Taree Music Check Her out

I came across this natural beauty on YouTube and she can sing!!
Check her out on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and MySpace as TareeMusic


Here are some tunes on Reverbnation

The Album Crazy Love EP can be purchased on iTunes and Amazon.com

New Music to Change the Mood of My Day

Today was one of those days where you don't wanna get out of bed let alone get dressed and commute to work. Don't get me wrong I am thankful and grateful for my employment and ability to get up and commute to work but I think you all know what I'm saying. I'm thinking I need a vacation. I need time to think and relax and depressurize. Anyways....I decided to change the atmosphere by playing some music and decided to download a song I discovered yesterday on YT.

I was watching hair videos on YouTube and SimplYounique had this song playing in the back ground. I was really feeling the lyrics.

The song is ‘Almighty’ (Acoustic) by Christine Vest. Not only can she sing and play the guitar she is a natural beauty.

Here are the lyrics. Click the Title and the link will take you to here YT channel and she is singing the song live. I hope you all enjoy.

Almighty (Acoustic) by Christine Vest

Open my eyes

Help me to see

That it’s you that I need

Not the world’s “no guarantee.’

Open the door

No man can close

So that you may be glorified and your blessings may flow.

Deliver

Set free

Cleanse me

Jehovah my king

Almighty

Deliver

Set free

Cleanse me

Jehovah my king

Almighty

All that I am

That I should be

Can you make me to be more holy

No turning back

Moving forward

Help me to prove the power of your word

Deliver

Set free

Cleanse me

Jehovah my king

Almighty

Deliver

Set free

Cleanse me

Jehovah my king

Almighty

Holy Spirit fall on me

Holy Spirit fall on me

Holy Spirit fall on me

Holy Spirit fall on me

Open my eyes

Help me to see

That it’s you that I need

Only You that I need.

Hey, Hey, Hey

Hey Y’all,

Ok here’s what’s going on with me.

Hair:

Monday Night I started installing Yarn braids. So each night I’ve been braiding. So Tuesday and Wednesday I wore hats to work with a bang. Thursday I had enough braids to pull into a ponytail over the center that wasn’t braided yet.

Tuesday's Hat

Wednesday's Hat

Thursday's partially braided ponytail.

I received my gift from the giveaway  for the KinkyNappyHappy Protective Style Challenge which was a Satin Scarf.  I will do a review video on that later.

I also received my prize from Curly Nikki’s Forum Giveaway. I received some Pantene Shampoo and Jane Carter’s Solution Curl Defining Cream.

Weight loss:

BeautifulBrwnbabyDol is hosting a 2 month Weight Loss Challenge on her website, YT and FB page. I have decided to participate.

I will post my goals and plan to come out better than when I began.

I ‘m also thinking about trying my hand at juicing that will be very interesting.

Finances:

I’m still reading the book I have bough but I haven’t any action plan together yet.

YouTube:

I’m celebrating my 3^rd year of wearing natural hair so I’m working on some beautiful things for my subscribers.

Spiritual:

I’m still working on my memory verses. I have slowed down the pace though. I went from learning a verse a week to one every two weeks but progress is progress. I’m also working on being more thankful and giving God all the glory, honor and credit for everything that has taken place in my life.

This is a picture of the sky as i was leaving work yesterday. Looks like a storm in them there clouds!

Talk to you later.

Be blessed.

Check out "The Sistah Cafe"

This blog is great!! It's by one of my favorite Youtubers "The Sistah Chick". She has a blog and other sites that has great information about natural hair, hairstyles for little girls (the Lil Chick), products and events. Check out the The Sistah Cafe!!

Check out "Her Best Hair"

The "Her Best Hair" blog is one of the best blogs ever. This is the work of my Curly Nikki sister and hair idol Tiashautee. We share a love of natural hair and Gospel music.

I really enjoy her concise and to the point videos and writing style. Her posts aren't full of filler. She isn't trying to mimic anyone's blog or writing style. She's just being herself and doing what she does best.

Check her out and show her some love.


Smooches!!

Have a great Friday!

Gospel Music Community Grieves

This week Bishop Murphy Joshua Pace III went to be with the Lord. Let's pray for the greiving family.

Memorial and Homegoing Services will be this weekend.
Service Agenda

Natural Hair: Is Always a Great Option

I found this News Report very interesting.

Listen Up Giovanni Lovers

I tried an online store that is new to me, Vitacost.com. Their Giovanni Products were about 45% off.

I came across this site when I was searching on the Swagbucks.com. Anyone using Giovanni know that the average price range in $7.99 - $9.99 for 8.5 ounces. So I decided to give it a try.

I ordered the following:

Giovanni 50:50 Balanced Shampoo - $4.33
Giovanni 50:50 Conditioner - $4.43
Giovanni Direct Leave in Condition - 2 bottles @ $4.43 = $8.86
Jarrow Formulas Organic Coconut Oil 16 oz - 2 jars  @ $4.36 = $8.72

Order was $26.34 shipping and handling was $4.99 for a grand total of $31.33.
This order was placed on November 4th a lil before midnight. It shipped November 5th in the evening. The package originated from Las Vegas and arrived in Michigan this afternoon via UPS.

My sister opened the box for me because I was curious as to what condition it would arrive in. Each Giovanni bottle was wrapped in plastic then the bottles were put in ziploc bags. The jars of coconut oil was placed on it's lid (which is plastic) they were wrapped and bagged as well and air pillows were strategically placed throughout the box.

If you want check them out. Please note not all items sell that low but $4.99 flat rate shipping is a great deal with the 45% off.

I will definitely be ordering from them again.

Yarn Braids Part One

I started braiding my hair at 9:20am I worked until 10:50am. I have completed 3 rows on the left front and 1 row on the right front. My strategy is to twist the front then do the back top to bottom (If that makes sense).

I prepped my hair last night with Kimmaytube leave in and aloe gel. This morning I put on Sweet Nature by Eddie Wisdom Moisturizer and used Long Aid curl activator gel to twist.

I am using my homemade moisturizer spray to moisten the yarn. As I finish a section I spray the moisturizer on my scalp and the part of the braid that has my hair include then put oil on it (mixture of castor, grapeseed and olive oils).

I will update a lil later!!!

PS. Just like when I do my twists I started this side larger than I did on the right side but anyways I'm gonna go with it!!

Protective Styling - Yarn Braids

It is 1:35am I have prepped my hair and got my yarn cut and moisturized so I can do yarn braids. Yes YARN. I've been interested in them my whole natural journey and just got the moxie and patience to try them.

I cowashed with Bee Mine Avocado Cream Balancing Conditioner. I used my Kimmaytube Leave - In to moisturize then braided my hair insections and banded.

In the morning I will start the process. I will keep you all posted.

Is Shampoo really the "Devil"?

I use to cowash faithfully and avoided shampooing. Now I shampoo weekly with a sulfate free shampoo and use Ayurvedic Herbs or deep conditioner to treat my hair then moisturize and seal. I have found that this works great for my scalp, because my goal is to have a healthy scalp which will produce healthy hair.

Check the article link below to help sort out whats harsh and drying for your hair and what's safe. I found it very helpful.

Curly Nikki's Blog post on Shampoos with Sulfates and which are drying and which are not.

Naturally Curly 31 Day Giveaway

Naturally Curly is having giveaways everyday this month.

Go to the website and Click on the Giveaway and enter.

Braidout Results

I washed my hair Saturday with Giovanni's 50:50 clarifying shampoo. Used Giovanni's Extreme Protein treatment for 45 minutes rinsed and applied and detangled with Bee Mine Bee-U-tiful deep conditioner. Let the Deep condish sit for an hour.

Applied Giovanni direct leave-in (mixed with Aloe vera juice, castor oil and Olive oil) and Eco Styler Olive Oil gel then braided.

Unraveled Sunday morning.

Rebraided on Monday Night with water and Almond oil.

Unraveled Tuesday Morn.

This is the pic of Wednesday hair.