Fusion Teen Talk Show Episode 2: No Bullying Allowed

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It was my pleasure to attend the screening of Episode 2 of Fusion Teen Talk Show: No Bullying Allowed with my daughter. This was presented at Woodruff Arts Center here in Atlanta and I must say that the hosts, producers and directors did a wonderful job.  My daughter and I checked out the event at … Read moreFusion Teen Talk Show Episode 2: No Bullying Allowed

Introducing The Sistah Cafe’s Newest Contributor – Keianna Johnson

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I am so very pleased to introduce you to The Sistah Cafe’s newest contributor!  Introducing Keianna Johnson.  Some of you may already know who Keianna is since she has been the Social Information Contributor for Our Natural Kids since 2010.  Keianna also goes by “KeeKee”.  Let me tell you a little bit about her. Keianna … Read moreIntroducing The Sistah Cafe’s Newest Contributor – Keianna Johnson

#MamasMashup – Hot Topics & Twitter Chats for Moms by Moms

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Have you heard about Mama’s Mashup?  Oh let me tell you about it!  Its a Monday night twitter party hosted by 3 very cool moms that get together to discuss mom related hot topics!  They start the discussion each month by posting subject matter that is submitted by their fans on their respective websites, then … Read more#MamasMashup – Hot Topics & Twitter Chats for Moms by Moms

Natural Day 2-13-14 – Sanah Jivani

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Beautiful young Sanah Jivani began losing her hair at the age of 3 due to a medical condition.  As she got older she lost more hair and became the object of constant bullying.  She started wearing wigs but realized that she was beautiful just the way she is.  One day she turned to YouTube and revealed … Read moreNatural Day 2-13-14 – Sanah Jivani

Hip Hop Moms Put Down Lyrics About MotherHood

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I can’t get enough of these to suburban Hip Hop moms!  Slick background beats (a Girl on Fire remix!), amazing hooks and lyrics that are well spit!  Listen to them as they break down motherhood like never before!  I especially love the cameo’s with the babies dancing and mom riding by slow in the mini … Read moreHip Hop Moms Put Down Lyrics About MotherHood

Teaching Our Kids To Rise Above It

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This post is brought to you by the makers of Pine-Sol® Products. I have partnered with them to spread the word about the ‘When Life Gets Tough, Women Rise Above It’ campaign and sweepstakes. To enter the sweepstakes, visit www.womenRiseAboveIt.com. All opinions and stories are my own. For the 1st eleven years of my motherhood … Read moreTeaching Our Kids To Rise Above It

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

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?

Chloe St. John – The Shih-tzu Puppy That Stole Our Hearts

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I did something that I said that I’d never do.  Yes, I broke down and got my daughter a dog.  I have nothing against dogs but was just never a pet person.  I never desired to deal with the care or maintenance of a pet.  Not with 4 kids in the house, no way.   … Read moreChloe St. John – The Shih-tzu Puppy That Stole Our Hearts

JessiCurl – A Natural Hair Company That Cares

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Back in February 2013, my daughter and I attended a Fro Fashion Week sanctioned, natural hair function for kids and Jess McGuinty of Jessicurl was there as a participant and sponsor.  In a round table discussion, I shared some of the trials and tribulations that my daughter had been going through at school regarding her … Read moreJessiCurl – A Natural Hair Company That Cares