#THE MORNING TOAST HOW TO#
And she grew up with parents that also didn’t know how to take care of their hair. Though she had grown up in a different generation, my mom’s media influences were the same as mine. While my hair had come a long way from the tabletop style of my elementary days, my hair was still crunchy, short and falling out because she didn’t know how to take care of her own afro. I’ve lived with my mother - who is black - since I was 13. From what I remember, the people in the media that did have afros were black but were usually shown as destitute, ratchet antagonists to the protagonist with flowing, magnificent locks.īut whether or not people of my race - mulatto - had afros in the few times they were shown in the media, I learned everything I once knew about taking care of my hair from my mother.
Whether it was blonde, black, brown or red, all of my media influences had silky hair that most often flowed to a long, breezy length, a length that my hair has never achieved without extensions. There are more white people represented in the media than black people, especially black people with afros. While there were not many people around me with afros outside of my family, there were even less people with afros in the television shows and movies I turned to for entertainment. I'm in a subgroup for YouTube fans, country music lovers, Chicago Toasters and even people who watch "Friends".imagine that! There are even a bunch of Toaster subgroups I'm in that you can find for just about anything. As soon as I began following the toast, I joined the exclusive "Morning Toasters" Facebook group that has almost 40,000 members! The Toasters group is the one place I can get the first inside scoop on everything pop culture, ask for recommendations on products, and I can even connect with people about things like job opportunities. But even more so their relationship and energy on camera are truly infectious, it's not just me who is a ride or die "stan" of them. I've developed such an endless connection and love for these girls in such a short amount of time it's insane, and it's not just because they're fellow ~members of the tribe.~ First of all, they love country music, reality T.V., and camp.like if that ain't me. No matter how many nice things they own, how many celebrities they get to meet, and how dang cool of lives they actually have, they always make a conscious effort to remind their followers that they are just people. They talk about their insecurities, aren't afraid to show up to work with no makeup, and open up often about their biggest challenges in the community, one being when the world discovered who their mom is (a controversial activist), sending them into what they like to call "canceled culture" for a pretty long time. The Oshrys don't hesitate to share the good, the bad, and the ugly parts about their lives. From rediscovering her passion for photography to settling in with a cup of matcha, Lana explains how each of her wellness rituals impacts her life for the better.Boo, Bitch is available to stream exclusively on NetflixShop for Lana’s essential wellness items!Clevr Matcha Superlatte Pill Organizer - Essential Mist Moleskine Journal Pentax K100 Camera Yina - Devine Bio Cellulose Mask No Bad Deed by Heather Chavez When you buy something through our retail links, we earn an affiliate commission.What I think I love most about them, however, is how real they are.
#THE MORNING TOAST PROFESSIONAL#
Lana Condor, star of Netflix's Boo, Bitch and To All The Boys series, joins SELF for a revealing look at the things she uses every day to maintain balance between her personal wellness and hectic professional life. And even those won't take you more than 30 minutes in the kitchen.
Some of them are a bit more involved than your typical nut-butter-on-bread formula, but trust me, they are so worth it. These 31 recipes are among the most creative and yummiest looking ones I've been able to find. So I've decided to share with you all the awesome, healthy toast ideas that've caught my eye recently. And, provided you're using whole wheat bread or an alternative to bread like sliced sweet potatoes as the base, it can be a great healthy option, too. It makes sense if you think about it: Toast is almost always going to come together quickly (I mean, it is just toasted bread with stuff on top, after all).
One thing I've noticed whenever I look for speedy breakfast ideas is that I always wind up with a lot of toast recipes on my hands. Lots and lots and lots of breakfast recipes. Namely, quick and healthy breakfast recipes. As one of the food editors at SELF, I spend a lot of time digging up recipes for you, dear readers.