How To Market Your Blog (Part Three)
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How To Market Your Blog (Part Three)6 CommentsCatch up on the first two installments if you haven’t already! Black Hair Care6 CommentsBeing my ethnicity (I am full, dark-skinned black) one thing I am most proud of is my hair. It’s so versatile. I can wear it kinky or stick straight, go a week+ without washing it (and you’d never tell the difference), relax it, or ‘fro it and stick it straight up on top of my head with zero product or effort. I won’t lie, though. There are too many times that my hair just doesn’t do what I want! It won’t stay down, it won’t stay straight, or it won’t grow out as fast as I’d like. That’s why hair care specific to black beauty is crucial. We need different products and tools to get the most out of out hair, no doubt to it. As with any ethnicity, hair care starts from the inside. No matter how you wash your hair or who your stylist is, your hair’s not going to be healthy or retain any growth unless you’re feeding it from the inside as well.
“Back to black.” Many would say that relaxing or adding extensions to our hair isn’t exactly showing ‘pride’ of it’s nature, but if we can modify or add to anywhere else on our bodies, it shouldn’t stop at our locks. You don’t need kinky hair to show that you care. For those relaxed mavens who care about how to moisturize your hair, how to make your hair grow and glow, and other pampering techniques, these tips are for you. Stock Up On Healthy Foods6 CommentsFortunately my will to be healthy hasn’t taken a backseat to my busy lifestyle lately. I tend to eat often throughout the day (about once every 2-3 or my body scolds me for it), so I need to make sure that a) these are healthy calories for fuel, b) they will be burned efficiently, c) they will keep me fuller, longer, and d) I’m not breaking the bank by spending on fast food or other pricey convenience meals. If you were to raid my fridge after grocery day, these are foods you could find: Essential
The above foods I try to keep stocked at all times. They are high in protein and fiber and only contain natural sugars. They are also foods that take little time to prepare (ideal for a busy OR lazy lifestyle). Eggs –I’ll cook them up in different ways depending on my mood. My favorite thing to do is boil at least a dozen eggs at night, peel them, and store them in baggies in the fridge to snack on over the next couple days. This is a great way to up your protein for the day. Out of 12 eggs I’ll eat maybe three yolks. Oatmeal or cottage cheese - Oatmeal is the leaner choice, but both are an excellent source of protein, fiber, and nutrients. Apples – Green apples satisfy a sweet tooth. These are also conveniently portable. Strawberries & bananas – Mmm, smoothies (made with soy milk). Frozen skinless chicken and fish – Quick, healthy dinners can be built around these meats. Healthy sides include steamed broccoli or asparagus, long grain or jasmine rice, and sweet potatoes. Ginger, pepper, and cayenne are my favorite spices. Preferential
Gardenburger veggie burgers – These are my favorite brand of veggie burgers and they’re lower in calories than Boca veggie burgers. Pop them in the microwave for a minute and they’re done! These are high in protein and fiber and they’re very taste. Amy’s Pizza – If you’re a pizza lover like I am but want to avoid traditional frozen pizzas that are high in preservatives and processed toppings, Amy’s Pizza is a great pick. They taste amazing and I don’t have to feel as guilty eating the whole pie! Snacks
Mrs. May’s Cashew Crunch – These are so yummy! Each little block or ‘crunch’ is the perfect combo of sweet and salty with a wholesome nutty taste. They are flavored with sea salt and natural cane sugar so I feel good about treating myself to these every now and again. Kashi GoLean Honey Almond Flax Bars - I cannot eat just one no matter how hard I try! Fortunately they are chock full of soy protein, flax seeds, almonds, fiber, and many more nutritious goodies. Click the following link for health insurance information. Personal Digest #6 (Self Growth)4 Comments
Well, to get to the bottom of these thoughts I’ve been praying a lot lately to be able see myself from the outside (to better myself) and to see opportunities that I wouldn’t have known existed otherwise (pertaining to my career). Because this is primarily a beauty and fitness blog – these are my hobbies – I don’t really talk much about my stance on life. Many of you know that I am a Christian. So when I say that I’ve been ‘praying,’ I’m praying to God…not to ‘mother earth’…nor my bottle of Chanel perfume. Beyond material things, having a loving base and belief system that actually improves your quality of life and enables you to grow as a person and love others, I’ve found, is crucial to joy and success in any endeavor. Anyway, as a result of my introspection and consultation with God, I’ve been much more productive lately. I’m getting my life organized (Google Calendar is great!), making time for my friends and family, and I’m exploring new career options and meeting new people.
One thing that my faith has shown me is that to be truly successful (as a person and in life and career), we need to help others before we help ourselves. Love others as we love ourselves. In essence, do what you can to positively influence people, and you will prosper because of it. My blogs, for example, are a great outlet for me to so, and I hope that I have inspired you to do the same in your personal life in various ways. I have been busy lately, but in order to deliver on some of those reader requests, look out for these topics in the next week!
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I love finding new sites! Look forward to future posts like this. Frappelattes Reader Requests9 CommentsI’m going to start a new Sunday feature, partly because I want to hear from readers and also because today is Sunday and I have two school papers due. I hadn’t developed a topic to write about today! Frappelattes Reader RequestsPlease submits requests for topics or posts you’d like to see on Frappelattes. This could be anything from specific beauty or fitness questions or concerns or to see fashion posts of your favorite celebs. You name it, I’ll try to blog it! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend. PS - Please re-submit your blog sites to Bloglattes! Don’t forget to update your link. Thank you! ♥ Feed Faves: Weekly Recap5 CommentsWendy from Decadent Luxe raids her bathroom and declares her favorite moisturizing hair conditioner and bath soap, perfect for this dry season. Rihanna is fastly becoming a style icon of mine, and I Like Her Style! has been covering a lot of her hot wardrobe choices. Sylvia’s Personal Stylist updates leave me inspired to add new pieces to my own wardrobe, especially this post. The Beauty Addict features the much-antisipated Encyclopedia of Mascara. What do you know, my all-time fave Lancome Fatale mascara has won Kristen’s love, also! Precious of Precious & Makeup exposes her Top Beauty Secrets. Take them from a pro! Temptalia showcases swatches from MAC’s new Antiquitease collection tested on Christine’s pretty skin tone, essentially a preview before you buy. |
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Lately (for the past few weeks) between work, school, and web development I’ve been re-evaluating myself as a person. I’m sure we all do this every now and again, to access whether or not we’re satisfied with our lives, our careers, our relationships, etc. Though I’m happy, I haven’t felt very satisfied. I’ve felt the need to interact more with friends (and strangers), to really reach out and embrace people. To be a kinder person. I want to get the most out of my life and though I’ve started on a great path, I want to know that my future is fruitful and secure.