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Fashion and Lifestyle

How to Dress for Your Body Type?

The easily way for a woman to identify her body type is to determine how her curves are joint to hips, bust and waist. There are 4 main body types and they are hourglass, rectangle, pear and apple.  Hourglass Figure: If you have an hourglass figure then your bust and hip measurements are equal and you have a narrow waist. When dressing for...

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Recipes

Jamaican Johnny Cake Recipe

Some people call these delicious fluffy recipes fried dumplings while others call them Johnny cakes. The Jamaican Johnny cakes are much harder than that of any other Caribbean country because it is kneaded.  Ingredients:  2 cups flour 2 tbsp sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1 tbsp baking powder 2 tbsp margarine/ butter 1/2 cup cooking oil 1/2 cup milk/ water  Method: Mix all ingredients, except the...

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Hair and Beauty

Natural Hair Dictionary: PART 1

3abc and 4abc- A hair type classification system, for further clarification. ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar)- used to seal cuticle and done when it is final rinsing.  APL (refers to length of hair)- arm pit length. BAA (Big A** Afro) Baggy - Putting a shopping bag, plastic cap, shower cap on overnight, after you moisturize your hair at night.  BC (Big Chop) - cutting...

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All Things Kids and Babies

Tips on Keeping your Kid's Room Organized

One thing to keep in mind with a kid's room is that it wont always look perfectly clean and tidy but you must remember the most important thing is that the room looks somewhat organized. What age is the perfect to get your kids involved in helping you clean their rooms? Any time after age 2.  Kids ages 2-4: Keeping things simple Start young  Do it...

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Party Plans

35 Theme Party Ideas!

I'm not really a party person but when the mood is in and the atmosphere is right, I know how to get down. And who don't like to let down their hair and let go once in a while? You can have a party just to say you did! In case you where planning to have a party and you didn't have any...

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DIY

Indoor Garden DIY: Hanging Mason Jar Planters

These planters add a bit of a rustic touch to any space without spending or doing much. This is a great DIY decor piece for apartment renters, you get to spice up your space without upsetting the landlord.  Materials needed: Mini Mason Jars Yarn/String Robe Hooks Super Glue Small plant of your choose Planting Pebbles  Start by wrapping the yarn around the jar...

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All Things Pets

Basic Pet First Aid Kit

Supplies: Storage Box/Bag Emergency Contacts and Info. Emergency Contacts:  1. Vet #  2. Pet info. with pictures  3. pet Insurance  4. Pet Medical Records  5. Medications and Dosage Instructions (If the pet is taking anything)  6. A List of Any Known Allergies  7. First Aid Book for your type of pet  8. Animal Poison Control #  9. 24 Hours Vet # Basic First...

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Fashion and Lifestyle

How to Discover Your Fashion Style

By discovering your own sense of style, you are discovering who you are. Whether you dress basic, crazy or edgy, if is your style, do you boo. Steps in discovering your fashion style:  Assess your wardrobe  Figure out what you do and do not like that you already have. Pick articles that are flattering to to your figure and that compliments your skin tone, hair...

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Recipes

Chunky Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

This recipe is easy to make whether it is with your parents or with your kids. It is so fun to make with a bit of music, especially if they have a sweet tooth. I love this recipe because you can customize it, you can add raisins or other dried fruits or nuts to them. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup butter, softened  1 cup white sugar...

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