Raising Children to Weather the Storm
We try to create curly hairstyles that are cute and easy to do. So when Eileen Carter-Campos of Mommy Teaches shared a video of the Chinese staircase ponytail braid on Facebook, we decided to make it our curly hairstyle of the week. The Chinese staircase ponytail braid also brings back memories of my childhood living in Brooklyn,…
Faux hawk hairstyles have become quite popular over the years. It’s the perfect way to achieve the mohawk look without sacrificing your hair. My daughter and I recently tried the messy bun faux hawk and got a lot of compliments on Instagram along with a video tutorial request. So, we decided to make it our…
We love getting creative with different braided hairstyles. From basic dutch braids to intricate cornrows, we’ve tried them all. But let’s face it, I’m a busy mom. I don’t always have a lot of time on my hands to get fancy. My daughter wanted a cute and fun hairstyle the other day, but we were short on time….
Baking soda uses usually involve keeping your refrigerator fresh. But there are so many other things you can do with it. When I was a kid, baking soda was the answer to everything – like Windex in the movie, My Big Fat Greek wedding. That’s right. Baking soda was my Mom’s special antidote to everything. It’s convenient…
Spring roll is my go-to-appetizer at restaurants. We stopped by one of our favorite spots and ordered a few for the table the other day. We don’t eat out on a regular basis, but the spring roll I had made me want to reconsider. Then I realized that I can probably make them myself. How…
Our winter curly hair routine changes as the temperatures drop. I’ve gotten emails requesting how I style my son’s curly biracial hair, and decided to put together a quick video tutorial. The great thing about this daily routine is that it literally takes a few minutes. Unlike his sister, we don’t have many hairstyle options….
I don’t make a habit out of comparing our two kids. But, it was obvious early on that they have completely different personalities. Our daughter has always been a social butterfly. Her brother, on the other hand, has always been a bit more shy. All he needs are his Thomas and Friends toy trains and…
My family loves taco night. The kids enjoy eating with their hands, and this is the perfect meal for that. But let’s be real; tacos aren’t as yummy, if it doesn’t have the right amount of flavor. That’s why you need the perfect taco sauce to bring it all together. I used to buy the…
