How to Get Thicker, Fuller, Longer Hair

I have the secret to thicker, fuller, longer hair. So my hair is not really that long, since my big chop back in February 2012. But it’s getting there. My hair has come a long way, and I’m excited to share with you what’s been working for me. Believe it or not, pregnancy with the…

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Easy Banana Bread Recipe

Since the beginning of my pregnancy, I’ve been craving a lot of fruits like pineapples, bananas, and apples. I bought so much bananas the other day, they started going bad. But rather than toss them in the trash, I decided to make my banana bread recipe. I’ve been known to jazz up a chicken or…

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Flowers From Fatima (Giveaway)

Now that spring is here, it’s time to brighten things up a bit some flowers. Thanks to Mother Nature, we finally have relief from the cold temperatures. One of the things I love about this season is, of course, the milder weather. But, I also love spring fashion. I also enjoy dressing Princess up in…

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Princess has a story to tell

We’re always asking Princess about her day. She loves telling stories. Here’s her latest recap.

How to Have a Multi-Cultural Easter Celebration

When I was a kid, I never really understood Easter in America. Being from Jamaica, my siblings and I would start the day with a traditional Jamaican breakfast, ackee and sal (cod) fish with fried dumplings. We did our usual walk to church on Sunday, and heard about the death and re-birth of Jesus all…

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Decorating Easter Eggs

Dyeing eggs wasn’t something we did back home in Jamaica. Since Princess is half American, I can’t deprive her of the tradition. It was our first time doing this. It’s a bit rough. But, we had a lot of fun. Did you do any crafts with you kiddo for Easter?

Our first trip to the library

I remember spending many a days at the library throughout my childhood. More than just books, there were fun programs too. Princess has been asking me to take her for quite some time now. Rather than have her veg out in front of the TV or sit at home on her iPad (little TV, as…

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Would you send your tot to school wearing ‘I am a bomb shirt?’

I wouldn’t exactly call myself a ‘funvac.’ I can take a a joke. But when someone says or does something in poor taste, you won’t catch me laughing. One French mom apparently thought it would be funny to send her tot to school wearing am ‘I am a bomb T-shirt.‘ According to the NY Daily News, Bouchra…

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