Mommy Commentary

What’s it Like Being on the Front Lines?

To help out my community as well as pay down some debt and rebuild our savings, I decided to take a part-time gig with Instacart. Well, my part-time gig turned into a full-time one rather quickly. But as I'm shopping from store to store and making countless deliveries, I decided to tell you what it's really like being on the front lines as well as sharing some tips for
Russian Soul Sundays

Slap Yo’ Momma Chili

So, we've been cooking at home a lot. We normally cook at home a lot, but it's definitely a lot more than normal. Buying enough groceries to ensure three square meals and snacks is a lot. We try to make "long-playing" meals; meaning meals that could last a couple of days. Since there's only three of us (for now), it's feasible to make a meal big enough for six
Health, home decor

Smells Like The Devil Disinfectant

So, I know Lysol has been pretty much sold out everywhere. If you got some, consider yourself blessed. But some of us who really need the Lysol (those with kids and pets) have to make do in other ways. Enter 'Smells Like the Devil' Disinfectant. Now I call it that because honestly, it does smell like the Devil's Butthole in the Armpit of Kentucky. Now I've never been to
Mommy Commentary

It’s our 10-year anniversary!

You know when I was planning how we were going to celebrate our 1o-year marriage anniversary, I was thinking of a variety of things. I wanted to do a photo shoot and have Bear included. I wanted to renew our vows and have a small ceremony. We originally planned to go to Legoland and use that as an anniversary/Spring Break vacation trip for the whole family. We had a
Kids' Activities

Homeschooling Your Little One? These FREE apps can help!

With COVID-19 forcing many parents to become homeschoolers, I have gathered some helpful apps to keep you all sane during the closures. Stop, Breathe, and Think Kids I spoke about this app before in managing Bear's anxiety. There is also an adult version! I meditate every night and trust me, it's helped managed my anxiety a lot! Scholastic Learn At Home I have fond memories of Scholastic (particularly Highlights) and I'm
Health

The BEST Homemade Hand Sanitizer!

I finally made a YouTube video after Lord knows how long. I honestly keep forgetting I have a channel. But anyway, I made a YouTube video so check it out! And honestly, please watch the video before you leave comments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1B3qcu5BY0&feature=youtu.be
Makeup and Natural Hair Care, product reviews

Dry Hands from Washing So Much? This Can Help

With the news of COVID-19, and the urgency of people to wash their hands and using hand sanitizer at an all-time high, there is also something that isn't talked about - how dry your hands can be after all of the handwashing. I'm using to washing my hands a lot. Since Bear was born, that's really what we did several times a day. Change his diaper? Wash hands. Feed
Makeup and Natural Hair Care, product reviews

My beauty picks!

It's been a while since I've done a beauty post recommendation. My skin lately has been on point (and before I go any further - healthy living (clean food and no smoking) and drinking lots of water has played a significant role in that), I wanted to share my picks that have made my skin look so amazing, I don't need filters. No filters, bih. Cleanser: Shiseido - White
Kids' Activities, Mommy Commentary

Why Sonic the Hedgehog is the Perfect Family Film

Okay, probably not perfect, but good enough. Last week, I took Bear to see Sonic along with one of his friends from school (and his mother). We first sat in the back because I felt it was a easier exit, but we ended up moving closer to the front so the kids could see better. (Note for next time.) It's been a while since we've gone to the movies (last
Mommy Commentary, Yoda

Bear’s First Airplane Ride!

Bear with the United Airlines pilots out of LAX. Last week, my oldest brother got married in Las Vegas. Rather than taking yet another long road trip, we decided to use up the rest of Maks's frequent flyer miles to fly. I also got to see Mariah Carey one more time, so I have to mention Mimi since she was a Valentine's/anniversary gift: Mariah! We stayed at the