This post discusses packing a hospital bag for childbirth, including when to pack, what to pack, and what not to pack. It also provides recommendations for items to pack for the mother, baby, and support person. Postpartum considerations are also covered.
I recall my rapid labor and medicine-free delivery experience, from feeling the first signs on Valentine's Day to the birth of my daughter less than 30 minutes after arriving at the hospital. I found strength in the process and encourage other mamas-to-be to embrace your birthing experience and power.
In this blog, I detail my girls trip to NYC, especially our shopping day in Soho.
In this blog, I suggest eight ideas for you to blissfully celebrate Valentine's Day!
In my January post, I discuss how to remove "weeds" and thrive in life.
As I type this, September draws to a close and the weather feels cooler as fall settles in. This month I celebrated my thirty-third birthday (woot woot) and as the celebrations continue and I reflect on my last loop around the sun, I desire to share what’s on my mind… First things first – I want … Continue reading I am Tightly Coiled but I am not Wound Up
There’s a lady at church who has fabulous hair. This lady’s name is Terese; her curls always look well hydrated and defined down to the last coil. After complimenting her hair for the nth time, last month she offered to show me her technique. As a lover of natural hair and a girl who … Continue reading As I Am Product Review: My Coiling Jelly Results
We’re a few weeks away from the beginning of summer - a time to show our summer glow. But how can we achieve a ready-for-the-summer complexion? I am often asked my face care routine which is basically the same year-round with the exception of products. My daily face care regimen consists of 1) cleanser, 2) … Continue reading Summer Shine: Four Steps to a Glowing Complexion
Patience. Persistence. Consistency. Alignment. These are four words that come to mind when I think of my four-week long challenge to wash and deep condition my hair once per week. Prior to the challenge, I had not been consistent with a weekly wash day nor did I deep condition every time I washed my hair. … Continue reading My 4 Week Wash & Deep Condition Challenge
Overall Rating: 3/5Value: 5/5Feel: Conditioner & Leave-in Conditioning Cream 5/5 Feel: Curl Treat Shaping Jelly 4/5Moisture Retention: 2/5Scent: 4/5 Last weekend’s wash day consisted of Garnier Fructis products. I first used Garnier Fructis back in college when I colored my hair and needed a color-safe shampoo. Last month while shopping in Rite Aid I saw … Continue reading Garnier Fructis Review
Curly Roots 