Wash and Go 201 – Products

This post of the wash and go series will discuss products that are needed for a successful wash and go. I discussed what I think is the most important element of a wash and go and the tools that are needed in my last post. Even though water is super important, you need the right…

Wash and Go 101 – Water is Crucial

This step is crucial if you want to avoid your wash and go looking like a hot mess.

How’s a Single Mom Able to Travel?

I'm a single mom of 3, and it surprises people how often i'm able to travel.

It’s All Up to You

There's so many excuses that you can come up with to not work on yourself. Lots of times, those excuses have to do with things that were done to you, things that were said, and a long list of shoulda, coulda, woulda's. At what point though, do you put those experiences to the side, and…

Working towards Self Care

Seeking validation from others is never the right way to go about getting to know yourself and loving yourself. People pleasing, fishing for compliments, and attention seeking behavior are all signs that there's a deeper issue. I don't care how good your twist out came out looking, or if you beat your face to the…

Your Happiness Matters

I once asked someone if they were happy. This person is one of the most hardworking people I know, friendly, and charismatic. Their answer struck me to my core. "I don't know. I've never thought about it" The look in their eyes confirmed to me that they didn't even believe that themselves. The eyes truly…

My Grandmother’s Red Lipstick

I don't remember my grandmother wearing any other color lipstick besides red. My grandmother was and is the epitome of beauty, grace, and confidence. I'll always remember studying her as she did her makeup, hoping to be even half as beautiful and classy as she was when I grew up. She worked hard to bring…

Long Walks in the Park

I challenge you to find an outlet if you haven’t already

Walks are Therapeutic

At the age of 25, I remember walking every day, no matter what. I'd walk in the sun, the cold, and even the rain. Walking became a breath of fresh air for me. What brought this on was the need for a life change. I had just quit my job of five years as a…

Natural Hair Care

I've been natural since I was a teenager, but didn't start really taking care of my hair until about 4 years ago. One of the first thing I learned about and still practice on a consistent basis is co-washing. Co-washing is short for conditioner washing, which is used to cleanse the hair instead of shampoo.…