Before you read, I want you to keep this in mind: racism is not political. Anti-racism is not political. You can change your political affiliation at a whim, but I cannot change the color of my skin or the way people treat me because of it. I have long felt that it “wasn’t my place”… Continue reading Not Black Enough. Not White Enough.
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The Next Right Thing
I got word today that all schools in my city will be closing for the remainder of the school year. It was coming, I know. It's necessary if we're still trying to #flattenthecurve, but I'm angry. It's not because I have to keep my kids home- they're my people, I am their safe place, I… Continue reading The Next Right Thing
Just UGH. Lemons, meet Lemonade.
My cuticle lines have been trash lately, and I've killed two top coats in the span of a week. My Triple Vitamin went first, but I've been using it since early December so honestly that's not that big a deal. It was really low anyway and turned into a stringy mess. I moved on to… Continue reading Just UGH. Lemons, meet Lemonade.
Tissue Paper Tips
I've been cleaning like a mad woman lately, trying to make the household run like clockwork while fighting back at the chaos that ensues when three littles under 6 are the true rulers of the roost. This means I've found myself at a crossroad more than a few times in the past month. You know… Continue reading Tissue Paper Tips
Small Business Spotlight- ApotheCara, Diplomatiq and Miss Raven
There's something about buying from small companies that makes you feel so warm and fuzzy- like you're making a difference even if all you're doing is really fueling addiction and adding to a collection that doesn't need more additions. Either way, I'd choose to buy from a small business 100 times over rather than give… Continue reading Small Business Spotlight- ApotheCara, Diplomatiq and Miss Raven
How to Disguise Wide Nail Beds
Hold on to your forks, y'all- I'm about to take your sausage links and turn them into skinny bacon. What? Too much? Ok, let's dial it back some. I was not graced with the beautifully elongated nail beds that some of you chosen ones have. Getting a flattering shape has been HARD for me, and… Continue reading How to Disguise Wide Nail Beds
My Dip Process and Ramblings…
Hello my lovely beauties! I took another step out of my comfort zone to record my dip process for you guys. The first step was deciding to publish a blog, which is making me feel incredibly naked and vulnerable. I want to show that I'm still learning as I go, but that even with little… Continue reading My Dip Process and Ramblings…