This post contains affiliate links. This means that I may receive a small commission (at no cost to you) if you subscribe or purchase something through the links on this page. When I was a kid, the main curly hair accessories everyone had were beads and scrunchies. Now, the options are endless! Adding accessories to your curly hair gives you an opportunity to experiment with your look whether you are rocking your natural hair or wearing a protective style. … [Read more...]
5 ways to help your child with angry emotions
This post contains Amazon affiliate links.This means that I receive a small commission (at no cost to you) if you purchase something through the links on this page. Teaching your kids how to navigate their angry emotions can be a challenge--especially if you never learned how to manage your own. Here are a few simple steps to help you feel more success with your children and empower you as a parent. Teach them coping strategies for different environments When … [Read more...]
I’m Married to a Farmer, and This is What Life is Really Like
If you would have told me 10 years ago that I'd be married to a farmer, I'd laugh in your face. Seriously. I remember the day my husband asked me if we could get chickens like it was yesterday. We lived on an acre of land in a quasi neighborhood. I said no--firmly. And I continued to say no every time he tried to change my mind. In my mind, having chickens meant that my backyard would stink every time I went outside, and I also … [Read more...]
8 Books That Break Down the Amazing Benefits of Essential Oils
This post contains Amazon affiliate links.This means that I receive a small commission (at no cost to you) if you purchase something through the links on this page. The benefits of essential oils have been an amazing addition to my family's wellness routine. I started my essential oil journey 4 years ago. Read more about it here. We use oils to cook with, for skin/scalp issues, to moisturize, to deodorize, to clean and the list goes on! My Why When I first … [Read more...]
What I’m Teaching My Biracial Daughters About Black Girl Magic
I'm flipping the narrative on the angry black woman and teaching my kids about black girl magic. When both of my biracial daughters were born, they had beautiful brown eyes, dark hair and light skin. As beautiful as I thought they were, I wondered if all the melanin in my body had somehow flown out the window. A part of me wanted to see a physical manifestation of myself in them. I think the urge to see more was probably because of the questions people … [Read more...]
9 Fabulous Books Your Third Grader Won’t Whine About Reading
**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.** This year my oldest is a third grader and it's really blowing my mind! Third grade in many states is a gate year--in other words, their scores on state tests matter. As an educator myself, I know that in order to prepare my children for the world, education has to take place at home as well as in the classroom. An 8-year-old child, … [Read more...]
3 Character Education Books for Early Elementary Kids
This post contains Amazon affiliate links.This means that I receive a small commission (at no cost to you) if you purchase something through the links on this page. It's never too early to start teaching your child character education. As an 11 year school counselor, character education is a huge part of what I do everyday whether indirectly through conversations with my students or directly through classroom guidance lessons. After 7 years … [Read more...]
4 Lessons I’m Teaching My Biracial Kids About Their Brown Skin
This post contains Amazon affiliate links.This means that I receive a small commission (at no cost to you) if you subscribe or purchase something through the links on this page. Becoming a mother to 3 biracial children is one of my greatest accomplishments. In many cases, having brown skin leads to a tougher life in this country. There are a few things I want to teach my kids to help them be prepared for a world that often looks at the outside … [Read more...]
Having a White Husband Does Not Make Me Less Black
I have been happily married to my white husband for 10 years this December. Being married to him does not make me less black. I love him because we have so many things in common, and we genuinely enjoy each other's company. We share many of the same beliefs and life goals. I believe that we were created for each other. He happens to be my white husband and I just happen to be his black wife. I remember when some of my black associates and girlfriends found … [Read more...]