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Cozy’s Kudos: Daddy Daughter Hair Factory
Though it could be mistaken for shots of the Braid Bar at one of my salons, this gorgeous gallery of hairstyles is the work of Phil Morgese, a dad on a mission. Phil isn’t a trained stylist; his handiwork is all self-taught, one of the necessary skills of a single parent. What Phil discovered in [...]
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Quinoa’s Take: Giving Thanks and Giving Back
Now, I’m about to reveal something deeply personal, so lean in close. The thing is, I have a hard time saying “thank you.” I literally have a difficult time forming the words and speaking them. For years, it was thought to be a strange, phrase-specific speech impediment, but it turns out that I just find [...]
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Quinoa’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
Sky King Tricycle – For those times when your kid wants to go old-school and transport herself around rather than being toted by a caretaker or chauffeured by a driver, this retro ride is perfectly acceptable. Fashion Coloring Book – If your child is going to indulge in the somewhat pedantic practice of coloring, she should use [...]
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Cozy’s Go-To Gifts
1. State Bags. I’ve been a fan of these stylish, durable bags for some time. Not only are they great for school, but perfect for travel, and their line offers something for all ages. Plus, every back pack purchased equals one given to a child in need. 2. Detangling Duo. This is one of my favorite combos, perfect for [...]
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Cozy’s Five Favorite Holiday Hairstyles (and How to Do Them)
The holidays are here and that means parties, concerts, fancy meals and, of course, lots of picture taking. I’m sharing five of my favorite holiday hairstyles that are actually just simple everyday looks that you can easily elevate for special occasions. The Twisty Ballerina Bun I love this hairstyle for two reasons: One, the simple [...]
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Quinoa’s Take: Holiday Hair Gone Bad
Quinoa here. The holidays are reaching full swing and there’s no better time for a little public service announcement. While it’s easy to get carried away in all the glitz and glamour of holiday partying, please remember to style responsibly. What seems like a good idea one minute could turn disastrous the next. Don’t believe [...]
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You’re One Card Away from Making a Holiday Wish Come True
Photo credit: Liz Dolder You might never meet eight-year-old Sa’Fyre Terry, but you can still personally help make her holiday wish come true. A little girl who has lost nearly everything, including her family in an arson fire three years ago, Sa’Frye wants very little this Christmas. Her wish? Cards from around the world to [...]
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Quinoa’s Take: An Open Letter to Toddlers Who Trim Their Own Hair
(Image Source) Dear Toddlers, You couldn’t resist the opportunity when it presented itself. You retrieved that shiny pair of scissors (the ones marked “fabric only”) while your parents were binge-watching House of Cards, knowing this was your moment to embrace your independence. Your time had come. After all, you know where things are now: the pots and [...]
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With everything ramping up in pace for the holidays, it can get easy to lose the spirit of things in the frenzy, but here is a quick cure. Here is a stop-whatever-you’re-doing-and-watch-this video to fill your heart with holiday cheer. Watch as a group of kids from the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta [...] The post Get Your Holiday Feel Good Fix appeared first on SoCozy.
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