Raising Children to Weather the Storm
Princess normally likes to rock a wash and go during summer months. But sometimes she likes to wear her curly hair in what she often refers to as the “Elsa braid.” I’ve come up with variations and my favorite version is the flipped ponytail fishtail braid. It’s our curly hairstyle of the week! It actually…
We can all agree that taking children out these days is an adventure filled with laughter, boo-boos, and tantrums. When it comes to taking them to the supermarket, my hubby and I have it all down to a science. Here are six easy tips for grocery shopping with kids. Before you head out the door, make…
The kids were getting ready for their nap and my hubby handed Princess a doll to cuddle with, as she normally does at bed time. “I don’t like Chinese!” Princess said as she threw the doll across the room. “That’s not nice. Where did you hear that from?” I heard my hubby say from the other…
A recent study by Bountiful Hair claims that women with natural hair have low self-esteem. The study also claims that natural hair is viewed as messy and unprofessional. In fact, it says those who rock curls feel inadequate and less desirable than those with straight hair. The study consisted of 3,000 women with 2,500 saying they…
With prom and wedding season upon us, cute curly hairstyles are all the rage. For Princess’s pre-k prom we wanted to go with something elegant, but age appropriate. After researching different prom hairstyles, we decided on the Pull-through ponytail braid. It’s also our curly hairstyle of the week! I was a little apprehensive when I heard…
Every parent can relate to small children having to use the potty at the worse possible times. We could be on the road in bumper to pumper traffic, or at an open field with no bathroom in sight, and Princess would all of a sudden have to pee. I’ve been known to find creative ways for…
I’ve always been the type of customer that latches on to a product that holds up to its promise. After being introduced to Huggies Snug and Dry Ultra diapers, we’ve been hooked ever since. There have been times when O’s diaper would leak onto his clothes and sheets over night. These accidents were a huge…
I remember when I first learned about preschoolers being allowed to have a prom. Princess was an infant when she started daycare. I couldn’t help notice the “Under the Sea” decorations as I walked into the building to drop her off. “What’s with the decorations?” I asked. “It’s for the prom,” someone responded. A prom for…
