Raising Children to Weather the Storm
Who doesn’t love fried foods? French fries are certainly my guilty pleasure. While there’s nothing wrong with indulging every now and then, I like to stick with healthy options whenever possible – especially when it comes to our kids. I usually can’t pay them to eat their veggies, But, breaded baked zucchini is one of…
It’s no secret that providing kids with an incentive is an effective way to get them to behave and complete tasks in our household. The same system rings true in many classrooms. Teachers may also get positive results with classroom behavior charts. However, according to a Washington Post article, rewarding a child may only work…
One of my daughter’s favorite accessories for fall is the infinity scarf. It keeps her warm on chilly mornings and it also adds flare to any outfit. She came up with seven ways to rock an infinity scarf. 7 Ways to Wear an Infinity Scarf Basic Tie Loop Place the infinity scarf behind the head…
Jamaican rice and peas is a staple in any Jamaican household. My mom often made it every Sunday with curry chicken, oxtail, curry goat, escovitch fish or some other kind of meat. But I have to admit, Jamaican rice and peas wasn’t my favorite dish growing up. I didn’t like peas, so I’d pick out every single…
I’ve always been curious about the makeup of my ancestry. I do know that many of my forefathers are from Africa and the Caribbean. But, I’ve wondered if there were any other regions that made up my genealogy. With the help of Ancestry.com, my husband and I set out to find out more about our…
I enjoy connecting with different people online, especially bloggers and entrepreneurs who share similar backgrounds. I recently met fellow Jamaican, Kingsley Grant, a man who wears many different hats. One of his most recognized roles is host of Success Caribbean Style. About Kingsley Grant Grant empowers people to live their best life, regardless of their past or…
The terms “mixed hair care” and “biracial hair care” appears to offend some people. I’m a mom of two multiracial children, and often share mixed hair care tips. In fact, the subject matter is an ongoing theme throughout my blog. As you probably know, my daughter previously grappled with accepting her mixed hair. That struggle inspired our Curly…
American Girl recently debut it’s newest doll, Melody Ellison and she’s probably not like any other dolls you’ve seen. A doll like this didn’t exist when I was growing up. Most of mine were white. I remember being super excited when I got my first black doll. We had just moved to Brooklyn, NY from Jamaica. It…
