A simple and delicious quick bread, this cranberry orange bread is the perfect combination of tart and sweet. It’s super moist and bursting with flavor. And it looks pretty too! Enjoy it for breakfast, snack or dessert with a cup of tea or coffee. A few things to love about this Cranberry Orange Bread recipe... You can easily double it to make two loaves if your family ea[...]
Winter is my least favorite season. However, there are a few things to like about winter, like hot cocoa, cozy fires, and first snow. But then there are the short days, frigid temps, and dry air that wreak havoc on my skin. Well, at least it did until I found the excellent skin-saving products that I’m sharing today. Check out my 5 favs for winter skin care that will leave your complexio[...]
We are a few weeks into the new year, and you’re probably still committed to your resolutions. But It’s going to take more than a few new year resolutions to make this year better than the last. It takes self-reflection, motivation, and the willingness to leave old habits behind. Think about the goals you’ve set for the year. Now imagine how it would feel to achieve them. If you want[...]
It’s a new year, and with it comes a chance for a new beginning. Now is the perfect time to start new habits, set new intentions, and work towards your goals and dreams. Because we naturally attract what we believe to be true, it’s important to start the year with a positive mindset to attract what you desire. Here are 31 affirmations to jumpstart January and the rest of the year. &[...]
I love a good cocktail! I'm not a fan of the hard stuff, so I prefer drinks on the sweeter side. This pomegranate holiday cocktail checks all the boxes. A little sweet, festive, and finished with just the right amount of fizz. Easy to make and the perfect cocktail for your holiday party! Pomegranate Holiday Cocktail Before you begin, know that there are a few ways to[...]
Last year was the first Christmas my family spent in our home in years. While we were disappointed that we couldn’t be with family and friends, we made it special by creating a fun list of things to do leading up to Christmas. Focusing on fun activities helped us get excited about the holidays and keep our minds off what we were missing. We had so much fun that we are doing it again this[...]
As a black woman business owner, I’m intentional about spending money with black woman-owned brands during the holidays and all year long. From beauty to hair accessories to luxury items, there’s no shortage of unique gift ideas sprinkled with melanin magic. So before you spend all your money with mega-retailers, be sure to include these 6 black woman-owned brands to shop this holiday[...]
Your home should be a place of peace. Your sanctuary. Everything from the décor to the scent to the people in it should spark joy. Even though it can be chaotic at times, home should be the place where you are most relaxed and where you recharge and restore. But creating a home filled with love and happiness takes some effort. The happiest families work to stay connected and grow together[...]
The holidays are here! And while they may bring tidings of comfort and joy, they can also bring a healthy helping of stress—especially this year. Who isn't already on edge between travel restrictions, supply chain issues, vaccination wars, and a mix of political opinions? Add in a few difficult relatives and you’ve got the perfect storm of stress. While you can’t control any of these[...]
Remember those old television skits where they would show the house of the future? They featured all these labor-saving appliances, electronics, and gadgets that were supposed to make life easier and give you more time to relax. And while rapid advances in technology have given us many of the modern conveniences they promised, somehow, we missed out on the extra free time part of it. As li[...]
