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Winter Whites: Styling, Cleaning, and Wearing

Mar 2021

Winter Whites: Styling, Cleaning, and Wearing

Fashion

Keeping “Whites” White The hardest thing about wearing the color White is how easy it is to get dirty. Whenever I wear White, I feel like less of a woman LOL. Seriously because every time…

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Winter Whites: Styling, Cleaning, and Wearing

Fashion

Keeping “Whites” White The hardest thing about wearing the color White is how easy it is to get dirty. Whenever I wear White, I feel like less of a woman LOL. Seriously because every time…

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Self Care is Self Love: Teaching Kids Through Activities

Feb 2021

Self Care is Self Love: Teaching Kids Through Activities

Lifestyle

Self Care is Self Love Self care is self love. Diari hates naps. Since she was little, she would come up with every excuse not to sleep. If only she knew how bad mommy wishes…

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Self Care is Self Love: Teaching Kids Through Activities

Lifestyle

Self Care is Self Love Self care is self love. Diari hates naps. Since she was little, she would come up with every excuse not to sleep. If only she knew how bad mommy wishes…

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Feb 2021

Tax Season Tips: Some Lessons Learned

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Tax Season and Money Management This year, I hired an accountant to help me with my finances. Every Monday of 2021, I’ve sitting down (via Zoom) with my new accountant to figure out what I…

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Resources to Get Educated This Black History Month

Feb 2021

Resources to Get Educated This Black History Month

Lifestyle

In celebration of Black History Month (and another year of being Black), I wanted to share a starting list of ways we can get educated about “the issues.” As always with my lists, this is…

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Resources to Get Educated This Black History Month

Lifestyle

In celebration of Black History Month (and another year of being Black), I wanted to share a starting list of ways we can get educated about “the issues.” As always with my lists, this is…

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Let’s Talk Fashion (But Keep My Curves Outta Your Mouth)

Feb 2021

Let’s Talk Fashion (But Keep My Curves Outta Your Mouth)

Fashion

Being Modest (and Thick) You might not have seen but last week a man came for me in my comments about how my clothes hug my curves. I’ve addressed this before in a post called…

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Let’s Talk Fashion (But Keep My Curves Outta Your Mouth)

Fashion

Being Modest (and Thick) You might not have seen but last week a man came for me in my comments about how my clothes hug my curves. I’ve addressed this before in a post called…

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Here’s What’s New with Me: Life Changes and Tips

Jan 2021

Here’s What’s New with Me: Life Changes and Tips

Lifestyle

What’s New, What’s Changed? We have finally gotten away from 2020 and walking into the new year can feel like a fresh start. But a lot of times, it also means it’s own set of…

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The Samsung AirDresser: All the Ways it Can Benefit Your Life

Jan 2021

The Samsung AirDresser: All the Ways it Can Benefit Your Life

Lifestyle

Introducing the Samsung AirDresser In the past, I’ve shared the importance of finding timeless clothing pieces and hanging onto them. It can be hard to take care of these pieces because a lot of times…

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The Samsung AirDresser: All the Ways it Can Benefit Your Life

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Free Assembly: Wear What You Want this Winter

Dec 2020

Free Assembly: Wear What You Want this Winter

Fashion | Indianapolis, IN

A New Brand: This winter 2020, I want to highlight a new brand I’m adding to my closet. Committed to sustainability, affordability, and flexibility, Free Assembly from Walmart is here to give us the freedom…

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Free Assembly: Wear What You Want this Winter

Fashion | Indianapolis, IN

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Guide to a Relaxing Night: Cue Natural Vitality CALM®

Dec 2020

Guide to a Relaxing Night: Cue Natural Vitality CALM®

Lifestyle

Good Night! Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the best things we can do for our health. We focus a lot on physical exercise as a sign of wellness, but sleep and rest (real…

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Guide to a Relaxing Night: Cue Natural Vitality CALM®

Lifestyle

Good Night! Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the best things we can do for our health. We focus a lot on physical exercise as a sign of wellness, but sleep and rest (real…

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Sun-Maid Raisins in My Couscous: A Holiday Recipe

Nov 2020

Sun-Maid Raisins in My Couscous: A Holiday Recipe

Food

Pulling Off the Holidays: Sun-Maid Couscous and Savory Chicken Y’all know I love hosting. Every year, I look forward to the holiday season because it’s nonstop family gatherings and opportunities to host people we love.…

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Sun-Maid Raisins in My Couscous: A Holiday Recipe

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Activities to Fight Seasonal Depression while also Fighting the World

Oct 2020

Activities to Fight Seasonal Depression while also Fighting the World

Lifestyle

Seasonal Depression is Real; Let’s Fight It The cold months are upon a lot of us and it can be a hard time. Many of us feel sad but can’t really explain why. If you…

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Activities to Fight Seasonal Depression while also Fighting the World

Lifestyle

Seasonal Depression is Real; Let’s Fight It The cold months are upon a lot of us and it can be a hard time. Many of us feel sad but can’t really explain why. If you…

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Oct 2020

Make a Statement in a Fall Dress Outfit

Fashion

SHOP MY FALL DRESS OUTFIT: Dress: StitchFix [Michael Kors] • Boots: Zara • Hat: Lulus • Jewelry: HM A Fall Statement Surprise You know those outfits that come together really unexpectedly? Well, this Fall statement…

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Make a Statement in a Fall Dress Outfit

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How to Prioritize Your Mental Health as a Black Person During This Election

Oct 2020

How to Prioritize Your Mental Health as a Black Person During This Election

Lifestyle

I’m Prioritizing My Health this Election I’ve been struggle to prioritize my mental health since the last presidential election. I have always been super outspoken about my feelings around the current state of things and…

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Sep 2020

Cooking with Aicha: Puff Puff Recipe Two Ways

Food

Puff Puff Recipe: Sweet or Savory Puff-puffs are an African delicacy that can either be a sweet treat or a savory snack. They’re bite-sized so they’re fun for kids (but dangerously tempting for adults)! With…

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Sep 2020

How to Find the Right Jeans: Finding Confidence and Comfort in the Right Pair

Fashion

The Power of Jeans The right pair of jeans can have the power to wipe away years of insecurities, shopping headaches, and self-doubt. I remember a few years ago after having my first daughter, I…

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Sep 2020

Nurtec ™ ODT (rimegepant) Review: How to Stop Migraine in their Tracks and Take Back Today

Lifestyle

This post is sponsored by Nurtec ™ ODT (rimegepant) Another Day, Another Migraine One of my worst migraine days went something like this. Everything started going downhill around 8pm. It just came out of nowhere,…

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Sep 2020

The Peninsula Chicago: A Covid Stay Away from Home

Sep 2020

The Peninsula Chicago: A Covid Stay Away from Home

Travel | Indianapolis, IN

A Stay at The Peninsula Chicago Whether you’re in Chicago, visiting the City, or just a few hours drive away, you have to stay at The Peninsula Chicago. Let me tell you about the amazing…

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The Peninsula Chicago: A Covid Stay Away from Home

Travel | Indianapolis, IN

A Stay at The Peninsula Chicago Whether you’re in Chicago, visiting the City, or just a few hours drive away, you have to stay at The Peninsula Chicago. Let me tell you about the amazing…

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Jun 2020

Diari’s Dream Bedroom Reveal (Finally!)

Decor | Indianapolis, IN

Diari’s Bedroom was My Childhood Dream I’m excited to finally share that Diari’s bedroom is complete and it looks like my childhood dream bedroom! I remember growing up, I had a friend whose parent’s were…

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Diari’s Dream Bedroom Reveal (Finally!)

Decor | Indianapolis, IN

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Jun 2020

Black-Owned Businesses for Stuff You Already Buy

Lifestyle

Buying Black-Owned This is the time to put our money where our mouth is, and you’ll be surprised how easy it is to find Black-Owned businesses for stuff you already buy. I’m trying to be…

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May 2020

Dresses for Easy Summer Fashion

Fashion | Indianapolis, IN

Easy, Breezy, Beautiful Dresses are my favorite thing to wear. They come in so many different shapes, prints, and styles. I love how easy they are to throw on for going out and even staying…

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Dresses for Easy Summer Fashion

Fashion | Indianapolis, IN

Easy, Breezy, Beautiful Dresses are my favorite thing to wear. They come in so many different shapes, prints, and styles. I love how easy they are to throw on for going out and even staying…

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