Category: Meet the Blussians

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This is What 14 Years of Marriage Looks Like!

Today is our 14th wedding anniversary. Crazy, huh? Our wedding was crazy simple - we went down to the Beverly Hills Courthouse with some friends. Other couples were there and I remember it was a rather overcast day, but it became sunnier as they day grew. Our name was called and we got married by a Justice of the Peace. And we were married in five minutes. Sometimes, I
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Our 13th Wedding Anniversary!

It's been a crazy 13 years. A lot of ups and downs, but it's been a solid ride overall. The one thing I can take from marriage is there must be a lot of communication and compromise. You also have to love and trust each other and respect each other's differences and interests. You don't have to be into the same things; sometimes, you don't even have to sleep
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Bear turns 9!

It's so crazy to think how 9 years ago, our world was turned upside down. Bear has been a joy to watch and raise. It's fun and exciting to see him become his own person and I'm so thankful each day. So, in honor of Bear, here are some fun facts (like he likes to say!): He loves to code and has created a few games on Roblox. He has
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Bear’s First Day of Third Grade!

So crazy when I began this blog, I was documenting my high-risk pregnancy with him. And now he's in 3rd grade! omggggggg We're kinda at the Teenager mode of childhood. He has his own interests and friends, and well, Mom and Dad are in the background. He's had his first sleepover this year, and he often hosts playdates at our home. Bear even has his own YouTube channel. We're still
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Happy 14th Anniversary to Us!

Yes, we've been married for 12 years, and together for 14. One day, I keep saying we're going to do one of those cheesy 'Tips for a Long-Lasting Relationship' videos, but honestly, my only piece of advice is communicate. Communicate, communicate, communicate. Don't go to bed angry; stay up and fight. Always be on the same page about everything. Opposites attract but they don't often stay together. Your spouse
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My Experience Going to an Ukrainian Rally

Not gonna lie; it was a little weird. I'm not a professional protester, if you will. I like to protest more with my money than anything. I'll either personally boycott a business or support a business. I don't follow trends on what to boycott and I'll just do it with my own critical thinking. I'm not trying to get arrested by the cops, but I'm not afraid of jail
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Why Vinegar and Dish Soap Are Your New Baes

I'm trying in vain to go green. I say it like that because I'm very much stuck in my old ways. Cleaning with a harsh cleanser works. There's nothing like the smell of bleach in a bathroom because you know it's been disinfected beyond measure. But as much as I love my bleach, I also don't like having to use harsh chemicals if I don't have to. Underneath my
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Bear’s Curly Hair Routine

It's been a while since I've done a curly hair post so here it is! I've been trying different products lately to get a desired curly hair look for Bear. He's never had his hair cut (though he has had trims), and I regularly wash and detangle his hair. But sometimes, it takes more than water and a brush to get through it: I decided to do something new
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Giving Your Bedroom a Makeover

We are done (at least for the time being) with Bear's room. The transition we made in his room made it a lot more personable and it's his favorite (well, it should be! LOL). Now, it's time to dress our bedroom. For a long time, Maks and I were very simple about our bedroom. As long as it was clean with some pictures and what-not, that's all that was needed. However,
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#BlackGirlWhoGardens

So, it's been a minute since I've updated here on the blog about how the gardening is going. Well, I decided to revive my long-forgotten about YouTube channel with a new series: #blackgirlwhogardens. It's fitting since I love to garden and I'm a black girl. Wow, what a concept. Anyway, this is going to be a short and sweet post: check out the video! Please let me know if you have