Food, Wellness & Reinvention
A couple of months ago, a public relations rep reached out to me regarding several Black-owned beauty brands. While I enjoy highlighting quality Black-owned businesses, I don’t write about items that I don’t or won’t use. The CocoLash products stood … Read More
I enjoyed the Wicked movie, Part One, from the first time I saw it in theaters. While I enjoyed the movie overall, the soundtrack truly stole the show. “Defying Gravity” and “I’m Not That Girl” have become unexpected mini-themes for … Read More
When an agency reached out to me to write a post about affordable life insurance, I was eager to learn more about a reputable, cheap term life insurance option. When it comes to insurance (car, home, life, etc.), I prefer … Read More
Mother’s Day is on May 8th this year. It will be here before we know it. It’s such a great time to celebrate mothers, grandmothers, aunts and other mom-like figures in our lives. Just in case you want some ideas … Read More
Self-care has been on my mind since I celebrated my birthday last month. After having multiple conversations with various friends, I realized that a lot of moms are still having a difficult time including “self-care” in their weeks. Time, energy, … Read More
I really need some time to rest and think of nothing. -A Friend A close friend texted the above message to me last week. (I wasn’t the “friend” but I was there emotionally a couple of months ago!) Many of … Read More
We are coming out of some anxiety-inducing times. There have been more things pulling on us moms than ever before. In addition to the normal demands of life (family, work, etc.), a pandemic and a racial reckoning have rocked our … Read More
Each mom is unique. That is why Mother’s Day gift guides can be a challenge. This year, I’m only sharing three Mother’s Day gift-themed posts. This one is for home cooks since many of us have prepared more home-cooked meals … Read More
Bills and money can be stressful. Add a pandemic to the mix and the topics can become even more nerve-wracking. On the flip side, personal finances can sometimes surprise us in pleasant ways. As I mentioned in the “How She … Read More
Spring 2021 begins on March 20th. As spring approaches, I usually think about spring cleaning tips. Thankfully, I have a handy Spring Cleaning Checklist printable to help. Spring cleaning is a tradition that many of us have grown up with … Read More