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February 6, 2021

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January 18, 2021

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November 30, 2020

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November 11, 2020

BAMBOO PENDANTS

November 11, 2020

FREE ASSEMBLY: MODERN CLASSICS

October 25, 2020

SKIN LOVE

October 18, 2020

SLEEPING WELL

October 14, 2020

WALMART +: What’s the PLUS for?

October 11, 2020

MY BIRTH STORY

August 23, 2020

PRETTY LITTLE THINGS

August 23, 2020

WHERE IS THAT FROM?

July 27, 2020

TOP TEN ORGANIC BABY CLOTHING BRANDS

July 14, 2020

ETSY LOVE AFFAIR: A DECADE LATER

June 29, 2020

BUMP FRIENDLY SUMMER

June 28, 2020

BLACK MAGIC

June 28, 2020

BACK TO GOOD HAIR DAYS

June 25, 2020

RENEWED & REFRESHED

June 18, 2020
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Hiya, I'm Cynthia. Thanks for stopping by. Based in NYC, this blog is where I share all the things I love, so please Explore. Hope you'll stop by again. Enjoy!

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#Storytime: it’s just 13 years later, so a good #Storytime: it’s just 13 years later, so a good time to share our #MarriageStory, not a wedding story - just how we ended up here. Actually, I forgot it was our Anniversary and was gonna guilt trip the hubby cos thought he forgot too. 🙈🙈 - funny thing, I’ve always considered unlucky # 13, to be my lucky number. #MarriedLife #WeddingAnniversary #BlackLove #BlackMarriage #BlackFamily
Combination of long stretch of postpartum shedding Combination of long stretch of postpartum shedding and continuous braiding as protective style left my edges a wreck and super sparse, but with @nioxin Diamax Advanced, we’re back in business. If you’re looking for visibly thicker hair and fast, then this is one to check out. #NioxinPartner #nioxin #ad @ultabeauty
In another episode of “You don’t have to go fa In another episode of “You don’t have to go far to travel”, we took a 2hr drive for a complete change of scenery from Brooklyn. Decided on the Catskills for loads of nature, wide open spaces, fresh air, to relax and quiet down a bit- while also having loads to do, like exploring nearby farms, eating well & stopping at next door towns like Woodstock and Kingston. We chose the just over a year old @piaule as our accommodation. Head to my stories for more & Do Save & Share for your future trip planning. #catskills #escapebrooklyn #escapenyc #upstateny #roadtrip #familytravel #SimplyCynTravels
If you see me 🤕🤕 just know I didn’t take u If you see me 🤕🤕 just know I didn’t take up MMA, I chose a different contact sport- #Mothering #twinmom #motherhood #TheseDays
⁣I’ve needed a minute to think about what I sh ⁣I’ve needed a minute to think about what I share and how I share on this platform. I’ve gone back and forth so much on the topic of Black Women and Luxury. ⠀
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I’ve honestly felt conflicted because I love seeing Black women succeed and have amazing experiences - luxury or otherwise. I love that there’s been a movement towards self-love, self-care, self appreciation, catering to not just our needs but to our wants. ⠀
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And while I don’t feel personally responsible for anyone’s pocket book, I feel the need to also say- dear sisters, please enjoy your life, but be smart and proceed with caution. This is a tough season for many, and none of this glam life is worth debt. ⠀
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You can find enjoyment from amazing experiences that don’t have to cost a fortune. There is so much beauty in things that don’t break the bank. ⠀
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It took me a long time to start being financially smart. I encourage you to seek real wealth (for me that's financial security for my kids, that's owning real property; real wealth may mean different to you). ⠀
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I will continue to share brilliant moments like this one in the Maldives, because I have worked hard for them, and I am an example of what is possible. And as black women, when traditonal media struggled to show our beauty, our diversity, our abilities, our success- we've been able to find real examples of that in the community here. ⠀
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So, the images and the reels are glorious and worth sharing, loving, celebrating, but none of this exists in a vacuum. Hard work, smart choices (cutting out wasteful spending so you can have what you really want & deserve), remembering what’s important, knowing what truly makes you happy. It’s very easy to be distracted - remember your true joy and your real goals.⠀
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And that's my two cents. 🤎 (didn’t mean to serve long lecture, just feeling Big sis energy).
Be your own hype woman. If that fails, something Be your own hype woman. If that fails, something  in yellow always works for me. P.s. swimsuit is old @andreaiyamah
So we went to check out the Kid Powered Style @cam So we went to check out the Kid Powered Style @campstores x @hm_kids Experience at The Shops at Columbus. Not only did the kids have so much fun, the kids were able to harness all that energy they have (with mamas help) to generate change with the pedal powered Upcycler.

Also kids get to upcycle old clothes into cool new crafts. Kai was working on a custom design, atleast that’s what we’re going with. 

The entire experience is such fun, highly recommend you visit if you’re in the city. In addition, a donation is triggered to @projectlearningtree when visitors bike on the Upcycler - so definitely make sure you don’t skip that part.

#CAMPxHM #ad
⁣Smile!!! ⠀ Because you want them to not only ⁣Smile!!! 
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Because you want them to not only have nutritious meals, you want them happy and enjoying them too. That’s why we grab @onceuponafarm plant rich meals from the freezer section during our @wholefoods grocery runs. And they only have to wait 5minutes, which depending on the day, can be an eternity to them 😅. Always organic, no preservatives, no added sugars #ofarmpartner #FarmToFridge #FarmtoFreezer #ad
Goodness me, sometimes it can all be a lot, a whol Goodness me, sometimes it can all be a lot, a whole lot. Like no time for girlfriends, for hanging out, no time for all those things that you love to do. I’m getting better at making my little moments of joy just as much a priority as all that other ish. So, my question to you: Did you schedule some joy for yourself this week?  #twinmom #findingbalance #lookseasybutitsnot

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