Every to do DIY projects

I consider myself DIY challenged. But since quitting my full time weather gig, I've since made saving money one of my goals. Because let's face it; when you're down one income, you have to do what you can to stay afloat.

Vegan Crab Cakes

Vegan Crab Cakes

Seafood has always been my favorite food growing up, hands down. Shrimp, lobster, calamari, crab cakes, you name it. Since becoming vegan, I’ve been experimenting with creating some of my favorite seafood dishes. Recently, I’ve been craving some of my old favs. So, I decided to make some vegan crab cakes.    I wasn’t sure…

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Spaghetti Squash Mushroom Vegan Recipe

speghetti squash mushroom vegan recipe

Spaghetti squash has become one of my go-to-veggies. It’s low in calories, but high in several key vitamins and minerals. In particular, spaghetti squash is a good source of fiber, vitamin C, manganese, and vitamin B6. If you’re interested in adding something new to your dinner menu, consider this simple vegan recipe. 1. Cut the…

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Essential Oils Natural Hair Benefits

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Essential oils have many benefits. It’s known for healing and soothing properties. But, it’s also great for promoting hair growth. My natural hair journey wouldn’t be a success without it. There’s a lot of power that comes in each bottle. The oils are derived from plants through distillation or evaporation. Some countries often use essential oils…

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Protein Treatment For Natural Hair

Protein Treatment Natural Hair

Protein treatment is a great way to strengthen hair strands. The protein attaches to follicles and penetrates cuticle layers. I don’t frequent the beauty salon much, but I normally get my protein treatments there. Since personal care businesses are closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, now is time to take matters into my own hands….

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Cleaning Pennies Science Experiment

cleaning pennies science experiment

Cleaning pennies and making them shiny again is a fun experiment you can do with kids. It’s also a great way to explain the science behind why pennies turn green and rust overtime. Take the Statue of Liberty for example. The statue was a gift from the French, celebrating the alliance of France and the…

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My Secret to Better Skin Care

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Is there really a secret to better skin care? I never had to worry about acne in high school. Actually, it wasn’t until I entered college when I noticed whiteheads popping up all over my face. It just so happened I was going through a bad breakup and entering the adult phase of my life….

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Cobra Braid Curly Hair Tutorial

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I remember learning the cobra knot as a child growing up in Brooklyn. My siblings and I attended a summer day camp at P.S. 272 near Bayview houses. We learned all types of knots like the Chinese staircase and the Cobra knot with lanyards. So we decided to do the cobra braid on my daughter’s…

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Winter Curly Hair Routine Update

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Our curly hair routine varies depending on the time of year. Anastasia usually sports wash and gos during the spring and summer months. But everything changes when it comes to her winter curly hair routine. Moisture is key no matter the time or year. However, we focus more on keeping her curls very moisturized during…

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