Crowns Galore

I have a confession to make as a mom.... I may have bitten off a little more than I can chew and digest, there is so much going on right now that if I did not have my planner to write everything down some things would not get done and there are still some things I forget to write down they literally disappears from my memory not to be remembered until it is way past when it was needed to be done. Like I seriously carry this planner around everywhere constantly writing things down and checking things off. My mind is so full I can't remember my school schedule from day to day or what classroom and building I need to be in for class lol. I haven't seen my laundry room floor in weeks and I'm quite sure I'm working on the backup 3-9 month onesies for JV since the others have been swallowed up by the laundry room abyss. WIth hubby's work schedule and my school schedule we each try to get in as much conversation with each other on the rides to and from his work that we a...

I got a question the other day that pretty much stumped me. What's the difference between BB and CC creams. I stumbled with an explanation that ended with, "I honestly don't even know!" I was then set on a mission to figure it out and equip myself with the knowledge I needed to explain this matter the next time the opportunity arose, hopefully it will come knocking once more. On my quest I found out some interesting details about the two. BB Cream also known as Beauty Balm or Blemish Balm Cream, was originally created to lesson the steps of a woman's beauty regimen, to streamline the routine.  Its a moisturizer, primer, sunscreen, skin treatment, concealer, and foundation all in one simple tube, talk about minimalism! BB creams were introduced to the United States back in 2011 and for the past 5 years have become a staple for many women. You can purchase them from any where for as low as $10 to as high as $100 There are some benefits to using BB creams, the...

I've never been one to wear sunscreen. I was actually taught, or not really taught but followed the concept that black folk didn't need to wear it because we had enough pigment and melanin to protect us from the harmful rays of the sun. Well who would have thought that the things that we were told as children were not all true or even worst that things change over time! I know crazy right?! In my older years as a mom I've researched some of those things I was told as a youngling and sunscreen was one of those things. With summer well in full swing and really almost out of here, I mean school will be back in session in about 4 weeks, sheesh, I think its relevant to visit the idea of using sunscreen daily or at the very least on those days we plan to be out in the sun for the majority of the day. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation , sunscreens are products combining several ingredients that help prevent the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation from reaching the skin. T...

Over the past few months, I've been in such a slump. Even with all that I usually have going on and how busy I seem to always be, I've been feeling like I want or need something else. I know you're saying, "More!?, you do not need anything else on your plate!" I mean, yes I have four boys, one who is now 10 months and getting into any and everything. Lately he's been testing out new cries and screams; I guess he's evaluating the response he receives from us using different pitches and volumes. The older boys are having a grand time in school and outside with their friends after school so much so that their time for Mommy has lessened. They still give me random hugs and kisses and they still run back every now and then to tell me they love me; it makes my heart melt every time. Hubby has started a new job venture and I've been helping to spearhead his entrepreneurial efforts with as much support as I can possibly give and then a little more. And th...

Haven't posted in a little while, been crazy busy of course, no surprise there right I know. I've had a few things on my mind lately and decided that the best way to get them out of my head is to write them down, well type them up. I started this blog to get my thoughts and ideas out of my head and out to others with hopes that they are relatable and will help someone who reads my words. So what better way to have this blog serve and maintain its purpose. So, any who, I've been talking lately with myself and with hubby about our decision to try for another child or not. Every one knows we have four wonderful boys and I always get the question of will we try again for a girl. I don't know what the future holds for us as a family but I will say given all the pros and the many, many cons, its not looking too good on the "Operation Jones Girl" front. I'm usually an optimistic realist, meaning I see the glass half full but I understand that the glass can...