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L.A. Flaskmob

As many of you may know, my hubby is a local and upcoming photographer. To give a better idea on what he does, he participated this past weekend in Flaskmob, which is when many photographers, artists, and models gather and well, tear ish up in L.A. or where ever they are. Check out this video! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsEEHG4BILo&w=560&h=315] ETA: Found another video! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnBr29CDL4w&w=560&h=315]
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Russian Soul Sunday: Slow cooker ribs edition

I made this recipe weeks ago but now I'm getting around to posting the results for it. I don't know how to grill ribs. I just don't. I'm sure if I care to learn, I could make some awesome ribs. But I don't care to learn so I don't grill my ribs. I do slow cook them, though. The ribs are in Stubbs BBQ sauce and a little water. That's it. Nothing
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Beyond Black or White…

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdSohoIEWuQ&w=560&h=315] Recently, actor Taye Diggs made a controversial statement regarding his biracial son. In short, he said he wants his son to embrace being biracial and not choose between being Black or White. Needless to say, it got real in these internet streets! While I do applaud Mr. Diggs for being aware of the challenges his son might face, I also have to side-eye him. (And his defense didn't help matters,
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Happy Birthday, Bear!

This past Saturday marked Bear's 2nd birthday. We decided to do something small because he's just turning 2. Nothing against those who do big parties for their toddlers, but we'll probably start doing those once he's in preschool/child care so he has more friends of his age to play with. In surprising news, my racist-in-denial in-laws decided they actually want to be grandparents for a change. Yeah, you read that
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Life Hacks: Scented Toilet Paper Rolls

I'm in the process of doing the blog/vlog of Bear's 2nd birthday but until then, here's a vlog on a life hack I just learned: scented toilet paper rolls! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otDrkp1d3rk&w=560&h=315] Try it! It really does work wonders!!  
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Biracial Hair Care – Update!

So ever since I've been styling my son's hair, I've been trying different products. I recently picked up the Dark & Lovely Beautiful Blessings Detangler and the Just for Me Hair Nourishing Detangler Milk. Those reviews are coming. I have to say, however, I'm still a huge fan of the Cantu Care for Kids Conditioning Detangler. It's taken a small while for Bear's hair to adapt to the product (which is
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The Leash Experiment #toddler #harness #safety

I'm so sorry I've been absent for the past week! I've actually been super busy with my other career so I haven't had much time to Mommy blog here. (Please note, that's probably the only time I will ever make a reference to my pen name. I really like keeping my professional and private life as separate as possible.) Anyhoo, we're going to talk Adventures in Leashville. That already sounds like a
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I Can’t Go For That

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccenFp_3kq8&w=420&h=315] I can honestly say I do not like my in-laws. I've struggled for a while to write this post simply because I really don't want to put family drama on blast, at least not anymore. But sometimes, you have to call people out on their bullshit, even if they're related to you. Long story short, my in-laws do not fully accept Bo. Not sure if they ever did or ever
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Shake Your Body To The Ground

Seriously...check out this video of Michael and his background singers brothers. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCienKYxJ0c&w=420&h=315] [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX1UDWxApPk&w=560&h=315] And this is what I typically go through when I take him to the park. Do any other parents experience the same?