My Take on Castor Oil

My mom introduced my sister and I to castor oil when we were kids.  Since I’ve decided to go back to my natural roots, I’ve been using it to treat my hair more often.

Twinkle Little Star

Didn’t get all the words. But, she tried.

It’s Been 4 Weeks!

It’s been 4 weeks since my last relaxer. I know your probably wondering “so what?”  But, it’s a big deal to me.  Normally around this time I’m going through withdrawals and can’t wait for my next fix.  This time around I’m chillin’.  I have no desire to call my hairdresser to set up an appointment….

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Gotta Get My Piercing Back!

Some people are into tattoos, I prefer piercings.  When I got pregnant, I knew I’d eventually have to do without it.  So, I held out for as long as I could.  I got a lot of flack for having mine.  But, I was hell bent on keeping it in throughout my pregnancy and beyond. I was…

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Every Day Products That May Cause Cancer

Transitioning ain’t easy, and neither is finding the right shampoo for my soon to be kinky hair.  I often read about the importance of avoiding products that contain paraben, but what the heck is that exactly? I did some research and learned that paraben is a chemical that can be found in many skin care…

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Beyonce sparks public breastfeeding debate

Beyonce with hBlue Ivy. Carter Family/Ed Burke for Beyonce.com/AP Photo Beyonce sparks public breastfeeding debate.  Whoop-ti-do!!  Apparently, the star was seen nursing Blue Ivy at a public restaurant.  I’m baffled that this is making national news.  Some people frown upon mothers choosing to nurse out in the open, and I don’t get it.  I’ve been…

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Wen All Else Fails

 I’m always up for trying new products. But truth be told, I wasn’t exactly drawn to this hair care line.

Rules Are Made to be Broken

When it comes to driving with my little Princess, I believe in safety first. Recent car seat laws advise parents to keep their children in rare facing seats until the age of two. Normally I’m all for following guidelines to a tee. But in this case, I have no choice but to break the rules….

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