Marquita R

Marquita R
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Born in Montgomery and raised in White Hall, Marquita is an Alabama native who came to Birmingham in 2001 to attend University of Alabama at Birmingham. Go Blazers! Marquita has worked as a Medical Laboratory Scientist in local hospitals since 2005. She married her college sweetheart and they are the parents of 3 littles ages 11, 7, and 4. To rest, recharge, and reset Marquita enjoys going for walks, sipping coffee or hot apple cider, journaling, listening to audiobooks, taking day trips, participating in community service, and cherishing time with family and friends.

Your Survival Guide to Spring Sports

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I can’t believe spring is on the horizon! If your family calendar looks anything like mine, it is already getting filled with practices and...
Family celebrating Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa :: Family, Community, and Culture

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I was introduced to Kwanzaa as a sixth grader in the mid-90s. It was in Ms. Hammond’s classroom I first learned of the Ngozu...
Shadow Lake

Welcome to Shadow Lake! :: In & Around Birmingham

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Sometimes my little ones need more room to roam outdoors than we have in my backyard. However, some days Mommy doesn’t feel like making...
Sno-ball shaved ice dessert

Sno-balls in the Magic City :: In & Around Birmingham

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When I recall summer break during childhood, I remember that eating freeze cups brought so much joy. The freeze cup lady lived next door...

Mom in the Mirror

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Mental health is now a trendy buzz phrase that is getting more attention as it rightfully should. Recently a close friend and I were...

Birmingham Mom Collective :: Introducing Marquita

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Birmingham  I came to Birmingham in 2001 as a college freshman at the University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB). I remember thinking how loud and...