Daddy Finds the Perfect Gift for His Baby’s Mommy by Malika Bourne 2025 As a great-mother of four little boys, I know what young mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers wish for Christmas, birthdays, and Mother’s Day most often. We women with children treasure what our offspring have made with their own hands the most. If I […]
Watering Flowers on the Windowsill and the Women Who Watered Them Some women raise children. Some raise violets. The wisest do both—with patience, light, and love. Flowers on the Windowsill: A Tribute to the Women Who Nurtured Us A woman stood by the window, watering violets with quiet hands. The sun caught her earrings, […]
Families need clarity, not chaos—especially during a government shutdown. This No Non-cents Nanna post bridges misinformation, emotional safety, and practical planning with a fresh dose of mythic discipline, legacy clarity, and sound parenting advice when they want to know what to tell their children about the government shutdown. 🧭 No Non-cents Nanna Says: Let’s Get […]
🖐️ As a parent, I understand that you are feeling embarrassed to find some fascinating objects in your child’s pockets that you did not pay for. Preschool Stealing: Why It Happens and How to Respond Children ages 3 to 5 may take things impulsively, but with emotionally intelligent guidance, these moments can become powerful lessons […]
When stories like “babies in handcuffs” go viral, it’s easy to feel outraged. Before you react, let us take a thoughtful look at viral claims. Keep in mind that emotion spreads faster than facts—and truth deserves a pause. 🧠 What Actually Happened in Chicago On September 30, 2025, ICE agents conducted a military-style raid on […]
💫 I’ve spent a lifetime translating complexity into clarity—first as a Sunday school teacher, a nurse, as a storyteller, and now as a curator and designer of emotionally intelligent gifts. Today, I’m sharing something deeply personal: a blog post about why I design for the quietly brilliant. It’s not just about designing packaging—it’s about dignity, authenticity, […]
🚨 Scam-Proofing: How I Spotted the Trap and Protected My Legacy, Again. They say there’s no rest for the wicked—but sometimes, there’s no rest for the wise either, especially when your inbox becomes a battlefield. This morning, I received an email that made my stomach turn. The email claimed that my payment was declined, […]
In 2025, I learned AI image design, built my second, more complex Shopify store, and I am about to launch the 2025 version of The Secrets of the Unwritten Book. This blog highlights a sneak peek at my digital product line—proof that mature women can learn new tech skills, start a new online business, and […]
🪐✨ Fantasy Politics Just Got Personal… The last half of Chapter Five of The Secrets of the Unwritten Book is live for beta readers. Jesters are stealing crowns. Queens are losing wigs. Angels are skipping council meetings for golf carts and smoothies. And somewhere in the chaos, Malika wonders if she was ever meant to […]
For a limited time, exclusive #beta readers for Malika Bourne can read an unedited pre-publication copy of The Secrets of the Unwritten Book by Malika Bourne. This post is chapter two: Soft Moments & Sweet Surprises. For more surprises for the beta reader, keep reading… Beta readers will get a free final version of the published […]