Family Fun Summer Series: 4th of July Weekend Beach Trip

Beach-Trip

Our annual Family Fun Summer Series got off to a late start this year. Baby O has been a little under the weather, so we’ve had to keep things pretty simple. Plus, we’ve had a ton of parties and other events to attend these past few weekends. Now that everything has simmered down a bit,…

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A Night With Dave Chappelle & Black Star

Radio CIty Music Hall

My husband and I recently celebrated our ten year anniversary. It’s crazy how much time flies. It seems like we got married just yesterday. If you asked me ten years ago how we’d celebrate it, I’d probably say that we’d renew our vows in Jamaica, go on a trip to Europe, or something else grand….

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Protective Style: Retro Hair in 5 Minutes or Less

Natural-Hairstyle

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…

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Photos: Father’s Day 2014 Filled With Surprises

Princess

Father’s Day celebration began a little early this year. The school held a tailgate party for the Dads and their kiddos. The kids were excited that their Dad popped in at school to surprise them. How We Celebrated Father’s Day Even though Baby O had no idea what was going on, there’s no denying the…

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I’m Not One to Beg But…I Need Your Help!

Wedding day

A few weeks ago I managed to convince my hubby to do a husband tag. In case you haven’t seen it, here’s the video. In any event, I need your help. We’ve gotten positive feedback about his vlog debut. Many of you have asked that he participate in another one. When I mentioned it to…

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DIY: Easy Way to Make Non-Toxic Paint for Kids

Princess

I wouldn’t consider myself a crafter. In fact, I’d say that I’m craft challenged. But, when I heard that you can actually make your own (DIY) non-toxic paint, I jumped at the opportunity. I found a few recipes online. But as with many cooking recipes, I had to put my own little spin on it…..

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Makeup Tutorial: Must Have Lip Liner

Makeup Tutorial: Must Have Lip Liner

Earth Day: Simple Eco-Friendly DIY Multi-Purpose Cleaner

In celebration of Earth Day, I thought it would be fitting to share a simple eco-friendly DIY multi-purpose cleaner concoction with you, along with how Princess is doing her part to give back to Mother Earth. I’ve also teamed up with my fellow Maker Moms on YouTube, who also share ways to go green. Over…

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