Raising Children to Weather the Storm
I’m used to my station covering burglaries, but experiencing them in my own neighborhood is a whole other story. I get home late from work one night to find two cop cars blocking my driveway. I call my hubby to meet me outside just in case. To be honest, a burglary is the furthest thing…
I remember freaking out at the thought of traveling alone with kids, but traveling without them seemed just as scary. I had to attend a workshop in Mississippi, and didn’t know how I’d survive my first trip without the kids. I know it’s a little dramatic to feel that way. Of course I’d be okay, and…
It’s Happy World Breastfeeding Week! I know I’m late. But better late than never. I’ve been breastfeeding Baby O for a year now and he has no plans of weaning. I’ve shared tips on breastfeeding that have worked for me, and I’m happy that they have helped with my journey. I realized as I was…
If you walk into a family’s home and it’s a hot mess, then chances are you’d blame it on the mother. I should know – I was one of those people. Now that the shoe is on the other foot, I have a new found appreciation for messy home. In fact, I know longer call…
It’s my first time trying a flexi rod set on my natural hair. For those of you who’ve been following my hair journey you know that braid outs have always been my go to hairstyle. But, I’ve been wanting to try something new now that my hair has grown past shoulder length when stretched. I purchased about…
I love trying out new styles on Princess. But, every now and then I like to experiment on my own natural curls. I was at the drug store the other day, and stumbled across the Con-Air Bun Maker. I never quite mastered the perfect bun, and I figured this would be the perfect opportunity to…
When it comes to cooking, easy recipes work best for my busy schedule. The other day I decided to dust off the crockpot, and whip up a meal the entire family would enjoy – or at least, I hope they would. The great thing about using a crockpot is that it saves time, and lawd…
Ever since becoming a natural, braidouts have become my go-to-hairstyle. Now that my mane has grown out a bit, I find myself experimenting with different hairdos. The main challenge that I’ve come across is trying to achieve cute styles in a short period of time. So, I’ve come up with an elegant retro style that…
