Raising Children to Weather the Storm
I don’t usually get all dolled up when family drops by. However, this time is different. Last year Princess ate her turkey dinner by way of mommy’s breast milk, now this Thanksgiving she can sit in her high chair and chow down with everyone. Thankfully my mom and sis will be doing all of the cooking….
Physical appearance is very important in my line of work. Adding mama to the mix doesn’t make things easy. I can’t begin to tell you how hard it is to apply makeup while managing a toddler. But after years of practice, I’ve got it down to a science. I’ve chatted about choosing the right wardrobe. Now…
Some women opt to get false lashes professionally done for at least twenty bucks at the salon. It may last a few weeks, while giving your look an extra va va voom. But when you’re ready to take those falsies out, plan on losing what little natural lashes you have left. Here’s a way to…
When I showed up to work wearing the wrong color foundation, I wanted to hide. The thing is that I didn’t realize anything was wrong until a friend of mine told me. It was a make up brand that I had never used before. It seemed like it was a perfect match in the store!…
As I slowly get closer to my pre-baby bod, I do what I can to fit into my clothes. There are still some outfits that are a bit too snug and others that bulge in spots. But no matter what my size, I’ll always need to have some garments tailored. Instead of spending money on…
One of the most challenging things about my job, aside from producing and delivering the weather forecasts, is achieving the right look. I’ve demonstrated how I apply make up for TV, but getting dressed for TV is another beast in and of itself. There are a few rules I go by, when it comes…
Being a workin’ mom aint always easy. My Princess makes it impossible for me to apply make up and do my hair. So, I’ve developed a system that allows me to get it all done in a timely fashion. I used to get ready during her nap time, but her body clock has changed in…
I was watching the news magazine show, 20/20, over the weekend and one story literally brought tears to my eyes. It was about homeless beauty queen, Blair Griffith. I initially thought, “here’s another pageant girl looking to score sympathy votes.” Having competed in pageants both in the USA and my native country, Jamaica, I’ve come…
