Losing a loved one is one of the hardest experiences that anyone can go through. I have lost quite a few a loved ones, from my grandparents to uncles and aunts, and even two of my siblings. But nothing could quite prepare me for the loss of our second baby.Even though we never got to meet our little one, or even had the chance to fully enjoy the experience of being pregnant a second time, the heart break that came from learning that the pregnancy was no longer viable was devastating.Soon after I miscarried, I felt the pressure of having to go on with life like nothing had ever happened. So my ..read more

Seeing that winter is just around the corner, most people are thinking about updating their winter wardrobes. With major retail stores spending millions of dollars to advertise their winter inventory during this festive season, it's easy for anyone to fall into the trap of overspending on basic necessities such as winter coats, or boots. So, I have a solution that will help keep you from stressing about how you are going to afford buying your winter basics for your entire family. I have come up with a list of places that you can shop for yourwinter wardrobe without breaking the bank.1). THRIFT ..read more

I love taking on new challenges. Whether it's tackling a new DIY project, writing a new song, working on a manuscript, re-arranging the furniture in our apartment or writing this blog post for you guys--I can't help myself from trying to conquer the world in just one week.Let's face it, trying something new gives me a reason to wake up every morning. But with that being said, living on the edge(wink* wink*) often leads to the occasional burnout which usually leaves me in a state of disappointment and frustration...Can I get a show of hands?The truth is, I probably suffer from what some of you ..read more

I am so excited about today's post. I have been thinking about doing it for a while, but wasn't quite sure if bringing Isabella on board was the right thing to do at this moment because it means that I'm going to be working double time. But, the extra work has it's perks because I now have a wider variety of topics that I can write about and share with you lovely people...As you all know Isabella is my 2 year old toddler who is about to turn 3 in less than a month. My baby is growing up too fast, getting teary eyed, but very thankful. She has definitely changed a lot over the past two years, a ..read more

When I gave birth to my daughter in 2014, I had no idea that like my husband, she too was going to have a skin condition called ECZEMA. Although, I had seen people with eczema in Zambia before, I didn't have the slightest clue as to what caused it or whether it was curable or not.Dealing with my daughter's condition helped me to better understand it, and motivated me to find ways to treat it effectively.According to MedlinePlus.gov, Eczema is a term for several different types of skin swelling. Eczema is also called dermatitis. Most types cause dry, itchy skin and rashes on the face, inside th ..read more

I have come to that stage in my pregnancy where wearing jeans or any type of pants just doesn't cut it anymore.Being the fashion lover that encourages sustainability by re-using clothing; buying maternity wear just doesn't seem like it would be the right decision for me long term. Because, I would like to be able to put on all the clothes post pregnancy. So, the best option was to look for alternatives that would work for me during and after I give birth...….. After scouting around town and a few neighboring cities, I came across this navy blue/black dress by a brand called Knox Rose at one of ..read more

Currently reading Dream It, Pin It, Live It by Terri Savelle FoyAlthough it's very small in size, The tongue has the power to either create life or cause death........ We may not realize it, but most of us spend our day complaining either about ourselves or about others. We complain about the weather, about traffic, about our jobs, about our neighbors and it all flows right into our owns lives. Words of negativity are often released from our mouths about our weight, finances, children, spouses, etc........ Believe it or not, our complaints have repercussions, and that is we reap the results of ..read more

We finally built Isabella's very first big girl's bed. I'm not going lie to you or get embarrassed about telling you that Isabella slept in our bed from the time she was born until a week ago. This is very common in my culture, so I absolutely had no problem with it...…….With that being said, I wanted to share our successful DIY project with you, so that you too can replicate this bed if you desire too, or just get an idea of how you can build your own furniture.Total disclaimer: Although this bed looks very cute in the picture, it was not that easy to make. But we sure were pleased with the f ..read more

This year has certainly been an eventful one. From the release of my first children's book 'Sola The Flying Ostrich', to moving into a new place, and landing my first contract job, etc. I must say that everything seems to be moving in turbo mode for me in 2018.I'd be a snob not to say that I'm extremely grateful for all the countless opportunities that have come my way in the past eleven months, but, with that being said; breaking new ground often entails greater challenges, demanding that one has to become more in order to have more.In my case, the pressure of pushing for greater in hopes of ..read more

Since turning the golden age of 30 two weeks ago, I have made a resolution to be more grateful about the life that I've been blessed with. Showing gratitude is something that doesn't come naturally for most people. It's definitely something that has to be done consciously; but be rest assured that the more you practice it, the more you'll have to be grateful for.........So in today's post, I am going to share 30 things that I'm absolutely grateful for........ GET SIMILAR SILK DRESS HERE.1). MY HEALTHThis is something that I don't often think about, but considering that I am 30 years old and ha ..read more