Inspiration of the Day

I love this beautiful shot.  I must say this shot makes me miss my Afro.

Source: etsy.com via Chawn on Pinterest

Beautiful Natural Updo

This style inspires me.  Come look at some of the many styles I love by following my Natural Hair board on Pinterest. 

Source: Uploaded by user via Chawn on Pinterest

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Accent Beads

My latest Creations: I call them accent beads because they adorn your body in a variety of ways; as a bracelet, headband, necklace or even around the waist.

Royal Expression

Princess Darling

Princess Darling

SunKissed

My New Hobby

I went to a bead party not too long ago and I fell in love with these beads that adorn your waist.  Unfortunately, not being used to having something wrapped around my waist, my little chain did not make it very long. I broke it on the first day and each bead went spilling onto the floor.  Determined not to loose my purchase so quickly, I restrung the beads and put my little waist chain back together while discovering a new hobby at the same time.  I love making African Waist Beads and here are a few of my first creations!

All Natural Whole Grain Vegetable Lasagna

Today is #Meatless Monday and normally I try a new recipe but today I thought I would try a little something different.  I was walking in Target yesterday and stopped dead in my tracks when I saw this whole grain, vegetable Lasagna by Huxtable's; made with zucchini, mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, spinach, onions, tomatoes, mozzarella, parmesan and ricotta cheeses. Not only is this special treat only 280 calories per serving but it rings in at only 7 points on the Weight Watchers system. I had to try it and I am so glad I did.

I was very impressed with the taste and have already added it to my favorites.  The best part: My husband...He likes it! He did not even try to add meat to it like he normally does.  What are some of your ready-made vegetable favorites?

Kale and Roasted Vegetable Soup

This is a recipe I have to share.  I found it at Simply Recipes.  In an effort to increase my veggie and fruit intake I cut out a lot of meat and breads this past fall/winter.  I started juicing but found I was very cold all the time so I warmed it up with tasty soups.  This Kale and roasted veggie soup is one of my absolute favorites.  For more of my favorite soup recipes check me out on Pinterest.

Happy 2012 everyone!  I know it has been a very long time since I last updated my blog but I plan for this to be a new beginning for me.  I really hate resolutions but here I am making one because this topic is so important to me and because I have been very inspired by many natural sisters and brothers over the past year.

The last time I posted I was8 months into my Journey and now I am 25 months Sisterlocked and still loving every moment of it.  I am still in awe at how much my hair has grown and changed over the past year.  When I first had them installed in March of 2010 they were so short and curly I could just was and go.  Now I find myself taking more and more time to style them.  It is a lot of fun but don’t get me wrong I still go with the freestyle look every now and again.

Below you will see pics of my New Years Eve style.  I hope you enjoy them.

I am really looking forward to this year and am very excited about what is to come.  First of all, Naturally Professional will be making a big comeback;  I have met so many sisters with natural hair who want to speak to us about their experience in the professional world.  I look forward to swimming, hiking, biking, running and just playing with my naturally fit sisters.  Additionally, many brothers and family members who love their natural ladies want to share their experiences.  I have encountered a few young sisters who have the courage to stand alone and wear their natural hair in a classroom of peers who define beauty by other standards. Finally I have heard from many natural loving mamma’s and poppa’s who wish to share their journey in raising children to love the way God created them to be.

Happy New Year and thanks for your support in 2012!