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Two months post Big Chop

Two months went by really fast and I really don’t have much to say but I still love it very much and I cannot believe how much it grew in such a short time. I am really happy about the summer as well… Summer is the best season for a twa (in my opinion). Here […]

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Mommy favorites – makeup

Since becoming a mommy, I’ve developed a liking for makeup that has grown more and more in the last 5 years.  I am enjoying it the same way I loved crayons and coloring books when I was a child.  It may came from the same creative place.  Who knows? Here are my favorite things from […]

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Relaxed hair journey post – Product review – CHI Silk Infusion and more (August 27, 2009)

I finally found the CHI at an acceptable price to me. It was the travel pack for 21,99$. The little bottles are 2oz. I got the Infra shampoo, the treatment, the silk infusion and the iron guard. I bought them yesterday and used them today on my wash day. My first impression… I loved them!!!!!!!! All […]

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Natural hair journey – One month post Big Chop

After 5 years on my hair journey, I felt it was time to switch gears and try the natural route.  It was a sudden decision, but one month later, no regrets. Quite the opposite… I learned everything I needed to learn about relaxed hair and see that it is a suitable hair style for many […]

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Transitioning to natural – Ending a chapter and beginning anew

I have decided to end my relaxed hair journey and move on to the next step. I am starting my natural hair journey. I did not want to transition. I big chopped just like that one day.Here are the most important things I have learned from my relaxed hair journey: · Moisturizing regularly – I used to moisturize daily in the […]

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My mommy favorites – Pocket Malden Filofax in grey

I purchased this Filofax a few months ago. I’ve been lusting over a Malden since I started my obsession with Filofax. But being on a tight budget, I couldn’t justify the expense. It’s always: house, kids, bills first (as it should be). So I waited. I knew a great sale would come along at the […]

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Relaxed Hair journey post – 1st domenican blowout since beginning of HHJ (September 5, 2009)

I pre-pooed at home. She didn’t mind at all. I was happy about that. I know I can always do that. She shampooed with a Nioxin shampoo (I forget which one – I’ll look it up). Then she put a reconstructor and let it sit in my hair no plastic cap, no heat. Rinse that […]

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Relaxed Hair journey post – Product haul featuring CHI (August 26, 2009)

I finally found the CHI at an acceptable price to me. It was the travel pack for 21,99$. The little bottles are 2oz. I got the Infra shampoo, the treatment, the silk infusion and the iron guard. I bought them yesterday and used them today on my wash day. My first impression… I loved them!!!!!!!! […]

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Relaxed Hair journey post – To texlax or not to texlax… (August 26, 2009)

I decided to give up on texlaxing. I’m sorry guys… I really thought it would be something good for my hair, but after a few months, I am noting more bad (breakage at the hairline, permanent frizz at the roots, tangles starting at 3-4 weeks post) than good (thicker hair, stronger hair, loose curls at […]