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Monthly Archives: March 2015
BODYARMOR Super Drink. ReTHINK Your Sports Drink
My family and I were very excited about the opportunity to review BODYARMOR Super Drink! My husband is very active and runs several miles a day. My son plays college football. My daughter is training to be in the high school marching band and I walk at least 5 miles a day. We are always on the move and looking for sports drinks that are beneficial for us but most importantly will quench our thirst. There are so many brands to choose from and we … Continue reading
Posted in Featured, lifestyle
Tagged bodyarmor sports drink, BodyArmor Super Drink, Electrolytes, Hydration, Review, Sports Drink
Spring 2015: #NaturalHair Events Happening in Atlanta
It’s April and Spring is in the hair!! If natural hair is your thing and you live in Atlanta, then you know what that means!! It’s natural hair event time!! Every year as spring flowers bloom so do sisters with their beautiful natural tresses. Its the perfect time of year to host or attend an event and let your fro’s flow (shakes out my hair as I type!). I’ll be participating in a LOT of these activities so be sure you stay tuned to my … Continue reading
Posted in ATL, atlanta, events, Featured, Natural Hair
Tagged 4cHairChick, April, Atlanta, Georgia, koils by nature, Natural Hair, Spring, Taliah Waajid, World Natural Hair Show
3 Reasons Why The Cornrow Bee Hive is the Perfect #NaturalHair Style for Kids
The Beehive has been the foundation pattern for the Sew-N-Weave and Crotchet Braids for many years. This pattern continues to reign supreme above all other cornrow patterns because of it’s easy installation. Certainly I am not encouraging anyone to install a Sew-N-Weave or Crotchet Braids in their child’s hair. Heaven forbid! I am simply sharing 3 reasons why the Cornrow Beehive is the perfect hassle free hairstyle for children ages 5 and under. The Beehive is a Time Saver There is nothing more irritating to … Continue reading
Posted in Featured, Kids, Natural Hair, Our Natural Kids
Tagged beehive, Cornrow, hairstyle, kids, Natural Hair, Natural Hair Kids, small children, Styling
“I Waited for You” (Marriage Vows) by Janette McGhee Watson
So many things come through my Facebook feed. Some of it’s cute, some funny, some angry and some just plain bad… And then came this. Marriage vows raw and uncut spoken by a beautiful Queen to her gorgeous King as they stood at the altar on their wedding day. I do not know this couple. In fact I never heard of them until today. Queen Janette waited for her husband and from some internet searching I found that she has been waiting for awhile, not … Continue reading
Posted in Featured, lifestyle, Natural Hair
Tagged Couples, Marriage, Natural Hair, Poetry, spoken word, vows, weddings
Bad Hair: A New #NaturalHair Documentary Featuring Karen’s Body Beautiful
The new documentary Bad Hair, gives a candid perspective of how the Black aesthetic, especially in regard to hair, is increasingly viewed as a threatening nuisance and a topic of ridicule in America. Karen’s Body Beautiful Founder, Karen Tappin-Saunderson, educator, community organizer and CEO of a natural hair care empire is the central focus of this piece giving viewers a glimpse into her life as a business woman, mother, wife as well as her campaign to reverse the negative perceptions cast on black beauty. Set … Continue reading
Do You Accept Your Child’s #NaturalHair Texture Just As It Is?
What words would you use to describe your child’s hair texture? As you ponder that question think about which descriptive words you will use and consider if those words are positive and uplifting to your child. Thick. Curly. Kinky. Nappy. Coily. Some of these words are accepted and some are rejected. 4a. 3c. 2b. are commonly used abbreviations for a hair typing system that was developed by Oprah’s stylist Andre Walker. This hair typing system has been around for many years and is now frequently … Continue reading
Posted in Featured, Kids, Natural Hair, Our Natural Kids
Tagged acceptance, kids, kids with natural hair, Natural, natural hair acceptance, natural hair styles, Texture
Ledisi Announced as First Design Essentials® Natural Beauty Ambassador
Photo Credit: Allen Cooley Photography For Grammy-nominated R&B singer Ledisi’s recent appearance on Good Morning America her beautiful loc’d tresses were blessed with none other than Design Essentials® Products. This appearance directly coincides with the announcement that she will be the first ever Design Essentials® Natural Beauty Ambassador, as well as kicking off her nationwide “Intimate Truth“ tour which features collaborations in multiple locations that bring fans up close and personal with Ledisi and her beauty must-haves. Loc’d hair gained a National spotlight recently with actress Zendaya wearing them on the … Continue reading
Posted in Featured, Natural Hair
Tagged beauty, Butter, Design Essentials, Grammy, Ledisi, loc'd hair, Locs, Natural Hair, R&B
5 Reasons Why Starbucks Needs To Stay in Its #Coffee Lane #RaceTogether
As a Black woman who loves her some coffee, and who often talks about coffee on all social networks, I just had to talk about this! Starbucks recently announced that it wants to assist with bettering race relations by having its Baristas write the words “Race Together” on customer coffee cups. Apparently, this will encourage them to open up a discussion on race with customers by doing so. Oh my Starbucks! Really? I love me some Starbucks, I do. But they really need to stay … Continue reading
Posted in Featured, lifestyle
Tagged Coffee, Expensive Coffee, GTFOH, Java, Joe, Race Relations, Race Togeher, Starbucks
Centric Sip & Share: A Beyond Brunch Experience #CentricSingleLadies
BET gathered Atlanta’s best and brightest, journalists, bloggers and media outlets for this amazing Centric promotion: Centric Sip & Share: A Beyond Brunch Experience. All to announce Season 4 of Single Ladies the hot show that originally aired on VH-1. Single Ladies will return for its fourth season on Centric (BET’s sister network). Held at the W’s Midtown Altitude Lounge we were treated to a lovely brunch with beautiful views of the Atlanta skyline as the back drop. Ladies from all over Atlanta came to … Continue reading
Posted in ATL, atlanta, events, Featured
Tagged Altitude, Atlanta, BET, Bet Centric, Centric, event, Influencers, Letoya Luckett, Queen Latifah, Single Ladies, W