I tried something new for Self-care Sunday this week - dry brushing! I've been all about the pampering lately, and since I have a product routine I like for my hair and skin, I was excited about dry brushing as a different way to improve my skin. Dry brushing is exactly what … [Read more...] about Benefits of dry brushing
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Natural ways to prevent preeclampsia during pregnancy
Ya’ll know I love a good #gallonofwaterchallenge. I’m just over here hydrating my tale off, now more than ever to help me have a healthier pregnancy. Preeclampsia is a high risk condition during pregnancy that more deeply impacts Black women (and women with auto-immune … [Read more...] about Natural ways to prevent preeclampsia during pregnancy
Treat yourself to a jade roller
I’ve been seeing a lot of folks online use jade rollers and thought, meh, I don’t need one more thing to add to my skincare regimen. Well my husband gifted me with a rose quartz jade roller for Christmas so I thought, well let me figure this thing out. lol I did my research … [Read more...] about Treat yourself to a jade roller
Top 10 acts of self-care in 2020 to take into the new year
As I continue to reflect on 2020 and the many ways we’ve had to change our routines and behaviors, I have to admit that putting a greater focus on self-care is one behavior that I plan to maintain into the new year. We’ve had to find different ways to do everything from … [Read more...] about Top 10 acts of self-care in 2020 to take into the new year
Ways to manage seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Every day since the end of daylight savings time, I have been shocked by how dark it gets so early in the day. Why am I shocked? Lol This happens every year and every single day during the winter months. My daily routine right now includes a 3:00 p.m. head shake as I look out the … [Read more...] about Ways to manage seasonal affective disorder (SAD)