Managing your boys natural curly hair, doesn’t have to be painful and stressful. Below I have listed some tips on how to manage their handsome natural curls. 1. Spritz with water Loosens up the tight curls, and make it easier to work through It is painful to pic through or work through dry hair 2. Apply a leave in conditioner Add a generous amount Adds slip to the hair, so that the hair is gentler Will help the pic glide through the hair easier 3. Spritz on a detangling spray Helps with the detangling process and adds shine 4. Finger detangle Helps the detangling process go smoother and helps ..read more

I know from experience that managing your daughter’s curly hair can be a challenge. So, below I am listing some tips and tricks to help with maintain your little princesses hair. 1. Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize I repeat this word 3 times, to emphasize the importance of this. Our hair is like a plant, it needs spritz of water daily, in order to grow and stay hydrated, because it gets very thirsty. 2. Work In Sections This will make your hair care routine smoother because our hair coils up and tangle quickly, so working in sections, minimize that from occurring 3. Finger Detangle Your ..read more

Deep conditioning helps maintain healthy hair, and prevent damage, like split ends and breakage. When you deep condition, it helps prevent damage to the hair by moisturizing, nourishing, and strengthening. It also promotes natural hair shine. These are my top 5 Shea Moisture Masques that I currently use and recommend for natural curly hair: 1. SheaMoisture Superfruit Complex 10-In-1 Renewal System Hair Masque 2. Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque 3. Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque 4. Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura ..read more

When I first transitioned from relaxed to natural hair, the process was like a roller coaster ride. These tips have helped me to learn how to properly care for my hair and promote healthy hair growth. I hope these tips work for you. 12 Tips for Curly Hair Care 1. Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize I repeat this word 3 times, to emphasize the importance of this. Our hair is like a plant, it needs spritz of water daily, in order to grow and stay hydrated, because it gets very thirsty. 2. Work In Sections This will make your hair care routine smoother because our hair coils up and tangle quickly ..read more

Breastfeeding is a great bonding experience for you and you baby. I breastfed all three of my kids and will share with you tips that can help you make your experience smoother: 1. Keep your baby skin to skin until after the first feeding 2. Breastfeed within 1hr after birth Helps with mother and baby bonding Helps lead to better breastfeeding outcome 3. Room in with your baby 4. Avoid supplemental feedings, if possible 5. Limit the use of pacifiers and swaddling Pacifiers may cause nipple confusion (requires different sucking method) Too much swaddling in the beginning prevents the needed skin ..read more

The thought of pain after getting your wisdom tooth extraction can cause anxiety in most people. I recently had my wisdom tooth extracted and managed the pain afterward by doing the following: 1. The night before the procedure, place water in sandwich size ziplock bags and place them in the freezer. 2. Arrange for your spouse or babysitter to watch your kids for the day, to allow you to rest.Resting and not stressing yourself around the house is very important to control your pain. 3. Tidy up around the house and prepare the liquid and soft foods you will be eating after the procedure, which w ..read more

My family and I are getting ready to travel internationally with our kids. This will be the first time traveling with our kids to somewhere out of the United States. We’re excited, but you know mommy must prepare a checklist of the essentials needed for her kids. Listed below are the essentials that I believe will help make your trip enjoyable: 1. Snacks (Goldfish, Scooby snacks, granola bars, crackers) 2. Cereal (Breakfast or snack) 3. Water bottles 4. Juice boxes 5. Napkins/Spoons/Plastic Plates 6. Kitchen sponge 7. Dish soap 8. Hand soap 9. Diapers/Pull-Ups 10. Baby Wipes 11. Di ..read more

If you are planning to travel internationally or to another state, I have prepared a checklist of items that you should consider bringing. Listed below are the essentials that I believe will help make your trip enjoyable: 1. Snacks 2. Water bottle(s) 3. Napkins/Spoons/Plastic Plates (to eat at the hotel or on the go when on the go and one was not provided) 4. Kitchen sponge 5. Dish soap 6. Hand soap 7. Disinfecting wipes 8. Lysol Spray (Disinfecting Hotel’s Toilet) 9. Mosquito Repellant 10. Zip lock bags (Storing opened snacks, leftover food) 11. Clothing – daytime and nighttime ..read more

Potty training can be challenging for both child and parent. Here are some tips and tricks to help with this process: 1. Determine whether your child is physically or emotionally ready Some questions to consider are: Being able to sit and get off a potty, verbalize the need to go, pull underwear up and down 2. Show him how to use the potty position him correctly on the toilet and when standing 3. Show him how to wipe after he poops 4. Purchase the correct size toilet and the simplest to clean This will make sitting on the toilet easier and make emptying and cleaning the toilet quicker 5. Vide ..read more

Potty training can be challenging for both child and parent. Here are some tips and tricks to help with this process: 1. Determine whether your child is physically or emotionally ready Some questions to consider are: Being able to sit and get off a potty, verbalize the need to go, pull underwear up and down 2. Show her how to use the potty position her correctly on the toilet and show her how to wipe afterwards 3. Purchase the correct size toilet and the simplest to clean This will make sitting on the toilet easier and make emptying and cleaning the toilet quicker 4. Purchase a travel pottyTh ..read more