AliyaApr 232 minThe Batman's Smokey EyeA reclusive man that dons a bat costume and fights crime. In a full smokey eye, no less. Super weird. And I loved it.
AliyaMar 121 minIt's Never Too Late to StartIn this week's Who Asked You?, we celebrate self love and banana bread.
AliyaFeb 261 minUncah Jams This week, I share some behind the scenes from my favorite movie and help a viral trend jump the shark.
AliyaFeb 91 minWho Asked You?A weekly list of recommendations that absolutely no one has asked me for. But someone should have. Because I have great taste.
AliyaDec 17, 20213 minComing Out of Retirement"You're all so brave," the team captain said in a pregame team huddle. Oh God, I thought. This is not going to go well.
AliyaJul 14, 20214 minMaking Peace with "Problem" SkinI’ve had “problem” skin for my entire adult life. I got my first zit in high school and never looked back. I cringe when I think about...
AliyaFeb 27, 20212 minConfession: I Don't Eat ChocolateHow migraines led me into the arms of a tasty chocolate alternative: carob.
AliyaDec 31, 20202 min2020 Edit: Plants, Parks, and PrioritiesWhile I don't have the unbridled enthusiasm that some may have for the arrival of 2021, the end of the year is a good chance to reflect.
AliyaNov 25, 20202 minThanksgiving 2020: History Repeats Itself The second time a pandemic has hampered holiday plans.
AliyaNov 14, 20203 minBlack Moms and the Big Chop: "Don't Do It"Threatening that perceived connection between long, straight hair and beauty.
AliyaOct 14, 20201 minWhat Do You Wish Was Easier?I know you have a list! Get journaling with this straightforward prompt.
AliyaOct 7, 20202 minUpdate: One Year with No Social MediaA year ago this month, I uploaded my last post on Instagram.
AliyaSep 27, 20202 minHow We Grew a 10-Foot SunflowerSpending so much time at home inspired me to start putting seeds in the ground.
AliyaSep 22, 20204 min1 Woman, 100 Movies - #97: The Third ManThis classic thriller did not disappoint.
AliyaSep 4, 20202 minBears, Beets, Book Club: My Sister, the Serial KillerAt the risk of sounding like a middle school English teacher: Put down your phone and pick up a book.
AliyaAug 10, 20202 minThe Giving Tree, The RemixA revised ending to one of the most divisive children's books in history.
AliyaJul 21, 20202 min25 Seconds AwayI just watched Breaking2, a documentary about distance runners and their quest to break the 2-hour marathon record.
AliyaJun 13, 20201 minRecommended ReadingThey range in topic from racial injustice to parenting in a pandemic.
AliyaMay 31, 20201 minYou Can Help.The nation is in an uproar over the murder of George Floyd. It's easy to feel helpless in times like these. But there are ways you can...
AliyaMay 1, 20203 minOur New Daily AdventureWe’re over a month into the stay-at-home order and it's easy to feel as though you're doing everything, and getting absolutely nothing done
AliyaFeb 14, 20202 minWhat's the Deal with Valentine's Day? This history of Valentine’s Day is a tricky one to nail down.
AliyaNov 26, 20191 minHere's Your State's Favorite Thanksgiving Dish This list of the most popular Thanksgiving dishes by state may surprise you.
AliyaMay 24, 20194 minThings I Would Tell 21-Year-Old MeNow that I’m fairly far removed from 21-year-old Aliya (I’ll be 33 in August) there’s so much I wish I could tell her. Plenty of small...
AliyaMar 20, 20191 minCooking Challenge: You've Been SlicedMy friend Ray is a celebrity hairstylist by trade, and comedian by nature. Recently, he teamed up with his BFF and celebrity client...
AliyaFeb 26, 20193 minNetflix: What to Watch and When to Watch ItI haven’t watched regular tv for at least a year. Between my Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime subscriptions, there has honestly been no...
AliyaFeb 6, 20192 minNew Year's Resolutions... Still?We made it. It’s February. We survived the never-ending month of January and we can finally stop greeting each other with “Happy New...
AliyaDec 17, 20181 minA Birthday Party He'll Never RememberMy son MJ turned one on Friday (I can’t believe it) and we were excited to get a chance to celebrate him. As a December baby, his...
AliyaDec 7, 20182 minWhat Did We Do Before Formula?What did moms give their babies before formula was invented?
AliyaDec 5, 20182 minSanta is BlackEvery now and then, there is some mall that hires a black Santa and the then inevitable protest from local families who insist that “No,...
AliyaDec 1, 20182 minMovie Moms That Get All My SympathyYou know you’re getting older when you’re watching a movie, and you find yourself sympathizing more with the parents than the kids. I had...
AliyaNov 21, 20182 minThanksgiving Survival Guide The holidays are officially here. Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and while I can’t wait to get together with my family and catch up while we...
AliyaNov 17, 20182 minLike and Subscribe: 5 of My Favorite YouTubers I love YouTube. I really started getting into it when my daughter was an infant, because I spent hours breastfeeding; stuck in one place,...
AliyaNov 7, 20182 min5 Iconic Scenes from Black Sitcoms: Part IIt was so much fun putting this list together. I went down a memory lane on YouTube that included sitcom favorites like Moesha, Living...
AliyaOct 25, 20182 minThe Best Podcasts for Long CommutesPodcasts and audiobooks are the only things that make my commute doable. I’ve had a long commute basically my entire career. When I was...
AliyaSep 18, 20181 minOh, look. Another Mom Blog.If mom blogs were coffee shops, they would be like Starbucks - one on every corner, on every other block. If mommy blogs were coffee...