New Orleans: Tips, Trips, and Must-sees

As a Florida girl I know heat but New Orleans… that’s a different kind of heat. Here are some tips, tricks and must-see spots when you visit. Depending on how long your trip is pack at least two outfits for every day. The entire mood really shifts from day to night and if you spent […]

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To NOLA with love

I visited New Orleans for the first time over fourth of July weekend. You know New Orleans, right? The city of Mardi Gras, Bourbon Street, Essence Fest? Yeah that one. And it stole my heart. As a young dark-skinned black girl, I know firsthand the love we received has not always been as great and […]

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Summer at the Cummer

We got to see the latest exhibit at The Cummer Museum a few weeks ago on opening night. The newest exhibit titled French Moderns: Monet to Matisse 1850-1950 will be on display now until September and open to the public. It was part of a networking event to encourage families to attend the Museum with […]

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How to have the perfect beach day

Well I mean a successful beach day at the least. So a few weeks ago I went on a beach day trip with my best friend and her family. My husband had to work but my daughter had already asked numerous times for a beach day so I said why not! It went pretty well […]

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Finding Balance…but how?

Finding a balancing between mom life and work life is a lie. Ok… I’m calling it. You know how everyone says you need to find a healthy balance when you become a mom? Welp I call bullshit. And I mean that whole heartedly. How are we supposed to find a healthy balance between being a […]

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Will run for cupcakes(keeping promises to myself)

I did a 5K! Not we did a 5K, I did a 5K! I’ve done them before but with a group of people or with family. This time was all on my own. I didn’t ask anyone to sign up with me. I didn’t back down when I realized hey! You are doing this alone. […]

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New Year Same Me: With added tips and tricks

Ok it’s that time again y’all New Year’s Resolution time! I know I know! We’ve all been there. We are going to make a resolution, we aren’t, resolution is such a harsh word this is a lifestyle change blah blah blah. Welp it is but if it’s such a lifestyle change why do we wait […]

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Do these glasses fit my wallet?

So I finally took the plunge and bought some new glasses. This is a big deal for me because I’ve had the same glasses for over 4 years now. In that time my prescription has not changed and I got contacts so I didn’t see the point in getting new glasses. Well all that changed. […]

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