Keep it simple hairstyles, makeup, and outfits for Beating the Heat!

 The calendar is inching towards fall, however it’s September and still sweltering outside! With record high temperatures, and in some states well over 100 degrees, how can we circumvent these conditions?

Most of us don't have the luxury of hiding indoors so getting clever on how to stay cool is our only option.  Here’s how we can do this. By keeping it chill from the top of our bods to the bottom!!!

 Cool hairstyles

Keep it smooth in this simple and sophisticated bun with front tresses!

 

Keep it ethnic with a loose French twist!

 Keep it curly with this wash and go upsweep!

 

           

Keep it smart by adding extensions to short hair 

for a fuss free day!

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Refreshing Makeup

Keep it snappy and simmer with a hint of tint!

 

                          Keep up with the pouty lip trends with a splash of pink hues!

 

 Keep it lightweight with earthy and natural tones!

 

 

 

                                                                                                       

 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chill Looks

 

        Keep a comfy and lightweight harem pant in your closet for day or evening 

                                                                        cool styles!

                                    Keep farmer shorts handy for last minute sporty outings!

            Keep and speak volumes in a maxi that you can dress up in a stiletto heel or dress                  

                                                              down with zesty flats!

Keep it stylish and chic in your favorite Rompa!

Keep these quick hair, makeup, and clothing style ideas at your fingertips to blast your way through this blazing heatwave and preserve your time and energy!!!!

                                                

                  Anita AKA Aniyah The MommySavior

                       “Every new day breeds new opportunity” 

 

 

                                                                                                                                         

                

 

                                                                              

   

 

               

 

 

Let’s Staycation!!! Gas prices soaring, airplane fares on the uprise! Oh My!!!

 

My 2021 Vacation                                                                                                                  

   Remember how pleasant it was for some of us to travel in 2021, post 2020 Covid-19 lockdowns?  Well for me it was a breeze! No long lines at the airport, swift bag check-in and checkout! Of course, the biggest bonus was the LOW AIR FARE!

In 2021 my final destination was New York City for a 10-day vacation! I  was traveling from Los Angeles to visit with family on short notice, it was early spring.   What an elated feeling it was to enter the aircraft without fearing getting bumped every three feet or going through an arduous obstacle course before finally getting to my seat.  My discovery was that the entire roll that I had an assigned seat in was empty and would remain that way for the totality of the flight!  To add to the serendipity, my flight attendant was at my beck  and call as if I had reserved him for myself!  Wow not bad for the coach section I thought.  Traveling in such style was unheard of for me normally,  but who was I to protest?  LOL!  So, I openly kicked up my feet, enjoyed the extra leg room and abundance of attention for the rest of the journey!

2022 Staycation

So, I guess what they say is true, good things don’t last very long! The same luxurious trip that I just described and got for a thrifty fair in the spring of 2021, had disappointingly doubled in price as of spring 2022! Really?  This revelation had left me jaded and refusing to shell out the extra Benjamins!  Instead, I made a choice to enjoy myself without lightening my wallet extensively. My solution was to make a list of local things that I enjoyed within a 60-mile radius of my home.

Viola, I discovered the perfect Staycation activities!

This is my actual list of fun & thrifty local things to do this summer 2022:

·         Hang by my pool

·         Hang on my deck (Barbecue)

·         Go to the local park: picnic, barbecue, bike ride, Hike, go for walk

·         Search for free local summer concerts

·         Beach activities- Check in to an economical Air B N B near the beach for the weekend

·         Museum

·         Amusement parks

·         Zoo

·         Attend modestly priced festivals/Concerts

·         Go to Happy hour venues for ½ price drinks and meals

·         Attend a matinee movie or go during a discounted day (usually during the week)

·         Have a movie night at home! Invite friends!

·         Stay cool and browse around the local mall: Window shop, people watch, grab a canny snack

·         Treat myself to an afternoon Latte drink and show how much I love yourself!

Maybe some of these items on my list will prove helpful, affordable and enjoyable for you this summer as well! Enjoy😊

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Anita AKA Aniyah TheMommySavior

It's a Hair Thing

Goddess flat broad cornrows

        To braid or not to

        braid, that is the 

        question!

   

    

Most African American women know that when push comes to shove that they have the option to braid their hair.  Choosing this option will save them time and, in some cases, frustration from numerous imperfect hair days. 

The bad hair days she faces: 

• Natural curls- tends to shrink mid-day, resulting in an unflattering length
• A blowout- prone to curl up in moist weather 
• A straightener- liable to frizz up in adverse weather conditions
• A weave- can be very expensive requiring high upkeep

 Hence, braids have become the practical option!

Long spaghetti twist out

Advantages to braiding

Of course, the first sitting can be mundane, but it's an investment, because afterwards it won't be necessary to touch it up for weeks!

Time saver: literally can go from bed to done in minutes!

Low Maintenance: After a workout literally wash and go! No combing, blow drying or straightening

 Healthy: Depending on hair type, due to the lack of stress on the mane, the follicles are healthy and the hair veers toward growth

 Plethora: of lengths are available thanks to extensions

 Versatile: up dos, down, casual or dressy styles are always an option.

Corn row Twist up do

Go for it:

    With all of these advantages it's not surprising why so many 

    savvy sistas have opted for this look!

    Also, with the shift in our culture of inclusion 

    the path has been paved for expression by ethnic groups.

    So go ahead and braid it, twist it or lock it! 

    The choice is yours!

Sophisticated mid-parted 
Box braids

     Anita AKA Aniyah

    The Mommysavior 

    Note: Weekly Food for Thought is now 

    "Writer's Block"

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Obstacles

Obstacles anyone?  

Why are only some of us given hurdles, while others soar through life?

 Diana's story:

I was baffled after my former colleague (Diana) expressed the effortless process it took for her to register with an employment agency that we were both affiliated with. She pleasantly explained how one languid call led her to a recruiter who became eager to work with her. The headhunter simply requested a copy of her resume, ID and a few references; a few days later Diana was sitting at a desk, typing and talking her way into a permanent position with the prestigious company she had been placed with.

 Anita's story:

Wow, oddly enough for me, I contacted the same employment agency as Diana, however I had to go through a long and arduous process before I could even step my foot into the door of the inaccessible agency.  After my first point of contact with Todd, I was instructed to:

• Go online and complete an official application
• Take a one-hour assessment test
• Engage in a 30 minute- Duo (video) interview
• After I was selected, I had to drive one and a half hours to the employment agency to produce my ID, and references

Really?.... So why was my story in opposition of Diana's? Umm..

Why was I given such strenuous tasks, while my counterpart coasted through the procedure?

This is a type of question that I often ponder upon. How is it that some individuals seem to glide through life, have such luck, and seem to face little to no adversity; while the rest of us are constantly burdened with challenges that seem insurmountable?

Those who are challenged: Possible Answer:

• Maybe those who are challenged have a higher purpose, therefore they must possess stronger endurance?
• Maybe those who are challenged are simply unlucky?
• Maybe those who are challenged balance out the earth?
• Maybe those who are challenged build character and go on to do great things? 

Those who are not challenged: Possible Answer:

• Possibly lived on this earth in a past life and had already paid their dues?
• Possibly have good Kharma?
• Possibly are here to balance out the earth?
• Possibly think positive thoughts, therefore have favorable experiences?

So, what do you think it is? Why do some suffer with infinite obstacles, while others get to enjoy a 

delightful, euphoric and blissful existence on earth?

Weekly Blog segment- Food for thought...By Anita AKA Aniyah, The Mommy Savior:)

Why Vs. How

 

The challenges we face on a daily basis are astronomical, but yet we somehow overcome them and sometimes persevere. 

We ponder on the "why".  So, let's think about some of the "why" thoughts that saturate our minds:

-Why are we facing this pandemic, and when will the aftermath end?

-Why don't things just stay the same?

-Why do we have defected relationships that are toxic and eventually end?

-Why didn't we pursue that degree ten years ago, so that we don't have to tolerate dead end jobs?

-Why aren't we living in our dreamhouse or driving our dream car?

-Why is our health failing? 

-Why aren't we as smart, pretty, fit, sharp or desirable as we once felt?

Umm, great questions, but the quintessential question isn't Why, it is the How that we need to focus our energy on! 

How am I going to get back in shape, get a higher degree, improve my relationships, and consequently lead that blissful life I deserve? 

"How" must be our focus!  Yes, the "How"!

                                                                                                       Food for thought, Aniyah

                                                                                                        The Mommy Savior

White anyone?

If you are looking for something fresh and crisp to wear this summer, think no further!  Just opt for something white! With the fall shadowing upon us, it's essential that we finish out the summer brightly before we must transition into autumn colors. 

White White White White White White White!!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why white?

-Besides the authoritative color of black, white is the opposing color that helps us look just as sharp, but in a soft and subtle way

-Its pallid element repels the sun, enabling us to stay cool and comfortable in hotter weather

-Consisting of an achromatic and neutral hue, it pairs with any accessory we may already have in our wardrobe, saving us a shopping trip

-If you gravitate toward metallics you are sure to shine with this ivory base

And lastly, if you want to make an impression of confidence, honesty, innocence, and purity for a first date or a social event, then WHITE IS YOUR SHADE!!!

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Striving toward a Bliss life!!!

Anita AKA Aniyah The MommySavior

 

Is Death the End? My Hope

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             I pondered upon whether my spirit will stay after my physical remains have left this earth.  These are the questions I asked myself:

Questions

-Are we locked into a dreamlike state?

-Who is the gatekeeper of our souls?

-Who decides our fate?

-Do we transcend into another place?

-Does our soul go into limbo between worlds?

-Do we take up a permanent residence in the heavens, or woefully in hell?

-What truly happens to us?

It dawned on me that the answer to these questions may remain a mystery.

   My Hope

My hope is that we can somehow communicate with the living albeit even if it is simply to give them comfort after our death.

My hope is that we transition into a utopian atmosphere where we reunite with our ancestors.

My hope is that our fears, pain, and anguish dissipate.

My hope is that all our atrocious deeds are forgiven.

My hope is that our memory reminds others how sacred our short stay on this planet was, however not in vain.

These are my hopes. What are your questions for the end, and what are your hopes?

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Aniyah: The MommySavior -" Time is the only commodity"