Raising Children to Weather the Storm
Getting kids to eat their veggies is always a challenge. I’m always trying to come up with recipes that have the right mix of ingredients to satisfy my family’s taste buds. I recently made zucchini noodles with shrimp and broccoli Alfredo sauce. If my kids had a choice, they’d eat pasta and cheese for every meal…
Taking the kids to the pumpkin patch has become a tradition. We’ve taken Princess so many times that we’ve lost count, but this is O’s second visit. As is usually the case, there’s always a dilemma when we take the kids anywhere. The pumpkin patch in our area don’t have bathrooms, but they do have…
Our Curly Hairstyle of the Week is the fishtail ponytail braid. It’s a simple hairstyle that can be dressed up or down. But, what we love most about this style is that it can be done in 5 minutes or less. We begin by detangling her curly hair with water and leave-in conditioner. Once Princess’s…
It was all about the letting Princess’s curls hang loose this past summer.We were able to achieve the perfect wash-n-go in six easy steps. This fall it’s all about braided hairstyles. For our Curly Hairstyle of the Week, we decided to share a quick video tutorial on how to do a easy french braid in 5 minutes or less….
With the rise of interracial couples and marriages, is there a higher tolerance for people having relationships outside of their race? But, how people respond to interracial couples is the topic of our Couples Chat. As of 2014, the number of Americans who were in favor of different races marrying each other increased 24 percent…
As a child living in the Caribbean, making Jamaican tamarind balls was something that I enjoyed. So, I wanted to introduce our kids to the fruit and give them a quick lesson on how to make it. Teaching Princess and O about their identity has become an important part of their upbringing. I’m a firm believer that…
When it comes to raising biracial children, I’ve realized there is just no secret formula. Many have said mixed kids are so cute, and they just may have a point. But behind the cuteness, there are many concerns that we’ve had as an interracial couple raising biracial kids. My hubby and I discussed some of them…
When you’re a busy parent on the go, finding quick and easy healthy dinner meals can be a challenge. I love to cook, but I don’t always have time to prepare food. Plus, dealing with picky eaters can be quite a challenge. Sometimes I find myself making a bunch of different options to tantalize three…
