by admin.maria | Mar 6, 2019 | Dating and Marriage, Dining, Eating Out, Lifestyle, Product Review
I read in a magazine recently that only two thirds of parents agree that date nights are important; nearly half are put off by the expense or tiredness. Hubby and I can totally relate but our way around it is by going on weekday lunch dates. It allows us to have...
by admin.maria | Feb 12, 2019 | Book Review, Children's Literature, Mixed Heritage, Mixed Race Families, Multi Racial, Multicultural, Product Review, Product Review- books
I know I may be biased, but I always get excited when a picture book comes out with mixed heritage family. Maisie’s Scrapbook was sent to me a little while ago in PDF form by Lantana Publishing. They wanted us read it and comment for the blurb. However, reading a book...
by admin.maria | Jan 25, 2019 | Book Review, Multicultural, Product Review, Product Review- books, Reading
On 1 February 1968, two Memphis garbage collectors, Echol Cole and Robert Walker, were crushed to death by a malfunctioning truck. Eleven days later, frustrated by the city’s response to the latest event in a long pattern of neglect and abuse of its black employees,...
by admin.maria | Dec 20, 2018 | Afro Hair, Natural Hair, Natural Hair Products, Natural hair washday, Product Review, Product Review- Hair
When I was newly natural, I read-up on natural oils that were good for hair and skin. One oil I wanted to try was Tahitian Monoi. I visited a few shops that sold organic oils but no one knew what I was talking about. Eight years later and Monoi Oil can be found online...
by admin.maria | Dec 14, 2018 | Afro Hair, Haircare, Mixed Textured Hair, Natural Hair, Natural Hair Products, Natural hair washday, Product Review, Product Review- Hair
I’m a fan of Boucleme haircare. It was probably the first hair care brand I used where all the products worked for me. My curls weren’t weighed down. The curl definition, elasticity and shine were perfection. I’ve used most of their products, including their...
by admin.maria | Dec 10, 2018 | Beauty, Make-up, Makeup, Product Review
The glitzy season is here again, Christmas. Makeup is all about the drama, shine and sparkle. Personally, I love a bit of metallic shine. It really brightens my eyes and gives a more youthful look. Some time ago, I received a goodie bag after a brownbeauty...
