The Essential Guide to Home Repairs

Owning a home comes with the responsibility of regular maintenance and repairs to ensure it remains a safe and comfortable haven. Among the myriad of tasks, focusing on key areas like HVAC, roofing, plumbing experts, and electrical systems is paramount. To get ultra low Alberta electricity rates, call us, and we can help with the…

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Family Vacation: Should We Choose Disney or Jamaica?

Aside from our trip to Florida last year, we really haven’t been on a family vacation. We went through a bunch of drama, but it ended up being an awesome adventure. Now that the kids are getting older, my hubby and I have been talking about going away with the kids. I’ve been doing a…

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Curly Hairstyle of the Week: Heidi Klum Inspired Cornrows

I’ve been following Heidi Klum’s career for years. From her Victoria’s Secret and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit days until now. Through it all, I’ve always admired her style and grace. This super model mama continues to inspire in more ways than one. I remember seeing photos of her sporting a one-sided cornrow style. So, we decided to recreate it for…

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Biracial Miss Japan Universe Slammed for Not Looking Japanese Enough

When Ariana Miyamoto was crowned Miss Japan Universe last March, she didn’t imagine being slammed for not looking Japanese enough. Born to an African American man and Japanese woman, Ariana’s darker features stood out among her competitors. According to Ibtimes, she decided to enter the competition after her mixed-race friend committed suicide. “I was asked to join…

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Easter 2015: How We Spent the Holiday

This is the first time in a long time that I haven’t felt stress during a holiday. Why? For starters, we normally make multiple stops before coming home to cook and prepare for the week. The one thing I’ve learned since becoming a parent – don’t bite off more that you can chew. So for Easter 2015,…

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Curly Hairstyle of the Week: Disney Inspired Minnie Mouse Buns

Last week’s curly hairstyle, we tackled the braided bun updo. It’s great for any occasion. But if you’ve been following this series, you know I absolutely adore Disney inspired hairstyles. Belle, Elsa, Aurora, and Nemo are some of the styles we’ve tried. I plan on dedicating a separate mini series featuring only Disney hairstyles. Speak of…

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Kids Crafts: How to Make Easter Egg Cut Outs

Easter has become quite the holiday in our household. I’ve written about how we celebrate Easter in Jamaica, and our plan to infuse the American and Caribbean culture.  So far, I think we’ve done a pretty good job. This year has been off to a slow start. By now Princess would have already done craft…

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Journalism 101: How to Become a TV Reporter in the Digital Age

You’d think becoming a reporter in the digital age is nearly impossible, but actually now is a great time to break into the industry. Nowadays you don’t have to wait for the 5 o’clock news broadcast, you can find out the latest news and weather updates with just the click of a mouse. And with the…

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