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Unapologetically Me: Walking Boldly in a World That Tries to Dim My Light
Every day, I wake up as a Black woman. Before my feet even hit the floor, I am aware of the weight I carry—the silent expectations, the...
Taneasha McNair
Feb 5, 20252 min read


Post-Election Feels as a Black Woman
It’s been over a week since election day, but the weight of it still lingers. For Black women, casting a vote is so much more than a...
Taneasha McNair
Nov 14, 20243 min read


My Greatest Blessings
A Mother's Heart: Celebrating Our Daughters Today, on National Daughter’s Day, my heart overflows with gratitude for the incredible women...
Taneasha McNair
Sep 25, 20242 min read


Am I failing my kids? Am I a great mom?
Let's be real, moms. How often do we find ourselves questioning our abilities, our choices, and our worth as mothers?It's a common theme,...
Taneasha McNair
Aug 29, 20242 min read


Messy and Marvelous: How to Stay Lit When Life Throws Shade on Your Passion
Hey you amazing beauties, Life gets messy, right? We juggle a million things, and sometimes, even the most burning passions get sidelined...
Taneasha McNair
Jun 5, 20242 min read


Happy Mother's Day (Please Don't Mention Cheer!)
Hey Messy Marvelous Mamas! I’m back in the blogosphere after a whirlwind two weeks. Let's just say, this mama is running on fumes and...
Taneasha McNair
May 9, 20243 min read


The Chronicles of a Sports Mom
Hey mamas! Back at Messy and Marvelous, where the laundry piles grow faster than our children and "practice" is practically a household...
Taneasha McNair
Apr 25, 20243 min read


Breaking Free From Mom Guilt
Hey mamas, Tee here, co-captain to this motherhood adventure with you. Today, let's talk about something that threatens to capsize even...
Taneasha McNair
Apr 17, 20242 min read


The Second Act: Finding Yourself After 40
Let's talk about 40. They say it's the new 30, but society sure has a funny way of showing it. Here I am, a 42-year-old mama, wife,...
Taneasha McNair
Apr 10, 20243 min read


Fitness for Busy Mamas: Slay the Day and Own Your Workout (Even When Life Gets Crazy)
Hey mamas! I'm here to talk real talk – because let's face it, being a busy mom is basically an Olympic sport. Between juggling work,...
Taneasha McNair
Apr 3, 20242 min read


From Butterflies to GoodByes: Raising Teens & the Emotional Ride
Hey mamas! Gather 'round because it's time to talk about that major shift that happens when your little bundle of joy, the one who used...
Taneasha McNair
Mar 26, 20242 min read


The Mommy Balancing Beam: Work, Kids, Wife Life, and the Juggle is Real
Hey besties, let's talk about balance. Or rather, the beautiful, impossible dream of achieving perfect balance, especially when you're a...
Taneasha McNair
Mar 19, 20243 min read


Hey Tiger Stripes, Let's Roar Together: Why Stretch Marks Don't Define You
Hey sis, let's talk truth bombs. Stretch marks. They grace (or, as the internet would say, "bless") the bodies of millions of...
Taneasha McNair
Feb 15, 20242 min read
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