Health

Top 10 Cheap Ways to Relieve Stress

Last week, I wrote about the top 10 free ways to relieve stress. This week, I'm writing about the Top 10 cheap ways. Now, for clarification, the cheap ways would be typically $100 or under. I know in this economy, $100 isn't cheap, but there really isn't a price limit on peace of mind. That being said, let's get started: Oil blends and diffusers I'm a huge fan of oil
Kids' Activities

20 Mother-and-Child Date Ideas!

I decided to be gender-inclusive with this post because I didn't want any dates to strictly be for boys or strictly be for girls. What if someone has twins or two young children of opposite genders? So, here are my 20 (pretty awesome, I may add) ideas to have a date with your kid. Pics included. Beach Date What a relaxing way to get away from life's troubles just for a few
Makeup and Natural Hair Care, product reviews

The Top 10 Co-Washes You Need. NOW.

Since I went natural some years ago, I've become a bit of a product junkie. While I have narrowed my faves down to two hands-down, you can't beat these products, there are a host of others I highly recommend. Now, as a precursor, I'm recommending these products for those who have Type 3 and Type 4 hair because that's the hair me and Bear are rockin'. However, cowashes are
Health

Top 10 FREE Ways to Relieve Stress

Between Instagramming, Facebooking, Instant Potting, Netflixing, Working Out(ing), and somehow being a mother and a wife, a girl is tied, y'all. Not tired. TIED. So TIED, I can't afford the R. I've noticed my stress levels have gotten to not-so cool levels where it's affecting my sleep. It was time to take some action. Here are my top 10 FREE ways to relieve stress. I'll do another post on
home decor, Kids' Activities

7 Different Ways to Display Kids’ Artwork!

Bear has a lot of artwork. I love his creativity and he often creates pieces at home. But I only have so much room on my refrigerator. While we have thrown out some of Bear's artwork (with his permission, of course), he wants to keep a good chunk of it. We have a small home so we only have so many walls before space becomes an issue. It was
product reviews

The Top 5 Best Organic Maxi Pads

Disclaimer: I don't wear tampons for health reasons so more than likely, I will never do a review on organic tampons. I have heavy periods. Some periods are better than others, but lately, it's been bad. I know there are underlying issues at hand, but I also think a part of it is the pads I use. I don't want to get sued so I won't necessarily name the
Kids' Activities

How to Get Your Child Back-To-School Fresh

Bear has already started school and completed his first week of kindergarten. He quickly got used to being gone five days a week (he previously went to preschool only two days a week) and he already has a new squad of friends at school. It took some time and effort for Bear to get to his look, which impressed everyone on my Instagram and IRL: But you're probably wondering...the
Meet the Blussians

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
Meet the Blussians

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
Yoda

How Meditation is Conquering Bear’s Anxiety

I usually do gardening or healthy food posts on Wednesday, but I'm making an exception today to talk about something important. Over the past year, I've noticed Bear was developing a little anxiety. Before I go any further, I need to explain what this child is like. He's rambunctious. He's intelligent. He's active. He's quiet when it's appropriate. He's playful. He's sympathetic. He's courageous. And he was developing anxiety.