Brandi Lett
Brandi is a busy mother to a smart loving four year old son. Together she and her son enjoy creating Lego masterpieces and watching superhero movies. Brandi works with homeless families in Fairfield County as a Case Manager ,and currently pursuing A second Masters Degree. When she has quiet time she can be found writing and sipping on a good cup of coffee. You can follow some of her other writing at thegildedlilyweb.blog.
A Lesson in Black History
During the month of February we celebrate Black History Month. This month is dedicated to the achievements of Black people in America. During this time many of our children will come home with assignments...
Leaning on Christmas Memories
Around two years ago, I had secretly sworn off Christmas. I did not announce my plans. I tried my best at family functions and participating in rituals, such as putting up a Christmas tree,...
Battling Bedtime
“Mom, come lay with me."
"Mom, I don't want to be by myself.”
“Mom, I need a snack.”
“Mom, I need something to drink!”
It never ends. Does this sound familiar? Welcome to the “Bedtime...
Beyond the Pregnancy Symptoms
Lately, there has been a lot of talk in the media surrounding maternal deaths. Reading about Serena Williams’ health condition after giving birth was eye-opening. So, here was Serena Williams, one of the greatest...
Why Don’t Mommy and Daddy Live Together?
While co-parenting, we can never be too prepared for the questions that come from our children.
A few weeks ago, a question I was not prepared for came from my son. He asked, “Do...
My Experience Dating as a Single Parent
My weekends are filled with mom duties to prep for the coming week and maybe catch up on some Netflix. Being a single mom, I recently realized that it had been some time since...