Raising Children to Weather the Storm
Halloween isn’t necessarily my favorite holiday. Why? My siblings and I weren’t allowed to celebrate the day as kids. But, we respected those who did. My parents thought dressing up in costumes was “pure foolishness.” But that didn’t stop teachers from having Halloween parties at school. We got lots of candy back in those days. But…
I’ve always been curious about the makeup of my ancestry. I do know that many of my forefathers are from Africa and the Caribbean. But, I’ve wondered if there were any other regions that made up my genealogy. With the help of Ancestry.com, my husband and I set out to find out more about our…
American Girl recently debut it’s newest doll, Melody Ellison and she’s probably not like any other dolls you’ve seen. A doll like this didn’t exist when I was growing up. Most of mine were white. I remember being super excited when I got my first black doll. We had just moved to Brooklyn, NY from Jamaica. It…
Bantu knots have always been the go-to-hairstyle on wash day back home in Jamaica; only we refer to them as “chiney bumps.” My mom would shampoo and condition my hair, apply castor oil and chiney bump my kinky coily hair. I actually hated the style back then. I used to beg her to leave my hair…
Can going to strip clubs affect a marriage? Well, that all depends on who you ask. I spoken with friends who don’t mind if their significant other frequents a topless bar with friends. Some may find that it could hurt a marriage while others may find that going to a strip club could actually light…
It’s hard to keep up with holiday photos and festivities every year. I thought that things would get much easier once I became a stay-at-home mom, but I can’t say that’s been the case. Freelancing has been a blessing, allowing me the flexibility to fill-in every now and then., but it can also get pretty busy….
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we decided on a cute shamrock hairstyle on curly biracial hair. As I’ve mentioned, my husband and I like teach our kids about their identity, which includes our Irish background. This is a great way to make our Curly Hairstyle of the Week a learning experience for our 5-year-old. St. Patrick’s…
There are only a few more weeks left until spring arrives. But Mother Nature tends to surprise us with extremely cold temperatures periodically. So when it comes to mixed hair care, it’s important to take the necessary steps to maintain healthy curls. Wear a hat that’s lined with satin. Most winter hats aren’t a curly girls best friend. It’s…
