Laced Headband For Back To School

Last Monday was Chelina's 1st day of 3rd Grade! I wanted to do a cute style for her so I did this one. I started by separating the hair from ear to ear in a section a bit wider then the headband. Then I separated that into 2 sections and them so they were away from the middle. I placed the headband on and made a section, about like a small square, and made a small ponytail on each side if the headband. Then I took those two ponies and twisted them and crossed them over (be sure to use pomade or gel so you don't get fuzzies and flyaways) each other and added them to 2 more sections then cross over again, lacing it until you get to the opposite side and with the hair remaining I did twist braids. I left the back down and curled it a little and she was set for her first day! Thanks for reading :)

Pink and Purple Elastic Cornrows Explained

Pink and Purple Elastic Cornrows Explained

*Re-post, read below instructions

First separate the front portion of hair and part in the middle. The back section of hair put into a pony so it won't get in the way.

Now section that area where the hair is parted so it almost looks like a V (the middle part). This is where you make the first row. Take a small section of hair at the V point and make a small elastic ponytail.

This first one is then added to the next section of hair.

Like this...

Now you have added the first pony to the next one in the row alternating colors.

Keep going adding each pony to the next.
Now you have finished the first row. The first row helps you center better.

Now separate the next section on the left.

Make the first section/square in a different color as the first one on the other row.

Keep going alternating colors until you have your row finished.

The next row is easier. Make sure to alternate colors.

Then start the right side of the first row you made.

This should be about two more rows.

Now make the first part on the opposite side by using your comb to figure out the line by lining it up with the other part.You can either start with the same section like the right side or you can start with the section closest like this.

After you finish all the ones from that side part the hair down the middle.

Now with the little ponies from the elastic cornrows, start crossing them over.

Then weave in the next.

Keep weaving them until they look like this.

Twist the piggies into buns and there you go :)Here is some closer shots of the top.

I hope these help :)



*For some reason some of my old post were put in draft status so I am re-posting them in between some new post.

Triple Criss Cross Cornrows - Our 4th of July pics

Ok, I know, this isn't the style I posted but I knew if I didn't attempt this one it would bug me lol.

So what I did was this. I separated the hair from ear to ear (a little behind) and then separated that into 3 sections across. The middle section I cornrowed all the way across then I started back on the same side and started doing a cornrow beside the middle one then stopped part of the way up then instead of doing more of a cornrow, I just braided it normal so it could cross over the middle one. Then I started the 3rd braid . I did the same thing as the other and did the cornrow up to the same point and then extended the braid a little beyond. Now after doing that I take the second braid I did and crossed it over the middle one and continued the cornrow on the opposite side. Doing the same extension to cross over. Then do the 3rd braid the same way. After all the cornrows are done and connected take the colored hair and wrap it around one of the sections of the braid and then connect it again so the colored hair is in the middle then braid as you normally would. Then I put the rest of the hair from the back in a ponytail and added the pretty patriotic bow we got from Every Little Detail.

Ok, I hope everyone had a great 4th and thanks for the comments on the other 4th style :) Oh and BTW if your little princess has bangs, your definitely going to want to use pomade or beeswax to braid then in without major flyaways. Some of Chelina's hair didn't want to co-operate even with the pomade lol.

Summer Is Supposed To Be Slower?

Ok, I know I have been terrible about posting lately and you have probably given up on checking my page but I am trying to get things going now. I really thought things would slow down over the summer but nope, not happening lol. In between getting stuff done for my business, sleepovers, parties, a computer that isn't getting online, Dr appt's, errands, cleaning, and trying to keep bored munchkins entertained things just have not gone my way lately......and did I mention my pics for the 4th of July style got deleted lol. So I am kind of looking forward to school being back in which for Chelina is going to be July 29th.

Ok, now about the 4th of July styles. I had some pics done and they got deleted then I had this great idea for one and the piece I needed for it is sold out sooooo I am attempting an altered version of it tonight which I will have posted no later then tomorrow morning. So, if you haven't given up on me yet check back :).

Thanks for reading
*~~Brianna~~*

Summertime Side Note

Okay, I wanted to post this to share with you all. There is a young singer who is VERY good that has a myspace music page that you should check out! She sang at my uncles funeral. She writes her own music and plays guitar and she is only about 16 yrs old. Check her out and tell people you know so she can get exposure.

Go to.....
http://www.myspace.com/sararobinsonsmusic

Thanks and I hope everyone is enjoying the summer! I should have that 4th of July style up tonight or tomorrow.

Under Construction!!!

Ok so as you can see my site is all jacked up. It sad those lovely bandwidth exceeded signs all over before I put this background on...yea I know....it looked great lol. Anyways, I am know working on fixing it. I went ahead and changed the background and now I have to figure out how to change the rest without losing everything :(...if anyone has any suggestions let me know.....please lol.

I am also working on the 4th of July hairstyle. I noticed some people beat me to it. I was planning on having it up by now but man when it rains it pours. First there was my Uncle passing and trying to find ways to help raise money. Then having so much to do that I didn't get to brainstorm and then my dang computer got messed up and is not identifying any networks! That I am still working on. I will probably have to take it in. So I am now posting from a borrowed computer.

So please bare with me and I will get the site looking better and my 4th of July hairstyle posting up soon. Hope everyone is having a great week!

Sincerely,

Brianna

AWESOME BEDS!

I wanted to share this with you guys because this company has some awesome stuff! I just got an email from them today and went to the website to check out there new stuff and I came across these bed's. Aren't they just adorable! These are a bit of an investment but they do have cheaper stuff there too. I have been getting there catalogs for awhile and I recently signed up for there affiliate program so if you do decide to buy something from them I would appreciate if you would go through my link :). Click on the pic ---
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Chelina LOVES this one!


and this one.....


and this one a little too lol


They also have room decor and clothing for babies and older kids. I love, love, LOVE this store!
Enjoy!

Death in the family

I just found out Tuesday that my Uncle passed away Sunday morning. He got lung cancer and it went to the brain. Now this is the 7th death in the past 11 years that this side of my family has gone through. First was my Grandpa, eh died from Emphysema, then my Grandma from Lung Cancer, My Aunt passed away from Huntington's Disease, then we moved out here to Arizona because my Aunt was in a nursing home and they weren't sure what all was wrong with her and she passed away shortly after we got here, then my other passed away suddenly from a Massive Stroke, last year my Mom passed away from Emphysema, and now my Uncle. Now the Aunt that passed away from Huntington's was his wife and they had 4 kids, 3 out of the 4 has the Huntington's 1 is doing really bad and is in a nursing home and the other is getting worse and is in a assisted living center.

The saddest part is everyone that has passed has been under 70 and all but my Grandparents were under about 55! It really is hard to take in all the loss my family has suffered. I worry so much about my cousins and how they are doing. Everyone in my family has had a very hard life and then an all too soon death.

My cousin is having trouble trying to get all the money together for funeral expenses. She has kids of her own and I wanted to do something to help out. I know things are tough for everyone right now financially but if anyone has even a few dollars they can donate to help with the expenses I would greatly appreciate it! If you have questions please email me or if you just want to donate click below.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and please take care of the ones you love and don't let a day go by without them knowing.

various styles

These are some styles I have posted and some I haven't. I put them all together on here to give a bit of an over view. Hope you enjoy!

Tiny Frogs

I wanted to share this great story with you, it has nothing to do with hair but a lot to do with life and mommyhood. So read on and enjoy!

TINY FROGS
Once upon a time there was a bunch of tiny frogs who arranged a running competiton. The goal was to reach the top of a very high tower...
A big crowd had gathered around the tower to see the race and cheer on the frog contestants. And so the race began, but honestly:
No one in the crowd really believed that the tiny frogs would reach the top of the tower. The crowd made statements like:
"Oh way too difficult"
"They will never make it to the top"
or
"Not a chance they will ever make it to the top"
The tiny frogs began collapsing one by one. Except for those who in a still fresh tempo were climbing higher and higher...
The crowd began to yell at this point "It's too difficult! No one will make it!"
More tiny frogs collapsed, got tired, simply gave up...as if they began realizing the crowd was right and they wouldn't make it.
But there was ONE who cotinued higher and higher and higher...
This one wouldn't give up! The crowd and frogs who were dropping out were amazed at this one. Surely he would quit soon, right?
Close to the end all the other frogs had quit trying to climb the tower. Except for that one tiny frog who wouldn't give up...
After a big effort and one last charge, giving it his all, he FINALLY reached the top!!!
The spectators and all the rest of the tiny frogs wanted to know how did this one frog manage to do it?
How did that tiny frog find the strength to succeed and reach the goal?
It turned out...
That the determined frog and winner was DEAF!
Since he didn't hear the crowd he never bought into the idea that he couldn't do it! His mind was so focused on the goal it never occured to him that he could not do it!
Moral and wisdom of the story:
Never listen to other people's tendencies to be negative or pessimistic because they are the "dream stealers". They will take away your most wonderful dreams and wishes. Be true to the wonderful dreams and wishes you have in your heart!
Always think of the power words have (There's life and death in the power of the tongue - Proverbs 18:21)
Everything you hear, read and talk about will affect your actions and your outcome!
Therefore:
Always be positive. Fill your mind and your days with positive actions, affirmations and deeds. Don't get caught up in the negative buzz or gloom and doom around you. Remain the optimist and look for the silver lining (and be positive about) every situation and circumstance that comes your way.
Be like the winning frog and be DEAF when others tell you you can not fulfill your dreams! Keep focused on the goal and you won't hear the negativity going on around you.
You can do it!