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Birthday Audit

October 8, 2025

Your girl just msde another year around the sun! It’s crazy to think I started this blog in my early 30s and now I’m knocking on 50!!!! Some of y’all have literally grown up with me. This years birthday did hit a little different. I’m in a new city still adjusting. My turn-up crew is back in in the ATL. Basically re-inventing myself. Instead of being “woe is…

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New School

September 2, 2025

The girl started school in a new state! Peyton is a sophmore and Harper is in 4th grade. Like I just had these babies. I can’t front, I was super nervous. I was beating myself up if I made the right decisions. Are they going to be traumatized for going to a new school. They have to make new friends, learn the school and navigate a new culture.…

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Life Update: And You Say CHI-City

August 26, 2025

This summer has been pretty quiet. That’s because we MOVED! In case you missed our announcement on this IG post, I uprooted my life and the girls and moved back to my hometown, CHICAGO! I know these seems like out of nowhere but it was planned over a year ago, I just kept it on the low. When the school year ended for the girls, we packed up…

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I Didn’t Know I Had a Dad

June 15, 2025

Today, I’ve been reflecting on my 1st Father’s Day with my dad at the age of 37.  Yes, 37.   To keep it 100,  Father’s Day can be joyous occasion for the wonderful men in your life or a highlight the absence of one.  Keep reading to hear my story on both below (trigger warning). I grew up without my dad being present. The beginning of my life,…

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Black Girl Sunscreen Haul

April 25, 2025
Black Girl Sunscreen

Listen—your girl is gonna be protected. I stocked up on all the Black Girl Sunscreen essentials because why? I’m not playing with this sun in 2025! As a melanin-rich mama constantly on the go, I need protection that doesn’t leave me looking like a powdered donut. From their OG sunscreen to the kids’ version and even the lip gloss (yes, sis!), this haul has me feeling glowy, protected,…