Minimalism, Eco-friendliness, Motherhood
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
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
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
I make it a point to be mindful of what I bring into T's life. From toys, to clothes, books, and even what she eats on. I want to teach her to value what she brings into her life and it's important for the both of us that we are not overwhelmed by clutter or … Continue reading Kids and stuff
Things that made my birth month a little sweeter, easier, or more comfortable. This post contains some affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Afrifitness - Probably the only way to get me to work-out and have fun at … Continue reading January 2018 favs
When Nicole reached out to me to be on the Real Talk Radio Podcast I was excited, not only because she does an amazing job of highlighting real, diverse, viewpoints and stories, but also because she also could relate to mine. Its an honor to be in a guest in Season 14 of the podcast … Continue reading Real Talk Radio Podcast Feature
I was cloth diapered, and I always knew that if I had a kid I would cloth diaper too. I wanted to do it because of how much cheaper it was, but also because of how better for the environment it was. Disposable diaper waste accounts for 30% of our landfill waste and as I … Continue reading My Cloth Diapering MVP’s
As I mentioned in my 7 ways I Boost my Family's Immunity post, Pumpkin Pie spice is a favorite tool in my arsenal because of how anti-inflammatory and healing ingredients it contains. A good quality pumpkin pie spice blend typically consists of cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, and clove. Together, these spices are a powerhouse that … Continue reading Immune Boosting Applesauce Recipe
Kansas was just named the sickest state in the USA with just under 29,000 people sick with the flu this winter season. I for one, am not about that life. Since we don't get the flu shot in our house I take simple steps to boost our immunity and help our bodies fight against any … Continue reading 7 Ways I Boost My Family’s Immune System
One year ago, I sucked it up and bought this domain and site as a birthday gift to myself to pick up writing again. So here we are, my site is a year old and I'm a year older. I've learned a few things, gained more confidence in myself, got to work with some cool … Continue reading Happy Birthday!!
