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My children are all the good in my husband and I b

My children are all the good in my husband and I bottled up into these feisty little beings. But this guy right here? Whew... he is quite literally all the good in the world. [Ad]
BC is kind, caring and defensive of his sisters. He’s the first to run over if someone is hurt. He offers the reminders we need to be kind and not rude—which is also his favorite accusation. This guy loves to be helpful and at the age of 3, has a love affair with the vacuum cleaner that is much appreciated.
And he, along with other little Black boys, are being celebrated in this book “I Am Every Good Thing” by @AuthorDerrickDBarnes and @GordonCJamesFineArt. I can’t say this loud enough, representation matters and even more when you’re a little Black boy. I didn’t know that there was a shortage of books starring Black boys until I realized our shelves were full of books with Black girls as the main character. Thank you @penguinkids for sharing this one with us! We definitely recommend it for holiday gifting. Our Black boys deserve to see their beauty and their good represented in books that are fun and engaging to them. #PenguinKidsPartner
Just in time for the holiday season, I’m also going to gift one of my followers this book so that we as a society can continue to see the good in our Black boys.
To enter:
• Like this post
• Make sure to be following me @aaronicabcole and @thecrunchymommy
• Tag a friend who you think would also love this book
• Share in your stories for an extra entry.
That’s it!
**This giveaway is hosted by me. I will accept entries until November 30, 2020, and winner will be contacted by DM. Instagram is in no way associated with this giveaway.**

Since sharing more videos and pictures of my body,

Since sharing more videos and pictures of my body, I’ve gotten more fat shaming messages than I ever have before. Go ahead and swipe left to see the most recent onslaught of them left of various pictures of mine celebrating strength and beauty of all body types.
I would be lying if I said they didn’t hurt my feelings—they do. I’m human with a lot of emotions especially since we’re in a pandemic and I’m already mad at my body because it still hasn’t healed from me falling.
I haven’t always been big—I grew up an athlete and even now have a lot of strength. But this is the biggest I’ve ever been. I’m not mad about my size because this is what it looks like when you’re actively rethinking your relationship with food. This is what it looks like when you’re learning to love your body after struggling with eating disorders. This is what it looks like when your body has been treated so poorly as a result of diet culture and feeling like I have to starve myself to fit in with the standards of beauty.
Or rather, this is what I look like.
My feelings are hurt because so many have this mindset and like to hide behind keyboards to spout hate. My feelings are hurt because while I want to work out, I can’t because I’m injured. My feelings are hurt because my first thought seeing this weren’t the strong ones that you have from growth—I wanted to starve myself and make myself small so I can’t be seen.
While I’m angry with how slow my body is healing, this is the body that grew the children I was told I wouldn’t be able to have. This is the body that has ran thousands of miles. This is the body that my husband loves to bury himself in. This is the body that provides comfort to the people I love most. This is the body that has carried me through dark times and will continue to.
I’ll lick my wounds and be ok but these people will continue to be ugly and it will fester.
Be the light in peoples lives instead of darkness.

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a pediatrician. T

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a pediatrician. Then I decided I wanted to be like my dad and work in marketing. A couple degrees later and some not so great experiences in corporate America and I decided working for others just wasn’t for me.
As we celebrate #NationalEntrepreneursDay, I figured I would share a couple of key lessons I’ve learned in this game:
1. When starting a business, have a need that your business is the answer to.
2. Surround yourself with other entrepreneurs. Shout out to @terrencecbattle and @dethra.giles for being two of the first to welcome me when I made this my journey.
3. Be prepared to pivot. 2020 has been the best teacher of this.
Many people see entrepreneurs and think this life is easy but it’s not. As @arshajones once told me, your why has to be big enough so when you’re facing adversity, it can give you the energy you need to overcome. I have my why—3 of them in fact—and I wouldn’t change a thing.
To my fellow business owner, happy day!

I am SO excited to continue being a #fabfitfunpart

I am SO excited to continue being a #fabfitfunpartner—I’m still using pretty much all of my items. This months #fabfitfun box some things that I’m even more excited about!!! Ad.
@fabfitfun is a seasonal box that surprises recipients with items that fit seamlessly into your lifestyle (I’m still using the sliding disks from my first box). You have the option to customize your box and add some additional items too. Their mission is to deliver happiness to peeps in the US, UK and Canada and I can attest to how happy I’ve been with all my boxes.
So what’s in my box, right?
Swipe left to see a video of me unboxing it so you can see some of the dope and practical options waiting for you. When you’re ready to buy your box, use coupon code “AARONICA” for a discount and then tag me when yours comes in the mail.
Here’s to finishing out 2020 with some cheer!

TGIF friends! Did you know that today is #WorldKin

TGIF friends! Did you know that today is #WorldKindessDay???
Yes... This means it's one of my absolute favorite days because what's better than kindess, amiright? Well, how about a giveaway?
My mentor/sister/friend is one of the most dynamic people I know. When I left the corporate world five years ago, @dethra.giles took me under her wing and really helped me with some of the dopest advice. And she's a mom of 2 incredible kids so she's also a great sounding board as I navigate the wild times of parenting. Outside of this, she's also a career coach. Yes, I'm an entrepreneur but this life isn't for everyone and she helps employees make the most out of their careers--she's incredible.
So here's what we're doing a giveaway for:
- 1 one-hour consultation with @dethra.giles
- 1 30-min consult with me on your social media marketing
- 1 digital planner designed to help you achieve your goals
Here's how you enter:
- Follow both @dethra.giles and @aaronicabcole
- Tag a friend in the comments
- Comment with your end of year goal
- **Extra entry for sharing in your stories**
The winner will be announced on Thursday, November 19, 2020.
Get excited and let's get these goals!
**Disclaimer: This giveaway is in no was associated with Instagram.**

This is the face of struggle and if you swipe left

This is the face of struggle and if you swipe left, this is also the face of it.
I’m happy on most days. But today is a struggle and because I believe in transparency, I want to share both sides with you all.
Having 4 kids during the day that I have to check in on, make sure they’re doing their work, answer questions, and guide us hard. The constant interruptions, them doing shit they aren’t supposed to do because kids, my house in a constant state of disarray, too much screen time, calls and messages from teachers about missing assignments, feeding them during growth spurts, and maintaining a positive attitude while growing a business I love is really, really hard.
I’m ready for this pandemic to be over. I’m ready to sit in silence and listen to nothing. I’m tired of the stress. I’m over the constant interruptions. I’m tired of the pivot.
But our Covid numbers are spiking so this isn’t ending anytime soon. If you’re struggling today, you aren’t alone. This won’t last. Your feelings are valid. Tomorrow is another day. There’s always wine.
Xoxo,
Me

One of the things I learned in my 20s was that whe

One of the things I learned in my 20s was that where we are in life is just based on a series or one big decision.
Want something different? Make a different decision.
It’s that easy and super hard at the same time. But it’s doable. Start making different decisions today if you want to be someplace different tomorrow.

Four years ago I was crying in my bed. I couldn’

Four years ago I was crying in my bed. I couldn’t believe that my nation elected Voldemort. I couldn’t believe that a sexist, racist, rapist was the best we could elect.
I was depressed, miserable, and all my joy dissipated.
While we’re still in a state of unrest, I refuse to be robbed of my joy. I refuse to let the bigots kill my happiness. Today and always I choose joy. I choose to live my best life and teach my children to do the same.
Everyday on Earth is a gift and I was meant to be more than what the short sighted deem important or not. I will continue to fight for what’s right. I will continue to be an every day reminder that Black Lives Matter.
My joy is mine and not up for the snatching from those in “power” and so is yours.

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