Food, Wellness & Reinvention
What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? Yesterday, I tuned in to a live community reading of Frederick Douglass’s speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”. The speech was made even more powerful by the … Read More
I have plenty of great recipes that would be great for the 4th of July. Grilled meats (chicken, burgers), sliders, slaws, sides, dips and desserts can all be found here. However, one thing that I don’t do a lot is … Read More
Congratulations! We made it through the first half of 2020. (Yay!) Normally, at this point in the year, I would do a mid-year goal review and make a plan for the next 6 months. I did BUT the thing that … Read More
In the midst of all that is going on in the world, I make it a point to celebrate my loved ones every day. I really enjoy giving gifts so holidays give me an extra “excuse”. (My husband Reggie often … Read More
With all that is going on in response to the murder of George Floyd, justice has been weighing heavily on my heart and mind this week. I have had conversations with many friends from a variety of racial and cultural … Read More
Mother’s Day 2020 is this upcoming Sunday. Considering that COVID-19 is causing significant shipping delays for many businesses, it might be harder than normal to find thoughtful last-minute gifts for mom. If Mother’s Day gift baskets were on your list, … Read More
Mother’s Day 2020 is on May 10th. Although many parts of the country are still under stay at home orders, Mother’s Day can still be wonderful. To help, I’m sharing some easy brunch decorations and recipes, crafts for kids and … Read More
My gift-giving motto in general is “give them what they want” (within my financial budget, of course). This philosophy applies more than ever for Mother’s Day this year! When I was first contemplating some last minute Mother’s Day gift ideas … Read More
Princeton Review Free Online AP Test Prep Regents aren’t happening this year but the AP exams still are. Each AP course will have a 45-minute online exam. A week ago, I shared on Facebook that The Princeton Review is offering free … Read More
Mother’s Day is May 10th. Moms deserve thoughtful gifts every year. This year, due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, many of us moms are spending more time than ever with our families. While it is a gift to be “safe … Read More