Writing has been one of my strongest skills back to grade school, and it’s given me an outlet to process my thoughts, express myself and share my experiences. JASMINECTATE.com went live on April 13, 2016 after years of thinking, planning, creating and preparation.
It seems like it's been 25 years and at the same time a fraction of five. As I celebrate my five-year “bloggerversary” celebration, I have reflected on my journey as a blogger and share my experiences, lessons and more since I launched my website and blog below.
Read MoreIt’s impossible to escape reminders to prioritize your health and the reality that a balanced diet and exercise routine is the only way to do it. The older I get the more I learn about healthy lifestyle practices and make updates to my routine as research reveals new ways to prolong our life. From dairy consumption to the number of hours of sleep needed to the benefits of completing 10K steps a day, health is another area we can never stop learning and growing. The eight practices below have been a key to my good health and can be adopted by anyone at any stage of their health journey.
Read MoreSpring is here, and Q2 is in full swing. As I reflect on the first three months of the year, I'm excited about all that is in store for the coming months. While working toward the goals I set in January, I'm proud of my progress and prepared to overcome my challenges.
I’m a firm believer in celebrating victories, large and small, and practicing gratitude along the way. Here I’ve outlined the highlights, wins and challenges of my year so far in effort to chronicle my journey and hold myself accountable.
Read MoreI discovered laser hair removal during high school, and all the research I did told me that people of color (POC) could not have the procedure done, mainly because the technology wasn’t able to differentiate dark hair and dark skin. I filed it in my mental folder with things that were inaccessible to me and women of color and continued my search for at-home hair removal products. Over the last several years, I've seen influencers and celebrities having laser hair removal done, but I still didn't look into it more because I just knew that it would be outside of my budget.
I've never known anyone personally (white or of color) who has received laser hair removal, which made it hard for me to ask questions to someone who had experienced it. Because of that I want to share my journey for others like me who may be interested in laser hair removal. Read more to learn about My Journey, The Process, The Cost and The Experience. Connect with me in the comments or on social media @jasminectate.
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