Curls and Motherhood on a Budget
This year has been a profound learning experience. I uncovered how much importance I had unintentionally placed on my body image over the years. This realization led to a transformative journey of self-discovery, health, and confidence. My Wake-Up Call During my routine physical, my doctor pointed out that my weight—167 lbs—was considered overweight for my […]
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I’m not typically a big spender, and I’m very selective about where my money goes. But, this year, I decided to splurge. After all, it was my birthday—a perfect excuse to treat myself! For weeks, I had been adding and removing items from my Sephora cart. When the big day arrived, I finally took the […]
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In the past two years, I’ve cut my spending by more than half. Despite working since I was 19, I didn’t start saving until my final semester of college. I didn’t understand budgeting or how credit cards worked. I ignored my mother’s advice and continued my bad shopping habits. The Costly Mistake: Joining a Pyramid […]
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I cut my hair to collarbone length on February 17, 2017. One year later, I’ve learned that many of the hair growth gimmicks on the market don’t actually help much. My hair is now bra strap length. I didn’t do much to boost its growth. Still, focusing on hair health has been the key to […]
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When I first decided to embrace my natural curls, , I thought the path to healthy, beautiful hair would be straightforward. Inspired by the Curly Girl Handbook, I dove into learning about curly hair care. In fact, I even created a presentation about it for my public speaking class in college, eager to share what […]
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I recently revisited DevaCurl products after several years. The last time I used the No Poo cleanser and One Condition was in 2015 when the Decadence line launched. Since then, many new products have been released. As a result, I was excited to see how DevaCurl worked with my curls now. Deciding to Try DevaCurl’s […]
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Disclaimer: This post contain affiliate links. I earn a small commission when you click on them, at no extra cost to you. All opinions expressed are my own. For years, I struggled with persistent acne, even into my 20s. At the beginning stages of my journey, I thought my acne would never go away. I […]
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Summer Hair Care: Dealing with Rainy Days Summer weather can be unpredictable. One moment it’s sunny, and the next, it’s raining. This can make styling your hair tricky. It’s tempting to go for a wash and go. But, the rain can ruin your efforts. This is especially true if you’re planning to head outside. Why […]
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