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Be the Three This Holiday Season

December 3, 2020 by Alisha 2 Comments

This post is made possible with support from the American Academy of Pediatrics through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All opinions are my own.

In 2020, no one would have expected that we would be experiencing a global pandemic. This last year has been extremely hard for so many. Over a million people have died from COVID-19, and the numbers continue to rise daily.

Families may have already been dealing with a lot of personal stress. Add COVID-19 to that stress, and it can cause a more toxic environment where children and their mental health are sometimes overlooked.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are events that happen that can affect how a child feels and behaves. Adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood. The 10 ACEs fall into 3 categories: 1) Abuse (physical, emotional, or sexual); 2) Neglect (physical or emotional); and 3) Household dysfunction (mental illness, domestic violence, divorce, incarcerated relative, substance abuse). ACEs can be prevented or mitigated when adults and children have strong support systems through individuals or organizations. For so many children, going to school and seeing their friends was an escape from a home that might not have let them feel safe and secure.

For the last 3 years, I’ve worked as a Crisis Counselor and have talked with hundreds of people that have been dealing with the effects caused by trauma from their own childhood. Dealing with adversity if it happens is an important part of a healthy childhood, but when healthy relationships are not available for the child, these stressful experiences can have lifelong consequences. It’s so important for parents and caregivers to provide healthy and supportive environments for children.

That starts with spending quality time with children, which is often overlooked as well. Quality time doesn’t have to cost anything. Having meals together, reading a book together, and playing card games can be great experiences for children and create positive childhood experiences.

With my work, I have boundaries that I adhere to but with those that are close to me, I plan to “Be One of The Three”—three people or organizations that serve as a foundation for a person’s support system—for those that need that support the most. It doesn’t take much or have to cost a lot to be there for someone you know who is struggling right now. The “three” can range from having support from a community agency to your next-door neighbor or best friend. 

It is so important to have your three sources of support during a difficult time. I’m a huge proponent of taking care of your mental health, so I always remind my friends that I will be their support system no matter what they’re going through and without judgment. Women, especially moms, feel that their children come first and they come last. You can’t take care of someone else if you’re not taking care of yourself. Remember you’re not being selfish, and it’s ok to ask for help. 

I deal with stress with humor, which sometimes a good laugh is just what you need. I recently got a Silhouette Cameo 4 and have been enjoying making things for people and sending them things. For the friend that loves plants, I have been sending vinyl decals with funny sayings to put on her pots and also shirts. I also attach a note saying to call or text me any time, and I’m “your person” and don’t ever feel like you’re alone or bothering me.

How will you “be the three” this holiday season and help build safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and environments? Share what you have in mind and remember just a simple call or letter is all it takes sometimes. 

Filed Under: Motherhood Tagged With: ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, be the three, CDC, support system

Get Those Waves Right with the Wave Glyder!

November 4, 2020 by Alisha Leave a Comment

If you’ve been following me for a while you know that I’ve been rocking a short tapered cut.  I remember the first time I cut off all my hair I kept thinking “What the heck did I do?!?!”  This of course led me down the YouTube rabbit hole where I spent countless hours checking out other gorgeous baldies.

While watching videos and scouring Instagram to find a new barber to help me maintain my new cut I discovered the world the world of Female Wavers!  I’m about the laziest natural there is so when I learned that I would have to brush my hair fifty eleven hundred times AND wear a damn durag I was like “Dis Tew Much!”

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Then a company reached out about a new product called the Wave Gylder.  This product tackles stubborn hairs and boost smoothness and shine that’s also designed to keep oils and moisturizing products close. Created by a veteran barber who knows the needs of naturally wavy hair, the Wave Glyder eliminates the traditional practice of using a plastic bag and smoothing pad. In other words…less work for me!

The Hassle-Free Way to Lay Down Those Waves:

  • Each Wave Glyder handle comes with 2 interchangeable attachments designed like the palm of his hand and works with his natural wave pattern.
  • The rubber comfort grips on each side of the handle make it easy to “glyde” this smoother through hair.
  • Wave Glyder’s resting dock doubles as a holding container for liquid products. 
  • It keeps his hands clean as he applies products onto the attachments and into his hair.

Instead of using the container for liquid products I just brushed my hair while it was still wet out of the shower with my leave-in and gel. Then I placed the durag on my head while I got dressed and that was it.  I’m so bad about actually sleeping with something on my head but I do sleep on a satin pillow case so I figure that makes up for it.

Here’s a video showing how quick and easy the process is to getting those waves just right:

 

Now the die-hard true wavers out there may actually keep their durags/scarves on their heads at all times. That’s just not a look I’m going for and if I did that who would see my purple hair???

With the holidays coming up this would be a perfect gift to give or to treat yourself.  Not the hardest part for me is figuring out what color I want to try next.  Be sure to check Wave Glyder’s site to learn more.  Who do you think you would gift one to for the upcoming holidays?

 

 

Filed Under: Natural Hair

3 Budget Friendly Cocktail Recipes with Fun Wine®

May 22, 2020 by Alisha 1 Comment

*Must be 21+ to visit Fun Wine®* 

Remember back in the old days when you could just meet up with your friends and hit up your favorite spot for cocktails out on the patio?  Oh the memories of just a few months ago…

Seriously who knew that our worlds would be turned upside down and changed so much that our new normal has become what it is today!  If you’re like me then you know the show must go on but now it just looks a bit, shall we say…different?  Fun Wine® reached out to me  with three of their award-winning flavors: Red Sangria, Strawberry Rose Moscato and Coconut Chardonnay.  The best is that they are all low-calorie, low-alcohol and budget-friendly.  Artist and Designer Miguel Paredes brought his sense of New York Graffiti art to these three bottles and its like having my own little art gallery on display but on wine bottles.  Win-win!

I have three easy recipes that I wanted to share with you to add a bit of fun to your at home cocktails.  I ended up making Miguel’s Colada.  Took me just a few minutes to make and was so good.  I even played some Caribbean music while I enjoyed it on my pation.

 

Miguel’s Colada

2 oz Barcelo rum

Frozen pineapple or coconut

 Fun Wine’s Coconut Chardonnay 

Blend all ingredients until frosty and serve on a chilled glass

The next recipe is Chocolate Strawberry Negroni.  This one totally reminds me of chocolate covered strawberries!

Chocolate Strawberry Negroni

1 oz Aperol Spritz or Campari 

Dash Chocolate Bitters 

4 oz Fun Wine’s Strawberry Rose Moscato

Serve on rocks

And the last recipe just calls for a chilled bottle or serve over ice!  Can’t get any easier than that!

Which cocktail would you make first?  If you decide to try out  Fun Wine® be sure to visit them on instagram at @funwineofficial or their website funwine.com. Be sure to also tag #FUNathome if you share any pictures on social media too!

 

*I was provided with complementary bottles of wine. All opinions are my own. Drink responsibly.*

Filed Under: Food & Wine Tagged With: budget friendly, chocolate, cocktails, coconut, fun wine, low cal, low calorie, Negroni, pineapple, strawberry, wine

Christmas in Santa Claus, Indiana!

December 24, 2019 by Alisha 4 Comments

*Disclaimer:  I was provided with complimentary lodging and tickets.  No other compensation was provided.*

A few weekends ago the girls and I took a little road trip from Nashville to Santa Claus, Indiana.  It’s a perfect drive because takes less than 3 hours to get there.  I’m all about road trips that are under 4 hours!

Now if you’re anything like my friend Natasha of Houseful of Nicholes then this is definitely the place for you. The town is spreads holiday joy 365 days a year.  A fun fact about the name of the town is that they were originally going to be named Santa Fe but there was already a town by that name in Indiana. 

 Spencer County Visitor’s Bureau was gracious enough to reach out again and took charge by planning a great weekend of fun for my daughters, mom and me.  We hung out in the city for 3 days 2 nights and were hosted by Santa’s Lodge.  The front part of the hotel used to be a barn and the rest of the hotel was added on.  The hotel has a restaurant, Santa’s Toy Shop, a gift shop and indoor pool.  Everything you need is almost within walking distance but this time of year its a bit chilly so its better to hop in the car.

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Filed Under: Food & Wine, Motherhood, Resources Tagged With: family, food, holidays, hotel, ice cream, indiana, merry christmas, road trip, Santa, santa claus, season's greetings, toys

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