This post came across my newsfeed yesterday and it was completely relatable. I don’t think people who have never been “broke broke” can truly understand it. Being poor is expensive. Things cost more when you can’t afford them. Like vehicles. … Continued
Loading Likes...Reunification Day. Its been 3 years since my children were reunited with us as a family after being in state custody for 8 weeks. For the past 3 years we have been trying to heal. But it’s been hard. Judge … Continued
Loading Likes...I am a very outspoken advocate for individualism. I think everyone should live their life they way they choose to without interference from anyone else so long as it doesn’t cause interference on someone else. However, I’ve found many people … Continued
Loading Likes...In 2011 or so we decided to name our home, Blessed Little Homestead. So when it was time to name our business Blessed Little Grooming Company was the perfect name. In February 2015 I registered my business name with the … Continued
Loading Likes...They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I am often inspired by others, but I like to take idea and add lots of me to it and make it my own. When I first decided to name our … Continued
Loading Likes...I’ve complained about Facebook for years. Their policies are hypocritical and unfair. For years I have weighed the pros and cons and kept my FB pages up. But this past month I had decided I just had enough. So I … Continued
Loading Likes...After careful consideration I have decided to turn comments off on the blog. All future posts will not have the option to comment. Past posts will but they will likely not be approved. I am at a point where I … Continued
Loading Likes...One of the most criticial comments I get on my locs is regarding cultural appropriation. “Dreadlocks are for black people”. This is mainly an American stereotype, perpetuated by television and movies. The reality is no one culture owns dreadlocks. All hair … Continued
Loading Likes...For the past few years I have been on the defensive. Always worried about what will be blown out of proportion. Mocked and ridiculed, and harassed for not being on someone else’s schedule or living up to someone else’s expectations. … Continued
Loading Likes...I drive over 300 miles a week commuting to and from work. It’s a lot of miles. It’s mostly back roads. It’s not a bad drive most days. If I am running late in the mornings or worn out from … Continued
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