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My latest Etsy purchases! (And why you should get them too!)

I love Etsy. It's like a form of crack to me. I try not to go on there too often because there's a 99% chance I will buy something. I can stroll through Nordstrom or Target and probably won't leave with something. But with Etsy? It's a guarantee I'll always get something. And I got four new favorite things and two are from my favorite Black-owned shops! Let's
Kids' Activities

30 Rainy Day Activities for Everyone!

So, it's been raining pretty hard in L.A. this past week. Really hard. Hard as in we actually got snow in Pasadena. Yeah, for real. We. Got. Snow. Annnnnnnnnd I was snowed on! When it rains super hard, it puts the kibbutz on anything fun. And if you need to run errands, unless something has to get done that day, it's just gonna have to wait. As I was
Mommy Commentary

Bear was featured in an Ukrainian Magazine!

Bae (@caliwinter) took pictures of various Ukrainian rallies he attended last year and Bear would often tag along with him. One of the photos was featured in Plivka People Magazine (@plivkapeoplemag) that had Bear wrapped up in the Ukrainian flag! I'm so proud of them both! Please support Ukraine: Black is Polish Ukrainian LGBTQIA Black Women for Black Lives
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It’s #Caturday! Introducing our kids!

I always talk about our cats, but I don't think I ever actually introduce them to our audience here. I have featured all three of our cats - Sushi, Smokee, and Buddy - on our YouTube channel so now it's time for them to have their time to shine! Sushi She's our oldest cat at 12. We got her at a local shelter as we healed from one miscarriage and
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5 Tips to Help You Take Care of a Sick Child

Recently, Bear came down with an awful stomach virus. It'd been going around his campus and it was Bear's lucky turn to get it over the weekend. After a night of vomiting, followed by a fever, followed by a nasty bout of diarrhea, Bear is finally better. (He also had a check-up at his pediatrician's office to ensure he was okay.) Caring for Bear over the weekend made me realize
Russian Soul Sundays

Overnight Oats Recipe

I recently discovered overnight oats and honestly, I wasn't a fan of the store-bought ones. I figured it might have been a little too hipster for me to try and I was okay with that. A friend suggested I make my own and I might like it better. Well, challenge accepted. After scouring Beyonce's internet for recipes, I came up with my own borrowing a little from one and
Russian Soul Sundays

Green Goddess Grilled Cheese Sandwich!

So, I was stuck at home recently and I really didn't feel like ordering out. One, I didn't have the funds even though I probably could've made a way. But most importantly, even if I did pull the funds, it was still going to be hella expensive! I recently bought sourdough bread, alfalfa sprouts, and avocados to make avocado toast and I figured since I had a little cheese
Russian Soul Sundays

Delicious Honey-Soy Baked Chicken Thighs

I've always had baked honey-soy salmon, a regular favorite in my household; it even satisfies a very picky Bear! And now I have a new favorite to add to the mix: honey-soy chicken thighs It's quick, easy, and you'll have dinner ready in about 45 minutes or less! Just enough time to help with homework and do laundry as they cook! Are you ready? Let's go! Grab a large bowl
Black-owned

The Best Coffee You Haven’t Had Yet!

I wouldn't say I'm a purveyor of coffee. I do love a nice cup and prefer to brew my own at home. I haven't perfected the art of making blended coffee, but look out once I do! I wouldn't need Starbucks or Coffee Bean that much anymore. Lately, I've been on a roll of trying different coffees for my trusted and beloved Keurig. I have the standard faves -
Mommy Commentary

30 Things You Need to Declutter Right Now!

I know how it feels - you have something that's kinda useless and you think, 'Well, maybe I can repurpose it for something.' So you hold onto it. And you hold onto it. And you hold onto it to the point you might even forget why you were even holding onto it from jump street. 2023 is gonna be the year you say no to clutter. You get busy.