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5 Simple Breakfast Ideas

Breakfast food is my favorite. I can have it anytime of the day and I will never be tired of it. So whether you’re making this for...

Acne: A Lesson on Beauty

There are a couple of things that I thought I left in my teen years; glitter cosmetics, the idea of being friends after a break up and...

Sustaining Joy Beyond Happiness

This morning as I stood on my porch, I noticed that the cherry blossoms were in full bloom. I marveled at its beauty and the significance...

Matcha Latte Cupcakes

About four years ago, I concocted a sugar free, matcha green tea latte cupcake recipe while my kids slept soundly. I needed something to...

Conversations with Kids: Not Because I Have to

One morning when my older daughter was 5, I walked into the bathroom to help her put toothpaste on her toothbrush. She looked at me with...

Have a Great Weekend

I hope you all had a great week. If you didn't, I hope your weekend will be better. This weekend, we're having friends over for a visit....

Jessica Pettway: A Life Gone too Soon

About a week ago, I came across a video discussing the untimely death of beauty and style influencer Jessica Pettway at 36 years old....

I Don’t Need Permission- A Hair Story

I'm a woman. I know that for sure. I have never questioned my femininity or my attractiveness—maybe not since my mid teens.

The Power of Yes: 4 Reasons to Say Yes More than No

A few years ago, I was talking to one of my older coworkers. She committed over 40 years to the company and raised a beautiful daughter...

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