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5 Reasons To Add “Solo Vacation” To Your Bucket List. Now.
Recently, I’ve been hearing a lot of racket about solo vacations and traveling alone. I used to think this was a crazy idea. Yea….no. A trip alone sounded beyond boring….actually downright...
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What I Learned As A Mom: A Snapshot Of My Life
Motherhood is one of the wildest rides of my life thus far! I’ve learned to love harder, let some things go, chill the f%ck out, and to take things as they come. As a control freak and lightweight...
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The STD YOU May Have: A Note From Dr. Kiarra King
That’ll get your attention! Now that you’re here, let’s talk about a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that most will encounter in their lifetime. This includes women AND men. The stigma of STDs...
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My Journey to Building a Black Mom Circle of Support
THEY SAY black women are angry. Aggressive. Apathetic. Jaded. I’m here today to correct that stereotype and tell you otherwise. “They” also say necessity is the mother of invention. Now I give credit...
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This V-Day I Realized, I’m THAT Bare-Minimum Mom
This morning I woke up at 5am, ran around the house like a crazy person making sure every little thing was in order for the kids’ day, peaked in their backpacks to see that the Valentine’s Day candy...
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Black Woman, YOU Might Need Therapy!
If I hear one mo’ black woman say things like: “Therapy ain’t for me,” “I’ll pray about it,” or “I’ve got a good support network already,” I swear I will snatch both our MF wigs off. Dayum!!! Look...
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Diner en Blanc Chicago 2019…In The Books!
This year’s Diner En Blanc was a hit, as usual! Every year, thousands of attendees from all over the city meet up at a secret place to participate in an epic, all-white pop-up flash dinner. It’s not...
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When Moms Ditch Life To Hang Out and Have Fun!
Yep, we ditch everything and don’t feel guilty! As moms, we usually spend a great part of our lives tending to our children, making plans, scheduling appointments, and coordinating all aspects of...
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My Grandma’s Holiday Butter Cookies…So Basic, Yet So Good!
If you’re looking for Pinterest cookies and picture-perfect photos, this is not the blog for you. But if you’re looking for something yummy, homemade, and super basic then keep reading! This was the...
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5 Reasons I Love Kid Parties at My Local Arts & Crafts Store!
Every year I get anxious around birthday season. We’ve been to all the local party venues (they all feel the same) with kids running around screaming, and played-out pizza packages. Don’t get me...
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Mental Health Therapy Gives Me Power No One Can Take Away
Once upon a time I felt fine! Well put-together and living the best version of me, I was pretty fantastic! I’d heard of mental health therapy, but that was for people with big problems. Granted, there...
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My Favorite Self-Care Purchases From 2020: Gift Ideas For Yourself
I love buying gifts for loved-ones, myself included! Since 2020 was a very long year and I found myself confined to my home for much of it, I took to Amazon to purchase a few self-care items. Although...
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How To Use Your Coins Wisely This Christmas Season
Does Christmas cost you an arm and leg every year? Do you find yourself reaching way deep down in your purse to pull it all together? Christmas doesn’t have to break your bank! In fact, you can save...
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10 Reasons to “Buy Black” This Holiday Season and a List of Online Shops to...
Black dollars have major power and influence in America. It is critical now, more than ever, that we are intentional about where we spend our money and make the choice to support the entrepreneurs of...
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My 1st Mammogram Was Easy! 10 Reasons You Should Get Your Breasts Checked
Put on your big girl panties, take off your bra, and complete your mammogram! I recently turned the magical age of 40, and every woman knows that means! Time to get my breasts checked! I was very...
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The Proper Way to Make Delicious Mimosas!
I’ve noticed that a lot of people don’t know how to make a mimosa! For your viewing pleasure, I’ve added step-by-step instructions: Enjoy, I’m here all night for more life hack and tips The post The...
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Find of the Week: The Perfect Jewelry Armoire with a 360 Mirror!
Do you have a lot of “stuff?” Have you run out of places to store your jewelry colletion? Do you need to finally stage an intervention and organize all your beautiful accessories? Well then, look no...
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Three Years A Vegetarian-The Good, Bad, and Ugly of it All!
Honey, I loved beef burgers with sweet caramelized onions and an extra sharp pillow of cheddar cheese. I adored fried chicken seasoned with lemon pepper and a hint of jerk seasoning. I downright lived...
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Step-By-Step Instructions on How to Become a Vegetarian and Not Relapse
So you’re interested in becoming a vegetarian! Well I won’t waste your time, let’s get straight to business. The key to making this journey successful is discipline. It won’t work without it. 1-Pick a...
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A Simple Way to Look Forward to Each Day: Self-Care Hack
So many of us have gotten used to feeling blah, dull or uninspired as we drift through the same predictable activities each day. There are so many reasons why a day can seem dreadful, stressful, or...
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