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Buju Banton’s Long Walk to Freedom Highlights
March 16th 2019 about 40,000 people made their way to the Jamaica National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica to welcome home their beloved brother Buju Banton. Banton had been incarcerated for 10 years in America and today he would return to the stage to serenade and thrill this anxious audience. People travelled from far and wide, Air BnB’s and hotels were booked out, restaurants were full and Buju, rasta merchandise could not stay on shelves or in the hands of vendors. His fans were out in full force and as stated in our last post, you absolutely got the feeling something historic was about to happen. He did not disappoint, Buju…
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DIY Restoration Projects
Hi!, So one thing that I find most relaxing is DIY projects. It’s an excuse to get my hands dirty and also spruce up some items at home that might be falling off. One of my projects was my grandfather shaving stool. I used to watch him shave with an old school razor every morning. It was or little thing, he’d mix the powder, I’d put it on and then he’d shave. Sometimes if he was rushing, grandfather would do everything himself and i’d just sit on the stool and watch. So when he gave me the stool it was a lot more than a piece of furniture. For a…
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South Beach Wine & Food Festival 2019 (SOBEWFF)
Am I a lover of wine ? YES! Am I a lover of food? Damn right I am! So when my sister decided to go to SOBEWFF to get ideas for her restaurant & retail liquor store Jamaica Liquor Warehouse I was more than ready to go! The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF®) is a national, star-studded, five-day destination event showcasing the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities. All proceeds from the Festival benefit the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University. The Festival now attracts more than 60,000 guests annually…
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5 Ways You’re Killing Your Penis
It’s no secret , men really really care about their penis. If you want to fill a man with dread, simply suggest that his manhood is in danger. Therefore, it’s a little surprising that they rarely pay attention to the little things they do on daily basis that put their prized organ in danger. Have no fear, we are here to highlight 5 ways you might be putting your dingalang in problems via GIPHY Not enough sleep: Sleep when you’re dead huh? Well, your lack of sleep might be affecting things down under. Lack of sleep can affect many daily functions such as memory. But it also affects testosterone production.…
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5 Girl Codes You Should Never Break
A Girl Tribe, your group of confidantes where you can discuss everything from the latest makeup looks, business deals even sexual positions (or lack of) whatever it is, your tribe is run by a certain set of rules called Girl Codes and they usually keep the peace. Girl code is not usually discussed, you just know (it’s often based around common decency & love for your fellow lady). So, with recent stories in the press of friends sleeping with best friends sister’s baby daddies (cough cough Jordyn) we thought we’d remind our readers with what’s cool and what’s absolutely not: DO NOT leave your friends by themselves at ANY function:…
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Black History Funk!- February Round Up
It’s been a helluva February for us all. The headlines have been pretty spicy so here’s my round up for Black History Funk! February Madness Please follow and like us:0
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Intermittent Fasting- What is it and how does it work?
Growing up in the church when I hear the word fasting I automatically think of prayer. I started hearing about “Intermittent Fasting” last year, I honestly didn’t pay it much attention but recently one of my health conscious , gym rat friend suggested I do it after complaining that I couldn’t shake the last 7 pounds off my body. So in true mamachel fashion I had to research it and also take you guys along. Here we go! What is Intermittent Fasting? First we need to clarify that intermittent fasting is not a diet but a pattern of consuming food, it’s a way of eating. It’s basically scheduling your meals…
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3 Ways to Step Back and Show Yourself Some Love!
The terms self-love and self-care have become quite the tagline over the past couple of years. We can all agree that they have become extremely important to leading full and complete lives. Many women, however, have trouble on where to begin their journey. If you feel as if that applies to you, start of by simply looking at the meaning of self-love. The term literally means regard for one’s own well-being and happiness, which is a great place to start! Focus on what makes you happy! If you are still having trouble, below are 3 great starting points to help kick-off a happier you! Splurge on Wardrobe Staples- When you…
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After Workout Skin Care
So you’ve been exercising regularly, drinking your water and minding your business (GOALS) but skin isn’t cooperating. Unfortunately, your skin can be a casualty of working out but fear not ; we have you covered, so your skin can glow while you’re working on those glutes. Without further delay here are some simple steps to glowing skin while you work on your fitness Be Prepared: Have a small pouch with all your toiletries in your gym bag. Most gyms have a bathroom (if not side eye they should) so having the pouch near will allow you to start your skin care routine right away after your workout. 2. Cleanse: I…
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5 Jamaican Self Care Products
Who doesn’t love pampering? Well, there’s one thing we love at mamachel.com and that’s self care! It’s like the magic word in this office and we recognize that it comes in different forms for everyone. So we put together a quick list of self care items we all love and the most fun part is that they’re all Jamaican. Special note that self care is for men & women, these products can be used by both. So without further adieu, here are 5 Jamaican (yeah mon) self care products we think you should try: NGOZI: The name means Sweet blessing and you’ll feel blessed when you use any of their…
