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Category Archives: Family

9 Things I Learned from Sending My Kids on a Kenyan Summer Vacation Without Me [+Stunning Photos & Videos]

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Promise me you won’t cry mama, my little said to me. I looked at her speechless trying to mask my welling emotions of sadness and angst, reminding myself to keep […]

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Family, Women
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we will not shed our skin [a beautiful poem by my teen daughter]

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This beautiful poem, written by my 16-year-old daughter, is dedicated to all the black girls, young women, and women who throughout their lives have been made to feel less than. […]

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Family, Women

how to be an ally to the Black community [to help us breath]

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“Did you watch the video?” No, I said to my friend. It’s the same answer I give for any video released this year of innocent black men being brutally murdered […]

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Family, Women
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6 Things to Make Mother’s Day Special For Mom During COVID-19 [+Video]

May 6, 2020by gapmuse 1 Comment

“But I’m always with you.” That’s what my mom always says to me when I tell her I miss her and wish she could be with me. They are the […]

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Family, Women

Why You Must Never Give Up On Your Dreams [Pictorial Edition]

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Never give up on your dreams.   “What are we doing for spring break, my little one asked?”  As a parent, you’re accustomed to hearing this question, especially from your […]

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Catalyst, Family, Women

gapmuse perspectives: what does contraception mean?

October 22, 2018by gapmuse Leave a comment

Shifting perspectives. Changing the narrative. Welcome to gapmuse Perspectives, our series that strives to shift perspectives and change the narrative on important issues that impact women and girls across the […]

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Family, Women

gapmuse Best of Mother’s Day: 5 Years of Celebrating Motherhood

May 13, 2018by gapmuse 3 Comments

Dance drop off at 11am; complete science project with little one (3 weeks in!); practice her presentation; grab a snack; help teen with hair and lashes for spring concert; get […]

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Family, Women

Why Every Mother Should Have a Life Outside of Her Children [Without Guilt]

August 26, 2017by gapmuse 9 Comments

It’s back to school again (can you believe it!) and you’re busy juggling your kids’ schedules, last minute shopping, transportation, lunches, and anything else that needs to happen for a […]

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Family
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5 Fun Activities for Dads & Daughters

June 20, 2015by gapmuse Leave a comment

The other day, my little one and her dad had some time to kill before running an errand. They decided to stop by a neighborhood golf course to putt some balls. With […]

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Family
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9 Hilarious Things Working Moms Do

May 7, 2015by gapmuse 6 Comments

Disclaimer; all moms work – whether they’re stay-at-home or in the workplace, their days are filled with planning, scheduling, strategizing, etc. This blog post is specific to moms in the […]

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