Essential Official Random Thoughts Thread (Ladies only)

[Paradise]

I went to the school of youtube, google and blogs. But yes it is pretty freaking awesome. Im kinda obsessed. I get more excited at the thought of purchasing supplies for my natural beauty products then buying clothes sometimes. But you save so much money especially considering like food all the natural things are way more expensive then all the chemical filled crap. I have skin allergies and didn't know till i was older. I got tires of spending money at the dermatologists and on prescriptions products that id have to use all the time to keep my issues at bay while also thinning out my skin.
The stuff that i make had worked so much better in helping me out. Just this past month i added tea tree oil to my deep conditioner that i make with aloe juice and different oils. Its been 3 weeks since i washed my hair and no flakes and my hair still smells kinda minty.
Anyway dont get me started on my love pf oils and all things natural i can go on and on and i have to work.

I want to buy some silk amino acids. It's kind of expensive but it would last forever! I want to use it in my hair care products. I already make my own rose water, body moisturizer, and hair pomade

 

[Raava]

What should have been a slightly stressful but good day has been ruined. I love how people rewrite history in their heads. I mean just completely threw it off

Mood: Spotless mind

 

[jeh]

My neighbor (black woman) and I were talking about this a couple of months ago. We live in an predominately white area and there is hardly any fukks given about what children wear to school. I'm talm bout them payless, walmart hook-ups for real. Although we may not agree with the school's curriculum in terms of it not focusing on African American issues, there is peace in knowing the school is an environment for learning and not a fashion show.

That's what's up. I feel like, a child shouldn't be worried about if they got the latest J's or whatever in style and in season. Of course, its a time and a place for everything. Nothing wrong with looking good and feeling good. But $100 of dollars on clothes and shoes, for one pair of Jordans or something else naw

I went to Catholic school 1st-5th so I had to wear a uniform, when moved to public school, I actually hated not wearing a uniform because of the pressures of other kids. For one I was fat and back then "husky" clothing was the WORST, secondly I was kind of poor so while I never wore non name brand shoes, I definitely had the generic Nikes that you find in stores like Ross or TJ Maxx for the low.

I know bout shopping at k Mart, wool worth, Marshall, Kessler and putting stuff on lay away real talk. We wasn't dead broke, we always had everything we needed you feel me. Never had to go without. But I definitely know what its like going to the goodwill and salvation army and church drives. I was the opposite when I got to middle school, cause my Folks said if I want those nikes, and timbs, and all that. Then work for, so I did. Course id get like something for school like suppliers and stuff. But It didn't bother me, seeing what other people dressed like. I had friends that wore the k swiss and other type tennis shoes you'd cop at the outlet.

The areas I'm looking to purchase a house in have very good public school systems. My daughter will at least finish elementary at a public school. I would love to get her into a private school for middle and perhaps a boarding school for high school. I would love if she could do her Junior and Senior years of high school abroad. Ideally, I would like small group homeschooling using the SETCLAE curriculum.

Yeah I feel you, I have the same formula as well. Though not as detailed like you. Like public and private school for the interaction with other kids, and home school for the basic stuff. I was thinking bout boarding school as well. Idk how I feel about going to school year round. Haven't done my research yet.

And I checked out the site, for S.E.T.C.L.A.E, do you know anyone that has tried it before?

 

[Aceofspades404]

negged

 

[jeh]

To me uniforms take the pressure off of children to have what the other kids have. You don't have to keep up with trends spending hundreds of dollars in clothes they can't wear next year because they are "out of style."

Exactly

My cousins daughters go to a Christian based charter school in Detroit. They wear uniforms and they look sooooooooo sweet in their little rompers.

I hear Christian based charter school can be expensive, but I feel it's worth it. Did you wear uniforms in school Paradise?

 

[Rawtid]

That's what's up. I feel like, a child shouldn't be worried about if they got the latest J's or whatever in style and in season. Of course, its a time and a place for everything. Nothing wrong with looking good and feeling good. But $100 of dollars on clothes and shoes, for one pair of Jordans or something else naw


I know bout shopping at k Mart, wool worth, Marshall, Kessler and putting stuff on lay away real talk. We wasn't dead broke, we always had everything we needed you feel me. Never had to go without. But I definitely know what its like going to the goodwill and salvation army and church drives. I was the opposite when I got to middle school, cause my Folks said if I want those nikes, and timbs, and all that. Then work for, so I did. Course id get like something for school like suppliers and stuff. But It didn't bother me, seeing what other people dressed like. I had friends that wore the k swiss and other type tennis shoes you'd cop at the outlet.



Yeah I feel you, I have the same formula as well. Though not as detailed like you. Like public and private school for the interaction with other kids, and home school for the basic stuff. I was thinking bout boarding school as well. Idk how I feel about going to school year round. Haven't done my research yet.

And I checked out the site, for S.E.T.C.L.A.E, do you know anyone that has tried it before?

I think boarding schools are good because kids need to get away from their environments. It also prepares them if they go away to college.

I don't know anyone personally that has used SETCLAE, but I've read reviews and people love it. Also I believe in any product/info Dr. Kunjufu puts out.

 

[MoonGoddess]

I want to buy some silk amino acids. It's kind of expensive but it would last forever! I want to use it in my hair care products. I already make my own rose water, body moisturizer, and hair pomade

Yes, ive read so many good things about it. Sadly it is expensive and i havent had the urge to shell out the cash for it just yet. Im gonna see if someone can get it for me as a Christmas gift or something.
Lol knowing me I'll probably just end up purchasing it myself especially since you've reminded me of it. Im on lotion crafter right now and it actually doesnt seem as expensive as I remember it. I just wouldnt want to pay for shipping. 20 bucks for an 8 ounce package i might can do that.

 

[Paradise]

Yeah... The shipping always kills it! I also need to get some more actitvated charcoal. I use it to whiten my teeth.

 

[jeh]

I went to the school of youtube, google and blogs. But yes it is pretty freaking awesome. Im kinda obsessed. I get more excited at the thought of purchasing supplies for my natural beauty products then buying clothes sometimes. But you save so much money especially considering like food all the natural things are way more expensive then all the chemical filled crap. I have skin allergies and didn't know till i was older. I got tires of spending money at the dermatologists and on prescriptions products that id have to use all the time to keep my issues at bay while also thinning out my skin.
The stuff that i make had worked so much better in helping me out. Just this past month i added tea tree oil to my deep conditioner that i make with aloe juice and different oils. Its been 3 weeks since i washed my hair and no flakes and my hair still smells kinda minty.
Anyway dont get me started on my love pf oils and all things natural i can go on and on and i have to work.

Hey, that's what's up Moon G. It is amazing learning how to make things. And you definitely save money on making your own, all you need are the supplies, yep.

Food as well as plastic contain toxics, as well as other materials. Im a lil rusty on how to determine which plastic is safe(I know its based on a number you'd find on a plastic bottle etc) but yes. Its magnificent to mix and match to see what oils, scrubs so on so forth workd for you. Salute

 

[Paradise]

Exactly


I hear Christian based charter school can be expensive, but I feel it's worth it. Did you wear uniforms in school Paradise?

Well where they are its free, but you are chosen to go there. All you have to do is purchase the uniforms

 

[MoonGoddess]

Yeah... The shipping always kills it! I also need to get some more actitvated charcoal. I use it to whiten my teeth.

Me too! I get mine from pureformulas
They offer free shipping and since they're located here in Miami I literally get my orders the next day sometimes.
Anyway if you do happen to sign up and order from there, their prices are usually a lil cheaper then Amazon plus you dont need a minimum order for free shipping and they send out free sample less with every order. Last month i ordered from them 4 different times so that i could these new chapter vitamins that they were offering for free. 24 vitamins in the bottle times 4 equals 3 months of expensive ass vitamins i did not have to buy
Oh and if you do decide to order from there you can use my referral code RMPGGX dont judge me one time i paid for a whole order off of money i got back from referrals. Oh and you also get 50cent for every product you review.

 

[jeh]

Well where they are its free, but you are chosen to go there. All you have to do is purchase the uniforms

That's what's up.

 

[Paradise]

No that is soooo smart! I buy the kids Christmas with Amazon giftcards I earn from doing swagbucks. I will do that when I decide to order.

 

[Paradise]

@MoonGoddess have you ever made your own soap?

 

[MoonGoddess]

@MoonGoddess have you ever made your own soap?

Yes. Im to impatient tho and it didnt come out so great.