It’s the end of the month(?!) In the How To Prevent Breakage And Retain Length In Natural Black Hair post from earlier this month, I said that I would share how to do a wash and go on natural black hair. These are my stylist’s instructions that I use… How To Do a Wash and … Read More
According to Stanford University research, 42 percent of the U.S. labor force now works from home full-time in 2020. Since this new reality will probably continue post-pandemic, it’s important that those of us who work from home are properly equipped. Since I have been working from home for over 15 years, I want to share some of the … Read More
For 2020, staying active has become a family affair. Although my husband and sons are naturally thin, it’s important that they are moving around so that they can also remain healthy. They can’t just sit around our home all day. That’s why I am focusing on the best family fitness gifts 2020 for this guide. … Read More
Beauty gifts are highly personal. That is why I’m sharing picks based on what I especially loved this year for this “Beauty Gift Ideas for Mom” post. It’s important that you get gifts that the recipient would appreciate. If you don’t know what they would like, you can get them a gift certificate so that … Read More
I have spent more time in the kitchen in 2020 than in previous years. I actually “wore out” some kitchen staples this year! That is why I’m sharing favorite kitchen gift ideas for fellow home cooks. 1. Purchased in 2020 Back in March, our oven stopped baking for more than 30 minutes. I didn’t feel … Read More
The 2020 holiday season will look and feel different this year. That doesn’t mean that it can’t be special though! Since food is one of the most popular gift categories for the holiday season, I want to share my favorite Christmas gift ideas for food lovers with you. If your loved ones are like mine, … Read More
In September, I saw my friend/hairstylist Shanelle for the first time in seven months. My hair had grown a lot since the last time that I had seen her. I had a lot of split ends though so I ended up needing a hair trim/cut. I’m fine with the length of my hair as it … Read More
Thanksgiving is going to be different this year since we’re still impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC has provided some Thanksgiving safety tips so that we can still have an enjoyable Thanksgiving. I also want to share some overall Thanksgiving safety tips that I learned from my good friends at Underwriters Laboratories, a global … Read More
Happy November! I hope that your family was able to celebrate Halloween in a safe way. I was really grateful that each of my sons had a special day. The oldest went skating with some friends and then the group took some of the younger siblings trick-or-treating. Meanwhile, my youngest and I attended a backyard … Read More
One of my biggest concerns about remote learning is the effect of so much screen time on students’ eyes. My youngest son is nearsighted anyway so I definitely didn’t want to put more strain on his eyes. That is why sought out some eye health tips from various professionals. Dr. Jeff Kegarise, a board-certified optometrist … Read More
