Princess has a story to tell

We’re always asking Princess about her day. She loves telling stories. Here’s her latest recap.

How to Have a Multi-Cultural Easter Celebration

When I was a kid, I never really understood Easter in America. Being from Jamaica, my siblings and I would start the day with a traditional Jamaican breakfast, ackee and sal (cod) fish with fried dumplings. We did our usual walk to church on Sunday, and heard about the death and re-birth of Jesus all…

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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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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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18 Weeks: My little bell pepper

I’m 18 weeks pregnant and I have butterflies in my tummy. Most mom-to-be go through a bad case of morning sickness. But, my pregnancy journey hasn’t been quite that bad. 18 Weeks Pregnancy Symptoms At 5 1/2 inches and 7 ounces, my little one is the size of a bell pepper. I must say this…

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From Tot to Little Lady

Every now and again I’d snap a few pics of Princess with my smart phone, which I often post on Instagram. But, it’s been a while since I whipped out my DSLR and taken some candids. I particularly noticed how much her face has changed in a matter of months. It’s like she’s gone from…

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