Hurricane Preparedness: How to Prepare Big Storms

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Hurricane preparedness shouldn’t be taken lightly. With hurricane season in full swing, it’s important to know what to do in the event of a natural disaster, including searching for a cheap MRE for emergency preparedness, ensuring you have essential supplies that can sustain you through any challenging circumstances. We can all agree that weather can…

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Parenting Styles: How to Deal With Criticism

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How many times have you criticized moms for their parenting styles? I’ve had my fair share of naysayers. There were some who didn’t agree with me breastfeeding my children for two years. Others believe that I’m a bit over the top when it comes to promoting healthy eating with my kids. But, it’s all good…

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Day in the Life of a Meteorologist

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Day in the life of a meteorologist varies depending on who you ask. Even though I no longer work full time, I sometimes get called in to fill-in for the morning meteorologist at my old station, News 12 Networks. People often ask me about my job as a weathercaster. They’re shocked when they find out…

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Loving Day: Honoring Multiracial Marriages

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Before my husband and I started a family, I didn’t know anything about Loving Day, celebrated on June 12. I happened to stumble across a blog and learned about the story of interracial couple, Mildred Jeter and Richard Loving. The funny thing is that I remember watching a movie based on this couple starring Tim…

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5 Weather Science Experiments for Kids

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Weather changes everyday, and the science behind it is pretty interesting. My kids are always asking me about how different weather patterns happen. So, I often turn our chats into lessons. Whether discussing cloud formation or how to make it rain, they get excited about learning it all. If your kiddos are just as curious…

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5 Smart Ways to Invest in Your Personal Brand

The key to effectively grow your company is to find smart ways to invest in your personal brand. I had no idea where to begin when I began blogging in 2011. In fact, growing my brand was the furthest thing from my mind. Connecting with my family, friends, and fans online was my main goal…

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5 Easy Half Up Half Down Curly Hairstyles

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We can all agree that quick and easy hairstyles are the way to go. Lawd knows with two kids and a crazy schedule, I’m usually very short on time. My daughter and I came up with 5 easy half up half down curly hairstyles for our Curly Hairstyle of the Week. Check out the video tutorial…

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Apple Cider Vinegar: Benefits to Healthy Hair

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Apple cider vinegar is known for helping with weight loss. But, it’s also a great way to grow healthy hair. ACV, as it’s sometimes called, has become quite popular in the natural hair community. When I decided to ditch the relaxer in 2012, a friend put me on to it and I haven’t stopped using…

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