Raising Children to Weather the Storm
I’m convinced that I’m a magnet for dogs. For some reason they’ve always been attracted to me, ever since I was a little girl. But not in the way you think. There’s something about me that makes dogs want to chase me. Maybe I give off a special scent that draws them in. I have no…
Believe it or not, it’s not always easy to make smart career moves. I’ve watch people make bad job choices, only to realize that they took several steps back in their careers. I often refer to this as “hustling backwards.” But I’m far from perfect, I’ve been guilty of it too. That’s why I’m here…
I wrote about things I wish I knew before becoming a parent on my BabyCenter blog, but I felt the urge to add a few more things to my growing list. As I mentioned, I thought I had it all figured out, but little did I know what I was really in for. I’ve seen…
Do you have an inquisitive child who enjoys asking questions about the weather? I do. Princess and I love chatting about different weather phenomenon and conducting a science experiment to go along with our discussions. From making snow to making a volcano and frost, she enjoys learning about how it all happens and likes to take…
There are only a few more weeks left until spring arrives. But Mother Nature tends to surprise us with extremely cold temperatures periodically. So when it comes to mixed hair care, it’s important to take the necessary steps to maintain healthy curls. Wear a hat that’s lined with satin. Most winter hats aren’t a curly girls best friend. It’s…
General Tso’s Chicken is one of my favorite dishes of all times, but it’s not the healthiest. That’s until I made a low fat recipe myself. My husband and I are always trying to come up with healthy and tasty meals for our family. I remember how much I loved General Tso’s Chicken growing up, and…
In honor of Valentine’s Day we decided to do a heart shape bun for our Curly Hairstyle of the Week. 1. Using a regular bun maker, we pinched the sides by wrapping a few rubber bands around it to create a heart shape. 2. Once you’ve made your ponytail, carefully push the hair through in between the…
Previously, we demonstrated a single braided Valentine’s Day heart for our Curly Hairstyle of the Week. We decided to do a slightly different variation this week. It’s called the double heart Valentine braided hairstyle and it’s just as simple to do, but may take a little longer for obvious reasons. This time around, we’re actually doing two hearts…
