As I age, I’ve noticed my nasolabial folds getting deeper and more noticeable, especially when I wear makeup. I didn’t like how it looked and I figured I can’t hide behind this mask forever. Plus I already have a bad case of naturally occurring RBF (Resting Bitch Face) So I decided to get try Juvederm […]
Read More Facts On Face FillersThe kitchen is my happy place. When I need to relieve some stress or if I’m feeling bored and I want to create something, that is where you will find me. Growing up its also where I would find my mother. I was stuck to her like glue. I just always wanted to be in […]
Read More The Joy of CookingIm a member of an alumni Facebook group and a question in a post was, What do you do for self care/ pampering yourself? There were a variety of answers from both men and women. Listed below are the top 10 answers in no particular order: 1 Sleep 2 Massages/facials 3 Manicure/pedicure 4 Cooking/Eating well […]
Read More Top 10 List of Self Care PracticesI debated on whether or not I wanted to share this, then I reminded myself that one of the reasons I started this blog was to remind people living with a chronic illness that they are not alone and that there isa community of people dealing with a shared experience. As most of you know, […]
Read More Me and my PortImagine being passed over for jobs, or promotions at work or being penalized at school for wearing your natural hair and protective hair styles (braids, cornrows, locs, twists, bantu knots etc) Well the CROWN which is an acronym for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair. It is a state level law that […]
Read More The Crown ActThis week I got a much needed massage. Due to COVID I hadn’t had one in way over a year and it was way over due. I forgot how amazing they were. Luckily, I work at an amazing spa Kari Skin and I was able to have my massage by my friend/ colleague Colleen. It […]
Read More Why you should be getting massages?Im writing this post a week after returning from vacation. I met up with some of my closest college girlfriends in St. Thomas US Virgin Islands. Its was healing to my soul! Due to social distancing because of COVID, I hadn’t seen my girlfriends in a year, seeing them plus vacation is exactly what I […]
Read More Getaways Are EssentialAs a kid, I can recall asking my mom what she wanted for Mother’s Day and the answer was always the same every year…PEACE AND QUIET! I never listened and would gift her some junk I made at school or a tacky little figurine from the mall. After asking some of my favorite mamas what […]
Read More What Mom Really Wants for Mother’s DayHey folks! I wanted to share that I took on a 2nd job and mama is tired and getting stressed out! This week I’m sharing a few free/ low cost stress relief tips that I use to help me manage to keep it together and maintain my peace. Listening to music that soothes your soul […]
Read More #5 Stress Relief TipsSome people are beginning to venture back out into the world for personal care services. For those of us who aren’t ready to go to the spa for facials, I wanted to share a step by step routine on how to give your self a great facial at home. If you have products at home […]
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