Do you enjoy saving money? If so, today’s post is for you! Let's talk about the world of wholesale clubs – where saving coins meets our everyday needs. It's not just about stocking up; it's about making our shopping trips a bit simpler and our lives a tad easier. While I do still rely heavily on grocery stores and Target, I also shop at wholesale clubs, too for 3 main reasons…
Read MoreLooking for a fun family getaway in Maryland? Look no further than new Great Wolf Lodge in Perryville, Maryland! I attended the recent grand opening celebration and the newest and largest lodge from the brand did not disappoint. Keep reading for everything you need and want to know about Great Wolf Lodge Maryland…
Read MoreLast year, I set out to read 12 books in 12 months. And guess what?! I reached my goal (partly in thanks to Audible)! Talk about proud! It’s another reminder that when you focus and decide that you want something, you can do anything. Here’s a round up of what I read and why I loved it. I also shared links of where you can get each book on sale.
Read MoreMother’s Day is almost here, so that calls for a gift guide for everyone who is still on the hunt for gifts. I work well under pressure I like to say lol. However, let’s not push the limits y’all. If you’e planning to grab items this weekend like me, here’s a round up of gift ideas that you can gift yourself, your mom, or any other mothers you want to love on. Best of all, my curated list is concise and I considered various budgets. So get into the goods below…
Read MoreIf there is one thing my family loves, it’s a good home cooked meal. Needless to say, my spice cabinet is stocked. I was recently introduced to Shawhan Farms’ extensive collection of seasonings, and I’m loving them so far! Check out this delicious short ribs recipe using their Buck’s Spicy and Sweet BBQ seasoning.
Read MoreI first learned about Basic Invite a few years ago during my time as a wedding planner. They have a card for almost every major life moment including weddings, showers, birth announcements, first birthdays, graduations and more. Basic Invite also has a wide array of holiday cards, as well. I can’t believe the holiday season is almost here. With our 2 additions to the family, I’m really excited to send out season’s greetings this year from my family of 6 by way of holiday cards. Now, let’s get into all that Basic Invite has to offer…
Read MoreYou’re likely familiar with the popular Cat & Jack brand sold out at Target stores. What you might not be familiar with is the added benefit of purchasing this particular brand for your kids. Not only are the Cat & Jack items so cute, but they also have an amazing guarantee…a 1 year guarantee in fact. I recently put this to the test, returned items and got back $$$. Here’s how…
Read MoreWhether you are an expectant parent or a friend or loved one of a new parent, today’s post is for you. I’m highlighting all of our baby essentials over the first 12 weeks. Let’s face it, it’s easy to go overboard and buy all the things, and to a degree babies need a lot (especially in my case times two, lol). However, I’m here to help weed out the unnecessary and highlight the things that have been most helpful and put to use over the past 3 months.
Read MoreMother’s Day is almost here! As I started thinking through gifts to give, it got me thinking about gifts I’m sure moms would love to receive. So I figured I would help us all out - moms and gift givers - by compiling this Mother’s Day Gift Guide. Best of all, my curated list is concise and I considered various budgets.
Read MoreA couple months ago, I got the urge to plan a babymoon for my husband and I. We hadn’t done a babymoon when I was pregnant with Cameron and Cassidy (not sure if it was even a thing then), so I jumped at the idea to do one this go around with the twins, as this will likely be our last pregnancy. Not to mention, we both really wanted some quality time alone together before becoming a family of 6. So to celebrate these final weeks of pregnancy, we decided to go the route of a weekend staycation in DC, and it was beyond perfect! Today, I’m sharing all the details along with tips for planning your own DC staycation.
Read MoreWhen it comes to products and services, I’m always on the hunt to try out more black owned brands. As a black entrepreneur myself for nearly 10 years, I know how important it is for our businesses to not only have visibility, but also revenue. With stores like Target that are a one stop shop, I love finding black owned brands represented amongst the wide array of products. Today, I’m sharing a round up of some black owned brands I love that are sold in Target, so that hopefully the next time you walk down the aisles or shop online, you’ll check them out.
Read MoreThe more you know, the more you grow! Check out the 12 books I’m reading this year that are sure to help me as I grow and glow. Let’s read them together!
Read MoreChristmastime is here! I’ve literally been watching holiday movies every night for the past couple weeks, which brings me to today’s blog post. With Christmas just 2 weeks away, here are 20 holiday movies you should watch this year.
Read MoreWhen you have two young, aspiring chefs, quality time in the kitchen becomes a weekly occurrence. My kids look forward to helping me cook meals and taking virtual cooking classes, too. We were recently introduced to Raddish Kids and are officially sold! Find out why…
Read MoreIt’s Tip Tuesday! A relative texted me last week asking about what hair products I use, so today I’m sharing my go to products. Now, I’m no hair stylist, and in fact, I try to go see my stylist Kachina at Salon C’est Chic every two weeks. To maintain my hair myself in between salon visits, I try to use good products that focus on moisture, healthy scalp, and strengthening, which include…
Read MoreI'm a rookie to the skincare game, but I'm finding my way. With so much more time at home, I simply have no excuse now to not prioritize a decent beauty regimen. Today, I’m sharing all about my go to products that I use at morning and night.
Read MoreI’ve always been somewhat of a homebody, but this is by far the most time I’ve ever spent at home. This time has had it’s challenges to say the least. but some good has somehow come even in these difficult times. While home, there are some things I’ve been enjoying, 5 of which include the following…
Read MoreI sat down with my 2 campers last week to gauge what else they wanted to do over the summer. Today, I’m sharing some of the ideas the kids came up with for this summer, a few of which we’ve already done. Let’s see how many are already on your family’s list or will be added.
Read MoreFor July, I’m working on cracking up the fun-o-meter at Camp Quarantine along with some enrichment as well because school will be open again before we know it. More to come on our schedule of our fun, but in the in the meantime, I’m excited to share about Cassidy’s BookLove box from Gillis Education.
Read MoreIf you’re anything like me, you might have quite the obsession with Amazon. From books to snacks, household items and more, I get it all from Amazon, and I’m sharing some of my finds with you.
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