Raising Gizmo
“Welcome to Raising Gizmo, a real-life dog mom channel following the daily chaos, cuddles, routines, and funny moments of raising a Shih Tzu named Gizmo. From everyday walks to quiet window watching, this channel captures life as it really is—unfiltered and unscripted.
Raising Gizmo
🚨 New Microlocs Video Up! 🚨
I’m showing exactly how I prep my microlocs before braiding them up so they stay moisturized, fresh, and itch-free while I protect them.
If you have microlocs or are thinking about them, hit play and let’s keep your hair healthy together. I’m coming up on 4 months locked on the 12th, so let’s grow together!
Drop a 💗 in the comments if you watch so I know you’re part of the #LockedInQueen fam!
🎥 Watch here:
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😩 Nobody talks about how REAL the itching is on your starter loc journey after a retie! I’m almost 4 months loc’d, and I couldn’t take it anymore. Have you dealt with itchy scalp on your loc journey? What helped you? Let’s talk about it in the comments 🖤👇🏾
I just dropped a video sharing how I’m handling itchy scalp with my starter locs and what’s helping me get relief while staying patient on this journey.
✨ Watch here ⬇️
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I was scared to post this one… but I knew I wasn’t the only one struggling.
When anxiety hit me the hardest, I cleaned my living room to calm my mind.
This video is personal—but real. If you’re feeling overwhelmed too, I hope this helps you breathe.
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8 months ago | [YT] | 1
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They say April showers bring May flowers… but y’all, this rain tried to drown my whole garden!”
Today I’m finally checking on the new plants I put in two Saturdays ago—right before the downpours hit Jacksonville HARD. This is the official start of my Hood Gardening series, and it’s all real, raw, and community-grown.
Watch the full video now and drop a comment if your garden’s been through it too!
HoodGardening #RainySeason #CommunityGarden
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9 months ago | [YT] | 1
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My Official Posting Schedule is Here!
New videos Monday–Friday across all my real-life series: healing, gardening, Gizmo, side hustles, and raw storytime after dark.
Tap that subscribe so you never miss a day!
Closet Chronicles drop every Friday night—late. Bring your bonnet and your secrets.
#RalondasRealLife #YouTubeSchedule #ClosetChronicles #LifeWithGizmo #HoodGardening #MicrolocJourney #SideHustles #ContentCreatorLife #HealingOutLoud #YouTubeContentPlan #DailyVlogs #RealLifeVlogs #StorytimeSeries #BlackWomenCreators #YouTubeGrind
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Rain couldn’t stop nothin’! Me and Gizmo checked the garden, brought the essentials, and BABY… the harvest said we outside for real.
From sidewalk to soil to the stove—Hood Gardening stays delivering blessings!
#HoodGardening #AfterTheRain #GrowYourOwnFood #GizmoApproved #BlackWomenGarden #LowIncomeLiving #ApartmentGardening #RainyDayVibes #GardenLife #FreshHarvest #HomegrownHood
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Today I didn’t create to entertain—I created to heal.
I brought my journal to the water, sat with God, and let it all out.
This moment changed something in me.
“Healing Out Loud” starts here.
Swipe through this carousel and let the words sit with you.
If you feel it, drop “God is near” in the comments.
Let’s heal—together.
#HealingOutLoud #GodIsNear #FaithJourney #EmotionalHealing #OnePrayerAtATime
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I took myself out, fed my soul, and ended the day with a fresh set.
From a surprise flop of a mojito to a curry bowl that nearly made me cry—this solo date was exactly what I needed.
Swipe through my full “Wined Down & Loved On Me” recap.
True Food Kitchen, vibes, and short nails that slay—10/10 Me Day.
#SelfCareLoaded #SoloDateVibes #TrueFoodKitchen #ShortNailsStillSlay
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It’s UP! My full Hood Gardening harvest is LIVE!
The squash showed out, the peppers multiplied overnight, and these cucumbers? Whew… they got NO boundaries.
If you ever wondered what growing your own food in the hood really looks like—this is it.
Come watch, laugh, and grow with me. Drop a comment so I know you pulled up!
#HoodGardening #GrowYourOwnFood #HomegrownVibes
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