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Monthly Archives: February 2013
Being 40 + and Natural
Me with 2 of my blogging buddies from Fro Fashion Week Spring 2012The Fashionista Next Door and Hair Gurl I am OVER 40 years old and PROUD of it. I look good AND I feel good. I decided to return to my natural roots when I was in my late 30’s. I think its really cool to see younger naturals of today accepting their beauty now instead of waiting until they get older. In fact, my network Our Natural Kids was created to reach out … Continue reading
Preparing Your Child for the Loss of a Loved One
I don’t think that anyone is ever prepared for the loss of a loved one. My family experienced a loss last week. On February 12th, 2013 my husband lost his dear Mother. Although, she was elderly and ill losing her has not only been a horrible blow to us, but especially to our young daughter. She was not adequately prepared to witness this transition and I blame myself. After seeing her reaction to her grandmother laying in the casket I then realized that maybe I … Continue reading
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 membership has grown to 1900+ members! We have gained two very knowledgeable professional contributors: Jamesha Bazemore of Natural Hair Care for Children and Keianna Johnson of Chi Chi Sophistication. We … Continue reading
Posted in Anniversary, JessiCurl, Mixed Chicks, Natural Hair, obi, Our Natural Kids, Pura Body Naturals, sofnfree
I Love Me Because…I’m Different!
“I Love Me…” events are the brainchild of Julia Davis of TruChatOnline.com. Created to help promote self esteem for kids in a fun and safe environment. It is truly the celebration of children. Each event comes with a different theme. In 2012 my daughter and I attended two “I Love Me…” events:“I Love Me and I Have the Right to Remain Curly” and “I Love Me Naturally - A Pajama Party“My daughter loved these events so much that I decided to join Ms Davis in … Continue reading
Posted in Black History, Children, Diversity, Fro Fashion Week, Kids, Natural Hair, TruChatOnline, zumba
Master Your Kinks Workshop at Darcy’s Botanicals
I was so excited to be invited to attend the Master Your Kinks natural hair workshop at Darcy’s Botanicals, A Hair and Body Care Boutique located in Marietta, Ga. The event was hosted by: Lysandra Taylor - Owner of Darcy’s Botanicals Telise Adams - Director of Education for Darcy’s Botanicals Hayley Dennis, Owner of Ma Mocha Naturals This was the 1st in a series of educational workshops that will be presented to teach naturals how to care for and style their own natural hair … Continue reading
Posted in ATL, atlanta, bantu knots, Darcys Botanicals, Master your Kinks, Natural Hair
The “N” Word - A Commentary
NIGGER (Merriam - Webster Online) Main Entry: nig·ger Pronunciation: \ˈni-gər\ Function: noun Etymology: alteration of earlier neger, from Middle French negre, from Spanish or Portuguese negro, from negro black, from Latin niger 1: usually offensive; a black person 2: usually offensive; a member of any dark-skinned race 3: a member of a socially disadvantaged class of persons As early as the 1600’s the word Nigger or variations of it can be found in various communications between New World Settlers and Explorers. The word itself is … Continue reading