Fall Décor Haul

So, I decided to decorate my home for fall this year. I attempted in previous years but figure my kids were too small, too busy, or my house just not where I wanted it to be. This year I said screw that! You know what you like, you know what you want so go for […]

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North Carolina in a day

I am a traveling expert! Kidding; this is only my second time flying and I have yet to fly with my family, so experience is still needed but I am getting there. This time I flew to Charlotte, North Carolina to hang with my friend and see the awe inspiring Lizzo perform. Yes, I planned […]

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Don’ut you want to try something new.

Over the last few months we have taken the time to check out some local donut shops and man are there some good ones. My husband is all about letting our children experience new things not always costly but just to experience life and this is something we like to do for fun. We’ve checked […]

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Summer Review

Wow this summer just flew by didn’t it? Well in Florida the kids are heading back to school this week and all month depending on what county you live it so I thought I would recap some of our fun in the sun this summer. We decided after talking long and hard about it to […]

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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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