Christmas in Chicago. All is calm, all is bright. In Trinidad, our tradition was always ham. But these days the traditional menu has broadened to include lamb, ribs, and even salmon. For Christmas in Chicago, it’s a much more low key affair, just my husband and I. So our Christmas menu has downsized but our…
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The Christmas Conflict
Can I just lay down the beauty/hair/lifestyle blogger mantle for a minute and speak what’s on my mind? Quite frankly, I’m struggling to do what I’m “supposed” to do right now. I’m struggling to find the right words, and as someone whose livelihood is in words, it doesn’t feel good. It’s Christmas and there’s this…
How Do You Pay It Forward During The Holidays?
Every year ends with the usual mayhem. It’s the holiday season – time to shop till you drop and make sure you get something fancy for everyone on your list and then some! And don’t forget to get a few gifts for yourself, too! It’s a time of abundance for many. And for others,…
Trinidad’s Eggnog – Ponche De Creme, The Best Boozy Christmas Drink
When I grew up in Trinidad, each member of my family had a role to play at Christmas. My mom was in charge of making the salt bread and the ginger beer. My dad was (and still is) the official ham supervisor. My brother would make pancakes for our breakfast. My brother Dominic would usually…
All I Want For Christmas…
It happens every holiday season. I get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of buying gifts for everyone else, that I forget to think about myself. The other day my husband asked me, “so…what do YOU want for Christmas?” and I seriously had to stop and think for longer than you’d expect. …
What To Buy Your Lady — 5 Tips For Men Trying to Christmas Shop
Recently I had the privilege of shopping with my husband and a guy friend of ours as he tried to buy a present for his lady. I hope he’ll forgive me for saying this, but it wasn’t pretty. In fact, it gave me QUITE the lesson in the differences between genders. I got all kinds…
Gifts for Little Girls With Natural Hair
Yes of course, grown folks love Christmas too. But there’s no denying the fact that Christmas is for children. It’s all about seeing those little faces light up, after the perfect present has been opened. I have scoured the internet to find five wonderful gift items for the little afrobellas in your life. Click to…