Reviews.
Maisie’s Scrapbook: book review
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,...
Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop: THE SANITATION STRIKE OF 1968
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...
Bhimrao Ambedkar: The Boy Who Asked Why
Although both my kids are in school full time now, their world is still small and protected. Sometimes I see things on the news and I think I should talk to them about it but I shy away. However, when they ask questions I try to give them age appropriate...
Room in your heart: A folktale from Bhutan
It really is true; we learn new things every day. Last year I attended the World Travel Market, at the Excel London. While there, I sat in on a presentation on The Wellness and Wellbeing hour – Global. It was there that I first heard about the country of...
SSB Naturals: product review
I LOVE organic self-care products. The lush fresh natural fragrances and textures can be so uplifting. SSB Naturals sent me some of their products to trial for the purpose of this review. They use shea butter which is amazing for top to toe, along with...
Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula Haircare: review
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...
Revive 5 Hair Oil: review
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,...
Barry M Deluxe Metals Eyeshadow Palette: 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...
Beaker Creatures™ Liquid Reactor Super Lab: review
I’m grateful to Learning Resources for the years of fun we had with their Magic Moves® wand. It kept me sane and my toddler boy happy, but it feels like a lifetime ago. In the years since, I have seen the brand develop more amazing products like maps and...
The Little Reindeer who would: Big Dreamers dream big
I don’t know about you but I love Christmas movies. It’s my third favourite thing about the season. Christmas films bring such colour, cheer and charm the bleak days. Now I’m not sure if October was too early to watch Christmas film but the kids and I...
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Hi! I’m Maria. My family and I live in London but I’m originally from Trinidad, West Indies. My beloved and I got married in 2006. He’s Chinese/Italian. When we decided to increase our family, the first inevitable question was ‘what the child would look like?’... [ + ]
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