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Energy Boosting Smoothie I always post pics of my smoothies on Instagram and always get questions about whats in them and that I should start sharing it on the blog. So, I listened....so here goes... Starting the morning right is important. Your Mum wasn't kidding when she told you that you needed to eat breakfast everyday. You know that saying Breakfast Is For Champions? It's Real! How about starting the day with an Energy Booting Smoothie? I try my hardest to drink energy boosting smoothies as often as I can. Preferably everyday but sometimes I am in a rush and can't make it every morning - but I try.  Energy Boosting Smoothie Recipe: (I don't measure anything except for Maca root powder) 1 Orange (peeled and de-seeded) 1 Banana Kale  Carrot  Handful of Goji Berries 1 Teaspoon maca root powder Blend and Enjoy! I like to pour in a mason Jar and run out the door if I am in a rush! Benefits: All of these ingredients have en...

The greatest thing about Natural Hair is that a bad hair day can ALWAYS be fixed with a High Puff. So, in this video I show you how I do a Natural Hair High Puff with a cute Bang. Play the video below to see the tutorial: Natural Hair Puff Tutorial with a BANG! 

Do you love sushi? Do you live in Westchester or the Bronx? What if I told you there is an $22 All-You-Can-Eat high class sushi restaurants hidden in Yonkers NY? Yes, Khangri  is the best thing since slice bread. I am always excited to have dinner here and have been going since it opened and I really should have told you about it before. Well it's still open and serving up good sushi, so better late than never right? I am big foodie and always trying new places and food. This place stil have me coming back. In a single visit I order at least two large plates of sushi. Lol! This restaurant is located in the middle of Yonkers Square at 22 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, NY 10701.  When I first pulled up and saw the big All-You-Can-Eat sign, I thought this got to be some cheap looking place and food. However, when we stepped inside it was nothing but class. Very well decorated and invited. We were the only one th...

Hey Friends!  Hope you had a great Valentine's Day and Valentine's Weekend. And, if it's still going, then Happy Valentine Month. Lol! So Valentine's Day and Weekend was great. I got sentimental Pandora charms from my Fiancé and I treated him to dinner at BoneFish restaurant. I will do a review on that restaurant soon.  But, today I have to talk about my African Inspired weekend courtesy of my Fiancé. On Saturday, February 15th, we went to the Soweto Gospel Choir Concert at Leman Center For The Performing Arts. It was the best concert I ever been to. The Soweto Gospel Choir was formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African Gospel music. The 24-strong choir, under the direction of Beverly Bryer, draws on the best talent from the many churches in and around Soweto. They have been paying tribute to the late Nelson Mandela since his unfortunate death in December of last year. They closed the concert...

My Issues With Natural Hair Typing! So something have been bothering me that I have to address. The obsession with hair typing in the natural hair community truly irritates me.  I personally think that natural hair typing is another way to class women's hair on a scale of good or bad. If a woman's hair is nappy (4Cs) as they call it, they are encouraged to do something to it so it's more curly. I sometimes feel like we are back to where we started from - thinking that the closer we are to white the better we are. Hence why biracial women are more considered to have good hair than say me who have nappy hair. But guess what, they can think what they want but I Got That Good Black African Hair. Yes Ma'am! With it's many kinks, curls, curves and all - that is my good hair. We all have good hair. Girls are constantly obsessed with getting a curlier natural hair pattern and are sometimes chastised for wearing their hair as it is in its natural state. Like se...

Happy Valentine's Day Loves!  **Make it a Valentines Weekend** I don't always share none hair/health related stuff but you guys are like my babies! Lol! Anyway, I have to profess my love for Pandora Box. You can always find something that represent what you are feeling, occasions, events, hobbies....almost everything. For this Valentines Day, my fiance got me  two charms to add to my Pandora bracelet. I was so happy. I thought it was very thoughtful and sweet so I had to share with you guys. Hehe! Heart Of Love and Engagement Ring Char m! We got engaged on Dec 7th of last year so this is our first valentines day together as an engaged couple. He got me an engagement ring charm to symbolize our promise to each other and a heart glass charm to emphasize our love. Isn't that just the sweetest thing. I swear I love this man to pieces. My Pandora Bracelet: Every Charm Has Personal Meaning ***My hubby ordered these charms from http://www.reeds.com  wh...

Featured Naturaslista: Lesley Taylor Where are you from?   I am from Pooler, Ga. Right outside of Savannah. I host a youtube channel ( InspiringlyNatural )

Hey Loves! So...its February...Black History Month. So naturally I want to go out of my way to support a Black Owned company and highlight them as best as I can. I want to introduce you to Global Couture, an apparel and accessories company owned by a Naturalista. Do you want bold, chic natural hair inspired T-shirts, hair accessories, bow ties, earrings, necklaces, totes, iphone cases, and curly girl mugs? Then head over to http://www.globalcouture.net  To get a 10% off discount, use code GlamLife at checkout (valid now until Feb 21st).  Lets Support A Sista!!

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Day2 of 14Day Vegetarian Challenge Hey Loves, I have been enjoying the challenge so far. I have not been missing meat - AT ALL  Today was a rough day. I had migraine pains from last night which carried over into today. So naturally I did not want to do anything.  For breakfast, Derrick made a yummy smoothie for breakfast from kale, banana and Orange. It was do yummy and really filling. I did not want lunch because I was still quite full. 

Day1 of 14Day Vegetarian Challenge Hey Guys! My 14 Day No Meat Vegetarian Challenge has begun! Excited mucho mucho! Lol! I am also excited that a good number of ladies and gents have decided to do this challenge with me. Now I don't feel alone. Also, Maggi from CluelessCurl have joined me on this challenge and we will both be documenting the challenge and supporting each other. Please go check out her blog. She is such a positive person, Eco-lover and tries to live clean with every passing day.  So, yesterday February 1st was day 1 of the challenge. I woke up and reminded myself that this is not just a challenge but a change in lifestyle . I hope this challenge will allow me to fall in love with more earthy foods and improve the health of my household. Yes people......the Fiancé is supporting the challenge and also excited to see how it will affect his health. He is much better at making smoothies than I can so he is the official Smoothie Master in this challenge....