A Wonderful Woman

So as you all know we have a new president-elect! Yay!!! Now as powerful as this election is and how things will continue to be not only challenging yet beautiful, Barack as we know can't do it alone... I'm not talking about his cabinet members, but his real team mate, Michelle Obama! She is the epitome of fierceness; a wife, a daughter and last but not least a mother. She is a beautiful person and highly intelligent- exactly what we need to help run the country!!!! Lets also not forget to mention her great sense of self, which is evident in how she carries herself and how assured her daughters appear to be. Michelle Obama is a strong example of how mothers should exude confidence, respect and self-esteem for their children to witness a positive role model in the home. Congrats to Michelle Obama for being Fabulous!!

Todays Teens

Okay, let me just give a quick backdrop to this posting; I am a young mother and I am raising a tween daughter. Having stated that, you ladies whom are raising children in this era know it is difficult, it is like these kids come out of the womb with information about any and everything.... I was on the train today and as I got settled into my seat, yea I actually got a seat, there were some kids who were older than my child but not significantly, submerged in a heavy conversation. They were loud for one, but that wasn't even the part that concerned me, it was the topics they discussed. These kids looked to be about 14 or 15, which is still young in my eyes to talk about the things they "knew" so much about. I mean I almost had to pick my face off the floor while listening to this conversation. The cursing, the derogatory marks about other peers, the disrespect, the content... I was utterly disgusted. When I was a teen granted I was far from perfect, however I was afraid to be anywhere in public cursing or acting a fool, I just knew someone would see me and I would get into trouble. These kids now, have no regard for social awareness, nor do I think they even care! I just don't know what to say anymore... However, what I think of when I see these kids are, who is doing the raising?, what are they being exposed to and my God my child...

I tell her listen, "I want you to go out into this world loving and respecting yourself". I also tell her not to embarrass herself and also not to embarrass me! If I hear she is miss-behaving in school, on someones corner, train or bus it is going to be a problem!! And parents my message to you would be to take a more proactive role in your children's life, but I probably don't have to tell the mothers that read this blog that!!!! What are your thoughts on today's teens, Speak on it...

A hair discovery!!!

So it has been years of dealing with washing, conditioning and styling my daughters hair without having found the proper hair product. I have tried everything from Motions to Carols Daughter, with little success ( Carols daughter Tui Leave-in conditioner is awesome, though). Anyways I have hunted high and low, near and far for the perfect product for my daughters naturally curly-kinky hair and I have discovered it, Oh Yes!!!! If you live in the NYC area you can find it in Rickys, if not you can go to this website: Missjessies.com. I tried the Curly Buttercreme and the Rapid Recovery Treatment, when I say I witnessed an instant difference in my daughters texture, Wow! It brought not only shine but manageability along with it and that is all I really needed. I suggest this product for women who have children wearing there natural hair, no matter how soft or tight the curl, this product will get it looking and feeling gorgeous. Also for women who are growing out their perms or stretching them, which is what I have been doing, try this line of products for the new growth as well. It isn't heavy on the hair! I love it, and I pray it brings you and your children as much joy as it brings me... Oh just to keep it real with you ladies it is definitely on the pricier side a 2 oz jar can cost 9 bucks! I know we are in a recession, but lets at least look good!!!!

Celebrity fashionista pick of the month

This is something new I would like to incorporate into my blog on a monthly basis. Now I know what is fashionable is always debateable, however I feel this months pick is a hands down winner. My pick for a super fly fashionista who also is a single mommy goes to Solange Knowles!!!! I think her style is one that is fierce and fearless. She is not afraid to incorporate colors, textures and her unique sense of self in every thing she wears. For some her style may be a little too extra or just simply weird, but I think she mostly exudes a confidence many women lack!!!! I say rock on Solange in all that you do! And keep surprising me with your fun yet sexy apparel!! Do you ladies have any great things to say about Solange? Write about it, right now....

Cut your coupons!!!

Wow, I have been gone for a while, apologies... But a lot sure has happened,we managed to nose-dive into a recession but we have elected Barack Obama! So I guess for every negative there is a positive....

Since we keep hearing ofthis recession, I have been finding ways to cut corners every block I turn (better to be safe than sorry). So I found this great website for all you mommies who have to feed hungry growing kids. I have never been one to cut coupons but I am now, thanks to a great website called Coupons.com you can find an array of coupons ranging from beauty aids to of course food!

Go check out the website and get clipping!!! Are there any other ways you ladies are cutting corners??? Speak on it...