Fruit Stickers: Did you know THAT?

 Welcome To My World!

March 20th, Yesterday, was the first day of Spring. But since it decided to snow, Today I just wanted to officially say ...

Everyone knows that every piece of fruit comes with those pesky little stickers. But did you know that those stickers tell us something VERY important?

I saw the picture below on Facebook and thought it was fake, I wasn't entirely sure so I decided to check it out.

 Every time I go to ShopRite I like to buy Granny Smith Apples, They're my favorite! So I went to the general fruit section and picked up three apples put them in a bag and continued shopping. When I reached the other side of that section I saw more apples and thought "hmm whats the difference between the two?" and the picture above popped up in my mind. I quickly went into my phone and looked at it again. I looked in the bag and all the apples I picked up sticker numbers started with a 4! And the apples I was standing in front of started with a 9. Sure enough, the photo was true. I immediately put the "Conventionally Grown" Apples back and picked up these "Organic" apples you see below.

For years I have been eating conventionally grown fruit and didn't even know it! Pretty Scary.

FYI Section:

*If you refer to the chart above it explains that any fruit sticker with a 5 digit number starting with 9 is Organic.

Organic means: That when the fruit was grown and processed no synthetic pesticides or fertilized were used.

*Fruit stickers with a 5 digit code starting with 8 is Genetically Modified aka GMO or Genetically Engineered aka GE.

 This is the worst one of all, if the number starts with an 8 run away, FAST!  

Genetically Engineered: Scientists transfer genes from fruit to fruit which can not sexually reproduce on its own. Meaning that those apples do not grow on trees but rather from chemicals. An example maybe: "Seedless Grapes or Watermelon" (unless stated as organic).

Genetically Modified:Scientists manipulate the fruit's genes, which affect their specific characteristics or traits to improve performance, quality, or productivity. An example would be, Oversized Strawberries or Watermelon.

*Fruit Stickers with any 4 digit code is conventionally grown. Most fruit that you see in the supermarket will have this sticker.

Conventionally Grown means that pesticides to protect their crops from molds, insects and diseases.

Now that you know the meaning behind those pesky fruit stickers, decide to make a healthier decision today!

Turn Your Old Rags Into Cold Cash !

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Publishing My Children's Book: UPDATE

GREETINGS

For many of you who read or keep up with my social media or are close to me in real life you know that I have been working on getting my Children's book published. For a little background story, I started a Go Fund Me account with a goal of $1,000. I raised $1,110 in 4 months with a combination of online and physical monetary donations, word of mouth, mass messages, and social media sharing. The love and support I received from my loved ones and even those that I do not know very well was real.

The money that was raised was used to pay for the publishing. Because I am doing a Children's book illustrations are required. The illustrations are separate and will cost me exactly $720. I have increased my original Go Fund Me campaign to 1,900 in hopes of raising the rest of funds so that I can finally get my book published. I am currently 6 months in and My goal is to have the entire project completed by or before the summer of 2015. 

My book was originally titled "Little Brother Squash". The story is based on a true story of my life back to the age of 5, when I wanted a brother so bad. With an innocent perception of conceiving a child and the big "disappointment" of getting a sister, this book teaches children the art of patience, love, and friendship.

The initial reason for me writing this book was for a class project. After people heard and read my story, they told me they enjoyed it. Some of them mentioned that I should have it published, and here I am. Shout out to Bonnie Pipkin! (My Professor)

Dear Parents: This would be a great book to read to your children to teach them the art of patience and handling disappointment. It also surrounded around and briefly discusses the infamous topic "Where do babies come from?". If your little one has become curious or you're ready to introduce the topic of Sex, this book is for you! Thank you!

Dear Teachers: My book uses simple language which means it can be read to a 5 year old, who will be able to comprehend and relate to the content ... some even the story line. By 7 years of age they should be able to read it alone, use critical thinking skills and answer questions about it's content. Thank You!

If you are interested in donating please visit my Go Fund Me Campaign at:

 http://www.gofundme.com/d2s238

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YOUR SUPPORT (OF ALL KIND) IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!

16 Months Post BC: My Natural Hair Staple Products (Updated)

I have been natural for over a year. In the beginning I was a major product junkie that bought ever natural hair product I saw on social media. But now that I'm 16 months post Big Chop  I have some  products that I use for my hair daily. Check them out!

Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo, Conditioner, and Curl Enhancing Smoothie

I originally bought these products in the small travel size kit for $20 just to try them out. Then right after I ended up buying the Shea Moisture Yucca and Baobab Line travel kit. (at that time I was a real product junkie) Long story short, I hadn't given my self enough time to thoroughly review the Coconut & Hibiscus Line and assumed that I didn't like it when in reality, I was blinded by how good the Yucca & Baobab line smelled. The truth of the matter was that my hair really didn't like the Yucca and Baobab Oil Line. So this past weekend Walgreen's was having a BOGO Free sale and on that Sunday I went to pick up these products. After one use my hair felt sooo soft and moisturized. Since Shea Moisture's Shampoos are Sulfate-Free I use these products in between Deep Cleansing periods.

Eco Styler with Olive Oil

I LOVE LOVE this gel ... I can use it with just about any product and it will not flake. It brings out my true curl pattern when I do a wash-n-go and it lays my edges when necessary. I have no complaints about this gel. I know that Eco Styler has many other types of gel but this is the second one I bought, tried, loved and actually finished. I am currently waiting to restock.

Click HERE to see the results from a washNgo with the Original Eco Stlyer Gel

Organix Renewing Argan Oil of Morocco Shampoo and Conditioner

An old friend gave me this Shampoo because she did not like it for her hair type. She has very curly hair, maybe about 3c. Although this is a sulfate shampoo I do not feel like my strands are being stripped of it's moisture when I use it. But as a sidebar if my hair is really dry I will do a pre-poo before washing with sulfate shampoo to avoid drying out my hair. During my Walgreens escapade I decided to pick up the matching conditioner since I liked the shampoo so much. I use this when I want to do a full cleanse for my scalp and hair after my hair gets a lot of build-up from constant product use.

Creme of Nature with Argan Oil From Morocco Edge Control

 

I have tried the Olive Oil brand edge control and it leaves this yucky white paste on my edges and it doesn't last all day! My mom is fairly newly natural and suggested that I try this Creme of Nature edge control because it worked great for her. We have the same type of hair, so I was hoping we'd get the same results and sure enough my edges stayed slick all day with no white icky patches. It was just as good as the Eco Styler gel, if not a temporary replacement for it. (Since I am still waiting to restock) I don't always do styles where having sleek edges are necessary but it's good to have a product that works when I need it.

Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Cream

This product was in my first Staple Product Post (which you can find >HERE<), and still is now months later! I used to use this as a pre-poo and I still do when I feel I need a moisture and protein boost.

Organics by Africa's Best Hair Mayonnaise

This product was in my first Staple Product Post as well. I mix this with the Cantu Shea Butter when I'm doing a protein treatment on my hair. My hair is color-treated and therefore needs protein more often than normal non color treated hair. I love mixing the products two together.

Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque

This product I love to use as a deep conditioner. I will admit that the product feels weird laying on my hair but once it's rinsed out my hair feels soft and does bring out my curls.

100% All Natural Honey

 

Honey is a humectant. A humectant attracts moisture (with the help of heat) Adding honey to my deep conditioner(s); whether for protein or moisture honey helps my hair to gain moisture. I wash this out with warm water then shock my hair cuticles with cool water to lock in the moisture.

What Do Children Think of Domestic Violence?

Recently I came across a video on Facebook and I felt the need to share it with the rest of my Facebook friends. One particular line stood out to me after the video was over "Girls shouldn't be hit, not even with a flower"

The fact that each of these six boys were able to refrain from hitting her, even though they all had different reasons why they refused, i think that it was great to see that children are still being raised to do what is right. With stable homes and good influences around them. 

Although some may argue that when put a bad situation and when anger is involved sometimes things  are done without much thought. What I say to that is, it is better to walk away than to react in anger, acts done in anger will often turn into regret later.

SideNote:

The type of behavior we exhibit in front of children is important. It is scientifically proven that if a child grows up in a home with domestic violence, they are very likely to find themself in the same predicament becoming either the agressor or the victim. The cycle is ongoing.

I honestly can not wait to become a teacher, children can teach you humility everyday just by knowing and practicing what is morally right without much thought. If you notice, it didn't take very long for some to give a face of confusion when they were told to slap her. To them, It just didn't seem right.

Check out the video below !

By recycling this video I just want to share the obvious message that it is important to share with our youth that violence is never the answer, unless in life-threatening self-defense. Since we're on the topic of violence and children I wanted to redirect to the topic of bullying. Bullying is a world-wide issue in schools and has been for many years. Many students are committing suicide because they become victims of Bullying, it must STOP! 

When I was in Middle School, I myself was bullied. Last semester I created an informational website for one of my classes where I chose to focus on Bullying. On the site I introduce different forms of Bullying, programs, intervention methods, and my personal story. My hopes in creating this website and making it public was that I would be able to help someone by having them see and understand that they are truly not alone in this world and that there are people who care about them. EVERY LIFE MATTERS.

http://camerody.wix.com/stopbullying

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Poetry: Fatherless Child

Could it be that I substitute lustful infatuation for love? or mistake an act of kindness for trust?
Using his words to define me, i mean refine me, leaving the real me in the dust
Can you really blame me for being attracted to someone who shows interest in my existence
Someone who is persistent, consistent and whose smile breaks my resistance
It's a real feeling I get of satisfaction through common conversation of nothingness
The willingness to waste time with me means something to me if not everything for me because time can not be given back
Sorry your interest in my existence was nonexistent, guess in the 90's being a father was wack.

Respect from hoes was worth more than respect from your daughter
If it was up to you, if you were her, you would have probably said "abort her"
You knew I was a girl and that I'd be your first daughter but that wasn't enough for you
You had 9 months which turned into 1 plus twenty now you're begging for my heart to attend to it's broken it needs amends too, a man too?

So I'm looking at guy after guy to cut into some deep hurting pain from my past
Not realizing that they can't give me what I'm missing cause I can't miss what I never had 
I asked God for a brother but I never got em
When I was 8 I wanted to meet my Father but I never saw em
After that, just like everything you cant change in life, you learn to accept
Accept and move on not accept and dwell in it

Yet I found myself looking for what I lacked in a male figure in a young boy
I didn't know it yet but my innocence he would destroy
How can you be sure about love and if you're in it, if there is no demonstration clearly displayed to see
How can i be sure that he loves me for me, not what i give or what i can be but everything that I am if I haven't truly accepted me for me
I long to feel love from a man who created me with his sperm
Not physical love from a boy with a toy in it sperm, I'm talking something long term
Deeply invested in things that cannot be returned or given back
Like time, memories, laughs, tears, words, or the lack...thereof

Written By:DLSC