How Times Have Changed...

Today I went to collect my nephew from preschool and while standing there waiting on the van and taking sand out of his hair, -_-, three guys pass by, checking me out. One guys says "Shorty(some things stay the same, smh), that's your only one?" I don't like to be blatantly rude so I turn to say no, he's not mine. He heard no, and was like "That's nice man..." and continues checking me out. O_o. Once upon a time the sight of any woman walking with a child was enough to send men running to the hills. As for if you're pregnant, watch out!! smh. All of this made me start thinking about how things have changed.

There are only 6 days till Independence Day here in Barbados, November 30th. On the radio, the T.V, in the newspapers and on FB, everyone is feeling it this year and I just LOVE IT!!

Normally, every year I'm the only one who gets super excited when Independence rolls around. When people play Christmas music during November it irks me to no end but this year, however, I'm more mellow. I'm still really excited, but everyone is talking about the things of days gone by...

The things we used to wear...new patent leather shoes to church and the sun so hot your toes boiling inside them...

The things we used to eat..."Dead Man Flesh"(not what you think! lol) and monkey tamarind...

The things we used to play...running 'bout outside for the entire day and playing Chinese Skip...

And as this is mostly a hair blog, the hairstyles we used to rock...

I am just.too.fly. Fuh real...(lol) I don't need you guys to tell me, I know! More on this in another post though.

What do you remember from your childhood days? You don't have to be Barbadian to reminisce. Drop a comment below to share your memories. I know you guys are the strong, silent types but you can tune in too, :-).

"It's Good For You"

"It's good for you." You always hear this when persons talk about certain foods but why is "it" good for you?

A few years ago I was interested in making aromatherapy kits for a class entrepreneurship project. I would actually make little ceramic oil burners and sell them with choice essential oils. I went online, did my research and came across a site called AromaAria.com (inactive since 05/11/12 I found out) that listed soo many different foods and their benefits!! I wrote it all down and now, after finding it 2 years later, I'm sharing this great stuff with you. 

Aloe - Skin healing, softening, cooling and soothing gel.
Almond - Oil is an effective moisturizer, meal is a wonderful exfoliator.
Avocado - Source of Vitamin A and C.

Basil - Skin purifier, blemish fighter(use small doses).

Carrot - Skin softener, source of Vitamin A.
Chamomile - Relieves dryness, itchiness and eczema, source of Vitamin B, calms, anti-inflammatory.
Cinnamon - Reduces tension, warming.
Clove - Spicy and warming.
Coconut - Emollient, source of Vitamin D.
Cucumber - Cooling, soothing, evens skin tone.

Dandelion - Source of Vitamin A and C, tonic.

Lavender - Calms troubled sleep, antidepressant, refreshes and tones skin, relaxes tight muscles, breaks up congestion. Calms in small amounts and stimulates in large amounts.
Lemon - Natural cleanser, antioxidant, astringent, pore-lightening.
Lemongrass - Stimulating toner, clears blemishes, uplifts mood.

Mango - Source of Vitamin C, cooling.
Mint - Soothes nerves, restores good humour and overpowers tobacco smell.

Oatmeal - Skin softener.
Orange - Cheering, refreshing, source of Vitamin A, B and C, blemish fighter.

Pineapple - Exfoliates skin cells, blemish fighter.

Rose - Rosewater is a skin tonic, cools, clarifies and soothes.

Sunflower Seeds - Source of Vitamin E, skin soother.

Thyme - Boosts circulation and eases headache.

Wheatgerm - Source of Vitamin E, emollient, easily absorbed.
Watercress - Tonic herb, skin ailments.

Peppermint - Restores good humour, overcomes tobacco smell, relieves fatigue, stimulates nervous system, anti-heumatic

Now, for all of you mixologists out there and anyone who finds this information helpful and useful, as information changes over the years and such, do further research and share with us what you find out. We'll become better informed together.

True Story...

Just thought I'd share every natural's true story...

If this has not happened to you, it's only a matter of time! This happened Last Wednesday! But check her face tho, lol.

Have a great weekend!

Heads Up!! Warning!

Guys!!

I just saw something ridiculously unbelievable!! An everyday product, with no flammable warnings, can make you and your hair a walking matchstick! This was scary guys!

Do you use this serum or know someone who does? Were you planning on purchasing it? Let me know below.
Check out the video and news article here and be safe out there!