Family Weekend Getaway to Richmond, VA: Itinerary + Tips.

This past weekend we took another random fun family road trip. This time the road led us to the south in Richmond, Virginia. At one point or another everyone has passed by Richmond driving to or from more southern states. I, myself, have passed by Richmond a few years ago on my way back from…

The Baptism.

The Baptism. I don’t consider myself a religious person, but I do believe in God very much and I frequent the church at my own time. By my own time I mean I don’t really go to church on Sunday mornings when everyone does. I like having my intimate time with God in a quiet…

Baltimore Chronicles: How to spend a Family Day in Baltimore.

Family days! How I love them. They are a time to travel together, reconnect, detach from routine and have a good time. Both Eric and I love to be out and about, therefore, we always look for something to get into. Especially, if it has something to do with staying outdoors. We hadn’t been on…

We shaved our Baby.

Just the other day, my husband and I shaved our baby’s head. Depending on what kind of cultural background you come from, you’ve either found that sentence normal or absolutely odd and crazy. And, that is exactly the reason why I decided to write this post. There are so many beliefs or norms I have…

Adorned in my beautiful attire.

“Fashion is part of our culture, and it’s about more than just a pretty dress.” – Joan Smalls Every time I find an opportunity to wear my Ethiopian dress, what we also call “habesha kemis,” I feel like a queen and it is definitely more than just a pretty dress.  It’s the kind of dress…