When relevant, posts are sponsored or contain affiliate links.When relevant, posts are sponsored or contain affiliate links.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 … Read More
My family received many delicious home-cooked meals when my dear father-in-law passed away at the end of 2023. Recently, my husband Reggie and I reminisced about how great a tuna pasta salad with mayo was. Tanya, a friend from church, … Read More
I haven’t been sharing a lot of recipes lately because I’ve already shared most of the foods that my loved ones like to eat. Now, it seems that I will have to expand to Caribbean and Spanish food recipes because … Read More
Aretha Franklin was right—one of the most challenging aspects of home life is figuring out what to make for dinner! When my husband mentioned he wanted to try lamb chops, I decided to make them on our George Foreman Grill. … 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
Christmas is next week so this will be the last College Prep Friday of 2024. At this point, it’s time to finish up any outstanding college prep actions. 1. Make sure that your teen submits their college applications. My son … Read More
Here’s the weekly update on college prep for Seniors and Juniors… For Seniors: Ivy League vs. HBCU? Explore Both! Seeds of Fortune Inc. Presents: Ivy League V.S. HBCU Night – This is a virtual event on Thursday, December 19th at … Read More
December can be a rollercoaster month for college-bound seniors. Early decision notifications arrive, the holiday season adds its own pressures and regular decision application deadlines inch closer. This checklist will help you navigate December: If there are any lingering tasks, … Read More
Sam Tate, the co-founder of SchoolScoops reached out to tell me about the platform. SchoolScoops is a service that connects high school students with college students for private college tours. Since I wanted my son Sean to receive a personalized … Read More
I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Below, I’m sharing some important information to help navigate the college planning process after your holiday break. Scholarship Resources If your family is looking for scholarship opportunities, then definitely register for StudentScholarships.org’s … Read More