Friday favorites

Some products just do what they say and are worth every penny, here are a few of my favorites for my skin and hair:


Beautiful Curls Defining Gel by Alaffia

I posted recently about folks who have an obsession with relaxed edges. When I do moisturize my edges and want them laid, I use this Alaffia moisturizing and curl defining gel. It’s a wondrous product, there is no build-up and it is all natural.


Andalou 1,000 Roses Body Lotion 
This lotion is light, moisturizing, plant-based and it has the loveliest smell.


Flow Water

Alkaline water for the win! I love this boxed water from Flow!

Alkaline water is different from tap water because it's less acidic—it has a pH over seven, meaning that it has a lower concentration of hydrogen ions. In chemistry all liquids have some level of acidity, as determined by the pH scale. The pH measures the concentration of hydrogen ions in the liquid, which is expressed on a scale of 0-14, with anything under seven (like black coffee, orange juice, and vinegar) is acidic, seven is neutral and above seven (like baking soda) is alkaline territory.

Benefits of Alkaline Water include:

  • Soothing acid reflux 
  • neutralize acid in the bloodstream, which leads to increased oxygen levels and improved energy and metabolism
  • anti-aging and anti-disease
  • cleanses the colon
  • rejuvenates the skin
  • lubricates muscles and joints

Tru-Colour Bandages

Tru-Colour bandages for every skin tone and I love them!

Use the coupon code "raisingself10" for a discount at https://trucolourbandages.com/


(We are not wearing our exact banadge colors so that they WILL show up better on Photo.)

Friday Favorites: Hair and Skin Care


Some products just do what they say and are worth every penny, here are a few of my favorites for my skin and hair:


Beautiful Curls Defining Gel by Alaffia

I posted recently about folks who have an obsession with relaxed edges. When I do moisturize my edges and want them laid, I use this Alaffia moisturizing and curl defining gel. It’s a wondrous product, there is no build-up and it is all natural.


Andalou 1,000 Roses Body Lotion 
This lotion is light, moisturizing, plant-based and it has the loveliest smell.


Flow Water

Alkaline water for the win! I love this boxed water from Flow!

Alkaline water is different from tap water because it's less acidic—it has a pH over seven, meaning that it has a lower concentration of hydrogen ions. In chemistry all liquids have some level of acidity, as determined by the pH scale. The pH measures the concentration of hydrogen ions in the liquid, which is expressed on a scale of 0-14, with anything under seven (like black coffee, orange juice, and vinegar) is acidic, seven is neutral and above seven (like baking soda) is alkaline territory.

Benefits of Alkaline Water include:

  • Soothing acid reflux 
  • neutralize acid in the bloodstream, which leads to increased oxygen levels and improved energy and metabolism
  • anti-aging and anti-disease
  • cleanses the colon
  • rejuvenates the skin
  • lubricates muscles and joints

Tru-Colour Bandages

Tru-Colour bandages for every skin tone and I love them!

Use the coupon code "raisingself10" for a discount at https://trucolourbandages.com/


(We are not wearing our exact banadge colors so that they WILL show up better on Photo.)



It's summer and I am feeling bold, the brighter the better!


I'm wearing old pieces, mostly from my Florida closet, that I just randomly decided to combine.


The shoes are a recent clearance purchase from Target. At $13, I think they are worth every penny.


I purchased the scarf from Zara last summer, so happy I did. I love this durn thing!


The shades are on sale at Loft, only $15.


This little guy rode in an out of half my shots on his new scooter. It was a lovely day for playing outdoors and wearing bright clothes!

P.S. I've been taking care to love my skin through a difficult battle with stress acne! A big part of this has been accomplished by reducing my stress through mindfulness and living in the moment. So I take a few extra moments daily to hold the babies a bit longer and appreciate the small things!

Friday Favorites: Bold Colors and Bolder Headwraps



It's summer and I am feeling bold, the brighter the better!


I'm wearing old pieces, mostly from my Florida closet, that I just randomly decided to combine.


The shoes are a recent clearance purchase from Target. At $13, I think they are worth every penny.


I purchased the scarf from Zara last summer, so happy I did. I love this durn thing!


The shades are on sale at Loft, only $15.


This little guy rode in an out of half my shots on his new scooter. It was a lovely day for playing outdoors and wearing bright clothes!

P.S. I've been taking care to love my skin through a difficult battle with stress acne! A big part of this has been accomplished by reducing my stress through mindfulness and living in the moment. So I take a few extra moments daily to hold the babies a bit longer and appreciate the small things!

Here are some of my favorites from this week!


These are my new favorite sunglasses, and they were a steal at $10 after sale and coupon!


I have been super stressed lately with studying, working full-time, family, blogging, and traveling. A colleague recommended Breathe, an app that to guide people of all ages and backgrounds through meditations for mindfulness and compassion. When I feel my stress building, I find a quiet place go through one of the 6 minute exercises, it is AMAZING!

The Supreme court voted in favor of same sex marriage and I watched the coverage waiting for something similar to this funny Key and Peele skit:

Friday Favorites


Here are some of my favorites from this week!


These are my new favorite sunglasses, and they were a steal at $10 after sale and coupon!


I have been super stressed lately with studying, working full-time, family, blogging, and traveling. A colleague recommended Breathe, an app that to guide people of all ages and backgrounds through meditations for mindfulness and compassion. When I feel my stress building, I find a quiet place go through one of the 6 minute exercises, it is AMAZING!

The Supreme court voted in favor of same sex marriage and I watched the coverage waiting for something similar to this funny Key and Peele skit:


Here are some of my favorite random bits from around the web:

Humor
I love YouTube and make it a habit to watch a dozen or so how-to, fashion and hair videos every week  (I even occasionally post original content). So I can affirm the satirical accuracy of this video!



Fashion
Black Fashion

I'm so inspired by The Werk Place's tastefully sheer wedding attire, you might see me in something similar in the months to come...

Friday Favorites


Here are some of my favorite random bits from around the web:

Humor
I love YouTube and make it a habit to watch a dozen or so how-to, fashion and hair videos every week  (I even occasionally post original content). So I can affirm the satirical accuracy of this video!



Fashion
Black Fashion

I'm so inspired by The Werk Place's tastefully sheer wedding attire, you might see me in something similar in the months to come...

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