It’s the time for spring cleaning your closet! Get rid of what’s not working to make room for some fun new styles! Feel overwhelmed? I’ve got you covered! Keeping your wardrobe up-to-date can be a huge task, but it’s more than worth the trouble. Aside from enjoying the refreshing sight of a neat and organized closet, you can save a lot of precious time getting dressed when you don’t have to sift through unwearable clothes. And when you start spring cleaning your closet and arrange the contents of your closet well, you’ll know exactly what you already own and whether you need to buy new cloth ..read more

You know you’re 40-something when you call someone a “woman of a certain age” and realize that age is yours. YOU are a woman of a certain age. Though age is supposedly just a number, it isn’t, and anyone who thinks that should sit on the floor and try to stand up. Being 40-something brings with it wisdom, gratitude, and a whole lot of aches and pains. It can also be a fantastic time to try things you thought you’d never do. How do you know you’re 40-something? A better question is, how DON’T you know? I am now solidly in my 40s, and it feels like I’m entering the next season of my life. I ha ..read more

I’m always looking for easy outfit ideas. I spend a lot of time in workout clothes but still want/need to get a little more stylish. Every season offers fresh opportunities for fashion updates. It is tedious, though, to come up with an entirely new set of outfits each season or whenever new fashion trends are released. Buying clothes frequently isn’t very economical, and you may end up with a closet full of garments that can only be used for a limited time. Instead, you can create stylish outfits that work every season. Filling your wardrobe with timeless pieces allows you to easily put toge ..read more

Seven Sister Scones Valentine’s Day treats are the perfect way to share the love this year. Plus, this gift begs to be shared (so you can give it and eat it too). The gift boxes look lovely and contain some of the best and most unique scones you will ever taste. Disclosure: I was sent a box of scones to try these delicious baked goods. Affiliate links are included. Seven Sisters Scones is a Georgia-based bakery with a modern take on scones. They are not traditional, crumbly scones with little flavor. You will be blown away. Seven Sisters Scones are moist and soft and come in a wide variety of ..read more

I hate New Year’s resolutions. They are usually big and broad and impossible to keep. What seems like a good idea on December 31 tends to be just another example of failure by January 3rd. But what if New Year’s resolutions were ones you could actually keep? What if they lifted you up instead of feeling like a punishment? In 2023, what if your New Year’s resolutions were the start of tiny changes that led to the best year yet? I bought this hoodie from The Sistah Shop in Atlanta, where everything is from Black women-owned companies. 6 New Year’s Resolutions You Can Actually Keep 1. Get one spa ..read more

Are you looking for fun family board games to spruce up your game closet? Maybe you need a way to get your kids off technology for a few hours. Or perhaps the same old family night games are just not cutting it anymore? If this is you, then you should check out these three fun family board games. I was introduced at Gigamic board games at the Women’s Expo in Atlanta. Gigamic is a company that produces unique, no-tech board games for the whole family.  I have told myself that we need to plan more family nights, and these games are ideal. I love that multiple ages can play them and that the ..read more

Looking for easy home decorating ideas? Me too! I love working on making my home more…me. I have found it doesn’t have to be super complicated or crazy expensive! And it doesn’t need to stress you out. The most interesting homes are the ones that express the owner’s personality. I teamed up with Photowall to showcase ways to add accents to a house in both big and small ways. I found wallpaper, posters and prints that reflected my interests, vibe and home decorating ideas.  They also gave me a discount code I can share with you. To receive a 20% discount and FREE SHIPPING, use Photowall p ..read more

I’ve got your holiday shopping deals right here! Whether you are finishing up with some Black Friday shopping or waiting until later in December to get started, I have some excellent gift ideas for that hard-to-buy-for person in your life. And hey…you might want to get them for yourself too. I won’t tell. 9 Holiday Shopping Deals You Should Buy Today 1. Taco Gift Set, $59.90 For taco lovers, Prepara’s Taco Gift Set has everything you need to pull off the best taco night ever. The set contains 4 Multi Taco Holders, 4 Taco Spoons, and 1 Taco Party Bowl. And if you’re clumsy, fear not! Everythin ..read more

If you are looking for quick and easy Thanksgiving recipes, then you and I should probably be friends. The words “quick” and “easy” are in almost all my favorite recipes. I’m okay with that! Our family’s Thanksgiving in 2015. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays.  There is no pressure to give out “good” candy, hide eggs, or buy presents. The only thing needed is food and people you love to share it with. I also love that the food you serve on Thanksgiving is includes some of my all-time favorites. Yum! However, I don’t have the time or patience to spend hours…or DAYS even…in the ki ..read more

I had to share this great deal for Atlanta Open Tennis tickets. It provides an incredible value for families and it’s a super fun event for kids! After a 3 year absence: Kids’ Weekend Is Back! Francis Tiafoe with local kids in 2019. You know I’m a huge tennis fan. I had a BLAST going to the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris this spring. However, I can’t always jet to far-flung places to get my tennis fix. That’s why I was so excited snag some Atlanta Open Tennis tickets for opening weekend! It’s been too long since I enjoyed this tournament. Me with one of my favorites, Johnny Isner! The t ..read more