Things that brightened up this past week for me. This garage sale toy high chair (yay for Godparents who know your style) These two books for keeping her entertained. New hobbies. I picked up needle felting and made Thandie a few felt toys. So far the " 'ushrooms" are a hit and have accompanied a… Continue reading Sunday Sweetness
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Lessons Motherhood Has Taught Me
I am Jon Snow, I know nothing. No amount of books, anecdotes, podcasts, or documentaries prepared me for childbirth or motherhood. I had the birth I had, not the one I wanted. Thats a story for another day though. I am constantly in awe of the gifts that motherhood has given to me, and the… Continue reading Lessons Motherhood Has Taught Me
Yummy Non-Toxic Room Spray
I'll let the Environmental Working Group let you know why most room and fabric refreshers are terrible for you and the environment. Instead, I'll share my non-toxic recipe for a spray that I use to sweeten the smell in a room or freshen a fabric What you'll need: A small to medium sized glass or… Continue reading Yummy Non-Toxic Room Spray
Minimalism, 3 years in
Fourscore and about three years ago, I got tired and overwhelmed by all the stuff in my life and began my journey into minimalism. Here is what I have learned so far: It's work - Once you get past all the decluttering, and figure out how you want whatever you minimized to look, you have… Continue reading Minimalism, 3 years in
Helina Baby Meh Dai Review
In July, I got to go to the International baby-wearing conference that happened in Iowa. It was fun to meet fellow baby-wearers I have been interacting with for the past two years and meet them face to face. I was especially excited to be around fellow Black baby-wearers. It is no secret that I love… Continue reading Helina Baby Meh Dai Review
My thrifty summer
As a type A Capricorn, labels, lists and general definitions of things warm the cockles of my heart. Defining my style was fundamental in allowing me to figure out exactly what I was looking for when I began furnishing the house and adding to my closet. I have a whole post about what how I… Continue reading My thrifty summer
How to keep it minimal with technology
I am a ex-tech lover. Don't get me wrong, I still appreciate all that technology has done/does for me. My kindle e-reader kept me sane while night-nursing a sleepy Thandiwe. My phone keeps me connected to my loved ones 24/7 and that is such a blessing. However, I have unplugged from the rat race that… Continue reading How to keep it minimal with technology
My Raised Bed Garden
One of my ultimate goals in life is to grow my own food. As an ex-black thumb, I had to shed the idea that I couldn't keep plants alive.That began with me drilling holes in a few plastic tubs and planting some seeds and seedlings. That was last year. This year, my successes and fails… Continue reading My Raised Bed Garden
Curly Kids and their Fro’s
I am often accosted in Target by exasperated well meaning white caregiver's with multi-racial children who have curly hair. They need tips, and I have lots, but not always while i'm shopping. The internet has a smorgasbord of awesome content for just how to maintain a thriving curly mane but sometimes you need just the basics.… Continue reading Curly Kids and their Fro’s
For the love of shoes
What if I told you that you could wear a pair of shoes all day and after an active day, experience no foot pain? What if I told you that a majority of the shoes we wear and buy are trash for your feet? We all know about bunions, corns, and callouses on feet but… Continue reading For the love of shoes
