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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.
Makeup and Natural Hair Care

DIY Makeup Brush Cleanser And It Doesn’t Suck!

Because real talk, you already have the products at home. For years, I've spent money on this makeup brush cleaner and that one. But before I go any further, this is a friendly reminder that you need to be cleaning your makeup brushes and sponges on a regular basis. Like every week. It'll make your makeup brushes last longer and plus, you won't get breakouts on your face. So, anyway... I've
Makeup and Natural Hair Care

The Cheap and Vegan Beauty Product You’re Not Using

I have very dry skin. I mean, it's super dry. When I don't moisturize, my skin feels cracked and old. And if I miss my feet, it looks like I was playing kickball with flour. I decided for this unprecedented heatwave the entire nation is experiencing, I needed to go way back to the basics of skin care. Instead of slithering myself with the best overpriced lotion money could
Kids' Activities, Yoda

Must-Read Books For Your Child’s Summer Reading

We recently enrolled Bear into a summer reading program at the library. Yeah, it's kinda late since summer is just about over and he'll be starting school very soon. But it's never too late to read or enjoy a good book! I have a small list of books I've picked out for Bear for summer reading but I also want to recommend some favorites we personally have at home.
Makeup and Natural Hair Care

These Products Will Help You Have a Hot Mom Summer

Rapper Meg Thee Stallion coined the phrase, 'Hot Girl Summer' and it's 2019's new slang phrase like "bling" was back in the early 2000s. I'm personally glad people have started to retire lit because some of y'all weren't even saying it right. https://media.giphy.com/media/3oAt2dA6LxMkRrGc0g/giphy.gif Anyway, this post is how to have a Hot Mom Summer. The products I'm recommending are affordable (and a few are FREE!) and it'll just give you
Bento Box Ideas, Rollin' in my Bento, Russian Soul Sundays

Trader Joe’s Just Chicken Recipes

I love Trader Joe's. While I have to go out of my way to get to one sometimes (and for whatever reason every Trader Joe's seemingly has awful parking), I love the variety and selection of food I can find there. I want to talk about the Just Chicken package. That's what it is - Just Chicken. No spices, seasoning, or sauces. It's just chicken you can use for
Meet the Blussians

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,
Meet the Blussians

#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