I just returned from an amazing trip to Peru, specifically Cusco, Machu Picchu, and the Sacred Valley with two young children and it was a huge success. Firstly, my definition of a "successful" family trip/vacation is one that is fun for both adults and children...
For the last few years, I have been feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, dissatisfied, and generally unhappy in my life despite the blessings of stable employment, health, professional achievement, and a loving family. I am still too young for it to be a...
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine. Everybody knows living in the DC-metro area, aka the DMV, is expensive even for folks with healthy paychecks. So what do you do to live the life you want without breaking the bank? Whether it's shopping with a home...
Do you know what love looks like? Not romantic love or self- love, but the kind of selfless love we show to one another as human beings. One of the greatest traditions in the African-American community is taking care of and looking out for one other. Kids growing up...
We're just past a quarter of the way into 2016 and once again we are busy; busy working, busy playing, busy dreaming, busy achieving, basically we're busy being busy. Unfortunately, this isn't unusual; in fact it is the "American Way," so I guess I should be used to...
Although many wouldn’t admit it, I am willing to bet that conflict is common within all of your relationships. Marriage, like any relationship, isn’t always easy to navigate and as a result, conflicts/disagreements will arise. They say opposites attract; so when you...
Although many wouldn’t admit it, I am willing to put out there that conflict is common in all relationships. Marriage like any relationship isn’t always easy to navigate and as a result conflicts/disagreements will arise. They say opposites attract; so when you take...
So the holidays are upon us, last minute shopping is taking place, plans are being finalized, ugly sweaters, Santa hats, and reindeer antlers are getting worn. The holiday season is a lot of fun and it is also a costly endeavor, so looking for bargains, deals, and...
Recently I had the privilege of spending the day conversing on a variety of topics with rising policy experts and political progressives, who also happen to be people of color. One of the guest speakers and conversation leaders was from South Africa and she spoke...
In the last 48 hours I have had separate conversations with four acquaintances, all white females (three at my workplace and one at my children’s school) about my hair. Let me preface this post by saying I have 5-year old locs and for the last few months have been...