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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

Summer Reading II

Posted 06/24/2011 - 1:24pm by Honeysmoke

Last week, I listed three of the girls’ favorite books. Here are just a few of mine. Enjoy! I Like Myself! Written By Kare... Read More »

Children and Airport Security

Posted 06/23/2011 - 1:44pm by Honeysmoke

Scenes like this one are ridiculous. Thank goodness, the Transportation Security Administration has come to its senses when it c... Read More »

Mystery Reader

Posted 06/20/2011 - 3:30pm by Honeysmoke

The instructions: Choose two of your favorite children’s books. Arrive at school on this day at this time. Check-in at the... Read More »

Happy Father’s Day

Posted 06/19/2011 - 8:06am by Honeysmoke

Walmart: Barbie House – Viad.TV by viadtv I have no proof, but I bet this commercial was inspired by a real event... Read More »

Quote, Unquote

Posted 06/18/2011 - 8:27am by Honeysmoke

What does ‘take it under advisement’ mean? Simone, being an excellent journalist and asking me for clarification. Read More »

Summer Reading

Posted 06/15/2011 - 1:03pm by Honeysmoke

Young people like to read their favorite books over and over again. These are three of our favorites. Enjoy! The Other Side Writ... Read More »

Mixed Roots

Posted 06/14/2011 - 1:08pm by Honeysmoke

The Mixed Roots Film and Literary Festival is inspiring. All things are possible at the festival. Have a story? Write it... Read More »

Quote, Unquote

Posted 06/11/2011 - 9:53am by Honeysmoke

We’re family, we stick together. Nadia, making her case for why I should let her use my computer to watch children’s... Read More »

Speaking of Hair

Posted 06/08/2011 - 6:36pm by Honeysmoke

Speaking of hair, The New York Times provides this glimpse into why all of those natural hair YouTube channels and web sites hav... Read More »

One Year, No Haircuts

Posted 06/08/2011 - 1:57pm by Honeysmoke

A year ago, I was skeptical. Now, I know it’s true. It’s possible to go one year and not have any haircuts. How did... Read More »