Becoming your ideal self or living your ideal life is not the easiest of things. I would love to get my house in a minimalist state with all the furniture having the same theme and so forth. However, my pockets are not in support. The furniture is of mixed color, in coordination with what I can find at the thrift store and that’s okay. Let me tell you why. Becoming Your Ideal Self, Living Your Ideal Life What is your Ideal Self or Life? In order to become your ideal self, you must first know what or who that is. Knowing yourself is the most important thing, not just for…
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Combing out Locs vs Cutting Locs. Advice and How to.
Yes, you can comb out your locs, as well as you can cut off your locs and start fresh. At some point in every loc journey, the question of do I love my locs? or it might be, do I like how my locs are forming ? will arise. For some, the answer is a solid yes! For others, the answer is no. Having the answer as no, I do not love my locs will then bring the question of what do I do now? In this post, we will get into answering that question. Cutting Dreadlocks vs Combing Out Dreadlocks If you do not wish to have your locs…
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7 Date Night Ideas for Introverted Couples
Introverts do have fun and today we will get into some date night ideas for introverted couples. I am an introvert and interestingly I started dating an introvert. Now, being an introvert doesn’t mean you stay at home all the time. However, bae and I stay home all the time. So, this post will be at home date night ideas for introverted couples. It is very important that while in a relationship you are still able to not only have fun but have fun with each other. A relationship should be a place where the needs of both people are met so always keep that in mind. 7 Date Night…
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8 Ways to Declutter your Mind and Spring into Summer
We are one month away from summer, have you done your mental spring cleaning? Decluttering your mind is just as important as decluttering your home. In a way, they actually play into each other and we will talk more about it later on in this post as we discuss 8 ways to declutter your mind. How has your year been? My year has been going as I would have liked it to, so far but there is always room for improvement. There are things and thoughts that I would like to eliminate from my life and so I began pondering ways to spring clean my mind. In this article, I…
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Must have i-phone/android APPS for Bloggers
As a blogger, who loves what I do there are several apps that I have downloaded to make my blogging life easier. I use these apps every day as I deal with my blog every day. Blogging is a huge part of my life and also a huge part of my income. Currently, I stay at home as I am writing my thesis. I also work from home for my blog and as a freelance content writer for other blogs. ( If you are interested in hiring a freelance writer, please refer here). Mobile Apps that are a must-have for Bloggers and freelancers WordPress App For my blog, this is…
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Curly Afro-Puff PonyTail for quick styles, Review
This is a review of a cheap curly Afro-Puff Drawstring Hair Piece. When I saw this Afro Puff Hair Piece on Amazon for less than $10 I was skeptical of it. My hubby was convinced it was trash and that I should not buy it. I, on the other hand, decided that it was worth the risk. I mean, I am an amazon prime member. Therefore, the hair would arrive in two days and if I liked it then awesome but if it was not worth it then it can simply be sent back. Amazon offers great customer service to prime members. My First Impressions When the hair arrived it…
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When Comparing yourself to others is a Great Thing.
Comparing yourself to others is not always a bad thing. Since, comparisons are inevitable (it is unlikely that you will ever stop) the best you can do is change your mindset. Here is how:
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How to Care for Natural Hair in the Sauna
A sauna is a place that people sit in to experience dry or wet heat. The sauna hosts numerous benefits to the body. Despite the benefits to the body, the sauna can be extremely damaging to your natural or chemically treated hair if proper care is not taken. The damage arises from the heat which may dry out your hair. If you already suffer from dry hair then you must ensure to take extra care when using the sauna. In this post, I will share a few benefits of using the sauna at your local gym as well as ways in which you can care for your hair while using…
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How I truly Learned to Love Myself.
Self-Love. Lets take a minute to think about that word. Self-Love. Lets take another minute to decide what it means. For me, Self-Love means accepting myself for my strengths and my weaknesses. It means trusting myself, protecting myself and most of all it means making myself happy and content. – FaithnTurtles Coming to this personal definition wasn’t easy. Loving yourself, like many other things in life is often easier said than done. I have been saying I love myself for many years but i didn’t fully know or appreciate that or what it meant until God made me appreciate it. When I decided to transform my pain into purpose is…
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How to Start Locs with Finger Coils
So you want to start Locs? Well, Finger Coils/ comb coils form a great base for starter Locs and you’ll learn how to do them in this article. If Locs are your next hair decision, I am happy you are at that place. Locs has been a part of Black History for a long time. Despite it being looked down on and discriminated against, the hairstyle has persevered. It has even developed into faux Locs and Crochet Braid Faux Locs among others. Why Start Locs with Finger Coils ? There are many ways in which you can start Locs. Here are a few ways: Finger or Comb Coils Two Strand…
