Little Red Reviews

#Sponsored We have been completely MIA these past few weeks. All for good reason...We are MOVING! Atlanta has been home to us for the past 4.5 years and will always hold a special place in our heart. But we are super excited to be moving back to my home town, Augusta, GA! With moving comes SO many pieces to juggle. From interviewing real estate agents, staging our home, and packing we haven't had time to prepare food at home...especially snacks! Thank goodness for our household staple @COREfoods! We have partnered with @COREfoods to introduce CORE Kids Refrigerated Plant-Based Granola Bars! The chewy granola bars have 40% LESS SUGAR than the leading kid's granola bar and are made with probiotics to support immunity. CORE Kids Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Bars have been life savers for us as our early mornings and late nights have been consumed with moving madness. Little Red can't get enough of them! Find the super tasty organic CORE Kids Bars exclusively in your nearest Target produce section. They were the perfect addition to our packing break on the Belt Line. #COREcrew #Target

Thirty Things you Need to Learn in your 20's to THRIVE in your 30's & Beyond. Link in Bio. WOW! We celebrated our 30th birthdays (and 3rd anniversary) last month. The original plan was to be on some international excursion completing our 30 countries by 30 goal with Little Red, adding to her country count as well. We were on target to exceed the goal. But hey, life happens! Thanks COVID! We will hit the goal next year. Jourdan has been to 28 countries and I've been to 27! What matters is that we are safe. We are in good health. And we have each other to celebrate this milestone. We wouldn't trade our companionship for anything in the world. So cheers to us for 3 decades of learning and growing. So excited to do these next 60+ years together! Check out our latest blog post to see our comprehensive list on things you should learn in your 20's to set your self up for a lifetime of success. You know where to find the link! #thirtysomething #twentysomething #twentyfine #fortysomething #fiftysomething #blacklovepage #blacklove #alwaysstartswith #theblackmancan #luvblacklove #blacklovecouples #bllakluve #blackloveexists #souls.reconnected

What does freedom mean to you? I think as times have changed so has the perception of freedom. Somewhat. While we visited the National Museum of African American History and Culture, we got the opportunity to view Emmett Till's casket. The Exhibit was complemented with a summary stating how the 2 murderers had a trial before an all-white jury. Till's relatives identified the 2 men on trial as the exact men who kidnapped Till, yet the jury set them free. African Americans boycotted due to outrage. My dad brought up a good point. Take any current case. You can replace the two men's names who were on trial with a current police officer's name (ex. George Zimmerman) who has been on trial and replace Emmett Till's name with the person killed by their hands (ex. Trayvon Martin). It's the same story. 65 years later and it is hard to see what progress we have made. Injustice today continues to be showcased by police force, Corporate settings, in the housing market, and etc. We have to continue to fight the systems that were never made for us to thrive. #controlthenarrative #allblackeverythang #powernomics #shareblackstories #trayvonmartin #breonnataylor #georgefloyd #ericgarner #thesystemhasfailedus #demandchange #emmettill

Hi I’m Jourdan, I come from a blessed background. Both of my parents went to college right after high school and excelled in their given fields. I am grateful for all they could provide for me during my childhood. This helped me form my opinion on what success was. Over time that opinion has transformed drastically, and as it continues to grow it now equates to financial freedom which will lead to freedom of time. Spending time with them this past weekend helped me realize even more how important it is for me to reach my goals. As they near retirement, I want to be able to create as many memories as I can with them. So 40+ years from now, I’ll have some amazing family times to look back on. I’m hoping to take some of what my parents did and build upon it for my family. My goal is to retire before my daughter starts Kindergarten. My parents worked very hard for what they have through employment at various companies. I want to take that same momentum and make it work for my family in a slightly different light. I cringe at the thought of working in Corporate for another 40+ years. So for me, I'm working towards full time entrepreneurship that will provide me the ability to start enjoying life now. And not having to wait until I'm 65+ years old. I'm here to show you that this is very capable from a middle class family. It just takes a little self-discipline. Remember, it is always about what you save, not necessarily about what you make. Thank you for following our journey as we showcase content geared toward spending more time together and creating more memories.

Hi! I’m Brianna. I come from a blended family. Sort of. My momma and daddy had me when they were just kids. 19 & 20. No college degrees at the time. Just two young kids in love navigating this thing called life. Well by the time I was in 3rd grade they divorced and eventually both remarried. That brought about new siblings on both sides. Growing up was never easy in blended households, but if I could go back I wouldn’t change a thing. Yes, there are many things that could have been done differently but life is about loving and growing despite circumstances. My upbringing has shaped me into the person I am today and has given me so much ambition, determination, and perspective on life. My parents weren't rich and made many sacrifices that I will forever appreciate. I had everything I needed and more. I didn't truly understand how unselfish they were until I entered adulthood. Parenthood put the icing on the cake. I’m grateful for all my experiences. I’m grateful for my parents experiences and being able to learn from their mistakes and their wins. And I’m thankful for their growth and selflessness. They may have not done completely right by each other, but I’m not biased to say I’m one of their greatest accomplishments. I’m just getting started. My ancestors wildest dreams. There are a ton of mommy and family blogs out there. Not as many Black Family Blogs as I would like. I started Little Red Reviews to ensure we connect with other middle class families who are ready to change the Black Family Narrative. It's a family business. You'll see a combination of my upbringing and Jourdan's with our own twist! Thanks for being here for the ride. Learn more about us by checking out our very first blog post! Link in bio.

Picture yourself on top of the world. Picture yourself owning an apartment complex and owning 100+ stock shares in all industries along side of ETF's. Picture yourself with toes in the sand off the coast of Fiji. Imagine taking a ride in a hot air balloon in Cappadocia. Walk through the Pyramids of Egypt. Remember, "You belong wherever you picture yourself." Last month we shared 24 Positive Things You Should Say to Your Child Regularly. Check out what made our list by heading over to the blog. Link in Bio. #affirmationsforkids #spreadingpositivity #onlybeyou #grabyourdream #relaxrelaterelease #affirmationchallenge #morningaffirmations #affirmationswork #goodvibrations #positiveliving #lawofattractions #powerofpositivity #manifestabundance

Last weekend we had a last minute trip to DC with our extended family. We stopped by the Capitol Building so Little Red could see where Ruth Bader Ginsburg became the first woman to lie in state. Who was RBG? She was the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court and spent her life fighting against gender discrimination. Despite all her efforts, sadly there is still so much gender inequality in the world. I work in a male dominated field as an engineer. I am the only black woman manager of a total of 3 black managers at my site. I don't want this to be Little Red's reality and only option. That is why we are working our hardest to build generational wealth to provide her with freedom of time. Time that she can choose to do as she please...whether it is working in a male dominated field because she chooses or living her best life on the beach because she chooses so. We are working to take back the systems that have not only held women back, but Black people as a whole. #blackwealth #blackinvestors #blackrealestateinvestorsarereal #blacklegacy #blackgenerationalwealth #veryblack #notoriousrbg #rbg #genderequality

10+ Best Black Family Halloween Costume Ideas! Link in Bio. LEVEL UP for Halloween this year with these matching family-friendly costumes. This year we plan on staying at home but will have some creative, spine-chilling Halloween fun activities to keep us spooked! Featured Families in post: @nyeshajetaun @thatkindaluv @dionmetzgermd @allthingsriche @nika_pond @sequoia_creates @chefraziasabour @coach_sho23 @shyvonne_danielle @kene1130 @drjenrobinson Check out the blog for directions on how to be featured! Don't forget to share! Is your family dressing up for Halloween this year? If so, what's your theme? #HappyHalloween2020 #HappyHalloween🎃👻 #HalloweenAtHome #Halloween2020🎃 #Halloween2020 #FamilyHalloweencostumes #FamilyHalloweencostume #FamilyHalloweenparty #FamilyHalloweenFun #HalloweenFamilyCostume #FamilyHalloween #HalloweenFamily #BlackFamilyHalloween #BlackFamilyHalloweenCostumes #BlackCouplesHalloween #FamilyCostumes #FamilyCostume #BLPinspire

Sometimes I wish we could see the world through your eyes. So innocent. So pure. So naive and unaware of the systematic racism, inequality, and privilege working against you. We believe our most challenging part of being your parents is finding a balance between letting you be a child and keeping you woke to the disparities of the world. We promise you we will be intentional with love as we raise you to be the conscious kid. #newdaynewlife #keepliving #newdaynewopportunities #blacklivesstillmatter #blackfamiliesmatter #wokebaby #blackdaughters #blackdaughtersmatter #flashbackfriday❤️

Since Little Red turned 24 MONTHS OLD this month, we compiled a list of 24 positive things to say to her regularly. Of course sharing is caring, so we had to make sure to share the wealth with all of you. 1. You belong where ever you picture yourself. 2. You are destined to do great things. Head over to our blog (Link in Bio) to read the rest. Let us know which one is your favorite in the comments! Do you say any of these to your little one? Parenting is hard! So tag a friend who could use this list! #affirmationsforkids #spreadingpositivity #onlybeyouu #justthoughts #septgirls #grabyourdream #relaxrelaterelease #fridayeve #almostfriday #mommoments #affirmationchallenge #momwins #morningaffirmations #affirmationswork

Sunday Funday! I can’t believe it’s time to prepare for the work week already. I swear I just happy danced out the office on Friday. This weekend was jam packed and the next 2 weekends won’t be any slower with a few last minute getaways to soak in the last bit of warm weather. We had an unexpected call from our tenant for a leaking window on Thursday. 🙃 So that needed our immediate attention. With birthdays come emissions tests and tag renewals. Yesterday we finished popping the rest of the balloons from Little Red’s party from last weekend. 🙈 Then we celebrated my 30th birthday with homemade mimosas. 😋 Today we have our anniversary shoot that was rescheduled from Wednesday due to rain. Here’s Little Red enjoying one of her activities during our Château Élan stays. Read what else she did on the blog. How’s your weekend going? Happy adulting (parenting inclusive)!

Want to see more? Check out our IGTV to watch our ENTIRE first dance! & YES...I WALKED IT OUT in HEELS! Oh and its my 30th birthday today. Celebrate with me by sharing this reel to your stories! @blacklovepage @theblackmancan @millennialwifehood @mill #firstdancesong #firstdanceashusbandandwife #weddingdances #weddingdancing #blackmarriagemovement #blackcouplerevolution #blacklovematters #blacklovecouples #blacklovemagic #blackandmarried Bride Dress: @winniecouture Learn more about our family here! https://www.littleredreviews.com/black-baby-with-ginger-hair-black-haired-parents/

Wow. We have a 2 year old as of last week! We celebrated her Sweet-Twoth this past weekend with family and friends. And we are continuing to celebrate with you by partnering with @HestonHogs to do a Little Red Birthday Giveaway. Get a FREE iOS or Google Play Download for @HestonHogs app by following the 2 steps below. Head over to our blog to see our latest post which reviews the Heston Hogs App and gives you all the reason why you need to enter! (Link in Bio) Don't forget to subscribe for future giveaways! HOW TO ENTER FREE APP GIVEAWAY: 1. Like this post 2. Follow @LittleRedReviews_ AND @HestonHogs BONUS#1. 1 Extra entry if you share the Giveaway Photo in your story (swipe left for Giveaway Photo) & Tag @LittleRedReviews_ and @HestonHogs BONUS#2. 2 Extra entries if you repost the Giveaway Photo (swipe left for Giveaway Photo) to your page/feed and Tag @LittleRedReviews_ and @HestonHogs Contest ends Saturday, September 19th at 11:59PM. #GIVEAWAY #GIVEAWAYS #GIVEAWAYCONTEST #GIVEAWAYTIME #GIVEAWAYALERT #FREEGIVEAWAYS #digitalbook #kidsapps #appsforkids #stemlearning

Do you know what today is? It's our anniversary! 🎶 (song lyrics) We wanted to ensure we incorporated an Afro-Centric ceremony piece. Of course we did jumping of the broom, but after research we fell in love with The Tasting of the Elements. And our guests LOVED it! People still talk about our wedding to this day! 🥰 If you SWIPE LEFT, what you see pictured: a lemon to represent sour moments that life may sometimes throw us; vinegar to represent the bitter moments that may sometimes knock us off our feet; cayenne pepper to represent the enduring moments of spice and passion in our marriage; and honey to represent moments that are fun, filled with laughter and joy, and that are simply sweet. Happy 3rd anniversary babe! Let’s continue to love each other even in our bitter moments. Let’s continue to hold on to the sweet moments because they endure all the other moments because of how sweet they are. So happy to do this thing called life with you. And so happy to be raising Little Red with you. SN. As requested in our poll, we will share our ENTIRE first dance with y’all this week. HINT HINT...we remixed it with a little Juvenile back that SAY WHAT up! #blacklove #alwaysstartswith #theblackmancan #luvblacklove #blacklovecouples #bllakluve #blackloveexists #souls.reconnected #familyiseverything

Are y’all ready for this fall weather or nah? Fall is my favorite time of the year. As you can see, we have a lot to celebrate in September! With all the holidays that follow closely behind, we always look forward to family gatherings. Things will be a little different this year with the pandemic and all, but that food will hit our bellies the same! This picture is from Labor Day Weekend. We took the little one to the number 1 getaway in GA. She was milk wasted while we enjoyed some good ol’ muscadine wine. Did you know that you can take kids to wineries? We wrote about what kid friendly activities we did in a recent blog post! You know where to find the link. 😉 #familygetaways #familygettogethers #familyweekends #familystaycation #familyvacation2020