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A Sweet Way To Detox Your Hair with Bentonite Clay

Bentonite Clay is widely used to detox hair and scalp but have you every thought of it mixed with the scent of Chocolate? Yes! Read on to find out a sweet way to detox your hair.

So I’ve been eyeing this Cocoa Creme Clay Wash from Chocolate Kinks & Kurls for a long time.  It was around the same time I reviewed other hair care products from this female-black owned business in a blog post & YouTube…

Shattered Pieces of Glass – PTSD

A month ago I felt the need too make note of what PTSD feel likes to me. So I took out my cell phone and did a quick voice memo of my thoughts. Read on and to find out why I associate PTSD with Shattered Pieces of Glass.

What is ptsd?

PTSD ( Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is described as a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or…

4 Pydana Collection Products You Should Try

Over the past 30 days I’ve had the pleasure of adding 4 new Pydana Collection products to my hair care regimen. Pydana Collection offers hair care, skincare, and thermal caps. And guess what, I’ve used a little from each category! So, do me a favor and read on for a quick run down on what 4 Pydana Collection products you should try.

This post contains affiliate links and I will be…

I Chose To Surrender

I may only be speaking for myself …but some may understand. My Truth is: I CHOSE TO SURRENDER, and others have too. Many say they surrender. Many say, ‘God Use Me’. But did you ever stop to think that while we are in the depths of stress, anxiety and depression that He may be using us to make a point?

When we chose to give our life over to Christ, did we actually think God was not going to…

It’s really time we marinate on reality. There are too many of us walking around with rose-colored glasses on. Well, I’m here to say the glasses need to be thrown away. There are real issues going on in the world we live in. To address these issues, the surface has to be penetrated. Read on to find out what 3 topics I believe need to be marinated into our mind, body, and soul  if  we  expect  to …

Do You Support A Fantasy Or Small Business?

Have you ever sat back and thought about how many dollars the world spends on a fantasy each year? The actual number is astounding. Just take a moment to think about the dollars spent on a fantasy around you locally or on social media. Are the wheels turning yet? Well, read on to find out my opinion on this subject and how rethinking where your dollars are spent can change the world of a small…

Product Review - LottaBody Milk and Honey Collection #lovelottabody #lottabody #milkandhoney #naturalhair #naturalhairproducts #olenarosanne #naturalinthenw

I recently got a chance to try out the new LottaBody Milk and Honey Collection – a total of 5 products. I got them in my December 2018 Curlbox.  For more information on  great way to try new hair products click here. Otherwise, read on for a honest product review on this new natural hair product collection. 

This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase…

Bird Box – I Have Questions…

By now, everyone has watched the popular Netflix movie Bird Box.  This was a great movie (FYI this blog post has “spoiler alert” written it) But I would not be keeping it real if I said I didn’t have any questions after watching this movie. So if you want to know what unanswered questions I have, keep reading.

It’s been reported by CNNthe popular movie Bird Box was watched by 45 million users…

Being a woman is hard.  Periods, Pap Smears, Child Birth….Sigh the list goes on and on.  Today I am going to concentrate on 1 thing and that is reminding y’all to go check your boobies. This reminder comes in the form of writing and my personal video.  So, come on down and take a seat!

Who Needs To Check Their Boobies

In my opinion, once your top half is fully developed it’s time to start doing a…

2 Must Watch Medical Dramas On Hulu

I love watching medical dramas on TV. I don’t know if it’s the rush from the amount drama that unfolds in hospitals on a daily basis. Or if it’s the impressive amount of medical knowledge medical staff hold in their brains. Or maybe it’s the fact that I’m not squeamish and find surgeries interesting. But one things for sure, the second I find out there is a new medical drama on Netflix I am on it…

This is about the 4th time I’ve been nominated for various blogger awards, so, I’m honored.  The Sunshine Award is special because it means I’ve been  recognized by a fellow blogger that has put in just as much blood, sweat, and tears into to blogging as I have.

Who Nominated Me?

Thanks to  The Mommy Lady for nominating me.  Thank you so much for thinking of me.  I truly appreciate it!

The…

4 Beauty and Wellness Products Every Woman Needs This Winter

It’s been a while Roses.  Yeah, I took a break from blogging earlier this year. But, now I’m back with a post I initiated back in June 2018.  So if you are interested in what 4 beauty and wellness products every woman needs this winter, continue reading.

When a woman looks good she feels good, and when a woman feels good she looks good. For the most part I believe it, which is why self-care is a…

Our Visit to Harper’s Playground at Arbor Lodge Park

Yesterday, I decided to take my youngest son on a outing to Harper’s Playground at Arbor Lodge Park. This park is located on the North side of Portland, Oregon. Honestly I had never heard of  Harper’s Playground before last week, but I’m glad I decided to make the drive over. Read on to find out what’s so special about this park.

Harper’s Playground Resource Centers Are The Best!

Every so often I…

3 Ways to Effectively Express Your Thoughts

We all have those days when there are thoughts sifting around our mind that we want to get off our chest.  You know, the thoughts you want input on but there is no one around to listen.  Well, let me tell you about 3 ways to effectively express your thoughts when no one is around to give you the answer or feedback you desire.

Before we start, let me disclose that all ideas given are based on my…

Success at Cosmic Monkey Comics

I heard through the grapevine a local comic store, Cosmic Monkey Comics was having a wonderful event.  This event included FREE comic books and a meet and greet with local  authors and illustrators. I thought it would be a great way to kick off my son’s 10th birthday weekend, so I was determined to make this outing happen!

According to Facebook Events this would be a Free Event with the option of…

Private Tears As A Special Needs Mom

The reality of being a special needs mom is MANY tears will be shed.  I’m just going to be frank about it. As most of us know, being a natural-born nurturer simply gets overwhelming at times for the standard mom.  So, imagine throwing in the daily complexities of being a special needs mom on top of the norm.  It’s no cake walk people!

I recently read a post by a fellow special needsmom who was…

Simple Spinach & Carrot Rice Dish

I don’t know if it’s just me but I seem to come up with the best homemade meals when I’m almost Tapped Out On Funds. It may be a combination of just working with what I have but time and time again the best meals come out of my kitchen when I am flat broke.  Read further to find out what recipe I came up with a few days ago that was a huge hit with my son.

I’m a mom of boys. Well one is still a…