SWEAT 4A CURE w/ Deni Moe, Grae Enterprises & The Harlem Community!

Kayla~Bayla and crew…

Were so busy for this event we didn’t get the opportunity to catch every great and momentous time we had serving our community; none the less we had a BALL! Thank you to The SWEAT Wellness Campaign for the opportunity to share in the day as well as the GREAT fitness/wellness activities they offered to get our neighborhood involved, SWEATING and ready to drink! ;oD

K.B.L.S. Joins SWEAT (Sweat4ACure!) Satuday 7/21!

EXTRA - EXTRA - READ ALL ABOUT IT!

K.B.L.S. Urban Community Joins SWEAT...

SWEAT4ACURE!

What's the summertime without a Block Party!

... On Saturday July 21st, the SWEAT Party health and wellness movement comes to Harlem!

In collaboration with Denny's Moe's Superstar Barbershop, K.B.L.S. Urban Community we present SWEAT 4 A Cure.

It's a family event featuring free health screenings, a 1hour fitness class from our certified SWEAT Trainers and capping off the event is our signature SWEAT Party featured alongside some of Harlem's best all natural most refreshing Lemonade around -

Kayla~Bayla's Lemonade Stand:: That’s right we are not just a social community but we actually sell some of the Coolest, All Natural FRESH FRUIT concoctions - Just like Mom use to make and maybe better!

Stop by and take part in our community, the FREE give-a-ways or complimentary drinks given every hour!

Look 4 us

Tell ya mama, daddy, brother, sister, kids, cousins, grandma...the whole family, about this fun-filled event.

Best part...IT'S FREE!!!

All you need is your summertime gear, a "SWEAT" rag, and some energy to get your SWEAT ON!

Event details:

PS 92 Schoolyard (222 W. 134th St.)

4pm-7pm

Music by GeekChicDJs

For more information, contact info@thesweatparty.com or kaylabaylalemonadestand@hotmail.com

Kayla~Bayla's Lemonade Stand... First taste for Summer 2012!

PLEASE COME JOIN US

The K.B.L.S. Urban Community for...

Salvation Saturday's In HARLEM!!!

Premiering the first taste of Summer 2012

of REFRESHING YOU WITH OUR K.B.L.S. Lemonade Stand!

That’s right we are not just a social community but we actually sell some of the coolest most refreshing Lemonade Harlem bound -

Just like Mom use to make and possibly better!

SWEET & SOUR * REAL FRUIT * NATURAL JUICE * SUGAR CANE * Umm-Umm GOOD! *

REAL FRUIT extras of your choice added to any cup of Lemonade you purchase!

Stop by and take part in the FREE give-a-ways given every hour!

Look 4 us

136th – 137th St. & Lenox Avenue (Malcolm-X Blvd.)

Saturday, July 7th * 9am-5pm

Whatever Harlem wants … Harlem GETS!

Girl In The Machine...

This weekend I had the grand task of renewing some choice pieces to my tween’s (10yr old daughter’s) wardrobe for the new summer season.

We have always been very basic with the talent to do much with a little, so I don’t personally go out of my way to over design (name brands), spend ($$), or outsource my child with clothes that are clearly not age appropriate…

Once in and out of several stores I was EXTREMLY disheartened by what our society, community or someone else saw fit for our children as “Appropriate”!

Walls and walls of micro-shorts, fitted tank tops and EXTRA SKINNY jeans?!

I know you may be thinking...

“Well YOU can just overlook these things… you don’t have to purchase them?!”

My answer to that is...

“I choose not to!” –

 * I choose not to allow such images into my daughter’s psyche – Her mental is worth too much!

 * I choose to allow my daughter to be a product of my design and to be a child during the window the cycle of life has provided

 * I choose to be a mother, sister, mentor to all young girls and daughters – and there is nothing wrong with PRIDE and being RIGHT(eous) and upholding yourself as such

 * I choose to display that beauty is a state of mind that cannot be reflected by a tag or how much you pay for it!

They say ones society can be reflected by the laws, music, clothes and culture  of its community…

It put me in a state that made me ponder how many people realize the state they are in and continue to follow behind blindly, with no say just constantly digesting what is given-

To all my mothers/fathers and guardians be aware of who your child is meant to be in this future

Break the cycle; if not for you then for the GIRL IN THE MACHINE!

THE SWEAT WEEKEND

The SWEAT Weekend was dedicated to the reaching in and GIVING OUT! Saturday 6/2 K.B.L.S. Adults came to the famous SWEAT PARTY to commune socially while promoting health, wellness and wellbeing as a lifestyle. The K.B.L.S. Community then gave back with K.B.L.S. Urban Reach in our 1st annual Autism Speaks Walk @ South Street Seaport. Great people, great vibes and a continued growing community - here is to all YOU DO!

SUPER HERO? Sure I Play One Everyday!!!

SUPER HERO?

Sure you play one everyday but out of all the “Special Powers” you KNOW you have –

Which ones do you wish you did that would make you “SUPER-SUPER” and how would you put those babies to work?

K.B.L.S. wants to know?

The Great Feast!

The   Great   Feast!

Hello K.B.L.S. Readers…

Leave it to Kayla and her family to revamp most traditional things to make it something better!

Every year we all come together to celebrate holidays that have all too easily lost their meaning –

Thanksgiving however holds its meaning and purpose in its name and we should never forget…

The reason why we all come together

(Family… no matter what makes your family YOURS)

and share our appreciation

For one another, life and the things in it.

K.B.L.S. gives thanks for the here and now and having you to share it with –

*Cheers* to your holiday & GREAT FEAST!

THANK YOU for being here with us now!

K.B.L.S.

FALL SHOWS aka TV EVERYBODY! {Holiday Edition}

Enjoy television?

But of course in moderation … none the less a GREAT FEAST would be NOTHING without a good show to wash it down –

Below are just a select few of our favorites we are looking forward to checking out this week, with our leftovers and all the fixins!

The WIZ!

An adaption of "The Wizard of Oz" that capture the essence of the African American experience. Dorothy is celebrating Thanksgiving with her extended family, but she doesn't seem to be thankful for much in life. Things change for her when she is caught in a snowstorm and transported to the mysterious Land of Oz, befriending characters with problems such as her own. In a nutshell it is MAGIN ON THE TUBE – the lively jazz and soul tunes that spill out with dance and energy that only an ALL STAR ensemble like this could portray will forever be a favorite

Everybody Hate Chris!

Motivated by his childhood experiences, Emmy Award-winner/actor/comedian Chris Rock narrates this very hilarious and touching story of a teenager growing up as the oldest of three children in Brooklyn, NY, in 1982. 1982 is the year that Chris turns 13. Filled with dreams of being a cool teenager, Chris moves with his family from the projects to the "Bed-Stuy: “Do or Die" neighborhood – for those of you who have ever caught an episode this makes for a plentiful backdrop with some great relation to growing up not only in the 80’s but any “Do or Die” neighborhood of your own. A family with more problems than your own, as funny as Chris Rock himself - A favorite in our household over the holidays or any other day –

Once Upon a Time (ABC)

Is a revamp of our favorite fairytales; at it's core "Once Upon a Time" is a story about hope which balances the land of fairy tales with the modern world - a great watch as the secrets and stories of Storybrooke unfold each and every week!

Reed Between The Lines

Reed between the lines follows a modern day blended  family as they negate life’s ups and downs with a bit of humor . The Modern day Cosby show with the laughs, heart and endearment we can all too easily loose sight of but is at the heart of many a family when you stop to smile at the little and often crazy things.

8th Annual World Wide Day of Play w/ K.B.L.S. & FRIENDS!

Kayla & Mom

Would like to give a special thanks to everyone who came out and participated in the great day of events @ World Day of Play!

We had a great time and look forward to the next K.B.L.S. episode

Special Thanks to::

* Arielle & Family

* Janell & Family

* Whole Foods
* And ALL our K.B.L.S. Readers & Followers!!!

So long for now summer...

SUMMER 2011 WAS A BLAST –

Thanks to Harlem School of the Arts and their great staff –

We lived, loved and grew and have so many experiences and smiles to show for it!

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR

K.B.L.S. and Clan

SUMMER TIME FUN!!!!!!

      It's summer time now and school is out!!!! We are all existed to be going to camp, grandma and grandpa's houses,and trips. This summer is going to be great, everyone is going to pools and sprinklers and anything that says summer time fun.The sun is really hot and feels like one hundred four degrees. 


On June 15,2011 I graduated from fourth grade after a year of challenging school work, trips and accomplishments. So now  I'm hanging out with my mom. Some of the things I'm looking forward to doing this summer is:


1) Annual Summer Kayla~Bayla Lemonade Stand
2) Cooking out in my new yard
3) Movie Night with family and friends
4) Gardening
5) Bike Riding
6) FINISHING MY SUMMER HOME WORK PACKET * Wish I had a HW pass for that one!


What are some things you have planned for the summer? See you next time on K.B.L.S. 

K.B.L.S. Hair Corner

 A GREAT BIG HELLO LEMONHEADS...A great new addtion here on Kaylabaylalemonadestand is the K.B.L.S. Hair Corner Kaylabayla and I began this journey when she came to me four years ago asking for her first permOf course I looked at her lovely locks and told her how beautiful her hair wasbut when one "No" wasnt enough I had to follow suit with getting to know "OUR HAIR" TOGETHER Turns out "OUR HAIR" is beautiful, strong and a journey! I fell short in not ever getting to know my hair growing up due to the hair culture I grew up with;all it took was the right tools and knowledge of who I am and my hair to go forward successfully. We look to share simple hair ideas, styles and products here on the corner

 

THE GOODS on SCIENCE! Featuring Staccato and MOM!

All the air is a BUZZ with Science, just ending the week  after the State Science test is a great time to recap what you’ve learned with fun and

Great new expirements!!!

Come check out a great demonstration with Kayla~Bayla’s close Friend Staccato and Mom!

I don’t know about you but this experiemnt totally ROCKS!!!

Enjoy – K.B.L.S.

1.) Product name: Connor’s Kit for Kids–Crystal Explosion.
2.) Background Research:   My 9-year-old son and I are always looking for new and fun ways to spend some quality time when at home. I want him to have fun. However, learning and exploring new things is a top priority. Lucky for me, my son loves science! We recently completed a Science Fair project for school, yet still had the science bug and wanted to do more…for fun! Enter Connor’s Kits for Kids. We decided to try the Crystal Explosion first.
3.) Hypothesis: This hands-on experiment is kid friendly and one of the easiest and most fun kits I have ever seen. This will encourage him to have confidence in his own ability as well as show him how fun learning (and science) can be outside of school!
4.) Experiment:  We took all of the items out of the packaging to ensure that we had everything and set them out on the table. The following items are included:
3 large plastic cups
1 small plastic cup
2 pieces of string
2 wooden stirrers
1 plastic bag
1 bag of crystalizer mix

We had all of our items in front of us and I told my son to feel free to grab the directions and follow along as I watched. He was hesitant at first, worrying about creating a mess or not getting the experiment right. The instructions are very easy to follow and any mess can be easily cleaned. How do I know this? Well, we did indeed have a mishap and spilled some of the crystalizer mix on the table and wood floors in our house. Easy clean up! I was also impressed by how simple each step was and my son had no trouble at all following along.

1. He poured 2 1/2 cups of the crystalizer mix into one of the larger cups first. (This is where the spilling accident occurred).
2. He then filled the small cup with hot water twice, pouring both into the larger cup with the crystalizer mix. (The directions note that the temperature of the water from the tap should be at least 108 degrees Fahrenheit. Ours is a bit hotter, so I provided my son with the water in a measuring cup so it could cool a bit before he used it. Don’t fret! The temperature of most people’s tap water is indeed 108 degrees Fahrenheit. )
3. He stirred the water and crystalizer mix with one of the wooden stirrers for two minutes until much of the crystalizer mix was dissolved. (Timing is very important for this experiment so we had a timer handy.)
4. We then let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes.
5.  Once the 5 minutes was up, he stirred for another two minutes with the wooden stirrer. (Don’t be concerned if there’s still a lot of the un-dissolved crystalizer mix left in the cup. As long as you used the correct temperature water and stirred for the noted time, you’re fine!)
6. He got one more of the large sized cups and poured the mix that he made into it, leaving all the un-dissolved crystalizer mix behind. (At this point we worried about making sure that none of the un-dissolved mix got into the new cup. However, the directions noted not to be concerned if a small amount snuck into the new cup.)
7. It was finally time to put this new cup in our refrigerator. We found a good place on the bottom shelf where it would not be disturbed.
Note: There are two other experiments that you can do with this kit. We tried a second, which has the same directions as above except that the final cup mixture was left in a windowsill where it would receive a lot of sunlight instead of putting it into the refrigerator. The third experiment we have not yet done. It involves placing one of the formed crystals into a fresh batch of the water/crystalizer mix. This is done by attaching it to the string and dangling it from one of the wooden stirrers into the mix and letting it sit.
What we did next:
1. We removed the cup from the refrigerator after 5 days. (The instructions say to remove it after 24 hours or more. We did not see significant results after 24 hours and my son decided he wanted it to sit longer.)
2. He then used his fingers to gently hold the crystals in place as he poured the liquid out. (He poured it into the drain, which is safe as per the directions.)
3. He also removed the cup from the windowsill, repeating the same careful draining process.
Note: The crystals are VERY fragile so be careful! After they dry out, we placed them in the plastic bag that was provided for safekeeping and travel to show his friends!
5.) Results:
My son and I were both pleasantly surprised by how easy these experiments were, and look forward to trying the third! The experiment took only about 15 minutes to do (not including the time in the refrigerator and windowsill of course!) and we enjoyed the control we had over how big to grow the crystals. We found that the crystals in the window formed faster; however, the ones in the refrigerator were larger. The kit also includes a great FAQ section, which has information about the crystalizer mix as well as how the crystals are formed. This experiment is a great way for your child to feel independent and learn in a fun way! I hope to check out the other kits with him soon and watch my little scientist go to work!

What Staccato thought:
“I felt this experiment was very fun! I liked all of the steps it took to make the crystals. It was also fun to do the experiment with my Mom because we never did an experiment like this together before. It was interesting to see how the water helped to turn the mix into crystals and to watch them grow every day. I would not mind doing an experiment like this again.”

For this and other GREAT expiriments and items check out: http://blog.uncommongoods.com/

That's all for now!

Kayla~Bayla's Lemonade Stand "Take your Daughter (Child) To Work Day" 4/2011

Today was "Take Your Daughter To Work" Day

I always have fun with this day because I get to learn the things my mom does and visit her office,

which is not like any other office I have been to.  I've learned that work does not always have to be hard if you enjoy what you do.

My mom's job is very alive and fun and the people she works with are nice too!

When I visited I was able to make digital images at The Oasis,

and even worked with TV Land Programming and how they place different shows for different times

which they allowed us to do ourselves

(now that was cool!).

It's nice to know I have so many choices in life and my career when I grow up.

42^nd street is fun place to be with all the stores, people and different things to do

I had fun with my mom at her job and seeing all the things she is able to do

I’m sure I want to be like her when I grow up… or better! :o)

Allergy Season *Ha-Chu!*

 What Are Seasonal Allergies:

Seasonal allergies are an inflammatory reaction to something in the environment that causes unpleasant symptoms, such as sniffles, sneezes, and swollen sinuses. If you’re predisposed to allergies, your body mass-produces antibodies called immunoglobulin E resulting in symptoms we just know this time of year to be “ALLERGIES”

Here are some of the typical causes of the allergy symptoms you can experience each season:

• Ragweed is a huge portion of all pollen allergies, affecting approximately 35 million Americans during the peak ragweed season.
• Dust is another huge cause of allergies in people as there are many places for those pesky little dust mites to hide out in your carpets as well as the bed you sleep in.
• Your own pets can be causing your allergy symptoms to flair up, as the dander enters the air inside your home.

Simple ways to remedy w/ out medication:

·         Make sure to wash hands, and face thoroughly when coming in from outside (this will wash away any allergens you carry in from the outside.

·         Change clothes from outside to also remove any attached allergens

·         Use a moist green tea bag or warm wet cloth to relieve puffy, itchy redness from eyes.

·         Drinks lots of liquids example: water, tea w/ honey as well as Aloe Juice to sooth dry throats and cough

·         Carry cough drops often to sooth harsh coughs

Please make sure to meet with your family doctor for your initial diagnosis and recommended remedy, but in the mean time feel free to use some of these helpful tips to help you get through another "Ha-Chew!” allergy season -

Kayla~Bayla's Cool MOM PICKS! SPRING EDITION :: Sping into PLAID!

Hello Moms (parents)::

K.B.’s Mom here with some great “COOL MOM PICKS” to share~

Spring is in the air and now comes the time to peel off a layer

(although not too much too soon)

And enjoy the weather in some of your spring best!

Hats and light jackets are still a great staple for your little dolls or guys around this time

An awesome rain coat is key to getting through the season dry and in style!

Layers are great for any season, tie in with light cottons and fabrics.

The more comfortable the better; mix short and long sleeve tees,

leggings and skirts -

and fun characters to make it all POP!  

Let’s not forget a pair of cool sneaks, runaround vintage jeans with a hoodie or cardigan and we are on our way!

Fun colors and textures are always a MUST when bringing in the season

PLAID & STRIPES have a way of bringing it all together

Multiple great colors, styles are FUN AND FUNKY!!!

Some of our favorite places to shop::

·        Littlemissmatched~

http://www.littlemissmatched.com

·        GapKids~

www.gap.com/Kids

·        CookiesDeptStore~

http://www.cookieskids.com/

·        TheChildrensPlace~

www.childrensplace.com