Gratitude equals wealth. Wealth equals gratitude. You’ve probably heard one of those expressions before… or at least something similar. Certainly the connection seems true on an internal, emotional level. It’s hard to imagine feeling wealthy without also being grateful. And if you’re truly grateful, you probably feel wealthy as well, regardless of your actual circumstances. Because of this apparent connection between wealth and gratitude, many so-called wealth experts suggest that if you want to increase your wealth, you should focus on being more grateful. This sounds pretty good on the surface and meshes well with the…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last week , the natural hair blogosphere went into overdrive when a photo of First Lady Michelle Obama wearing a halo of kinky curls hit the Internet.  Although Mrs. O looked stunning in the photo, it didn’t take long for us to realize that something about the picture seemed a little…off.

The photo in question came to the attention of blogger Maeling Tapp, author of Natural Chica, when her Twitter followers began sending her messages saying that Obama’s hair looked a lot like her own.  Sure enough, upon examination of the First Lady’s curly coif, Tapp discovered that it was indeed her…

from USAtoday.com

The toxicology report is in.

The Los Angeles County coroner’s office has determined that Whitney Houston’s official cause of death is: “drowning and effects of atherosclerotic heart disease and cocaine use.”

The singer was found in the bathtub of her Beverly Hilton Hotel room on Feb. 11, hours before a pre-Grammy party. She was 48.

The coroner’s office also said the manner of death was an “accident.”

However, the toxicology report adds that “Cocaine and metabolites were identified and were contributory to the death. Marijuana, Alprazolam (Xanax), Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) and Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) were identified but did not contribute to the death.”

An autopsy…

Nikki’s Note: Now THIS is a VERY good question. I breastfed my daughter for two years. It was a great bonding experience, and convenient to boot. Great info in this article. Please share with friends. Tonya Lewis Lee and Kimberly Seals Allers debut breastfeeding website

When Beyonce took little Blue Ivy out for a lunch date and breastfed her publicly, the notoriously private superstar set off a firestorm across the internet. Breastfeeding advocates wondered what impact her decision to breastfeed would have on her fans and non-fans alike.

One of the most vocal responses came from author…

7 Foods Even Food Safety Experts Won’t Eat

Guess what some food safety experts won’t even eat according to Liz Vaccariello from prevention magazine.

1. Canned Tomatoes

The expert: Fredrick vom Saal, PhD, an endocrinologist at the University of Missouri who studies bisphenol-A The problem: The resin linings of tin cans contain Bisphenol-A, a synthetic estrogen that has been linked to ailments ranging from reproductive problems to heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Unfortunately, acidity (a prominent characteristic of tomatoes) causes BPA to leach into your food. Studies show that the BPA in most people’s body exceeds the amount that suppresses sperm production…

OK, Solange Knowles has just become a girl crush! I have to admit: this is one cool chick.  I was perusing the net looking for some natural hair style inspiration and of course I came across plenty of great tidbits. Enjoy! 5 Style Lessons Courtesy of Solange Knowles

Our girl crush is singer/DJ/mother/and all around cool chick: Solange Knowles. Solange is the younger, edgier sister to the other Queen B, Beyonce.

Looking at Solange’s style, there are…

As previously reported, Whitney Houston’s daughter, Bobbi Kristina, is set to break her silence publicly for the first time since her mother’s death during an upcoming episode of Oprah Winfrey’s “Next Chapter.”

Airing on March 11 at 9pm/est, one month following Houston’s death, the exclusive OWN Network interview will also feature the singer’s sister-in-law Patricia Houston and brother Gary Houston as they discuss “rumors and speculation surrounding Houston’s death.”

In promotion of Sunday’s episode the network has released a sneak peek trailer showing a glimpse of some of the show’s highlights.

 

 

I can hardly wait to see the new “Sparkle” starring Whitney Houston! Here’s a preview/interview from ET. Listen to Whitney sing… That voice was back in full form!

by Robyn Crawford I met her when she was 16. It was at a summer job. I was working at a community center in East Orange, New Jersey, and she was working just like the rest of us. She was there to work. She introduced herself as “Whitney Elizabeth Houston,” and I knew right away she was special. Not a lot of people introduced themselves with their middle names back then. She had peachy colored skin and she didn’t look like anyone I’d ever met in East Orange, New Jersey.

She was nothing like the Whitney Houston she became but at…

What a gift she was. Watching her sing live is a sheer delight…….