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Continue reading →: About Me: Who Am I Beyond My Roles?Hey Luves, it’s been a long time since I’ve posted here. I’ve been trying to grow my social media presence, especially in a world that seems to prefer visual content over long-form reading. We are in the last month of 2025 it feels like it went by so fast, doesn’t…
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Continue reading →: Fall 2025: Style Inspiration I’m Excited to TryI’m in a transition phase with my style — curating looks that reflect both my lifestyle and the stage of life I’m in. This fall, it’s all about elevated casual: outfits that feel styled, not just worn
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A Weekend in New York: What I Wore & Where I Went
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Continue reading →: A Weekend in New York: What I Wore & Where I WentHey luvs, There’s something magical about New York in the summer—the energy, the chaos, the style. I recently spent a few days soaking up the city and wanted to give y’all a quick recap of what I wore, what I did. Let’s jump into the looks, because your girl didn’t…
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Continue reading →: The Midlife Unraveling: When Growth Starts to Feel Like Losing YourselfI saw a quote by Brené Brown recently that made me pause and say, “Wait… what is this?” “People may call what happens at midlife ‘a crisis,’ but it’s not. It’s an unraveling—a time when you feel a desperate pull to live the life you want to live, not the…
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Continue reading →: I’m Not Mean, I’m Just GuardedI was out to dinner with one of my good girlfriends and she brought a friend along. We had a great time—good food, good vibes, lots of laughs. You couldn’t have told me anything was off. But later, my friend hits me with,“You definitely sized her up when she walked…
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Continue reading →: Life Lessons I Didn’t Learn Until I Slowed DownHey Luves,Okay, so picture this: we’re on the couch, snacks nearby, bonnet on, and I’m like—“Sis… let me tell you what life just taught me.”Because if I’m learning, you know I’m sharing. This one’s for all of us figuring it out, showing up for ourselves, and giving ourselves grace along…
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Continue reading →: Welcome to Mindful May: Week OneWe’ve made it to May — Mental Health Awareness Month. And before we jump into tips, tools, or affirmations, I want to pause and ask you a simple question: How are you really doing? Not the polite “I’m fine,” or the robotic “Just tired” — but the real, raw truth…
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Continue reading →: 40 Was Handling Me… But Now I’m Handling ItLife Update “How are you handling your 40’s?” That’s what my partner asked me the other day — simple question, big answer. I had to pause. Because the truth is… this year, I am handling it.But last year? 40–41? It was handling me.And to be honest, it was hard. The…
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Continue reading →: Faith and Coffee: Lord, Align My HeartThere’s a peace that only comes when your heart is aligned with God. In this Faith & Coffee devotional, Lord, Align My Heart, we explore what it means to surrender your plans, trust His timing, and let your spirit find rest in His will. If you’ve been feeling spiritually off…
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Continue reading →: A Heart Full of ThanksLately, I’ve been taking a moment to pause and reflect on just how much I have to be grateful for. Grateful for the quiet moments that bring clarity.Grateful for the chaos that taught me strength.Grateful for the people who show up, check in, and love me exactly as I am.Grateful…
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Continue reading →: Goodbye Winter, Hello Sunshine: My Seasonal ShiftSpring is here, and so is my fresh start! 🌸✨ My seasonal depression packed its bags and left with winter, and I’m ready to embrace the warmth, sunshine, and new beginnings. Here’s to blooming into a brighter season! 🌞💐 Nails are definitely giving easter/spring *Shop items in this post using…
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Continue reading →: Why Women Need Their Friends Something Men Just Don’t Get ItThere’s something special about female friendships—something deep, intuitive, and necessary. While men have their bonds and brotherhoods, the way women connect with each other is on an entirely different level. It’s a sisterhood built on emotional support, unspoken understanding, and a shared language that men often struggle to comprehend. Emotional…
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Continue reading →: Nothing That Is for Me Will Pass Me: Trusting God’s PlanThere’s a deep sense of peace that comes with truly believing that nothing meant for you will ever pass you by. In a world that constantly tells us to chase, hustle, and worry about missing out, God reminds us to trust in His divine timing. God’s Timing Is Perfect One…
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Continue reading →: Did You Lose Yourself, or Are You Just Changing?There comes a point in life when you look in the mirror and barely recognize the person staring back at you. Maybe your interests have shifted, your priorities have changed, or the things that used to bring you joy no longer resonate. In these moments, it’s easy to wonder: Did…
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Continue reading →: The Art of Everyday LoveSmall Gestures That Mean Everything Valentine’s Day is here, love is in the air. Everywhere you look, there are roses, chocolates, and grand displays of affection. Scrolling through social media on Valentine’s Day and the day after, seeing women being showered with love and affection, is a guilty pleasure of…
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Continue reading →: It’s Okay to Be a Work in ProgressHave you ever felt like you’re falling behind in life? Maybe you’re constantly comparing yourself to others who seem to have everything figured out—their dream jobs, perfect relationships, or the confidence you’ve been chasing for years. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too, and I’m here…
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Continue reading →: Brain Dumping My Anxiety’s Best FriendHave you ever felt like your mind was a tangled mess of to-do lists, worries, and random thoughts, all fighting for attention? That’s what anxiety feels like for me most days—a chaotic storm in my brain. Over time, I’ve discovered one simple yet powerful tool that’s helped me find some…
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Continue reading →: Journal EntryJanuary 23, 2025 Mental Note – Stop for a moment and focus on the good. There is a lot to be grateful for, you just have to train yourself to see those gifts everyday. Gratitude unlocks abundance Invest five minutes a day to just be grateful. Today I am grateful…
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Continue reading →: Small VictoriesRecently my partner asked me how I was feeling about my journey back in the gym. My response was ” I don’t feel anything, I just started nothing has changed it will take some time” “His response was do you ever think about the small victories?” Pat yourself on the…
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Continue reading →: Me YearHappy New Year Loves It’s a new year and I am finally getting back into the swing of things. I hope this new year is starting out great for everyone. for me like clockwork, as the new year approaches, I spent days in my head. I thought about what I…
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Continue reading →: Kickstarting My Health: 10-Day JJ Smith Smoothie CleanseGood morning, Luvs Happy Monday and 11:11 I hope you are manifesting all the good things you want to bring into your life. Today I decided to start my 10 days detox using the JJ Smith Green Smoothie Cleanse. When I decided to start this cleanse, I didn’t realize I…
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Continue reading →: Sunday Message: Finding Peace in God’s TimingHappy Sunday Luvs As I watched the Sunday service this morning I received the following message. “The snail and the tortoise both made it to the ark same as the jaguar.” The tortoise and the snail are Gods slowest creatures however God allowed enough time for them to make it…
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Continue reading →: Fall FavoritesFall is here and your girl is beyond excited! Fall is my favorite season. I love the fashion, the weather, the smells just the all-around beauty of the season. This weekend I will start my fall shopping for home and wardrobe. I thought I would share some of my favorite…
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Continue reading →: The Reality of Perimenopause: My Experience at 40I am more than halfway through my first year in my 40’s. I will be 41 in a little over 2 months. When I think about this year so far, the one thing, I can think of is the women before us lied! The Myths For as long as I…
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Continue reading →: The Power of Self-Reflection: Transforming into a Better Version of YourselfKnowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom – Aristole My favorite thing about myself would be my ability to self-reflect. Sounds simple right? But it seems to be one of the hardest things for us to do. Often times we as people and especially as women we think that…
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Continue reading →: Love and the Peach StateThe risk I took that most days I do not regret would definitely be moving to Atlanta, GA. In 2021 while California was still kind of shut down, I decided to make my way down south. I had come to visit my dad for his 60th birthday and a few…
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Continue reading →: Me vs AnxietyThe following is based in my experience with mental health and is not meant to diagnose or treat any mental disorder. If you or someone you know is struggling with, please contact your Doctor, Therapist or Mental Health Hotline in your area.
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Continue reading →: People will have something to say no matter what DO YOU!Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently? When I first started my healing journey, I used Instagram as an outlet to express myself, of course, I was judged and told that I was doing too much, or I was…
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Continue reading →: Festival SeasonIt is Festival Season in Atlanta, and I am so excited. I have kind of been in hibernation since last year but this season spring and summer if it is a festival a picnic a concert count me in as long as my energy and pockets permit. Atlanta Dogwood Festival…
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Continue reading →: Pay attention to your partnerHappy New, New Quarter! It is my favorite season of the year. I have always loved the spring the birds chirping in the morning the flowers blooming and the sense of newness all around. As a new ATL resident I am not a fan of the pollen at all! My…
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Continue reading →: 2nd Quarter of 2024Can you believe we are in the 2nd quarter of the year! When I started the year, I didn’t want to do create a vision board because I had a few things I needed to complete from 2023. I also had some things I did not want to bring into…
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Continue reading →: Aging is the aggressive pursuit of comfort.“Aging is the aggressive pursuit of comfort ” quote by Gary Brecka human biologist, biohacker, and researcher among other things. I first heard this quote during a Sunday Sermon from Bishop Dale Bronner. Since hearing these words, I have constantly thought about what it means and what it means as…
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Continue reading →: You cannot expect you from other people.If you have read my blog before you may notice that most of them are based on conversations I have had with friends and family. This one is no different. I cannot count on two hands how many times I have had conversations where I have said these words “You…
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Continue reading →: Write It Out!How writing out my thoughts has helped me. Over the past few years when I am overwhelmed with thoughts and emotions, especially if my thoughts begin to cause anxiety and mood changes, I will grab my journal or a pen and paper and begin to write it out. I mean…
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Continue reading →: Valentine’s Day LooksAmazon Fashion Happy Friday Ladies! Valentines Day is less than a week away. If you’re still looking for Valentine’s Day Outfit, look no further! I’ve made a roundup of 8 Valentine/ Galentine outfit Ideas from Amazon that are perfect for Love Day. When choosing an outfit nothing says Valentine’s Day…
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Continue reading →: Me Outside of We.My Journey to Self Rediscovery A few weeks ago, during my visit home I had a quick girl talk session with two of my girlfriends, my friend ask me how I was mentally I mentioned that I had been trying to figure out who I am lately. I feel as…
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Continue reading →: Lets talk about Friendship DemotionsThe truth is as our lives change not every relationship will stay the same.
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Continue reading →: When are you most happy?There are so many moments in life that bring joy and happiness that it is hard to choose just one. Coming Home Something as simple as making it home is a joyful moment in every day for me. My home is a cozy safe space that we have created where…
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Continue reading →: Things I am leaving in 2023Can you believe there is only 12 more days left in 2023. Is it just me or did this year go by fast and slow at the same time? I am so ready for what is to come in this new year. Typically, around this time of year we write out…
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Continue reading →: What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year?It’s a great time of year for reflection! We get so consumed with our day-to-day challenges it is good to sit and reflect on all the great thing received in a year even if it’s just making it through the year. This year has been filled with new and positive…
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Continue reading →: Change is Okay!Hey Luves , Happy Holidays I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season. I am currently trying to get into the holiday spirit, having grown child the holidays have definitely been different for me I still Love it, but it is not as fun on the other hand it is…
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Continue reading →: Life Update-My Fitness JourneyHey Luves! Happy almost Friday, I don’t know about anyone else, but I am excited for the weekend! I am heading home to Los Angeles for the weekend to celebrate my grandmothers 77th and my favorite aunts 58th Birthday. I am always excited to see my family makes the travel…
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Continue reading →: 7 things we are doing to stay connected in our relationship.Hey Luvs, Happy New Week/New Month! is it just me or does October feel like a fresh start? Lets get into this weeks blog … I remember during the moving process I asked my boyfriend “how we will remain connected once we move in together?” at the time we mainly…
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Continue reading →: How to Support Your Blogger FriendHey Luves! Happy New Season and New Week! It’s been almost a year since I revamped and started to blog more consistently since starting this blog back in 2020. Even though this is an outlet for me feedback & support means a lot, putting yourself out there is not as…
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Continue reading →: I’m Not in a Rush to be Married
When are you getting married?” “When is the wedding?”. Marriage and wedding that seemed to be the theme since coming home from my birthday trip. Everyone has now met my guy, they like him and now wants to know what is next. I have thought a lot about marriage over the past few months…
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Continue reading →: Love The Skin You’re In
My Journey to Being Body Positive For as long as I can remember I have struggled with seeing my body positively. From being a young girl who developed to be very voluptuous at an early age, and being called fat, to becoming a teen mom and experiencing the changes that…
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Continue reading →: Be Nicer to yourself
Why are we so mean to ourselves? Especially us women. I recently had a conversation with a friend, and she was paying me a compliment on a picture I posted. The picture was about a year old, so I responded I don’t look like that anymore and proceeded to beat…
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Continue reading →: No One Warned Me!Happy New Week Loves! Is it me or did this weekend fly bye? Had a huge family wedding last week so I missed a few days of blogging due to the non stop activities that came with being in a wedding. Note if anyone says that being a bridesmaid isn’t…
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Continue reading →: Soft Girl Season
What is “Soft (Girl) Season”? I remember seeing this term on Instagram one day like “Yes that’s it! That is the season I am in, and I am absolutely loving it!” There is something amazing about living in your natural feminine energy or being soft. I believe woman are naturally…
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Continue reading →: Love The Skin You’re InMy Journey to Being Body Positive For as long as I can remember I have struggled with seeing my body positively. From being a young girl who developed to be very voluptuous at an early age, and being called fat, to becoming a teen mom and experiencing the changes that…
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Continue reading →: Why It’s Okay Not to Feel Festive This ChristmasEvery year around this time, there’s supposed to be a shift.The music changes. The lights go up. The spirit feels lighter. But this year… it doesn’t. Everyone I talk to seems to say the same thing: “It doesn’t feel like Christmas.”And honestly, I feel it too. The state of the…
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Continue reading →: Writing Prompt: What is one thing you would change about yourself?My Answer: It’s not a would, it’s a will. One thing I want to actively work on is my conflict response the part of me that shuts down, withdraws emotionally, and avoids the issue altogether. For a long time, this has been a survival tactic. It is how I keep…
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Continue reading →: Grieving the Old YouHey sis, can we talk about something people don’t really bring up when they talk about healing and growth? No one tells you that becoming a better version of yourself can feel like grief. Yeah, you read that right grief. Not just the kind that comes from losing someone you…
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