Humans always want answers. We ask questions like, “why is the sky blue?” or “why do good people die?” and want immediate answers. Problem is, sometimes those answers are hard to come up with or are just plain unanswerable. … More
Between Moms: Can You Trust Your Teenage Daughter?
I’ll start this article with the most truthful answer I can muster up being the mother of a teenage girl: not completely. I would say that I know almost everything when it comes to my child’s ... More
30-DAY JUICING REBOOT UPDATE: WEEK 2
As a part of my New Year’s resolution to not only lose weight, but to also lead a healthy lifestyle, I’ll be doing a 30-day juicing reboot. This is phase one of my journey back ... More
Dinner Recipe: Thai Salmon with Black Bean Sauce
Salmon, noted as an oily fish is high in Vitamin D, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. A favorite for seafood lovers, the pinkish coral fish is great smoked or baked…. More
Bernice King Thanks President Obama for Day of Service
In an exclusive essay on The Root, Bernice King commends President Obama declaring the Saturday before his Inauguration a national day of service… More
Recipes for Natural Beauty – Straight From Your Refrigerator?
Your daily skincare routine doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. In fact, you can create some of the best anti-aging and exfoliating products with a few simple ingredients from your refrigerator, saving you lots of money, and a trip to the store. Even better? All of our skincare recipes are all natural and can be made in a snap!… More
Say “Om”: 6 Benefits Of Regular Yoga Practice
On a scale of 1-10, with one being completely calm, and 10 being as stressed as you can be, how would you rank right now? Think about a couple factors that might be contributing to the stress: school, work, kids, friends…. More
No Hormones, No Worries? The All-Natural Birth Control Method You Probably Haven’t Tried
I’ve been on almost every form of birth control there is: both the pill and patch, the NuvaRing for a brief period in college senior year, and currently the IUD. I’m reaching the end of my Mirena’s usefulness (it gets replaced every five years) and I have to make the decision on what to do next. Even though birth control is cheaper than ever and more varieties are available, if you’re going with a hormone method, there’s all type of potential risks to consider…. More
With Kids, Be More Purposeful on Social Media!
“But Mom I have a project to do!” These were the words of my 12 year old son who needed to use my laptop while I was frantically trying to get some work done. … More
