Easy Heart Hairstyles for Valentine's Day

For the longest I contemplated doing a heart hairstyle for Valentines Day, I wanted to do one for D but I wasn’t sure how I was going to style it. Then, one day, I some got inspiration from the Hearts! post at Goldilocks *n* Me. I showed D the different styles from that post and she wanted me to do the “topsy tail braided ponytail heart” (if I may call it that, lol).

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Love True Natural: Natural Cosmetics Review

Image Credit: Ashley Rose via Flickr

I know I’ve mentioned before that I don’t often wear a lot of make up. When I do put make up on it’s usually just a little eye liner and eye shadow. I tend to avoid mascara like the plaque...for one every mascara I’ve ever used has irritated my eyes, made them itchy, gave me the urge to rub my eyes and two I’d I forget I was wearing it and I WOULD rub my eyes and end up looking like I had a black eye...you know THAT look...



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Lilla Rose Flexi Hair Clip Review and Giveaway #SharetheLove

The Lilla Rose Flexi Clip is an awesome accessory. I have seen them around online and have always wanted to try one and recently got the opportunity, thanks to Sarah. Lilla Rose has such a huge variety of Flexi Clips, it was hard to chose a style, but we went with the Princess Tiara design in small.

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It's Facebook Blast: $100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

It's Facebook Blast! Like as many Facebook pages as your can for your chance to win a $100 Amazon Code!! Enter on the Rafflecopter form below:

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CARA B Naturally/Target Gift Card Giveaway #All4Love

Welcome to the All For Love Event hosted by Real Mom Reviews & Mama Chocolate!!!

CARA B Naturally is a line of all natural hair and skin care products specially formulated with children in mind has just launched in Target and CVS stores. In honor of this they are giving away a $25 gift certificate to Target.

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CARA B Naturally Review

Here it is..our long awaited and much anticipated review of the CARA B Naturally line. If you haven’t heard, CARA B Naturally is a line od certified natural and chemical free hair and body products. Their line includes Shampoo / Body Wash,  Leave-In Conditioner / Daily Moisturizer, Moisturizing Hair Mist,  Body Lotion and Baby Bar Soap Bundle. I really enjoy the light sweet scent of this line, each product smells the same as to not overpower or clash with one another.

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Soapbox Theory: Positive Images of Black Culture

Soapbox Theory is at it again. Having focused on cards, then apparel and accessories over the last several years, Kayin Talton Davis, the creative force behind Soapbox Theory, is bringing her design and vision to the world of playthings. “Many times I’ve been looking for something bright and vibrant for my daughters to enjoy, and I just haven’t seen enough well-designed items that encourage a healthy self-image among Black children. I plan to help change that.” And it seems, she has already begun.

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Tropical Traditions Non-Toxic All Purpose Cleaner Review and Giveaway

Since trying to make greener choices in our home from the things we use on our skin to the things we eat and clean with, I have discovered Tropical Traditions. They have an abundance of natural and organic items and products from their famous coconut oil to hygiene products, food, cleaners and more!

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Natural Weight Loss: Breathslim

I am all about doing things naturally, if possible. When I heard about this natural weight loss device called Breathslim, I was intrigued. I can stand to shed a few pounds and tone up a bit and lately I have been lacking the motivation and will power to do so. With all the holiday candy around the house, it's hard for me, chocolate is my weakness, lol. I wanted to give Breathslim a shot...so what exactly does this natural weight loss device do?

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Special Thanks to FurKid Fosters

So, you all may have noticed that I got a new header! What do you think? I want to thank my blogging buddy Crystal from FurKid Fosters, for making it for me! I have always loved animals and I think it is great that Crystal and her family "Foster" abandoned dogs until they can find them a permanent home. Please visit Crystals website and show your support!  

CARA B Naturally available Target and CVS #ILoveCARABNaturally

Finally... a line of all natural, affordable, skin and hair care products for ethnic babies and kids will be available in Target and CVS! CARA B Naturally has just launched in Target stores across the country and in early February CARA B Naturally will roll out to CVS locations all over the United States.
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Mission Angel Giveaway

Mission Giveaway started with the $100 Story where with $100 several people received the help they needed. We are on a mission to help people! We have gathered a group of bloggers that want to make a difference. Together we are the Mission Giveaway Group!

This week we are bringing back Mission Angel where with the Grand Prize of $100, 5 people will WIN $10 for themselves and get $10 to GIVE to someone else. Who will you Pay It Forward to?
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#bloggers Looking for Headers and Buttons? Search No Further!

A blogging buddy of mine, Shay (from Mainly Braids and If It Tastes Good...) has more that just braiding, crafting and cooking skills, she has recently delved into the world of graphic design making headers and/or buttons for the likes of blogs such as Girly and Curly, Clash of Designs, Diva Locks and Charlotte's Avenue. She has also made several event buttons for us all and most recently a new button for me. :) Check them out:








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If you grab our new button and put it up on your blog, let us know and we will add you to our Blogger Buddies section!

She does a great job and she has some great prices and she is also willing to trade services for her work. So, if you are in need of a header and/or button I recommend her! Visit her services and pricing page for more information!

Our Favorite Hair Item Reviews of 2011

We've been blessed with the opportunities to try some great products and fun items and here is our list of favorites from 2011.

-Bee Mine - Bee Mine Natural Hair Care Products are the greatest products for D’s hair, we love them! You can see our reviews of their Avocado Cream Conditioner, Luscious Balanced Cream Moisturizer, Curly Butter and Deja’s Hair Milk. If after reading our reviews and you decide you’d like to purchase some Bee Mine Products, you can get 10% off orders over $15. And you can expect more Bee Mine reviews in 2012!

-Diva Locks Crocheted Headbands - I love these gorgeous, well-made headbands, they stay on D’s head really well as opposed to regular headbands she won’t keep on.

-Sidewinder Hair Holders - Fun, colorful accessories!

-I Love My Hair Book - We love this book!!

-Created by Nature - I can’t say enough good things about these all-natural products, that smell so good.

-Curlformers - They provide amazing curls with no heat. Check out our Curlformers review, our cross-over headband style, short and wide curlfomers on my straight hair, and kid’s Christmas styles done with long and wide curlformers and an extra long and wide set.

-CUSH Cosmetics - more great, natural products!

-Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil and Coconut Oil Hair Treatment

We hope you find these reviews helpful and enjoy reading them as much as we enjoy providing them. Thanks for following!

ChariT's Inspirational Creations: Natural Hair Earrings and more!

ChariT’s Inspirational Creations: Natural Hair Earrings and more!

Do you need to be inspired? We have the thing just for you; Unique Handmade inspirational jewelry!

Created by a stay at home mom of twins with the need to inspire others!

For those who love simple dangle earrings to those who love to rock big hoop earrings! We have it all!

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Mission Get Fit Giveaway

Mission Giveaway started with the $100 Story where with $100 several people received the help they needed. We are on a mission to help people! We have gathered a group of bloggers that want to make a difference. Together we are the Mission Giveaway Group!

This week is Mission Get Fit!

The Grand Prize is the Striiv: Personal Trainer in Your Pocket by Nintendo! (ARV $99) And the great thing is that we have 2 of them - one for you and one for you to give a friend!

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Kindle Fire Sweeps

Heat up your Valentine's Day with a Kindle Fire sponsored by BeeSavy.com!! Enter on the Rafflecopter form below:

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Our Favorite Baby Product Reviews of 2011

I wanted to recap some of our favorite baby items we reviewed in 2011 for Baby Boy.

Baby Amber Teething Necklace- It works!
GoGreen Pocket Diapers
Our Melissa and Doug toys from Ebeanstalk.com
Lalabee Bathworks- Their lotion is amazing
Earth Mama Angel Baby
Lovable Labels These are very handy to use for labeling your children's things.
Chicken Wing Teether- I mean, it is just great :)

Stay tuned for our favorite hair item reviews of 2011...

Martin Luther King Jr.

I just wanted to share one of my favorite songs, today, Martin Luther King Jr Day, he was/is such an inspiration.

Kindle Giveaway

Want to win a Kindle!? Enter to win on the Rafflecopter Form below.

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Twitter Blast 2: Win a $100 Amazon Code

Enter to win a $100 Amazon code!!! Follow as many Tweeps as you can to earn entries into this giveaway. 

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Facebook Blast Sign Ups

Facebook Blast is coming up from February 1-14th. You can sign up with you Facebook page and offer you readers a $100 Amazon Code! Sign up for Facebook Blast!

Chinese New Year Hop: $25 Gift Code to Beija Flor Naturals

Welcome to the Chinese New Year Hop, brought to you by How Was Your Day? Our giveaway for this event is brought to you by Beija Flor Naturals. Beija Flor Naturals is the maker of all natural hair and skin care products and they will be providing one winner with a $25 gift certificate to their online store.

Enter to win on the Rafflecopter form below:


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There are more than 60 blogs participating, each with a minimum $25 prize package!    We also have a Grand Prize.  You can earn entries for the Grand Prize by entering the giveaways hosted on each blog.  

You'll definitely want to see what everyone has to offer!  

Ohh, Baby, Baby Giveaway Hop Sign Ups

Ohh, Baby, Baby Giveaway Hop sponsored by The Shopping Duck is taking signups now. This blog hop event will take place from April 1, 2012 to April 15, 2012. Come join the fun!

$20 Fast Cash: Flash Giveaway!

Enter to win $20 on the Rafflecopter form below!!! Good Luck!!

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Twitter Blast 2 Sign Ups

What is a Twitter Blast? You the blogger can join for $1 with one account – Twitter. Then I will provide the prize-$100 Amazon code. You can sign up here

Pretty on Pinterest: Diamonds in the Hair

There are several ways in which Diamonds and bling can be worn in the hair, from extensions to various types of accessories. Check out these Diamond hairstyles from around the web:

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Spongeables Pedi-Scrub Review and Giveaway

Spongeables Pedi-Scrub are foot buffers that cleanse and exfoliate tired feet. One side of the Pedi-Scrub foot buffer is the soft, cleansing side that contains olive oil, shea butter and other ingredients while the other side is used to exfoliate. These are available in Lavender-Tea Tree Oil Aromatherapy and Citron-Eucalyptus Aromatherapy. I chose the Lavender-Tea Tree scent and it has a nice, soothing scent. The product itself works well, it lathers nicely to clean and deodorize and it does get rid of any dead, dry skin that may be present and leaves the feet smooth and silky soft. Spongeables are paraban free and they are never tested on animals, which is a big plus in my book. You can purchase Spongeable for $6.99 from their webstore or find a retail store near you that sells them.

Which scent would you choose? Let me know when you enter to win one of your own on the Rafflecopter form below:

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Curly Zebra: Satin Lined Winter Hats

I'd like to announce our newest sponsor Curly Zebra . Curly Zebra has a cute variety of satin lined winter hats for naturally curly, ethnic and biracial hair. Here is Curly Zebra owner Vicki on how it all started:

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Bee Mine #naturalproducts Discount code UTHMJAN12, (good from Jan 1-March 31, 2012) #naturalhair #teamnatural

New discount code for Bee Mine Natural Hair Care Products UTHMJAN12, (good from Jan 1-March 31, 2012) to get 10% off your purchase of $15 or more! They've got trial sizes available if you want to test them out before buying full size bottles and they've got a great line of shampoo's, conditioner's, moisturizers, leave-ins and styling butter.

A Lucky Day Sweepstakes Event

Sason and Pobi would like to invite you to A Lucky Day Sweepstakes Event. Sign Up here.