Decorating Easter Eggs

Dyeing eggs wasn’t something we did back home in Jamaica. Since Princess is half American, I can’t deprive her of the tradition. It was our first time doing this. It’s a bit rough. But, we had a lot of fun. Did you do any crafts with you kiddo for Easter?

Our first trip to the library

I remember spending many a days at the library throughout my childhood. More than just books, there were fun programs too. Princess has been asking me to take her for quite some time now. Rather than have her veg out in front of the TV or sit at home on her iPad (little TV, as…

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21 Weeks: Dealing with butt cramps

 It was an interesting week to say the least. I woke up one morning with a cramp in my ass! No lie! I could barely move. I almost called out sick. I’ve had pregnancy cramps before, but this one was a doozy. I remember having hip pains during my first trimester, which didn’t last long….

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How I get rid of the shine

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20 Weeks: My baby is nocturnal

I’m 20 weeks along in my pregnancy and it feels like my baby is nocturnal. We’re half way there! My baby is about the size of a banana (maybe a little longer). I’ve gained just under 10 pounds, but I feel a lot heavier. Similar to my first pregnancy, this baby is nocturnal and loves…

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Parents: It’s not ok to punch a kids

The other day I saw a mom punch her 4-year-old in the arm. Normally, I’m a very outspoken person. But, I was speechless.  It tears me up inside that I didn’t say anything as soon as it happened. Disciplining kids isn’t always easy, but there must be limits. The following day a co-worker told me…

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Would you let your kids sleep outside in the cold?

You’ve heard the saying, ‘open the windows and let in some fresh air.’ But would you let your kids sleep outside for an afternoon nap in frigid temperatures? That’s exactly what some parents do in parts of Europe. Most people would equate this action to child abuse. But, it’s quite the norm to let kids…

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19 Weeks: Feeling like Fort Knox

I’m 19 weeks pregnant and I feel like Fort Knox. I’ve been so constipated for the past few weeks. 19 Weeks Pregnant I’ve been keeping track of my little one’s growth via BabyCenter. I love how they compare the baby’s growth using fruits and veggies. It’s simply just a guide that I follow, meaning it’s…

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