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 to pay the least amount in order to get the desired amount of coverage for … 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 to make the day more meaningful, I’m sharing some of the most popular Mom in … 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, money and creativity tend to be the most common reasons. To help, I came up … 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 my friends have a lot of responsibilities. Singles, Marrieds and especially Married with kids have … 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 worlds. Being peaceful and optimistic has definitely been a deliberate choice! I don’t know about … 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 than ever before during this past year. The second post will be for sleep lovers … 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 Does It with Marva Smith” interview, one of the highlights of 2020 was that my … 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 and enjoy participating in. It’s a chance to “spruce up” our homes by cleaning and … Read More
I enjoy answering questions from readers so today I’m going to answer a question that several people have asked me over these last few months…“How do you start a t-shirt business?” Since I quit corporate America many moons ago to work for myself, I have primarily earned income in 4 ways: 1. I have made … 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 gift idea posts. (If you’re a mom, share this post with your family so that … Read More