Curly Hairstyle of the Week: Heidi Klum Inspired Cornrows

I’ve been following Heidi Klum’s career for years. From her Victoria’s Secret and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit days until now. Through it all, I’ve always admired her style and grace. This super model mama continues to inspire in more ways than one. I remember seeing photos of her sporting a one-sided cornrow style. So, we decided to recreate it for…

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Biracial Miss Japan Universe Slammed for Not Looking Japanese Enough

When Ariana Miyamoto was crowned Miss Japan Universe last March, she didn’t imagine being slammed for not looking Japanese enough. Born to an African American man and Japanese woman, Ariana’s darker features stood out among her competitors. According to Ibtimes, she decided to enter the competition after her mixed-race friend committed suicide. “I was asked to join…

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Curly Hairstyle of the Week: Disney Inspired Minnie Mouse Buns

Last week’s curly hairstyle, we tackled the braided bun updo. It’s great for any occasion. But if you’ve been following this series, you know I absolutely adore Disney inspired hairstyles. Belle, Elsa, Aurora, and Nemo are some of the styles we’ve tried. I plan on dedicating a separate mini series featuring only Disney hairstyles. Speak of…

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Journalism 101: How to Become a TV Reporter in the Digital Age

You’d think becoming a reporter in the digital age is nearly impossible, but actually now is a great time to break into the industry. Nowadays you don’t have to wait for the 5 o’clock news broadcast, you can find out the latest news and weather updates with just the click of a mouse. And with the…

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5 Simple Steps to Greener Living (Giveaway)

Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BringingInnovation #CollectiveBias  It seems like every toy in our house runs out of power every other day. That said, I always find myself running out to Walmart for a re-up. Energizer has new EcoAdvance Recycled Batteries  that are available…

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How Often Do You Talk to Your Kids About News Events?

We all want to protect our kids from dangerous situations, but the reality is sometimes we have to face hard truths in life. We read about tragedies in the paper. We watch horrifying news events unfold on television. But should we shield our children from them or should we talk to our kids about these…

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Why Angelina Jolie Had Surgery to Remove Ovaries & Fallopian Tubes

Angelina Jolie recently underwent surgery to remove her ovaries and Fallopian tubes, after finding out she had early signs of ovarian cancer. This isn’t the first cancer scare for the 39-year-old Hollywood actress. In 2013, Jolie had a double mastectomy as a preventative measure for breast cancer. She writes about her experience in The New York…

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Couples Chat: To Spank or Not to Spank

It’s an age old topic that never gets old – to spank or not to spank. When it comes to discipline, everyone has a different opinion. I’ve covered this subject on my BabyCenter blog a while back. But, my hubby and I decided to chat a little bit more about it to give a fresh…

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