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Honeysmoke

Monique Fields is a writer, wife and mother of two. She blogs about raising biracial children on Honeysmoke.com and has penned a nonfiction children’s book to help young people navigate questions about skin color.

Recent Posts from Honeysmoke

Quote, Unquote Classic

Posted 01/28/2012 - 12:56pm by Honeysmoke

Eise jabawa tikital PANCAKES! Simone, surprising the waitress and ordering her first stack of pancakes. Read More »

The Pregnancy Project

Posted 01/27/2012 - 9:03am by Honeysmoke

The Pregnancy Project is about breaking down stereotypes and is based on the true story of Gaby Rodriguez. The high school senio... Read More »

Birthdays Are Better With Children

Posted 01/25/2012 - 9:57am by Honeysmoke

Simone and Nadia look out for me on my birthday. They pester their father for a cake and a candle. They keep after him for a gif... Read More »

Chocolate Me!

Posted 01/24/2012 - 10:58am by Honeysmoke

I learned about Chocolate Me! in the last few days. It’s about a boy who is teased for having a dark skin tone and curly h... Read More »

A Hazard Of Being Natural

Posted 01/24/2012 - 10:31am by Honeysmoke

If there is a downside to preferring natural hair, face, and body ingredients, it is this: One day, you will walk in a beauty st... Read More »

Quote, Unquote

Posted 01/21/2012 - 1:16pm by Honeysmoke

I want something pretty for the girls and something awesome for the boys. Simone, discussing party favors for her birthday. Read More »

Red Tails

Posted 01/20/2012 - 6:06pm by Honeysmoke

I didn’t know what to expect from Red Tails. Maybe it would be good, but would it be true? The movie has come under heavy... Read More »

Good Read

Posted 01/18/2012 - 10:25am by Honeysmoke

Here is a list of 50 Experiences of Racially Mixed People. It is written by Maria P. P. Root, a clinical psychologist who has wr... Read More »

Happy Birthday To Ya!

Posted 01/16/2012 - 9:57am by Honeysmoke

Simone and Nadia will have a day off from school but not from learning. Enjoy the holiday! Here’s a real moment with King... Read More »

Quote, Unquote

Posted 01/14/2012 - 1:47pm by Honeysmoke

Nadia: Daddy, are you going to work? Daddy: Yes. Nadia: Are you going to make money? Daddy: Yes. Nadia: Can you give it to me? N... Read More »