Monthly Archives: May 2012

Recipe ~ Easy Apple Dump Cake

Posted on May 29, 2012 by
Dump-cake

This is the only cake that I know how to make. I do not remember where I got the recipe from, but I have been making this for at least 15 years. This is a no fail, always perfect, cobbler like dessert that ANYbody can make. It is especially fun to have the kids get involved. Its called a “Dump” cake for a reason. You are literally going to dump the ingredients into a pan and bake! Ingredients 1 box of yellow cake mix 2 … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Create Simple Summers of Learning AND Fun for Your Kids

Posted on May 27, 2012 by
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Kids love nothing more than being out of school and summer time. Sometimes it can be a challenge finding things for them to do that will keep them both interested AND busy. Summer Camps have gotten to the point where they cost an arm and a leg and the free ones are not quality. Fortunately as a Work At Home Mom I get to stay home with my daughter, which means that I must come up with fun and creative ways to give her a … Continue reading →

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Sistah SpotLight! Mahogany Babies

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

On behalf of Our Natural Kids, I am so excited to tell you all about Mahogany Babies! Mahogany Babies is a California based program that helps to educate parents about healthy hair and scalp care as well as healthy self esteem. They achieve this through educational “hands on” seminars developed by Trichologist, natural hair stylist and salon owner, Dr. Kari Williams. I just love the mission of this program:“…to inform and train parents on how to nurture their child’s hair and self esteem by providing … Continue reading →

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Container Garden 2012

Posted on May 6, 2012 by

My LittleChick and I are at again! At the beginning of April we started our beloved container garden. We had such success with last years venture that it this year was a no brainer. One thing that we didn’t know is that some of the things that we planted before actually come back from year to year. We now know the difference between Perennials (Life cycle 3+ years), Annuals (1 year) and Biennials (2 years). Romaine On April 1st we planted: Cucumbers, Spinach, Onions, … Continue reading →

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World Natural Hair Show ~ Spring 2012

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

Pierre & Jamyla BennuOyin Handmade I LOVE Natural Hair Events. There. I said it! I attended the 15th Annual World Natural Hair Health and Beauty Show presented by Taliah Waajid on Sunday (29th) . I am telling you, every year this show gets better and better. The weather was just perfect and so was the venue (Georgia International Convention Center). This bi annual event brings together the BEST in natural hair styles, fashion, health, etc. and a bevvy of celebrities from the local natural hair … Continue reading →

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