Jamaican Easter Traditions with a Vegan Twist

jamaican easter traditions

Jamaican Easter traditions have always been a big part of my childhood. It’s one of the biggest holidays in Jamaica. Good Friday and Easter Monday are holidays, which means a four day weekend (the only one throughout the year). So, getting together with family is usually a festive and fun occasion. In addition to attending…

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Raising Biracial Children and What you Should Know

raising biracial children stacy-ann gooden

Raising biracial children has unique challenges, including struggles with identity. My husband and I have had so many conversations about the best ways to approach raising multiracial kids. Providing them with unconditional love is a given, but the reality is that there’s a lot more to it than that. We discuss this topic in our…

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Spaghetti Squash Mushroom Vegan Recipe

speghetti squash mushroom vegan recipe

Spaghetti squash has become one of my go-to-veggies. It’s low in calories, but high in several key vitamins and minerals. In particular, spaghetti squash is a good source of fiber, vitamin C, manganese, and vitamin B6. If you’re interested in adding something new to your dinner menu, consider this simple vegan recipe. 1. Cut the…

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Best Vegan Restaurants in California

Vegan restaurants Au Lac Kung Pao Chicken

Vegan restaurants may not be easy to come by depending on your location. As a vegan family, we enjoy scouting out and trying new places and there are many options like the victoria restaurants you can find online. Our latest journey took us to California where the selections were plentiful. Here are some of our…

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Vegan Food Options at Disneyland

Disney

We’ve been plant based for four years. The lifestyle change wasn’t something that happened over night. It was a gradual change that happened over time. When it comes to meal preps at home, that part is easy. But it gets complicated when choosing a place for a special occasion, especially when we go on vacation….

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6 Easy Hairstyles for 4c Short Hair

4c short hair natural hairstyles

My natural hair journey has been filled with so many ups and downs. One of the things that I’ve struggled with is styling my 4c hair. I’ve been making good use of my free time during quarantine to figure it out. If you’re looking for styles for your 4c short hair, here are some cool…

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Self-Trimming 4c Natural Hair

Trimming 4c Natural Hair Stacy-Ann Gooden

Trimming 4c natural hair can be tricking. Honestly, I’ve had this ongoing debate in my head for years. When is a good time to trim? How could trimming your hair make it grow faster? It all seemed so confusing. It’s even trickier trying to find someone to do the job. Right now, I prefer self-trimming…

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Quick Night Time Routine 4C Hair

night time routine 4c hair Stacy-Ann Gooden

I’m sure other naturals can agree that there are moments when you just don’t feel like doing your hair. My life is busy between being a wife, mom, and having a career. Sometimes finding time to do my hair is few and far in between. That said, I’ve developed a quick night time routine for…

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