How We Combine Jamaican and American Traditions on Labor Day

Labor day is a day of rest here in the U.S., also marking the unofficial end of the summer season and a last chance to take trips or hold outdoor events. In Jamaica, we honor Labour Day on May 23rd (the 25th this year since it fell on a Saturday) to celebrate Alexander Bustamante leading Jamaica to its independence…

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My Daughter’s Unbelievable First Day of Kindergarten

Despite my daughter’s out going personality, I wasn’t sure how she would react to the first day of kindergarten. As far as I’m concerned, she’s been attending school since she was three-months-old and yes, I do consider day care school. If your school wants to integrate outdoor learning, Playground Markings can be a great asset….

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Curly Hairstyle of the Week: How to do an Infinity Braid

Princess starts kindergarten this week and coming up with cute curly hairstyles is on my to-do-list. When it comes to caring for her biracial hair, keeping curls moisturized is key. As the mercury drops, low manipulation is also important to maintaining healthy hair. So for our Curly Hairstyle of the Week check out this infinity…

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Check Out My Daughter in this Week’s Issue of People Magazine!

When we heard that Princess would be in this week’s issue of People Magazine, to say we were excited is just an understatement. We didn’t want to share the news with her immediately because I wanted to capture the moment.   Her initial reaction was priceless. This is truly a memorable moment that will last a lifetime….

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Natural Hair Tips While Swimming

When it comes to swimming, protecting natural hair from salt and chlorine is key to the overall health of your curls. Caring for my daughter’s biracial hair has been a concern because she’s always at the pool, beach, or running through the sprinklers. Whether you’re kiddo is a novice or experience swimmer, salt and chlorine…

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Can Black People Get Sunburn?

I’ve heard people say that there’s no way that black people can get sunburn. Well, that’s absolutely false. My first sunburn experience happened when I was studying abroad in Spain. I’d spend the morning in class and then spend the rest of the day at the beach soaking up the sun. To be honest, I…

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Should I Feel Guilty for Wanting to Spend Time Without Kids?

As I mentioned it a previous post, my hubby and I celebrated our wedding anniversary at our daughter’s recital. We had a great time watching her dance and cheering her on. But let’s be real, that wasn’t exactly an ideal way to celebrate. Don’t get it twisted, we love our kids and would do anything for them. However, we…

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Awesome 4th of July Weekend Photos

It was a busy 4th of July weekend filled with food, parade fun, and water play. For the most part, I’ve had holidays off these past few years. But now that I’m not working full-time, I have a bit more time and energy. Needless to say, our weekend was pretty jam packed. Just wanted to…

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