brown countries.
We’re always asked about safety when traveling to those “types” of countries but never when we travel the states. Meanwhile right here in the US black men are being gunned down while jogging, 12 year old boys are being killed while playing with toys outside, black men are being killed while shopping at Walmart, black women are being killed in their homes while playing video games with their nephew and the list goes on and on and on. ——————————————————
Friday-Monday I ran 2.23 miles everyday in honor of Ahmaud Abery. While my husband doesn’t jog he rides his bike often and alone. Worrying that he’ll be gunned down while doing recreational activities just because of the color of his skin isn’t something that should be on my mind but it is for so many moms, wives, sisters, aunts, & grandmas. Today a hashtag of Breonna Taylor is trending and enough is enough.

One of the reasons we love to travel as a family is to introduce our children to new cultures. For them to see even though we all look different, speak differently & have different beliefs we’re all human & deserving of respect. That the color of someone’s skin, the attire they wear, the language they speak doesn’t automatically make them a bad person.

I hope that when you’re going out at home or when you’re traveling, fear & feeling unsafe isn’t your first thought when seeing brown & black people. That the photos on my page with my husband that you “like” don’t go out of your head when seeing a black man on the street & being fearful of them for no reason. That you remember these men are sons, brothers, fathers, husbands & mean the world to someone.

Like many domestic travel will increase for us post Covid & these are topics we need to be loud about. So let’s talk about it!

Blessed to be their mama even when they get on my

Blessed to be their mama even when they get on my nerves! Isn’t that what motherhood is all about 🤣. But for real I couldn’t imagine life without these two. They’re constantly making me laugh, teaching me new things and keeping me on my toes. I’m challenged to be a better person because of them and for that I’m forever grateful.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mama’s! Thank you @milmommymel for this cute shirt. She’d like to gift another mama with one so if you’d like one just follow her page and comment “blessed to be a mama” below. If you don’t win you can use promo code DEARMAMA for 10% off. Winner will be picked tomorrow.

RAISING STRONG LADIES! I’ve always loved working

RAISING STRONG LADIES! I’ve always loved working out but pre-Corona I did it alone. Most times the girls were in bed by time I got it in. Now since we’re all home they’ve been seeing me do @heatherrobertsoncom’s free 12 week program and have asked to join.

It has made me so happy seeing them get excited about working out and being strong ladies. Kennedy actually got mad at me yesterday because I worked out without them, she said “Mom why didn’t you wait for us, now I have to workout by myself” 😂. It’s been another way for us to bond and I hope it instills the foundation for a healthy lifestyle for them. I actually remember doing Jane Fonda workout videos with my mom when I was younger and I loved it.

Today’s workout was the perfect way to kick off Mother’s Day Weekend. What are some special things you did with your mom and/or do with your kids?

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