As a mom of a tall black 15-year-old who is often mistaken for an adult, we've had lots of conversations about bias and appearance. It's always been a balancing act between wanting to allow for self-expression, and wanting to minimize the actual physical risk that can be inherent in bias against black men. But face masks to protect against COVID-19 are not a conversation about self-expression. They are now a recommended course of action to reduce coronavirus infection. So I'm posting this to say . . .
How to dye your own roots to cover gray at home
Alright, I'm doing my roots on the internet! Mortifying my children for your own edification. For anyone else with a half-inch of gray started to show through and needing a home fix, here's how I do my own DIY hair salon in my house. I used the following products: Developer: Schwarzkopf Essensity Activating Lotion 8 Vol 2.5% Color: Schwarzkopf Essensity Hair Color - 7-00 Medium Blonde Extra Schwarzkopf Professional Essensity Hair Color, 8-14, Cendre Beige Olaplex Salon into . . .
Diverse kindle books for teens under $5
In case anyone else has teenagers in need of new books - all of these are under $5 or free to read with Prime, and feature a wide variety of voices and perspectives. Check them out here. . . .
American kids try French snacks
We aren't traveling any time soon ... but in the meantime we are trying snacks from different countries via Universal Yums. My kids were fans of all the French options. Try it yourself at this link. . . .
Easter Gift Guide
7th Heaven Glitter Peel Off Face Mask American Girl Doll of the Year 2020 Joss doll, book and accessories Be Kind: 52 Weeks of Kindness Hog Wild Birdie Golf Black Canary: Ignite ChocZero Sugar Free Chocolate Dear Justice League Diana: Princess of the Amazons Djubi Slingball Classic Dog Crimes Game Foodie Surprise Candy Slime Eggs Foodie Surprise Yolkies and Foodie Surprise Candy Slime Eggs gimMe Organic Roasted Seaweed - Sea Salt & Avocado . . .
Will I Ever Sleep Again? + Anticipating Grief + Roo’s Missing COVID-19 Results | Selfie Podcast Episode 122
Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio The stress of the current pandemic has affected sleep for many of us. We are talking about strategies and routines for making sure we are sleeping well. BJ talks about how to avoid living in a state of anticipated grief, and ow to get out of the cycle of trying to control things we can't. And we give a check-in on our quarantine self-care efforts, including Roo's still-missing COVID-19 test results. In this episode we . . .
Why I Vaccinate
This post was sponsored by IVaccinate.org. Last month, I agreed to partner with IVaccinate.org. to talk about why I choose to vaccinate my children. Little did I know that just a few weeks later, our world would be living under a declared pandemic, with millions of people at risk as we await a vaccine. This is not a post about being pro-vaccine, or anti-vaccine. This is a post about recognizing the inherent privilege in getting to choose such a stance. I think it’s easy for those of us . . .
The Fallacy of Productivity: Coping skills vs. processing our feelings
Have I been super productive this week? Yes! Has it been helpful to my mental health? Questionable. I'm talking about the difference ways we avoid our feelings (being busy, zoning out, escapism, etc) and the practices I'm starting to make sure I'm actually processing my feelings instead of just avoiding them. Here are some resources: The Worry Trick: How Your Brain Tricks You into Expecting the Worst and What You Can Do About It A Spring Within Us: A Book of Daily Meditations . . .
Coping in the Midst of a Global Pandemic | Selfie Podcast Episode 121
Subscribe via Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google | IHeartRadio In this episode, we can’t not discuss COVID-19. We chat about our current struggles — guidelines for COVID and asthma being contradictory and how that affects Kristen; Roo still waiting for her COVID results — as well as laughing so we don’t cry. (For example, Kristen attempts explaining reality TV show plotlines to an incredulous Roo.) BJ also responds to the anxiety many of us have been having around COVID and leads . . .
Daily Schedule for Moms During COVID-19 Quarantine
I know there have been many resources circulated on how to keep kids occupied during the COVID-19 school closures and quarantine season (I shared our own school schedule here.) But moms need structure, too! Today, I'm sharing a sample schedule from my own life that I've been following for the past week. Hope it helps! You can customize your own at this link. 10am wake up, check on children who have already watched 3 hours of tv, eat a handful of pretzels and a chocolate bar from your . . .
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