A few weeks ago I had the honor to sit on the Johnson & Johnson Path to Power panel for Essence Magazine in Atlanta. After the initial shock of Essence considering me for the event, I accepted. Growing up, Essence was my go to source to read encouraging stories about women that looked like me. I still couldn’t wrap my head around why Essence choose me to sit…
I hope you all had a fab weekend. I spent mine celebrating my thirty *cough* birthday. Mister and I went out with some friends on Saturday evening. One thing is for sure, I can’t hang like I used too. I still had a great time in my old age. I also stepped out last week to the annual RAGTRADE fashion show as a guest of Lincoln. Not only…
Social media will have you convinced that some people really have the “perfect” life and have it all together. Let’s be honest, social media is just the highlight reel of our lives. I’m the first to admit, I don’t have it all together. I currently feel like I’m drowning. I can’t seem to get a handle on my laundry, cleaning, my blog or my kids. I know these are…
Happy October! I can’t believe we are in the 4th quarter of the year already! October happens to be my favorite month. Not just because my birthday is coming (if I could skip that I would), it’s also my anniversary month and the weather finally cool enough to wear Ugg boots. I know, I’m pushing it for Ugg season, but I love my Ugg boots. Harper’s ready for fall…
This post is brought to you by The Beef Checkoff and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. In my never-ending journey to eating right, I’ve learned a few things about myself. I love carbs but they don’t love me back. I tend to fill up on carbs to compensate for not getting enough protein in my diet. When I overload on carbs, I feel sluggish and hungry for the rest of the…