Looking for some ideas on how to upcycle or reuse your SHEIN garment bags? Then you’ve hit the jackpot. Let me first say that this post isn’t about the ongoing debate over fast fashion or whether or not you should choose to shop at SHEIN or retailers like them. Nope! Those discussions can be saved for another day or on somebody else’s blog. This post is all about reusing those dope plastic mailers that you may have lying around after your SHEIN shopping sprees. Maybe you have a habit of tossing them because you can’t quite figure out what to do with them? If that’s the case, I hope my sugges ..read more

If you enjoy wine tastings, have never been to one, or are just looking for something fun to do indoors, this is the post for you! I put together this resource of 10 Black virtual wine tasting experiences you can enjoy solo, as a couple, or as a group.  I’m all about amazing experiences and I really enjoy a good glass of wine. But I have to admit, my knowledge and palette are very limited when it comes to wine. That’s one of the reasons why I find wine tastings so helpful.  They’re so enjoyable and I get to learn about the differences, unique tastes, and history of the vineyards an ..read more

Have you heard about the new Walmart Plus (aka W+) service? If not, then let me tell you how I used it to tackle our back to school supply lists. *This post contains affiliate links. It costs you nothing to click but does help to support this site.  So What Is Walmart Plus Anyway? I heard about Walmart Plus quite a while ago but I never dug deeper to see what it was all about. I just figured it was going to be another wasted subscription, out of a sea of many, for online shopping. But I was wrong. Walmart Plus is a monthly or yearly subscription service that offers free shipping for any ..read more

Welp! School is officially back in full swing for us next week. This means back-to-school shopping and preparation for 2 kids heading back to full days, in-person. This post contains affiliate links. It costs you nothing to click but does help to financially support this blog. I’m still not very confident about the whole in-person school year since my kids have been learning virtually for all of 20/21.  I’m sure I could write a whole post about COVID, variants, and mask mandates. But I’ll save my opinions for another day. Let’s talk about where to find the best back-to-school clothes de ..read more

*Update – 9.16.21*  Unfortunately, this giveaways sponsor, Immotion VR, and their PR ( Agency Six ) has decided to ghost me and the winner of this giveaway.  They never sent out the prize. After 3 months of multiple emails to the agency and DM’s to the brand’s social media accounts teams, I haven’t received any follow-up from this brand OR my contact Simon, at Agency Six. I will always make good on my promises. Even if that means paying out of my own pocket to cover the loss for my subscribers. But it’s brands and agencies like these that make bloggers/influencers stop collabor ..read more

Thank you Dixie for sponsoring this post. One of my favorite lunches during the busy work week is a delicious and loaded salad. But I don’t always have the time to make them fresh. So, lately, I’ve been enjoying them by prepping my favorites into simple mason jar salads that last for days!   Weekday Lunch Prep + Mason Jar Salads But won’t your prepped salad turn into mush overnight? Nope!  It’s all about how you stack your salads into containers.  All of the wet ingredients need to remain on the bottom and your leafy greens on top. Then, when you assemble your salad, you load ..read more

If you love Elotes or Mexican street corn then you’ll love this delicious side dish. Let me show you how to make a super easy street corn bake.   *This post contains affiliate links, which means this blog earns commissions from purchases, at no extra cost to you. Authentic Mexican Street Corn It’s Not, But It’s Good! If you don’t already know, traditional authentic Mexican street corn begins by being boiled in water with spices and herbs. Sometimes, a little butter is thrown in the water. Or, it’s grilled/roasted. After cooking, it’s usually topped with Mexican crema, queso fresco ..read more

Us moms are always looking for simple ways to relax but simple isn’t always easy. Sometimes we get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of life that we forget to prioritize our much-needed relaxation.  Simple Ways To Relax For some of us, relaxing may mean a few minutes of peace and for others, a full day or week (or year lol) of no responsibility, just rest.  After all of the Mother’s Day festivities are over and it’s back to reality, I’m sure many of us are gonna need some ideas to keep the celebration of US going. So, here are some surefire ways to get us some guaranteed stress ..read more

One of the best discoveries that I’ve come across in my 25+ year natural hair journey is ayurvedic herbs.  My favorite: Henna.  So, today I’m sharing my henna gloss routine as well as a recipe tutorial showing you how to make your own henna gloss mix to strengthen your natural hair.  Why henna? Well, besides its ability to create beautiful body art, henna is also a great natural color enhancer and protective conditioning treatment for hair. If you are brand new to the world of henna for hair, be sure to check out this post first.  Henna Gloss Conditioning Recipe For Fine ..read more

Hey, stars! I’m back sharing another new product launch for afro-textured hair. This one is a popular throwback to the ’90s, specifically relaunched with a clean & sustainable formula.  Let’s check out the new Fekkai Shea Butter Collection being sold exclusively at Ulta Beauty and Fekkai.com. *At no cost to you, this blog earns a commission when you make a purchase from retailer links on this post.    FEKKAI Shea Butter – Exclusively at Ulta Beauty The new FEKKAI Shea Butter collection has 6 products to help you simplify your hair product shopping experience.  We all ..read more