“Comparison is the thief of joy” Theodore Roosevelt Dear Discouraged Friend, I know this feeling extremely well! You see others receiving promotions, degrees, becoming homeowners, and getting engaged but you’re having a tough time obtaining your goals. You’re thinking when will it be my time? Why do I feel so left behind? When I realized […]
Read More A Letter To My Discouraged FriendsFirst off, no one knew that the year 2020 would take a drastic turn like this. This is a year unlike any other! Since March people all around the world have been practicing social distancing, self quarantining and wearing masks for majority of the day. No longer can we leave out of our homes without […]
Read More 7 Things I’ve Learned In The Year 2020The only thing to do with good advice is to pass it on. It is never of any use to oneself. Throughout life we have all received advice from a person that truly resonated and stuck with us. Life advice that we will most likely pass down to our friends, family and children. For me, […]
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Read More 13 Must Have Fall Scented Candles For Your HomeI hope these quotes remind you of how amazing, powerful, intelligent and unique you are. Don’t allow the criticism of the world to dim your light Black Man! You have a purpose on this earth to be someone special! Keep growing and becoming the best version of yourself everyday. You are a KING! Don’t be […]
Read More 15 Must Read Quotes For Black MenReading and literacy are two important skills in the development of children. I am always reminding my elementary students that “Reading is literally life! You will read with everything that you do! You can’t run or hide from it!” I am super excited to share these beautifully illustrated and written books that I’ve found with […]
Read More 15 Must Have Inspirational African-American Children’s BooksIt’s that time of the year again when our children are preparing to head back to school. Unfortunately, this year has been a year like no other. Rather you are homeschooling, online learning or sending your children to the classroom let’s get them excited for the new school year. Amazon offers a range of back […]
Read More Black Girl Magic Back-To-School Supplies: Book Bag EditionContrary to popular belief, makeup does not come easy to some woman. Some may not know how to properly apply lashes, how to choose the correct foundation for her skin type or simply the basics of makeup. The makeup world can be confusing and frustrating for a person who doesn’t know what they’re doing. Which […]
Read More Most Asked Beauty Questions Answered By A Makeup Artist“Think positive, Be positive <3” – One small positive thought can change your whole day – What is a Positivity Jar? It’s a jar filled with quotes, memories and sayings that are supposed to put a smile on your face. Everyone needs a pick me up sometimes which is one of the reasons why I […]
Read More How To Create A Positivity Jar To Reduce StressIn honor of my birthday which is today I decided to dedicate this blog to my new chapter in my life. The BIG 25!! I wanted to reflect on lessons that I’ve learned during year 24 and share it with you all. I wanted to start off this new chapter of my life on a […]
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