Last month, all of my “tackles” involved preparing my son Michael for preschool. This month, they will all be about preparing me for the fall. A couple of weeks ago in church, I had my hair down in curls and I was wearing a cute little white sheath dress. A single friend of mine’s said, … Read More
Happy New Year! I’m so grateful that we all made it to 2021. This is my hope and prayer for all of us this year: Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. 3 John 1:2 I like … Read More
Beauty gifts are highly personal. That is why I’m sharing picks based on what I especially loved this year for this “Beauty Gift Ideas for Mom” post. It’s important that you get gifts that the recipient would appreciate. If you don’t know what they would like, you can get them a gift certificate so that … 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 to suggest for 2020, I only had one pick: For those who might like just … Read More
I see aging as a gift and I’m not into every new “anti-aging” product or procedure. At the same time, I want to put my best 46-year-old face forward. That is why I have been more aware of skin care this year. If I could go back and tell my 20-year-old self anything regarding Beauty, … Read More
Valentine’s Day is an ideal time to show love. Whether you are getting gifts for romantic partners or simply showing friends some love, there is something for everyone on your list. To help, I have gathered 22 Valentine’s day gifts from Black-owned brands. There are a couple of things that I love about compiling gift-idea … Read More
Food and gift ideas are the two most popular post topics on this blog. That is why I want to share seven gift ideas for kids by Black women creators. I will be highlighting women from varied backgrounds for you to support this month. I didn’t have the space in my schedule to share about … Read More
It’s Black History Month, a time to recognize and honor the countless contributions of African Americans. When we support Black-owned businesses, it helps to break down the racial wealth gap. This is a great way to celebrate-this month and year-round! There are so many wonderful Black businesses and organizations that it can be hard to … Read More
In the midst of holiday celebrations, I want to acknowledge Kwanzaa, an African-American celebration of life, by highlighting the UJAMAA (Cooperative Economics) principle. Racial injustice and inequality have been a couple of the major themes of 2020. I believe that creating Black wealth by supporting Black-owned businesses is an essential part of tackling racial inequality. With … Read More
One of my biggest concerns about remote learning is the effect of so much screen time on students’ eyes. My youngest son is nearsighted anyway so I definitely didn’t want to put more strain on his eyes. That is why sought out some eye health tips from various professionals. Dr. Jeff Kegarise, a board-certified optometrist … Read More
