As a new mom, I have been strict about the kinds of books that I read to my daughter. Whilst she is still only a baby, it is important to me for her to read books about diversity and being different. In part because she is mixed race (I…
As a self proclaimed skin junkie, I’ll admit to trying every beauty and skin product that comes on the market. Having always had good skin, I am always on the lookout for products that will keep my skin plump and healthy looking. Which is why when I first heard…
Having been treated for depression and anxiety before. Seeing the sub-title “why you’re depressed and how to find hope” made me both excited and nervous. I remember picking up the book from the shelf and settling into my reading corner where I started reading immediately. The introduction alone astounded…
Now more than ever women are finding themselves in polygamous relationships without intending to. With the world becoming more modernized, and globalized, roles are reversing and women are seeking more from relationship’s. This could be money, commitment, stability or just to have fun. Which is why some women may…
For most of us curly haired girls, knowing what to do with our hair can sometimes feel like some kind of social experiment. Which is why we thought we’d share some basic hair care tips for curly haired girls. These can be used whether you have super kinky hair,…
When a baby is born, his/her ideal food is breast milk and breast milk only. Most of us know this fact but we do not entirely understand the vitality behind it. After randomly asking my two older sisters who both have two children if they understand the importance of…
Like millions of people, I have been watching the US elections unfold over the past couple of days. This compounded with the news commentary around them has left me exhausted and anxious. As a black, non-American female, it may seem strange at first. To be so heavily invested in…
One of the few perks of confinment is learning skills that I never knew I need. Skills like how to make my clothes and shoes last longer. Whilst I am not the worst person when it comes to taking care of my belongings, I did become somewhat of an…
Eating is a normal daily routine. But when it gets too much, too little or too strict, and is affected (or aggravated by) a mental health problem, it can pose a crisis that needs serious medical interventions.
In the early 1900s, eating disorders were more prominent in white young women….