Raising Children to Weather the Storm
I’ve taken my kids to many play dates and birthday parties when the inevitable happens. A couple of kids end up fighting over one toy. It’s an awkward moment where one kid is told by her parent to “share” while handing the toy over to the other child. I’ve seen this happen so many times, and have come to…
Over the course of the last three and a half years, I’ve cut down on using shampoo. Sometimes I’ll even opt for a no-poo, which doesn’t include sulfates and other chemical additives normally found in conventional shampoos. Other times I’ll just use a co-wash instead. But I never thought about eliminating it from our hair care…
I’ve been getting a ton of compliments on my 4c natural hair recently. Some have asked me how I manage to get well define curls. So I wanted to share with you my updated natural hair routine. I’m working with Beautiful Textures and BET to promote healthy hair. They gave me a few products to…
When it comes to celebrating a toddler’s birthday, it’s important to know your child’s personality. Princess is a social butterfly and loves parties. Her little brother, on the hand, is the complete opposite. He’d rather have something simple, than a big birthday party. We decided to do something different. We started the day with opening presents. We then…
I’ve heard people say that there’s no way that black people can get sunburn. Well, that’s absolutely false. My first sunburn experience happened when I was studying abroad in Spain. I’d spend the morning in class and then spend the rest of the day at the beach soaking up the sun. To be honest, I…
I’ve teamed up with Eddie Borgo for Target to bring you some awesome styles. We’re talking ways to jazz up your hair and makeup with accessories. This collection ranges from classic to rocker-cool. Head over to target.com/eddieborgo to purchase jewelry from Eddie Borgo’s line. Make sure you share on social media with the hashtag: #EddieBorgoForTarget….
I’ve been in this business for over ten years. I’ve applied for many jobs and have gotten hired. There’ve also been numerous times when I was turned down for gigs and laid of from work. It’s a tough industry with no guarantees. That’s why I never keep all my eggs in one basket. I remember my…
Conferences are a great for connecting with bloggers and brands, getting inspiration, hearing about some amazing stories of hardships and triumphs, as well as learning about the latest techs and social media trends. When I heard that Blogher was being held in New York, I immediately purchased my early bird ticket. I was excited that…
