Near the light switch at the bottom of the steps was a note advertising a new beauty shop being set up upstairs. Follow the notes and you’ll end up in our (temporarily former) bedroom where there’s another sign welcoming you to Beautiky. And there was an appointment scheduled for Najwa’s first customer, mommy, who enjoyed a great and relaxing day which was less than a mile away.
Welcome to Beautiky
RANDOM DAY IN THE LIFE
Getting COVID Tested
After our trip to Arizona to visit grandpa, we set out to get tested for coronavirus. Four separate flights; three different airports, which...
Najwa Missing the Finger-Licking Enjoyment of Buffalo Wings
Life is going to present challenges almost every single day. It's always a constant struggle to not let them get us down. ...
Navy League STEM Expo at the National Harbor
It was one of those rainy spring days that begged to stay indoors, but when I see a STEM event in the area, I...
Late Night at The Skate Palace
Man, when I lived in Germany where my dad was stationed, one of the highlights for us teens was hanging out at the skating...
Mongolia Day at the National History Museum
Took Najwa and her friend Azaria to the National Museum of Natural History for Mongolia Day. They watched a performance of a Mongolian...
Najwa Back At “Kids In The Kitchen” At The YMCA
For the second year in a row, we took Najwa to Kids in the Kitchen:
This annual event showcases ways for kids to eat smart...
Don’t Look Now But I’m Raising a Free Range Child
I know it's s scary thought. Not knowing where your child is every single minute while out in public. But ask yourself -- when is it time to let them explore the world? Let them learn now while you're near or when they leave for adulthood and are surrounded by everyone but you?