What's important? Awareness.

See this link via redpumpproject.com

Here's what you should know: HIV/AIDS and Women

highlights:
■There are approximately 1.1 million people living with HIV/AIDS in the U.S. & almost 280,000 are women
■In 2006, there were 15,000 new HIV infections and 9,801 AIDS cases diagnosed among women
■There were 3,784 deaths among women with AIDS in 2006
■Among those who are HIV positive, 35% of women were tested for HIV late in their illness (diagnosed with AIDS within one year of testing positive)
■HIV is the 5th leading cause of death in women in the United States, ages 25-44
■The largest number of HIV/AIDS diagnoses during recent years was for women aged 15–39

See link for more...

What is The Red Pump Project?

HIV/AIDS Awareness bracelets

I made these a couple years ago in support of finding a cure for AIDS and decided to share them publicly. I will be rocking mine on March 10th, which just so happens to be National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD). Show your support and purchase yours today! :)

Go to my online store to see these and more of my handcrafted designs:

http://www.meshellnicolejewelry.bigcartel.com/

Wish me luck!

The Mane Source is giving away the much sought after Huetiful Hair Steamer. Yes, Yes, YES I entered the contest. Do you know how beneficial that steamer would be to my hair and skin??? I am so praying I win it :)wish me luck!

Link to my blog on naturallycurly.com below...so far the grow-out challenge is going well for me!

http://www.naturallycurly.com/blog_contests/view_post/kimcolesgrowout/3317 (there's also a link to The Mane Source if you are interested in entering the contest)

Black History Moment: Phillis Wheatley

Phillis Wheatley is known as the first black woman to get her poetry published. She was made a slave around the age of 7 or 8 years old in Boston. She obtained her freedom in England.

It's Heeeeerrrrreeee! Finally!

I have been talking about getting my jewelry line out to the public and I have finally done so. It's definitely been a long time coming and I have such a long way to go. Thank God for it all. Check me out and do check back often for new products. Click the pic to see the store.

xoxo,

Mesha

I'm Snowed in and Dreaming of Spring!

Check out these spring time dreams from ModCloth. They will definitely boost your mood and get you ready for some warm weather and sunshine.