Mixed Hair Care: Wash-N-Go and How to Safety Detangle Curly Hair

We’ve maintain our same hair care routine for the last couple of years. We’re able to achieve the perfect wash-n-go in six easy steps on Princess’s hair. But when it comes to mixed hair care, getting rid of knots could get tricky and may lead to breakage if not done properly. Here’s how to safety…

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Mixed Hair Care: Must Have Tools and Products for Curly Biracial hair

When it comes to mixed hair care, you have take the time to learn about your curls. Returning to my natural roots  has been a bit of a learning curve. I don’t want to make the same mistake on Princess’s naturally curly hair that I’ve made on my own, especially when choosing styling methods. That…

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Career Mom Guilt: How My Little Girl Broke My Heart

For me, career mom guilt means struggling to balance work and motherhood. I started this blog to document my parenting adventures and share tips with other moms and dads. After over four years,  I thought I had this down pat. But, these last couple of years have been tough. I love my job, but I love my kids too….

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Curly Hairstyle of the Week: Easy Twist and Pin Updo

For our curly hairstyle of the week, we went with an easy twist and pin updo. You can achieve this look in just five minutes. All you need are bobby pins and you’re good to go. Just twist the hair in small sections and pin in place. This look is great on second or third…

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How I Trained for a 10k in 72 Hours

When I signed up for the 10k last December, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. The plan was to spend four months training. But, that plan quickly went down the tubes. It came down to the wire and I decided to do some last minute preparations. Here’s how I trained for…

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Running a 10k and Staying Fresh With Suavitel® Fragrance Pearls™

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LongLastingScent #CollectiveBias Running a 10k isn’t just about having the stamina to make it across the finish line. You’ve got to look good and smell good too. I was able to fresh with Suavitel® Fragrance Pearls™. For some reason people tend to…

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Should Mom be Called Mom of the Year for Hitting Son During Baltimore Riots?

You’ve seen the video of Baltimore mom, Toya Graham hitting her 16-year-old son during the Baltimore riots. Many are calling her mom of the year for her actions. But some say they’re disturbed by how she dealt with the situation. Graham’s son joined rioters in response to the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray, who died as…

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Curly Hairstyle of the Week: Pull-Through Braided Updo Tutorial

My four-year-old has a prom and dance recital coming up, which can get pretty expensive. Rather than head to the salon, we’ve been experimenting with different curly hairstyles. One of our favorite styles is the pull-through braided updo. It’s great for dance recitals, proms, and weddings.     I’ve come to realize that a cute…

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