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Overconsumption has become so common that many people hardly notice it anymore. Whether you’re mindlessly scrolling through online...

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Shut the World Out: How to Handle Your Child's Public Tantrum or Meltdown

Learning to be a parent is an acquired skill. It is one where you learn through trial and error with love and empathy as your guide....

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How Substitute Teaching Became a Gift at a Difficult Time

Being a substitute teacher was not something I planned, but rather a role I fell into. I know this is a temporary stop in my journey, and...

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Chic or Not: Creativity, Confidence and Black Culture in Fashion

When a black woman with a shaved head, high cheekbones and a red lip graces your FYP, you stop and you listen. On this particular day, it...

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My New York City Hall Wedding

When my partner proposed to me 12 years ago, the only place I thought of getting married, was at City Hall. Simple and easy just the way...

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10 Habits to Ensure a Successful School Year

The school year has began and I hope you are getting into the swing of things. With the return to school comes so many responsibilities....

FOOD

What’s Cooking Wednesday: Best Bread Recipe

I am an avid baker of primarily desserts. I’ve always avoided anything to do with dough because it just takes too long. The kneading and...

ORGANIZE

Refrigerator Organization for Everyday People

Let's face it, most of us are not living aesthetically pleasing Instagram and Pinterest worthy lives. Life is messy and we don't have the...

STYLE

4 Easy Hairstyles for Black Kids that Last the School Week

School is around the corner and we are all gathering or putting the finishing touches on supplies, clothes and shoes. If you're a parent,...

FOOD

I Finally Decided to Learn to Make Fresh Noodles and It's a Game Changer

Learn how to make fresh noodles from scratch a staple in your home.

MOTHERHOOD

5 Unexpected Parenting Lessons I Learned from Being a Babysitter

Transitioning from a babysitter to a parent is a journey filled with surprises, revelations, and growth.

STYLE

Skin, Self-Esteem and Healing Hyperpigmentation

Growing up, my skin was at the forefront of my mind. I was the child who had a severe skin reaction that left me with

FOOD

Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes and Beef Stew

There is never a wrong season for a great stew. If you own a pressure cooker, I hope you don’t have it stored somewhere in the back of...

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I am a mother of two who traded my busy Brooklyn life for the tranquility of upstate NY. Welcome to The Tidy Habit, a space where I explore a myriad of topics that capture my journey and thoughts. My intention is to build a balanced and harmonious life full of fun and adventure. I embrace this cherished space I have created and look forward to connecting with you. Join me on this journey.

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