Raising Children to Weather the Storm
General tso’s cauliflower has become one of my go to healthy recipes since switching to a plant based diet last year. I have to admit, I wasn’t sure if my family would enjoy it. My husband is not a fan of cauliflower and our children is fickle when it comes to eating their veggies. I’ve…
I’ve always wanted a woman cave, but never had the space for it. After years of procrastination, I finally made my dream of creating a private sanctuary a reality. Let’s face it; every mom needs a little “me time” to recharge. Some days I hide in the bathroom for a quick getaway, which usually doesn’t…
I grew up watching her as the spoiled rich girl on the popular sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. But Karyn Parsons is nothing like her TV persona. In fact, she’s quite the opposite. When I interviewed Karyn Parsons for for Mornings On 1 at NYC Transmitter Park in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, I was pleasantly…
I had the pleasure of sitting down with hip hop pioneer Ralph McDaniels as part of our Black History Month Series for Mornings On 1. It’s been seven years since our last meeting, but it felt like it was just yesterday that we hung out. I’ve always been cautious of meeting my idols in person….
I’ve always thought that following a vegan diet meant being deprived of important nutrients. But, that’s not necessarily the case at all. I’ve always been a very picky eater. I rarely ate veggies and was usually the last one at the dinner table growing up. As I got older, my relationship with food grew complicated….
Christmas traditions growing up was nothing like how we celebrate them today. Why? Because I grew up in a Jamaican household. When I tell people that my siblings and I didn’t write letters to Santa, hang Christmas stockings, or open up a ton of presents on Christmas morning, they look at me with sad eyes. For some reason…
Bun hairstyles are my favorite when it comes to protective styles. We’ve come up with a double dutch braid bun updo that is pretty easy to do. It’s a great way to retain moisture, especially during cold seasons. But, it’s also a great hairstyle that can be worn for any occasion. If you have a little dancer…
“He’s a Boy, Not a Girl!” I find myself repeating those words whenever someone refers to my son as my daughter. Honestly, I didn’t notice it at first. People would compliment my beautiful daughters and I’d say thank you. Then, my brain would do a mental remind and realize that they just called my son…
