I’ve always enjoyed reading. As a kid, my mother made it a requirement. I remember getting books from my cousins. There were so many that we ended up turning one of our closets into a mini library. Anything involving Michael Jackson was my subject of choice. You couldn’t stump me on Jackson trivia. I read…
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Balancing Natural Hair Care and Motherhood
Balancing natural hair care and motherhood can be quite the challenge. Since becoming a natural, I’ve managed to work out the perfect routine. As a mom of one, Sunday has always been my designated hair day. The usual process involves four steps including: Shampooing Conditioning and finger detangling in sections Applying a leave-in condition and…
39 Weeks: The Clock is Ticking
I didn’t think I’d make it this far in my pregnancy. Between the cramps and intense pressure, among other symptoms previously mentioned throughout my pregnancy diaries, I thought I’d be delivering earlier. I was 38 weeks when I gave birth to Princess. I remember coming home from work, taking a shower, and hitting the sack….
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Blogher 12 Wrap Up (Part Three)
When I read that CNN’s Soledad O’brien was going to be moderating a panel at Blogher12, I was super excited. She was scheduled to chat with Christy Turlington Burns and Malaak Compton-Rock about their foundation, charities, and documentaries. The point of this keynote event was to discuss how we can help to bring about change…
Addicted to That Creamy Crack
I’m an addict! There…I said it. I’ll even shout it from the mountain top! But, does my addiction mean that I’m a bad person? Does it mean I have no self love? No. It just makes my life easier. In my line of work appearance is extremely important. Just turn on your T.V, and flip…
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Breastfeeding Diaries (Part One): First Time My Baby Latched On
Breastfeeding Diaries: “The First Time My Daughter Latched On” Before having my little Princess, I knew I wanted to breastfeed. Why? For the obvious reason of course, to get my pre-baby body back! Duh! But seriously, breast milk is the healthiest for any baby and it’s the most cost effective too. But, I was a…
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Would You Raise Your Child Sexless?
Imagine raising your child sexless. Sounds weird, right? But, a family living in Toronto, Canada has decided to keep the gender of their four month old baby under wraps. A recent article in USA Today, “Couple’s Gender Secret For Baby Touches of Debate,” explains that a family chose to go against society’s standard differentiation of…
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Post Pregnancy Side Effects: How to Treat De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
Giving birth is probably the most important and rewarding thing I have ever done. It’s truly a miracle how human life is conceived. It’s also a miracle how I was able to make it through the birthing process. To this day I can honestly say I have never felt pain like that! Some people say…
