Adrianne
Adrianne hails from the great city of Chicago, but has been a Texan for eight years now, y’all! She’s married to her wonderful husband, Brandon, who was a long distance, Facebook love that she met thanks to a mutual friend. Together they have a two-year-old daughter named Zoey. She is a professional school counselor and owner of Everyday Occasion event planning. She loves a good celebration and anything Christmas! Motherhood has been the most rewarding and challenging time of her life, and she can’t wait to share it with you!
Celebrate Freedom :: Local Juneteenth Events
Today we see a rebirth of Juneteenth celebrations with parades, pageants, concerts, festivals, and backyard barbecues.
2021 Differences in STAAR Testing
So, what do you need to know about STAAR testing changes this year, given the pandemic?
An Eggciting Easter :: Safe & Fun Ideas for Little Ones
My daughter absolutely loves pancakes and pancakes made into different shapes makes everything even more exciting. Check out these cookie cutters from Amazon to make your pancakes and/or cookies.
Help Your Child’s School Celebrate Black History Month
You can't assume anything is being taught. Find out what programming is taking place, and if nothing has been planned or you feel as if the programming is insufficient, ask the principal if you can create something for the students.
The Joys of Parenting While Black
Black parents can find joy in our ancestral past. Teaching my daughter about her ancestors has been a highlight of my parenting journey. We love finding children's books that discuss Black History.
Celebrate Kwanzaa :: What You Need to Know
When I had my daughter, I was determined to teach her about her ancestral history and hopefully engrain a sense of pride in her African-American roots.
Tasty Vegan & Vegetarian Recipes for Thanksgiving
I am a meat-eating, cheese-loving, and mostly carb-binging, busy wife and mom, but I have tried hard to swap out some of my family's unhealthy food choices for those that are plant-based, less fat, and/or fewer calories.