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Mental Health, Parenting

5 Tips For Getting The Kids Back-To-School Without Losing Your Mind

Parents are in a full-blown back-to-school preparedness mode. Homeschoolers like myself are not only looking for basic supplies, we are shopping for our curriculums, and teacher supplies too. For parents…

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August 16, 2019
Lifestyle, Mental Health

Learn How To Knit Like A Boss With Bernat Alize EZ

When I and many others think of knitting, we often imagine a grandmother in a rocking chair making sweaters and blankets. Well, this is not the kind of knitting I…

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August 16, 2019
Movies

Angry Birds 2 Celebrates Cultural Diversity, Feminism and Saving Our planet

Last week me and DJ enjoyed a private screening at Sony to see an advanced screening of the Angry Birds 2 movie. On the surface, it is a wildly entertaining…

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August 4, 2019
  • Motherhood

    We are cooking up a bright future with NY’s 529 College Savings Program 

    April 29, 2017 / 2 Comments

    Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post, I have been compensated in an effort to educate my audience on the NY529 College Savings Program. Cooking Up A Bright Future Last week I learned all about how to get financially prepared for DJ’s college years by investing with NY’s 529 College Savings Program while DJ had a fun cooking lesson with The Institute of Culinary Education. I was pleasantly surprised how contributing into a savings even as a widowed single mom would be affordable and effortless.To start let me begin with the basics to help you understand how it works. What is a 529 College Savings Plan? It’s a type of investment account…

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  • Motherhood

    Check Out LEGO Ninjago City Adventure

    April 6, 2017 / 1 Comment

    At LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester This week is spring break for DJ and part of our staycation was a trip to Westchester for the grand opening of LEGO Ninjago City Adventure. The 2,300 interactive play structure is large enough for even the big kids aka grown ups to go inside. This is a feature parents to toddlers will find helpful because they can supervise their children with ease. Modeled after the Temple of Airjitzu, the two-story play structure puts guests’ physical skills to the test as they fight to save Ninjago City. Together, adults and children will test their balance, agility, strength and endurance to become a Spinjitzu Master, all…

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  • Fitness

    Living With Heart

    April 4, 2017 / 2 Comments

    A Yoga Workshop at Laughing Lotus Set in the heart of Chelsea in New York City, Living With Heart was a yoga workshop that brought together women for an afternoon of self care. The concept began with the idea to share my story of loss and how I have overcome through using journaling and exercise such as yoga to heal my heart. Amanda Valdez and Davinia Roberts are two wonderful instructors who planned an afternoon that would take each guest including me on a journey to live with heart once it ended.   Thank you everyone that supported “Living With Heart ” today! Special shouts to @brownfitmama @laughinglotusny karmi squad…

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  • Motherhood

    Golden Kids Runway For A Cause

    April 1, 2017 / No Comments

    Sunday March 26th at the Stewart Hotel set the scene for the 6th Golden Kids Runway for a cause. This spring show was to bring awareness to stopping the spread of violence partnering with the non for profit Cure Violence. The show opened with a performance from talented young musicians and the sounds of teen DJ Fussyman played in the background as kids hit the runway.   Boys and girls graced the runway is the latest fashion by the Signature seasoned designer”Sean John” with their new and amazing girls line, the fabulous well known “Guess”, Earnshaw’s Winner of “2014 Best Brand”. A favorable designer; “Andy a& Evan”, wonderful designs by…

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    What’s Popping Lay’s! All-new Poppables in stores

    March 21, 2017

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  • Meals

    What’s Popping Lay’s! All-new Poppables in stores

    March 21, 2017 / No Comments

    All-new Poppables Snack Last week I partied with Lay’s brand while previewing their new Poppables chip at Dylan’s Candy Bar in New York City. I had to brush up on my dancing skills as I “popped and locked” with celebrity dancer Beau Casper Smart who choreographed a dance for guest. It was a great mini workout so I could snack the night away guilt free.   That time @beaucaspersmart had me doing salsa and hip hop! Fun times had by all for the launch @lays #layspoppables #dylanscandybar #bloglife #workoutfortheday #dancing #IamPopping #PopandLock #Salsa #HipHop A post shared by Brown Media Mama (@shaniquagarvin) on Mar 16, 2017 at 5:40pm PDT The…

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    March 7, 2017
  • Fitness

    Living With Heart Workshop

    March 8, 2017 / No Comments

    Join me April 2nd as I host a yoga workshop at Laughing Lotus in NYC some of my event sponsors include Fiji and Pistachio! For more information and to register check out the Laughing Lotus site.

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  • Fitness

    Losing Weight With Oprah

    March 7, 2017 / No Comments

    In 2016 my weight loss journey began full throttle after I was chosen to share my weight loss story with O Magazine. I was put on the April cover with brave women alongside Oprah and the rest was history. It has been quite a wild ride of highs and lows. Now I am 50lbs lighter with a new attitude. I have a passion for fitness and I have since become a vegetarian. Before I got to this point I had to rely on a tribe that I want to acknowledge because there is no way I could have done this alone. Here is how I got support to shed the…

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    I am On The Cover of O Magazine

    March 5, 2017 / 1 Comment

    The amount of shock you have right now is multiplied by 100% for me because it is the most surreal experience I have been through right up there with seeing my son’s face for the first time when he was born. I am excited and honored to be chosen as one of the rare few people featured on the cover of O Magazine. I know this was beyond the brilliant mind of Adam Glassman and the creative team at O magazine or a vision Oprah or Gayle had. This was a moment chosen by God and that’s coming from a non religious person such as myself. Becoming A Covergirl Well…

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  • Lifestyle

    Being a widow and losing a piece of my heart

    October 30, 2015 / 6 Comments

    The following post was written on October 30th, 2015. It’s been three years since my husband past on January 29, 2015. I have decided to pull these post out of the archives to share my pain then and see how far I have come until now. -Shaniqua It’s 4:54am, Friday October 30th 2015. I laid awake crying for the last hour but the last 24 hours has been very difficult. My mourning the lost of my husband has started all over again as if I have just lost him. I am not sure why I feel this way but no doubt this is something you are never prepared for. This…

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  • Being A Widow

    An open letter to my late husband

    September 1, 2015 / No Comments

    This was written September 1, 2015 on my late husbands Birthday, I am sharing with the world today. It contains messages only my husband would understand, this is only intended for him. Already I see you giving me the side eye Qwan because I am telling our business again but at this point I certainly hope you have watched us from heaven with front row seats witnessing all he good that has come to DJ and me through sharing our lives with the world. Remember you didn’t understand blogging, and that’s ok but it saves me from the insanity everyday. It’s the most insane thing that you are gone. Your…

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Shaniqua Garvin

Shaniqua Garvin

A single widowed mom most notably known for her old blog “Brown Media Mama” and features in Oprah Magazine.

I am raising my kid YouTuber “DJ” in the concrete jungle, NYC! My blog features reviews, tip and family friendly products and places.

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