Category: Mommy Commentary

Makeup and Natural Hair Care, Mommy Commentary

My Natural Hair Journey

Going back to basics. I began my natural hair journey back in 2014. After the birth of Bear, I was doing fine for a while with my hair until the natural postpartum shedding occurred. And I was no prepared for the amount of hair loss I had. So I decided to cut it all off! And then I grew it out! And then I got a bored so I
Black-owned, Mommy Commentary

Why You Should Invest in a Teflar Bag

I normally don't like to use 'investment' and 'luxury handbag' in the same sentence. I guess some bags could be seen as investments if you plan to keep them forever. I have a few low-level luxury items (Coach), and a couple of higher-end ones (Louis Vuitton). Now I have a new baby to my collection: Teflar. Created by designer Teflar Clemens, the Teflar bag is considered to the 'Bushwick
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How to Set Completely Realistic New Year’s Goals

I type this post every year, but every year it rings true: your New Year's resolutions are trash. Basura caliente. I'm not going to rehash what I literally wrote just a year ago, but I will emphasize why everyone should do quarterly goals instead a year-long resolution. Quarterly goals makes you work smarter, not harder. You have 90 days to get your act together and not a day more.
Black-owned, Mommy Commentary

Gift Ideas? Support these Black-owned businesses!

Tis the season to blow money....fa la la la la la la la... With #blacklivesmatter being prominent this year and the protests have significantly slowed down, the support of the Black community is stronger than ever. It doesn't mean #blacklivesmatter was only a summer thing; it's everyday life. Here are some Black-owned brands I have personally patronized and can say it with my whole chest you need to support. Let's
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Celebrating My Bae’s Birthdays!

Seven years ago, Bear was born a week before Maks's birthday. They never really celebrated their birthdays together but we've always honored them. I like to take the time to reflect on my family. I don't really speak on my family very much on the blog, but I'm so appreciative of them. This year has really taught me what is important and what isn't. Just being so close
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We Got a New Car!

I need to preface by saying we don't got it like that. Therefore, don't ask for money. Backstory: We had a leased 2017 Kia Sorento, fully-loaded. Y'all...I loved that car. Loved it, loved it, loved it. We wanted to buy it and were serious about purchasing it. When we inquired about it the first time, the sales people at a local Kia told us it wouldn't make sense from
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#blackgirlgardens update!

I finally updated the YouTube channel. I keep saying I'm going to update it but I just need to find the time! I'm very time-poor. Anyway, enjoy! https://youtu.be/C0wJNtjpVNE
Black-owned, Kids' Activities, Mommy Commentary

#blacklivesmatter – The Undefeated

I'm going to start highlighting Black authors and even some Black-owned bookstores (if I can get to them in person, if not, I'll just do a virtual recommendation). I figured since protesting is starting to become more dangerous and performative; more about people wanting to look like they were out fighting the power, but not really being about that life, here is an alternative. We received a copy of
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So Many Streaming Options and So Much Time

Years ago, we decided to cut the cord. We were hipsters before the term became relevant. During that time, the choices were very limited and we ended up going back to cable a short time later. Around last year, we decided paying a 200+ cable bill really wasn't in our best interest so we cut the cord again. We also picked up a host of streaming options such as
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What Chadwick Boseman’s death taught me about tight circles.

Over the weekend, the world was shocked to learn of the sudden passing of actor Chadwick Boseman. He was a magnificent talent and just an all-around good guy. We were astounded to learn how he made some of his greatest work as he battled a very aggressive form of colon cancer.  As I sat in both amazement and grief, I was truly impressed by Chadwick’s team. Those who knew of