tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67387876629083125882024-03-10T04:18:53.756-04:00Beauty IntoxicatedUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger317125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738787662908312588.post-31809880604595290732013-11-10T20:08:00.002-05:002013-11-11T00:51:22.199-05:00Women in Business
Women are loving, patient, supportive and kind.
We are gentle, nurturing and forgiving.
We are independent, intelligent and respectful.
We are also organized and use to always being the engine that keeps the ship sailing.
As a woman entrepreneur, you have to understand that sometimes in this competitive world of business those beautiful feminine characteristics Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738787662908312588.post-26366113600837620222013-11-10T18:03:00.004-05:002013-11-10T18:03:39.436-05:00Natural Hair in the Workplace
"Yes I'm fly and so is my hair!"
Let's discuss what to wear with your natural hair in the workplace! This will be fun!
When you arrive to work, walk into the office, approach your work station or cubicle do you feel the onlookers honing in on you from every corner in the room?
Does it make you uncomfortable and insecure?
Did you remember to do your "lets Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738787662908312588.post-63518546204520669852013-11-10T17:07:00.001-05:002013-11-10T17:07:04.510-05:00Kids say the Darndest Things!
Your children are a reflection of you: The Good, Bad and the EMBARRASSING!
Kids will say and do some crazy things and usually at the wrong times!
Yeah you find yourself laughing because they are so innocent and adorable however there are times when those moments are embarrassing and leave you speechless!
Have you ever been in the store and your child decides that they are Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738787662908312588.post-37744833609871308982013-11-10T16:11:00.002-05:002013-11-10T16:13:39.453-05:00Veggie Basics: Simple Vegetables for multiple meals
Taking it Back to Veggie Basics
"In the Kitchen" with Chef Tiffany
Is it really November already?
Wow 2013 has come and gone in the blink of an eye hasn't it? It has really passed us
by!
Not only does November mean the end of the year is near, but on a lighter, tastier note it also means that it's time
for one of the most festive holidays of the year, Thanksgiving!
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738787662908312588.post-66495906493859250392013-10-30T10:01:00.000-04:002013-10-30T10:01:16.667-04:00HolidayTreats!
The Big Apple
Ok I needed a reason to justify my strong craving for some candy, I mean really... who doesn't crave a sweet treat from time to time!
It is Halloween time right? Ok, well that's good enough for me! Now so that I don't feel completely guilty about my desire to indulge in a sweet treat, I thought it would be a great idea to add a little fruit to my craving! &Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738787662908312588.post-33506602542175893512013-10-27T21:15:00.003-04:002013-10-27T21:33:08.947-04:00SuperMom is Tired!
How can I maintain my superpowers if I'm tired! Tired mommies aren't productive mommies.
Why must time work against us? Heck, is it ever on our side? If you're a mommy to one child, two, or three…married or single…it doesn't matter we are all always BUSY and on the go!
It's tough NOT to become slaves to time and that's an awful helpless feeling! Do you ever get the urge to break free!! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738787662908312588.post-85037984273586534142013-10-27T20:47:00.000-04:002013-10-27T21:16:25.797-04:00Teach your Natural Babies to LOVE their Hair!
Hey there Parents!!
It's Certified Natural Hair Stylist Ms. Nikki J here.....
Can we chat our natural babies?
I love the fact that the LOVE for natural hair is everywhere! We live it and we love it and now it's extremely important that we teach those same hair loving principles to our little princesses!
I'm an aunt, a godmother, a mentor and stylist to many young ladies and I know how Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738787662908312588.post-63036033001418910202013-10-26T20:09:00.002-04:002013-10-26T20:26:40.752-04:00Introducing: Chef Tiffany
Where is the butter?
Where is the garlic?
Who used the pesto?
Has anyone seen the smoked paprika?
Ughhh! *screaming*
"Who's Kitchen is this"!!!
These are all questions we seem to ask ourselves when we are cooking because as soon as we need something, "poof" it's gone! Where's the evil kitchen wizard and why is he hiding everything! LOL, ok Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738787662908312588.post-70437049910289558492013-10-21T01:15:00.001-04:002013-10-27T19:59:22.906-04:00Natural Hair | Laying the Foundation
Can We Talk about Foundation!
Hair Foundation; that is!
The most important element to being natural is making sure your foundation is done correctly! Let's paint this picture for you... As you know, no mansion can be built with sticks and mud. No, no, no it won't happen, not EVER! It needs a foundation sturdy and strong enough to endure whatever is it that it may go thru. Well, the same goesUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738787662908312588.post-21949861509027595682013-10-20T23:23:00.000-04:002013-10-27T20:21:50.685-04:00The Toddler MomHmmm, let's see..."marbles and sanity".
Will those two words ever go in the same sentence when you are blessed with the superpowers of being a toddler mom!?
We can't lose our marbles, no way! There are days when maintaining a healthy level of sanity isn't easy but hey...somebody has got to do it. After all "SuperMom" does mean we can do it ALL, right?
We can save the world 100% of the time Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738787662908312588.post-44313574771846094002013-10-07T18:28:00.000-04:002013-10-12T21:59:18.480-04:00Meet Arm Candy Palace
Meet the Oh so Fabulous...
"Arm Candy Palace"
instagram: @armcandypalace
At the end of last week I was oh so lucky enough to receive a package from the "Arm Candy Palace" There are so many things I want to say, which is a GOOD THING so let me start by telling you this...from the moment the owner contacted me until the time the package hit my door step (which was very quick) I wasUnknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738787662908312588.post-67205487959462430042013-10-06T15:29:00.001-04:002013-10-07T09:22:41.004-04:00Meet Ms. Nikki J | Master Braider and Certified Natural Hair Stylist
BEAUTY INTOXICATED | BUSINESS
"She is the Boss..."
Have you ever seen something in the making, and couldn't really describe what was going on but you felt deep in your spirit that it was going to be BIG enough to be remembered a lifetime?
That's the feeling I got when being introduced to Ms. Nikki J. This "She-Boss" is doing amazing things in the Natural Hair and Braiding Industry. Not onlyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738787662908312588.post-30096553711517645652013-09-15T19:54:00.000-04:002013-09-15T19:54:16.444-04:00Prep your Kids School Clothes for the Week
September | 2013
Hey Moms!! How many of you all can relate to experiencing total chaos with getting your children ready in the mornings before school??!! Lol it can be a frustrating process DAILY! If your child is not a morning person (picture that :) then getting them ready in the mornings is not always pretty, in fact some mornings they are so uncooperative that you really want to just Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738787662908312588.post-70248762331662291292013-09-15T18:20:00.004-04:002013-09-15T18:27:58.213-04:00Top 5 Must-Haves for Fall Fashion
FALL 2013
The weather is breaking and in comes the Fall! Fall is one of my favorite times of year because the fashion is simply FABULOUS!!! Check out these 5 "Must-Haves" for the 2013 Fall Fashion Season!
One | Cobalt Blue Heels
Cobalt is a sexy bold color! Grab a pair of semi pointy Cobalt blue heels for work this Fall! You will be surprised at how many colors cobalt will compliment Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738787662908312588.post-77981886874992933242013-09-08T21:19:00.001-04:002013-09-08T21:19:49.558-04:00Ways to Save Money!
Way's to Save | Coupons
A little side money hasn't ever hurt NOBODY!!
In fact you may can use a few extra hundred in your bank account on a monthly
basis! The idea isn't farfetched either! In fact it's easier than you
think! Heres a great way to save some money...
Don't be too shamed to use COUPONS!!! I swear if coupons were marketed a little
differentlyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738787662908312588.post-29344722417243074432013-09-08T20:12:00.002-04:002013-09-08T21:15:46.413-04:00Good Mommies Know how to manage their Finances
A good mom knows how to manage her finances!
Even if it seems like a struggle because there may be more bills than income, a
good mom is always trying to find a way to keep everyone's head above water.
I've found that keeping an effective
budget plan the key to stay in financial control! I created a budget plan for
my household and it has become a staple tool for us in money management.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738787662908312588.post-57741790259267830942013-09-05T20:16:00.003-04:002013-09-05T22:05:17.246-04:00Product Review: Cantu
Let's Review
Cantu!
@RoyalBeautyV (instagram)
September | 2013
Everybody loves Cantu! When I returned to natural for the first time a beautiful natural sister in the hair store recommended this product line for me. Her hair was beautiful so I thought…hey if it works for her then it should work for me!
The products pictured here are from my personal hair care haul and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738787662908312588.post-29546986176762824332013-09-02T13:26:00.003-04:002013-09-02T16:05:46.006-04:00Natural Kids
Natural KIDS
Meet Londyn Shanell, my 7 year old:) Oh my how time flies don't it! She is a natural just like her mommy and she understands the importance of proper hair care. I teach her about pre-pooing, shampooing, the harmful ingredients in shampoo's, conditioning, deep conditioning, the dangers in heat styling and moisturizing. She's only 7 but she is absorbing this knowledge early. It's Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738787662908312588.post-29378309962336138782013-08-15T20:02:00.003-04:002013-08-15T20:05:02.153-04:00First Twistout Experience
Hello Natural beauties! Do you remember your very 1st twistout? I do! Ummmm let's just say it took a few attempts to get it right! Beauty Intoxicated has tag-teamed for some Curl Talk on Love. Embrace. Inspire to chit chat about the experience!
"Are you having a hard time with twist outs? Are you feeling like you will never get it right? Well ladies, you are not the only oneUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738787662908312588.post-60041286237643534842013-08-15T16:21:00.000-04:002013-09-08T17:30:27.749-04:00Great Friends are Hard to Come By
Meet a Woman of Virtue and Strength...
Author Monique Yesenia is ALL Substance with a ton of Love, Understanding and even more Personality!
"Friends" are the family that you chose for yourself and "kin" are the "family" that God gives you. Well thank God for the ability to chose your family right lol! Having this woman as a friend is equivalent to having a valuable diamond in your possession Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738787662908312588.post-47932831867619509702013-08-10T10:52:00.001-04:002013-08-10T15:21:05.325-04:00Curly Afro
Oh how I love the Almighty Afro!
Many of the exciting benefits of being a natural is the many options that you have for hair styles! I wear a plethora of styles so I don't get bored. To mention a few, I sport the low side part, middle part, pin-ups, up do's, the side ponytail, the curly mohawk, the Mega bun, and the Almighty Afro.
Out of all of natural hair's versatility, the Curly Afro is myUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738787662908312588.post-23223232319417190772013-08-03T20:20:00.001-04:002013-09-03T19:17:05.384-04:00Top Bun on Natural Hair
Mega Bun!!
by @royalbeautyv (instagram)
Today I decided to try a natural bun for the very first time….I nailed it lol! ok let me rewind a little…"it was so easy a toddler can do it" is the real reason I nailed it lol.
Ok so I literally went through 3 different hair styles today, I had an Afro this morning, a side puff this afternoon and now this MEGA BUN this evening. Why so many Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738787662908312588.post-2493598102533303812013-07-28T18:16:00.001-04:002013-07-28T18:16:31.893-04:00Shrimp and Grits
This is a picture from a breakfast meal I prepared. This particular morning I wanted to satisfy my obsession with shrimp so I decided to incorporate some into my breakfast!
What's for Breakfast?
Shrimp and Grits
Ingredients
Shrimp
Grits
Butter
Spices: (for shrimp) Garlic, old bay seasoning, cajun seasoning and Parsley
Cooking Instructions
Shrimp: coat the bottom of a skillet with EVOO Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738787662908312588.post-44756989295538476632013-07-28T17:47:00.001-04:002013-07-28T17:47:46.436-04:00Roasted Turkey Wings
When it's time to eat, I need something that is flavorful and mouth watering! This is a pic I took of a meal I prepared and honeyyyy it was very delicious!
What's for Dinner?
Roasted Turkey Wings
Roasted White and Sweet Potatoes
Steamed Broccoli
Ingredients
Turkey Wings
Sweet Potatoes
White Potatoes
Broccoli
Green peppers
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Spices: Garlic Salt, Lawrys seasoning salt, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738787662908312588.post-54309238400775451982013-07-28T17:23:00.001-04:002013-07-28T17:23:35.964-04:00SeaFood for Dinner
I took this pic a few weeks ago after preparing lunch for my husband. On this particular day I wanted an overload of seafood so I decided to get busy in the kitchen!
What's for Dinner???
Steamed Vegetables
Teriyaki Rice
Pan Seared Sea Scallops
Jumbo Rosemary Shrimp
Garlic Butter Whitings
Ingredients:
Fresh Vegetables of your choice
white rice
fresh sea scallops
jumbo shrimp
fish Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0