Raising Children to Weather the Storm
I’ll admit that I like to indulge in my favorite caribbean childhood treats from Jamaica every once in a while, and I usually have to pay for it later when I see the results on the scale. So I often battle with making these traditional meals for my kids because I usually end up eating them…
Jamaican cornrows was usually the go-to-braided hairstyle when I was a child. Now that I’m a mom, I want to pass down this tradition to my daughter. So for our Curly Hairstyle of the Week, we are doing a cute braided bun tutorial. This style took us about an hour to achieve. I know that may…
The day had finally arrived. My first half marathon and I was pumped and ready to go. But there was a minor hiccup that I thought would set me back – the rain. But I didn’t let a few showers put a damper on this big event that I’d been preparing for the last nine…
When my daughter offered to run the half marathon with me, I was tempted to say, “Okay, let’s do it!” But clearly there’s no way I’d allow my 5-year-old to run long distance. However, after reading the responses to my BabyCenter post regarding 12-year-old LeeAdianez Rodríguez accidentally running the Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge,…
From time to time people ask me about baby No. 3. But to be honest, I’ve had my mind set on training for the half marathon these past couple months. I’ve just been way too busy to even think about having another bun in the oven. Speaking of marathon, I’ve managed to complete a 12…
My daughter recently received an assignment to create a recycling project. Since she has a ton of hair bows and headbands laying around the house, we thought it would be a great idea to create a video tutorial on how to make a hair accessory organizer. There’s no need to go out and buy anything…
When it comes to an effective spring routine for curly biracial hair, there are a few things to consider. For starters, mornings are usually a bit chilly with temperatures warming up during the afternoon hours. That said, we’ve come up with best hair products and easy hacks for curly biracial hair for the season. Skip…
With the half marathon just a couple weeks away, I’m quickly realizing the importance of choosing marathon running essentials and how important having the right attire is for a successful workout. Everything from clothing down to the shoes are all key. I recently began having knee and hip pain after a 10 mile run, and…
