Natural Hair ATL Road Trip sponsored by Kia

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I got together with a few of my friends to take a lil road trip through Atlanta and boy did we have a ball! We rode in style in a Kia Sorento provided by our good friends over at Kia.  The brainchild of Swarthy Daisy, the Natural Hair ATL Road Trip was organized as a … Read moreNatural Hair ATL Road Trip sponsored by Kia

The One World Doll Project featuring The Cynthia Bailey Prettie Girl’s! Collector’s Doll

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It was so cool getting to meet Ms. Cynthia Bailey of Real Housewives of Atlanta at Blogalicious.  She was very warm and patient with us as we posed for pics and all acted like we know her personally because we see her on TV.  (Heeey Cynthia!) I was even more excited to learn that she … Read moreThe One World Doll Project featuring The Cynthia Bailey Prettie Girl’s! Collector’s Doll

Imagine A Future – A My Black Is Beautiful Documentary

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As an attendee of Blogalicious 5 we had the opportunity to experience some of the initiatives that major brands have created that relate to African American women.  One of the key sessions that stood out to me at this years conference was the “Imagine A Future” documentary that was shown and the Q & A … Read moreImagine A Future – A My Black Is Beautiful Documentary

1st Annual Girl’s Mentoring Program Expo & Fair

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The 1st Annual Girl’s Mentoring Program Expo & Fair was everything and The SistahChick & Our Natural Kids was honored to be a part of it.  Co-Created by our web partner, Kim Thomas of AfroPuffs & Ponytails and Kara Norman of EmpowerHer Inc. this event pulled together a very diverse group of mentoring programs for girls.  Programs featuring everything … Read more1st Annual Girl’s Mentoring Program Expo & Fair

Why is Our Natural Hair Unacceptable?

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Here we go again folks.  Another little child suffers the consequences of wearing her hair natural. Apparently, Deborah Brown Community School a public charter school in Tulsa, OK believes that natural hair styles such as afros, locs, etc… are faddish and unacceptable and violate the schools dress code. Parker, who’s a barber, said school officials … Read moreWhy is Our Natural Hair Unacceptable?

Youth Empowerment Breakfast w/Gabby Douglas

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When I heard that Olympic great, Gabrielle Douglas, was scheduled to speak at Dekalb County’s Youth Empowerment Breakfast, I just had to make sure that my daughter was present.  Held at the Marriott Evergreen Resort in Stone Mountain park this event was packed to the rafters with eager girls from all age groups.  The event … Read moreYouth Empowerment Breakfast w/Gabby Douglas

Miss Naturals Pageant & Enrichment Programs

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Atlanta is full of fun activities that include children.  There are several organizations set up to cater to the growing needs of our kids and you don’t have to look very far to find them. As the mother of a tween girl, I was happy to find out about  Miss Naturals Pageant & Enrichment Programs. … Read moreMiss Naturals Pageant & Enrichment Programs

Top 10 MUST HAVE Natural Hair Products (For My Kid)

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I have tried a LOT of products on my natural hair since I went natural in 2006.  My daughter, however, is a different story.  Since she suffers from eczema, dry and itchy scalp I am very careful about what I put on her scalp and her natural hair.  She has been natural since birth.  I … Read moreTop 10 MUST HAVE Natural Hair Products (For My Kid)

5 Reasons Why Little Girls Need Daddies Too!

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I love this picture so much.  It’s of my daughter and her father, my husband, at her 5th grade graduation. I am nearly brought to tears every time I look at it.  Seeing the confidence in her gaze and the security in her eyes as her father gently kisses her head… It opens old wounds … Read more5 Reasons Why Little Girls Need Daddies Too!

Our Natural Kids Celebrates 3 Years!!

Happy 3rd Anniversary to Our Natural Kids!!! Since 2010 Our Natural Kids has done its part to promote natural hair health style and maintenance kids online!  We have done this by providing a safe and private social networking platform where like minded parents can share information regarding natural hair care for children.  Since 2010 our … Read moreOur Natural Kids Celebrates 3 Years!!