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Top 5 Things I Learned from My Mom

September 19, 2026

It’s been 7 years since I lost my mom. Her birthday was yesterday. She would have been 88. Every birthday and holiday it hits me. Sometimes I’m sad and sometime I’m celebratory because I had the gift of an amazing mother. I wanted to share a few things that I learned from my mom even though she grew up in the “hush” era and parents sometimes didn’t view…

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Summer School

June 2, 2026

School is finally out but at week two of summer, I’m low key ready for them to go back. My oldest, Peyton, started drivers ed right after Memorial Day. Her classes go to the end of June. So I haven’t gotten a break from “school” yet. Then throw in camps for my ten year old Harper. Your girl is running up and down the road multiple times a…

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Is Great Wolf Lodge Worth it for Busy Families?

May 13, 2026
Two teen girls enjoying the indoor water park at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois

Is Great Wolf Lodge worth it for a busy family? We took the girls to Great Wolf Lodge and the number one question I get asked “Is it worth it?”.  As a busy mom of a teen and a tween…YES!  Great Wolf Lodge is 100% worth it especially for busy families.  Let me break it down for you. Why Great Wolf Lodge Is Worth It for Busy Families…

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2026 BRIDE LOADING

February 11, 2026

You’re girl is engaged!!!! I can’t believe it. Don’t mind me if I get a little cringe but I’m just over the moon in LOVE! I’ll share my testimony on another post but just 4 years ago, my life was so different and so dark. Now, my fiance got me feeling like a real life princess! Yes, I’m a late 40s princess. Make sure you follow me on…

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BLACK OWNED BRANDS YOU CAN USE EVERYDAY

February 10, 2026

I’m on a mission to normalize purchasing from Black owned businesses outside of Black History Month. I’ve been sharing black owned brands since I started this platform 15 years ago. When I wake up each morning, I put on my black women owned workout clothes, swipe my black women owned deo, put on my black owned makeup and grab my black owned water bottle and gym bag and…