My husband, David, told me some time ago that he noticed I always seem to be pressing forward. I thought about it, and it's true. I'm always planning, editing the plan, and then planning again. Every once and a blue moon I actually execute the plan. And ever so often that execution leaves me empty-handed... Continue Reading →
Denver, CO REMIX
I think it's safe to say that David and I have fallen in love with Denver, CO. Or at least "in like" with the scenic city. Spring Break of 2018 we decided to return to the beautiful Rocky Mountain and Mile High state of Colorado. As you may have picked up on, we have... Continue Reading →
Wakanda Forever! Black Panther Review
Hey everyone! Here's a quick announcement. Occasionally I create movie review posts (typically around the holidays) for the blog. I'm happy to announce that my amateur movie review skills have expanded to a YouTube channel! We recently reviewed the newly released Black Panther. You can check it out below! Make sure to subscribe to the... Continue Reading →
Hydro Boost Hydrating Face Mask with | Neutrogena – Review
The winter months can be brutal on skin. My combination skin really struggles during the cooler months of the year. The dry areas of my face are at the bridge of my nose and sometimes the areas extend to below my eyes. The rest of my face (the tip of my nose, cheeks, forehead, temples,... Continue Reading →
The Blue Whale of Catoosa, OK
The famous U.S. Route 66 was established in 1926 and nicknamed the Mother Road by some. The highway runs from Illinois through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. There are several attractions along the route to entertain travelers. One of the various attractions is the Blue Whale in Catoosa, Oklahoma. The Blue... Continue Reading →
Fellow Okie – Hillary Rankin
A love for food is the thing I have most in common with Hillary Rankin. Not only do we share a love for food, but we also share a love for curating our favorite things on a blog to share with everyone. Hillary is the brain, face, and architect behind 918plate.com, a blog showcasing her... Continue Reading →
Tips For Self Care
Cut Yourself Some Slack We all make mistakes. It's simply destined for we, as humans, to do so. Don't spend your valuable time dwelling on those mistakes. Learn from them. Grow from them. Move on. Make Fun A Priority The day-to-day hustle can be very consuming. Try to mix it up a bit and find... Continue Reading →
Best Christmas Movies!
Hey everyone! This is my list of the best movies to get you into the Christmas spirit! Hopefully, you have either seen all or a few of these on my list. If not, I hope this inspires you to check one of the movies out. Home Alone (1990) This is an automatic holiday favorite for... Continue Reading →
MY WINTER FAVES 2017
Hey everyone! I'm trying my best to hold back and not do it...You know what I'm talking about, right? You know! Fine... Well, now that we got that out of the way...here are a few things that I am enjoying this winter season. Hair: NOW Solutions Grapeseed oil Face: Maybelline Fit Me Foundation (Shade: cappuccino)... Continue Reading →
Black Travel Bloggers You Should Know
We out here y'all! Black travel aficionado's are all over. Thanks to social media platforms, like Instagram, it's more common to see people of color from the USA hanging out and exploring foreign lands. I have to admit I smile from ear-to-ear when I see people who look like me boarding a flight to a... Continue Reading →