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Everything You Need To Know About SKATE STYLE
Life's better on roller skates
Circa 1886
Circa 1886 fine dining in the low country with a twist.
Carrying It Forward
“If you can’t pay it back, pay it forward.” — Catherine Ryan Hyde
Girls Night Out At Butcher & Bee
It's like the universe knew I needed a girls' night out full of great eats, laughter, and love. It was an intense first week of being back to school and I needed that mid-week picker uper. After a group text from my girls, with time and location, I was ready to head out to Butcher [...]
Talk With Him Sis!
"If we knew how much God loved us and was for us, we’d talk to Him all day long." Donald Miller
Roadtrips
“ROAD TRIPS AREN’T MEASURED BY MILE MARKERS, BUT BY MOMENTS.” – UNKNOWN
Dating
“We must learn to practice integrity with ourselves before we can reasonably expect to receive it from anyone else.” -Sarah Jakes Roberts #mjconsistencychallenge #mjconsistencypays
The Continuous Journey Of Becoming
I remember like it was yesterday sitting across from a man I once knew when he uttered the words, "I want to start life over; I don't want this." In that moment my heart dropped and my world shattered. In that moment I knew I had to become someone different. A few weeks later, I [...]
Hey Sis,
Pull up a chair grab your tea and let's chat. Today I'm sharing my heart because it's been burning inside of me for quite so long. After having multiple conversations surrounding this topic I decided it's time. Time to clear the air and just clear my heart. You ever had this unsettling feeling of something [...]
Plantain Lasanga
Plantain lasagna is better known as Pastelon. This dish originates from Puerto Rico and is a casserole dish similar to Italian lasagna. The meal is layered with sweet plantains, ground beef, tomato-based sauce, and cheese. I'm not a fan of ground beef so I swapped the beef for beans. Check out my revamped recipe below. [...]
My Raised Garden Bed
A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all it teaches entire trust. — Gertrude Jekyll (2011) ‘Wood and Garden: Notes and Thoughts, Practical and Critical, of a Working Amateur’ Cambridge University Press
It’s Your Glowing Season
Seasons come and go but this season should stay forever. You’ve been through the ups, downs, ins and outs. Now you’re here glowing, skin popping, and goals in sight. This is where you were meant to be all along.Despite the pain of your past it pushed you to your purpose. A purpose that’s flourishing and [...]
How To: DIY Shoe Wall
I’m not afraid of heights, have you seen my shoes? – Carrie Bradshaw
Ten Things To Do During Quarantine
As most of the world lets up I'm still staying in. It's crazy to think that just yesterday we were living lives per usual going to work, spending time with family, attending church services, and shopping. Here we are today living a life we could have never imagined. One where we are encouraged to stay [...]
My Groupon Steals
Most recently I went browsing on Groupon and stumbled upon a great steal. Groupon is known for deals but to me this was a huge steal especially for jewelry. Living in the south I've noticed rocking your monogrammed initials is a big trend. Thanks to Groupon I'm "#trending" as the youngins say. Finally I have [...]
Virtual Reality
The reality is in these times we are all tuned in virtually. The world wide web has never been so widely used in the history of its time than now. My reality is that during these past few months I've gained my "quarantine fifteen." In all honesty, I probably haven't gained an extra fifteen pounds. [...]
My Bedroom Foliage
Foliage: noun the leaves of a plant, collectively; leafage. leaves in general. the representation of leaves, flowers, and branches in painting, architectural ornament, etc.
IL Makiage Foundation Review
“To me, the essence of truly modern makeup is the freedom to be yourself, to express who you are.” – François Nars
Pulse Check
I believe it is in my nature to dance by virtue of the beat of my heart, the pulse of my blood and the music in my mind. Robert Fulghum
Aunt Jackie’s Curls & Coils Flaxseed Collection
Most recently I had the opportunity to try the some of the flaxseed collection from Aunt Jackie's. A huge thanks to them for sponsoring this blog post and my IG content. It's been about 8 yrs since my last big chop and my hair has gone through so much. From long too short, loc's to [...]
Ten to One Rum Lime Line Takeover
Oh what fun with Ten to One Rum and my loves Cocktail Bandits & The Fashionable Traveler. Read all about what I made and the herbs I used straight from my garden.
Thank You Quarantine
“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” – Anonymous
She’s So Slutty
EAT. MORE. PLANTS.
Valentines Day Looks
It's the most overrated yet most celebrated day of the year!! I'm no debbie downer but I do know love should be shared all year long. Love goes beyond one day, one card, one rose, and all the other store bought gifts. To me the best gift of all is time, communication, and honesty. However, [...]
High Heels & High Profits: The Recap
A day spent soaking in information from the best of the best in PR and marketing The Duo Collective.
I’m A Digital Girl
This post answers my most asked question of 2019 " What app do you use?" keep reading to see which apps made my top 5
Why I Love My Caripro Electronic Toothbrush
Keep reading to see what I think about the new CariPro Ultrasonic Toothbrush review and enter my exclusive giveaway at the end.
My Visit To The Garden Of Yoni
It's been a week since I visited The Garden Of Yoni and I'm still in awe and feeling refreshed. Check out why every woman should visit this garden for herself.
I Combed Out My Locs
Two months in to this journey and I quit!! I quit listening to others and listened to my gut! There is a saying that goes "if you did it right the first time you wouldn't have to start over." So true in every area of life; for me it's this loc journey. I knew from [...]