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5 Simple Ways to Maximize Your Thrifting Experience

Anyone who knows me, they know that I LOVE browsing thrift stores for home items. I guess for me, its the thrill of treasure hunting in a sense. You just never know what you may luck up on, and in all of my thrifting adventures, I have found some gems. I get asked all of…

Goodbye FINE Life, Hello DIVINE Life

Life’s timing is always perfect and I’m so excited to discuss something that’s been on my mind. Today’s motivation conversation is all about believing in yourself. I know we all hear the cliché ‘believe in yourself’, ‘love yourself’, and other prolific positive affirmations but sometimes the simplest things go over our heads (guilty!). It recently dawned on me clear…

5 Ways to Create a Welcoming and Functional Entryway

The entryway to my home is pretty small and my main goal since living there has been to create a welcoming and functional area that my not only looks pretty upon entry, but that my family finds easy to keep clear and clutter-free. Here are some tips that I have found helpful to keep…

When Doing it For the ‘Gram Goes Wrong

Artwork: “Hip Hop Youth”by Banksy We’ve all seen the viral videos: kids cursing about their presents, twerking on each other, dressed with chains and their pants sagging and the list unfortunately goes on. We laugh. We re-tweet. But we don’t think about the consequences, legally and mentally, that are the results of our crying face…

The Obvious Impact of “Hidden Figures”

Sunday night, the SAG Awards reminded us about the great films, particularly black films, that graced the screens in 2016. Denzel Washington brought home Best Actor while his co-star Viola Davis became the first black actress to win five SAG Awards for their work in Fences; Mahershala Ali won for Best Supporting Actor for his…

4 Things I’ve Learned after being a Mom for 3 Years

I can’t believe its true, but I’ve been a mom for 3 years! This past weekend, we celebrated my son’s 3rd birthday and internally, it was quite emotional. I guess I’m realizing how fast life really goes. I mean, I feel like I just had him, and now he’s 3. I also keep thinking about…

Dear Black Women: Just Sit This One Out

Originally posted on Sweet Tea & Baby Jesus To my melanin rich sisters: let’s not mince words. America did a number on us on Election Day. Deep down, we knew. Didn’t we? We sucked it up when Hillary was nominated and said OK, I guess I’m with her. Sure, she was qualified for the position,…