Raising Children to Weather the Storm
Titanic. The Exhibition was an experience to remember. I learned about the British passenger liner as a child. Then the blockbuster movie came to the big screen in 1997 detailing some of the most heartbreaking journeys of people from all over the world. The Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg in the Northern Atlantic Ocean…
I believe that every child is born with talents. But it’s important to foster those talents in order for them to grow. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has become instrumental in our children’s athletic journeys. When it comes to Anastasia, that journey wasn’t always clear. I didn’t know about her athleticism. She was…
Seafood has always been my favorite food growing up, hands down. Shrimp, lobster, calamari, crab cakes, you name it. Since becoming vegan, I’ve been experimenting with creating some of my favorite seafood dishes. Recently, I’ve been craving some of my old favs. So, I decided to make some vegan crab cakes. I wasn’t sure…
I can believe it! My youngest is now a 9-year-old. It’s hard to imagine that I gave birth to O’Shea (formally known as Baby O) almost a decade ago. I remember it all like it was yesterday. My Sandy baby was conceived surprisingly at a time when the infamous Superstorm shut down the NYC Metro…
Jamaican Easter traditions have always been a big part of my childhood. It’s one of the biggest holidays in Jamaica. Good Friday and Easter Monday are holidays, which means a four day weekend (the only one throughout the year). So, getting together with family is usually a festive and fun occasion. In addition to attending…
Raising biracial children has unique challenges, including struggles with identity. My husband and I have had so many conversations about the best ways to approach raising multiracial kids. Providing them with unconditional love is a given, but the reality is that there’s a lot more to it than that. We discuss this topic in our…
Spaghetti squash has become one of my go-to-veggies. It’s low in calories, but high in several key vitamins and minerals. In particular, spaghetti squash is a good source of fiber, vitamin C, manganese, and vitamin B6. If you’re interested in adding something new to your dinner menu, consider this simple vegan recipe. 1. Cut the…
Vegan restaurants may not be easy to come by depending on your location. As a vegan family, we enjoy scouting out and trying new places and there are many options like the victoria restaurants you can find online. Our latest journey took us to California where the selections were plentiful. Here are some of our…
