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How Long Will I [Desperately] Hold On To Ada Verastic?

Ada Verastic

Something crazy is happening to me, and although I have not discussed it with any moms, I have a feeling that I'm not alone. First of all, I want to mention that Ada Verastic is an incredibly blessed child, and I know I may be biased because I'm a wee bit related to her, but honestly, this kid is blessed. Although we did not find out her gender before we had her, it did not stop the flood of girl baby gifts from knocking us down when people finally found out that we had a girl. Also, she's 14 Read More

On Women Hitting Men And Men Hitting Back (The Story Of Joe Mixon)

On Women Hitting Men And Men Hitting Back (The Story Of Joe Mixon)

This past weekend, I was watching the replay of a webinar about pro-blogging and the TV was on ESPN. I wasn't really paying attention, but I could not help but notice a video that was on replay. It was a video about a young, Black college footballer named Joe Mixon, and the video showed a White girl hitting him and him hitting her back. His hit was harder and more disruptive. She hit her head on the table, fell down, and seemed to be dizzy when she tried to get back up. So I took my headphones Read More

TV Show To Watch: Queen Sugar On OWN

Queen Sugar - Verastic

I have to apologize for being late to the Queen Sugar party, especially after having watched and loved Greenleaf on OWN. I knew when Queen Sugar was premiering, and I had every intention of watching it because Oprah and Ava DuVernay had something to do with it. Still, I slept on it. And between my month in Nigeria and Ada Verastic's party, I only just got to binge-watching it. The more I know about how Black people were and continue to be mistreated, the angrier I become. Queen Sugar is Read More

How Safe Is It To Use A Second-Hand Crib Mattress For Your Baby?

How Safe Is It To Use A Second-Hand Crib Mattress For Your Baby?

Welcoming a newborn baby into the family can get expensive if you let it. It’s very easy to get carried away with purchasing all sorts of decorative and non-essential items for the nursery because you want to turn it into a very special space for your child. The truth is that you do not have to spend a fortune to create a nursery where your baby is happy and safe. One of the most important things to remember when you are planning your child’s nursery is that you should have a budget in place Read More

But First, I’ll Be Kind To My Scalp

But First, I’ll Be Kind To My Scalp

This post is sponsored by Head & Shoulders, but all thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.I know, I know, I can't seem to make up my mind. Let me explain. Remember the other day when I came on here and talked about I know, I know, I can't seem to make up my mind. Let me explain. Remember the other day when I came on here and talked about wanting to just chop all my hair off? Well, I still want to chop it off, but I also want to give it some love. I was all ready to chop it off, but Sweet Read More

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