{"id":1759,"date":"2017-01-06T22:12:49","date_gmt":"2017-01-06T22:12:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/happy-new-year-top-10-moments-of-2016\/"},"modified":"2023-09-04T22:21:50","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T04:21:50","slug":"happy-new-year-top-10-moments-of-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/happy-new-year-top-10-moments-of-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy New Year: Top 16 Moments of 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone keeps saying that 2016 sucked because so many of our legends passed away. \u00a0While I will miss them (and it really seemed like a lot of deaths), I am grateful for 2016. \u00a0Why do bloggers do recap posts? \u00a0Sometimes it is to make sure that our readers didn&#8217;t miss anything, and sometimes it is to remind ourselves of why we do what we do, and how blessed we are to have the opportunity to do it. These highlights of 2016 are in no particular order.<\/p>\n<p>Related:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/trinidadian-american-rapper-phife-dawg-dead-at-45\/\">Trinidadian American Rapper Phife Dawg Dead at 45<\/a>;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/gwen-ifill-bajan-american-journalism-legend-passes-away-at-61\/\">Gwen Ifill: Bajan American Journalism Legend Passes Away at 61<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Worked with AT&amp;T on &#8220;Moments that Matter&#8221; for Black History Month<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Even though I was working very hard to finish up law school, I was able to work with some really wonderful brands on sponsored posts (<a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/faq-s-about-sponsored-posts-what-they-are-and-why-bloggers-write-them\/\">FAQ&#8217;s About Sponsored Posts: What They Are and Why Bloggers Write Them<\/a>) that meant a lot to me. \u00a0I worked with AT&amp;T on video for Black History month about my father&#8217;s move to the United States from Tobago in the 1960&#8217;s. \u00a0It was also featured on AT&amp;T&#8217;s The Bridge website.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-1751\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/att_bridge_ss34.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/att_bridge_ss34.jpg 900w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/att_bridge_ss34-600x396.jpg 600w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/att_bridge_ss34-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/att_bridge_ss34-768x507.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Screenshot of The Bridge<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_WkhOx65DG0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"alternate noopener\">My Father&#8217;s Journey to the United States | SocaMom\u00ae<\/a>\u00a0(on YouTube)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/black-history-month-my-father-s-journey-to-the-united-states\/\">Black History Month: My Father&#8217;s Journey to the United States<\/a>\u00a0(on SocaMom)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/trinidadian-born-qsuper-doctorq-dr-wayne-a-i-frederick-kicks-off-black-history-month-celebration-att28days\/\">Black History Month: Trinidadian Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/black-history-month-what-are-your-moments-that-matter-2\/\">Black History Month: What Are Your Moments That Matter?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thebridge.att.net\/Exclusive\/article\/socamomMTM.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SocaMom&#8217;s Moments that Matter<\/a>\u00a0(on AT&amp;T&#8217;s &#8220;The Bridge&#8221;)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Interviewed some amazing Caribbean moms including Wendy Fitzwilliam<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I have been wanting to share an interview with Wendy Fitzwilliam on the blog since it started&#8230; no lie. So when she said yes? I had to take a nap. \u00a0Then one more nap. \u00a0Throughout the year, I was able to chat with some really great Caribbean moms, and even get some of their discussion on video. \u00a0Check out the links to meet some incredible Caribbean moms.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-1752\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/2016_in_review_socamom_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/2016_in_review_socamom_2.jpg 850w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/2016_in_review_socamom_2-600x423.jpg 600w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/2016_in_review_socamom_2-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/2016_in_review_socamom_2-768x541.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Screenshot of Wendy Fitzwillam&#8217;s Instagram post (@wendyfitzwilliam)<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wendy-fitzwilliam-reflects-on-10-years-of-motherhood\/\">Wendy Fitzwilliam Reflects on 10 Years of Motherhood<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/caribbean-moms-talk-parenting-styles-at-beaches-negril-resort-and-spa\/\">Caribbean Moms Talk Parenting Styles at Beaches Negril Resort and Spa<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/i-am-a-caribbean-mom-joanae-king-of-naetoriouscom\/\">I AM a Caribbean Mom: Joanae King of Naetorious.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/caribbean-american-heritage-month-meet-the-antiguan-mom-behind-barnola\/\">Meet the Antiguan Mom Behind Barnola<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/i-have-a-caribbean-mom-blogger-joanna-of-joannaecom\/\">I HAVE a Caribbean Mom: Blogger Joanna of JoannaE.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/i-am-a-caribbean-mom-june-smith-of-tajj-cosmetics\/\">I AM a Caribbean Mom: June Smith of TAJJ Cosmetics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/i-have-a-caribbean-mom-author-virginia-krebs\/\">I HAVE a Caribbean Mom: Author Virginia Krebs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/i-am-a-caribbean-mom-jewelry-designer-kamilah-campbell\/\">I AM a Caribbean Mom: Jewelry Designer Kamilah Campbell<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/i-have-a-caribbean-mom-blogger-andrea-thompson\/\">I HAVE a Caribbean Mom: Blogger Andrea Thompson<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/get-to-know-caribbean-mom-chef-and-community-creator-deborah-lynch-burchell\/\">Get to Know Caribbean Mom, Chef, and Community Creator Deborah Lynch Burchell<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. This was my fourth year hosting the Anancy Festival\u00a0in Washington, DC.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I hosted the Anancy Festival in Washington DC again this year, but picked a brand new location &#8211; and it sold out of free tickets! \u00a0This year we had two very special story tellers, Marjuan Canady and Carol Mitchell. \u00a0We had a selfie printing station, arts and crafts, and an amazing giveaway too! Everyone got book marks, coloring sheets, a backpack, and a water bottle, but two lucky kids went home with giant ankara print Anancy spiders. \u00a0This was the best event yet.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-1753\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/2016_in_review_socamom_3.jpg\" width=\"850\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/2016_in_review_socamom_3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/2016_in_review_socamom_3-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/2016_in_review_socamom_3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/2016_in_review_socamom_3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/2016_in_review_socamom_3-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Photo by Rae of Untitled1975.com<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/caribbean-american-heritage-month-guess-whos-coming-to-the-anancy-festival-in-washington-dc\/\">Guess Who&#8217;s Coming to the Anancy Festival in Washington DC!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/the-2016-anancy-festival-in-washington-dc-hosted-by-socamomcom\/\">The 2016 Anancy Festival in Washington DC Hosted by SocaMom.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4. Worked with\u00a0my sons on the blog\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I don&#8217;t usually get to work with my boys on the same projects. \u00a0They are six years apart, and the only thing they have in common is their room, which was perfect for this sponsored post for At Home Stores. Click on the video for a dose of comedy. These kids are hilarious.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NoKfpgREoLE?modestbranding=1&amp;;showinfo=0&amp;;autohide=1&amp;;rel=0&amp;;hd=1\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/decorating-my-college-bound-teens-small-space-with-athomestores\/\">Decorating My College Bound Teen&#8217;s Small Space with #AtHomeStores<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sTCu4QAR_3A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"alternate noopener\">Teen Bedroom Decor Haul! Small Space Makeover with #AtHomeStores (SHORT) | SocaMom\u00ae\u00a0<\/a>(Youtube)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NoKfpgREoLE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"alternate noopener\">Teen Bedroom Decor Haul! Small Space Makeover with #AtHomeStores (FULL) | SocaMom\u00ae\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>5. I interviewed the founders of Radial, and curated a SocaMom playlist on their app.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So that really happened. I interviewed the founders of Radial, and ended up with a\u00a0family friendly playlist on the world&#8217;s first streaming app dedicated to soca. \u00a0Don&#8217;t believe me? There&#8217;s the screenshot&#8230; right there. All I know is that after this 2017 better bring it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-1086\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ss_radial_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"1133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ss_radial_1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ss_radial_1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ss_radial_1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ss_radial_1-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/radial-brings-soca-to-the-world-with-curated-family-friendly-playlists\/\">Radial Brings Soca to the World with Curated Family Friendly Playlists<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/getradial.com\/2016\/07\/14\/parenting-in-the-us-as-a-caribbean-mom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Parenting in the US as a Caribbean Mom<\/a>\u00a0(on Radial)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>6. Shared\u00a0how to celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month on Great Day Washington on CBS affiliate WUSA 9<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve never done morning news before&#8230; at least I don&#8217;t think I have. \u00a0Li&#8217;l Bit has, so she was totally prepared, but me &#8211; nervous wreck. \u00a0From the feedback I received, I appeared to be calm and composed, but I&#8217;m pretty sure I was freaking out on the inside. Watch the video in the link below, and you can tell me if I played off the nerves or not. Overall the segment went well, and I was able to share more about Caribbean American Heritage month just in time for the Anancy Festival. Winning!<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-1754\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/2016_in_review_socamom_4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/2016_in_review_socamom_4.jpg 850w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/2016_in_review_socamom_4-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/2016_in_review_socamom_4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/2016_in_review_socamom_4-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Photo by Great Day Washington Staff<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/how-to-celebrate-caribbean-american-heritage-month-at-home\/\">How to Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month at Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wusa9.com\/entertainment\/television\/programs\/great-day-washington\/june-is-caribbean-american-heritage-month\/253738179\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">June is Caribbean American Heritage Month<\/a>\u00a0(on WUSA 9)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>7. I worked on the Inspired Mobility campaign for the third year.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is one of my favorite campaigns to work on. \u00a0Each year, they challenge me to do some of my best writing, and this year I did a spot for them on camera! \u00a0You see my face? \u00a0That is the face of a woman trying to remember her name before they say action. \u00a0People always tell me that I do well on camera, but I&#8217;m telling you &#8211; inside I am always a ball of nerves. \u00a0There&#8217;s a link to the video below. How did I do?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-1107\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/day_2_blogging_while_brown_film_3_att.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/day_2_blogging_while_brown_film_3_att.jpg 850w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/day_2_blogging_while_brown_film_3_att-600x551.jpg 600w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/day_2_blogging_while_brown_film_3_att-300x275.jpg 300w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/day_2_blogging_while_brown_film_3_att-768x705.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/finding-inspiration-amidst-the-chaos-inspiredmobility\/\">Inspired Mobility: Finding Inspiration Amid the Chaos<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/inspired-mobility-finding-inspiration-in-everything-at-blogging-while-brown\/\">Inspired Mobility: Finding Inspiration in Everything at Blogging While Brown<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wWgwPldP0jM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"alternate noopener\">Black Women Discuss Inspiration and Mobility | AT&amp;T<\/a>\u00a0(Youtube)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>8. Presented on the main stage during the community keynote as a Voices of the Year honoree at Blogher<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nerves. Again. This was worth everything I went through to get to Los Angeles for BlogHer. \u00a0I split the cost of the room with an amazing roommate, used points to fly across the country and back, and never missed one of the meals included with conference registration. \u00a0I don&#8217;t think I&#8217;ve gotten an actual trophy since I was a pageant girl in college, so this felt amazing. \u00a0The people I met who were presenting were just phenomenal people, and I&#8217;ll never forget the conversations backstage. \u00a0Check out the links below for more photos of my experience.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-1250\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/voty_8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/voty_8.jpg 850w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/voty_8-600x341.jpg 600w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/voty_8-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/voty_8-768x436.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/i-was-selected-as-a-2016-honoree-for-blogher-voices-of-the-year\/\">BlogHer Voices of the Year: I&#8217;m a 2016 Honoree!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/voices-of-the-year-at-blogher-2016\/\">[PHOTOS] Voices of the Year Community Keynote at BlogHer 2016<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>9. I rocked back to school.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the past three years, four out of five of the people in this house have been actually attending school starting in August, and I talked about it in 2016. I talked about it a LOT! \u00a0I talked about it on TV, on the blog&#8230; everywhere.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-1755\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/bts_socamom.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/bts_socamom.jpg 850w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/bts_socamom-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/bts_socamom-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/bts_socamom-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Video screenshot<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/5-free-apps-and-websites-homeschooling-families-can-use-every-day\/\">5 Free Apps and Websites Homeschooling Families Can Use Every Day<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/giveaway-coupon-code-back-to-school-shopping-at-oshkosh-b-gosh\/\">[GIVEAWAY CLOSED] Back to School Shopping at OshKosh B&#8217;Gosh<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/how-much-will-you-save-on-back-to-school-tech-this-year\/\">How Much Will You Save on Back To School Tech This Year?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/back-to-school-supply-list-for-parents-2016\/\">Back to School Supply List for Parents 2016<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/decorating-my-college-bound-teens-small-space-with-athomestores\/\">Decorating My College Bound Teen&#8217;s Small Space with #AtHomeStores<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/4-back-to-school-time-savers-for-the-busy-family\/\">4 Back to School Parenting Hacks for the Busy Family<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/back-to-school-shopping-made-easier-with-procter-gamble-and-bed-bath-beyond\/\">Back to School Shopping Made Easier with Procter &amp; Gamble and Bed Bath &amp; Beyond<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>10. Traveled to Jamaica for\u00a0Social Media on the Sand.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of my favorite conferences each year is Social Media on the Sand held at Beaches Resort. \u00a0This year it was held in Negril, Jamaica, and we were able to go on a Reading Road Trip to read to children, color pictures with them, and play games. \u00a0I also spent time relaxing, working out (!), eating, and chatting with some amazing Caribbean moms. \u00a0Check out the links below to see how the trip went.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-1493\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/reading_road_trip_jamaica_socamom_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/reading_road_trip_jamaica_socamom_02.jpg 850w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/reading_road_trip_jamaica_socamom_02-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/reading_road_trip_jamaica_socamom_02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/reading_road_trip_jamaica_socamom_02-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/i-did-that-paddle-boarding-and-sailing-in-negril-jamaica\/\">I DID That! Paddle Boarding and Sailing in Negril, Jamaica<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/caribbean-moms-talk-parenting-styles-at-beaches-negril-resort-and-spa\/\">Caribbean Moms Talk Parenting Styles at Beaches Negril Resort and Spa<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/smots-in-jamaica-this-is-not-your-mom-s-tie-dye\/\">One Step Tie-Dye for My Trip to Jamaica<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/i-went-on-a-reading-road-trip-in-negril-jamaica\/\">Give and Take: Reading Road Trip in Negril, Jamaica<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>11. Visited the National Museum of African American History and Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I visited the\u00a0National Museum of African American History and Culture three times, and created a guide for families that was featured on Mommy Nearest, and started working on another guide for Caribbean American families here on the blog. It is still a work in progress as I have TONS of photos to go through, but keep checking back for more. \u00a0The place is huge, and there is a lot dedicated to the Caribbean American contribution to African American history.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-1378\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/NMAAHC_socamom_353.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/NMAAHC_socamom_353.jpg 700w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/NMAAHC_socamom_353-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/NMAAHC_socamom_353-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommynearest.com\/edition\/washington-dc\/article\/family-guide-to-the-national-museum-of-african-american-history-and-culture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Family Guide to the National Museum of African American History and Culture<\/a>\u00a0(on Mommy Nearest)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/the-caribbean-family-guide-to-the-national-museum-of-african-american-history-and-culture\/\">The Caribbean Family Guide to the National Museum of African American History and Culture<\/a>\u00a0(in progress)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>12. My daughter basically took over the blog.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>My daughter&#8217;s hair is big, but her personality is even bigger. \u00a0All of the kids worked on the blog with me this year, but Li&#8217;l Bit has tried to take over. \u00a0She is gunning for her own blog in 2017. \u00a0Something tells me she&#8217;ll surpass me sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-1756\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/osh_kosh_bgosh_instagram_ss_socamom_4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/osh_kosh_bgosh_instagram_ss_socamom_4.jpg 960w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/osh_kosh_bgosh_instagram_ss_socamom_4-600x332.jpg 600w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/osh_kosh_bgosh_instagram_ss_socamom_4-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/osh_kosh_bgosh_instagram_ss_socamom_4-768x425.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/review-of-peter-and-the-wolf-in-hollywood-app\/\">Review of Peter and the Wolf in Hollywood App<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/giveaway-coupon-code-back-to-school-shopping-at-oshkosh-b-gosh\/\">Back to School Shopping at OshKosh B&#8217;Gosh<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/b-gosh-believe-ten-tips-for-holiday-shopping-with-your-tween-at-oshkosh-b-gosh\/\">B&#8217;gosh Believe: Ten Tips for Holiday Shopping with Your Tween at OshKosh B&#8217;gosh<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/do-so-no-like-so-inspiring-my-daughter-to-love-her-hair\/\">Do So, No Like So: Inspiring My Daughter to Love Her Hair<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/a-long-lasting-twist-out-style-for-my-tween\/\">A Long Lasting Twist Out Style for My Tween<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/international-day-of-the-girl-2016\/\">International Day of the Girl Child 2016<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/video-3-tips-for-a-better-bedtime-justin-bieber-sorry-parody\/\">[VIDEO] 3 Tips for a Better Bedtime &#8211; Justin Bieber SORRY Parody<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>13. I traveled to Montserrat to speak at the Alliouagana Festival of the Word.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I had the BEST time in Montserrat! \u00a0I got to meet some wonderful people and share the story of how SocaMom came to be. \u00a0The trip inspired me to travel more, and learn more about Caribbean cultures within &#8220;the culture.&#8221; \u00a0So much happened that I still have two days of recap to write!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-1592\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Alliouagana_Festival_of_the_Word_Montserrat_socamom_84.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Alliouagana_Festival_of_the_Word_Montserrat_socamom_84.jpg 924w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Alliouagana_Festival_of_the_Word_Montserrat_socamom_84-600x369.jpg 600w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Alliouagana_Festival_of_the_Word_Montserrat_socamom_84-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Alliouagana_Festival_of_the_Word_Montserrat_socamom_84-768x472.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>J.D. Scott, AnnaLee Belle and I. Photo by N. Golden of <a href=\"http:\/\/discovermni.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DiscoverMNI.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/alliouagana-festival-of-the-word-in-montserrat-day-one\/\">Alliouagana Festival of the Word in Montserrat November 10-13<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/alliouagana-festival-of-the-word-in-montserrat-day-one\/\">Alliouagana Festival of the Word in Montserrat: Day One<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/alliouagana-festival-of-the-word-in-montserrat-day-two\/\">Alliouagana Festival of the Word in Montserrat: Day Two<\/a><\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>14.\u00a0I\u00a0traveled to Veiques and had a fantastic time.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This was a rough school year for me. I managed to get through it, and the day after my last exam, at o&#8217; dark thirty in the morning, my husband and I hopped on a plane with a backpack each, and took our family members up on an invitation to visit. \u00a0It might not be everybody&#8217;s cup of tea, but if it is relaxation and good food that you want &#8211; that&#8217;s exactly what you&#8217;ll get.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-1757\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/what_to_do_in_vieques_puerto_rico_socamom_63.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/what_to_do_in_vieques_puerto_rico_socamom_63.jpg 850w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/what_to_do_in_vieques_puerto_rico_socamom_63-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/what_to_do_in_vieques_puerto_rico_socamom_63-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/what_to_do_in_vieques_puerto_rico_socamom_63-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/5-things-you-must-do-when-you-visit-vieques-with-your-family\/\">5 Things You Must Do When You Visit Vieques with Your Family<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>15. \u00a0I was like&#8230; 2 feet away from the legendary Cicely Tyson.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes. You have to read the full recap below, but can I tell you that I was freaking all the way out? I can. I did. Only on the inside, thank goodness. \u00a0I got some great photos, AND she told a beautiful story about her Caribbean mother! It doesn&#8217;t get any better than that. Yes, yes that is Chadwick Boseman sitting next to her.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-1758\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/cicely_tyson_socamom_6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"1155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/cicely_tyson_socamom_6.jpg 850w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/cicely_tyson_socamom_6-600x815.jpg 600w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/cicely_tyson_socamom_6-221x300.jpg 221w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/cicely_tyson_socamom_6-768x1044.jpg 768w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/cicely_tyson_socamom_6-754x1024.jpg 754w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/cicely-tyson-shares-a-story-about-her-caribbean-mom\/\">[VIDEO] Cicely Tyson Shares a Story About Her Caribbean Mom<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>16. I was\u00a0THAT mom.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is hard for me to find time to spend with the kids when I am in school, so this year I managed to do a lot of the &#8220;mom things&#8221; that my children have come to expect from me, AND share them on the blog. \u00a0We are a cookie baking, craft making, movie watching family, so we did &#8211; and I shared &#8211; a lot of that in 2016.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-1144\" src=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/anancy_tutorial_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/anancy_tutorial_1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/anancy_tutorial_1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/anancy_tutorial_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/anancy_tutorial_1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/video-review-of-playmonster-s-qubosity\/\">[VIDEO] Review of PlayMonster&#8217;s Qubosity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/review-disney-s-moana\/\">[REVIEW] Disney&#8217;s Moana<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/review-disneys-the-bfg\/\">[REVIEW] Disney\u2019s The BFG<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/review-disneys-alice-through-the-looking-glass\/\">[REVIEW] Disney&#8217;s Alice Through the Looking Glass<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/how-to-host-the-ultimate-family-vision-board-party-a-step-by-step-guide\/\">How to Host the Ultimate Family Vision Board Party: A Step by Step Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/pina-colada-freestyle-cookies\/\">Banana Pi\u00f1a Colada Freestyle Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/election-2016-trading-fear-for-hope\/\">Election 2016: Trading Fear for Hope<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/socamom.com\/w\/how-to-make-your-own-anancy-spider-plush\/\">How to Make Your Own Anancy Spider Plush<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I hope your 2016 was fabulous, and I pray that your 2017 will be fantastic. \u00a0<strong>What was the highlight of your year in 2016? Tell us in the comments!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone keeps saying that 2016 sucked because so many of our legends passed away. \u00a0While I will miss them (and it really seemed like a lot of deaths), I am grateful for 2016. \u00a0Why do bloggers do recap posts? \u00a0Sometimes it is to make sure that our readers didn&#8217;t miss anything, and sometimes it is to remind ourselves of why we do what we do, and how blessed we are to have the opportunity to do it. 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