Ramadan Mubarak! If you followed me last year, you’ll remember that I made a promise to truly celebrate Ramadan and Eid for the sake of my kids. In that blog post, I shared my dilemma…
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My New Ramadan Traditions Last year, I went all out for Eid! If you haven’t read the post, check it out here for ideas on how to make Ramadan special for kids living in non-Muslim…
View PostMy New Ramadan Traditions Last year, I went all out for Eid! If you haven’t read the post, check it out here for ideas on how to make Ramadan special for kids living in non-Muslim…
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Diari, Happy birthday, my love! Right now, you are one year old and you’ve developed the habit of calling me “Aicha.” I let it go before, but now I know that you know that my…
View PostDiari, Happy birthday, my love! Right now, you are one year old and you’ve developed the habit of calling me “Aicha.” I let it go before, but now I know that you know that my…
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Here Come the Stimulus Checks The pandemic has been hard on a lot of people. For some, more financial than others. With the new $1400 stimulus checks coming, I know a lot of us are…
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The Bottleworks Hotel If you’re in the market for a hotel, there’s one on every corner. If you’re looking for an experience, there’s the Bottleworks Hotel. I cannot say enough good things about this new…
View PostThe Bottleworks Hotel If you’re in the market for a hotel, there’s one on every corner. If you’re looking for an experience, there’s the Bottleworks Hotel. I cannot say enough good things about this new…
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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…
View PostKeeping “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 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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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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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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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…
View PostBeing 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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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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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…
View PostIntroducing 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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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…
View PostA 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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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…
View PostGood 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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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.…
View PostPulling 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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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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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…
View PostSHOP 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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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…
View PostI’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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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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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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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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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…
View PostA 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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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…
View PostDiari’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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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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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…
View PostEasy, 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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