A Woman and Her Wardrobe: Expressions of Self-Discovery, Ownership and Joy
Reframing Body Shaming: Instead, Choose Self-Love, Body Positivity and Acceptance
5 Stress Management Techniques for WFH Entrepreneurs: Identify Your Own Work Rhythm
My Unsolicited Advice: Changing Plans and Growing Through the Uncomfortable
Beauty Sleep is Real: How to Improve Your Nighttime Habits for Better Skin
Shower Her with Love, Affection and Devotion on National Wife Appreciation Day
On National Wife Appreciation Day, it is important for husbands to appreciate their wives for their contribution and support. Husbands should honor their wives for their hard work and maintaining the responsibilities of their home while nurturing and caring for the...
A Labor of Love to Her Hillside Landscape: Enjoying Kathy’s Beautiful Garden
My friend Kathy has created a massive and beautiful garden on the large hill in the front of her house as both a delight to behold and a gathering of complementary plants. And it is certainly impressive! “Every morning I head out with a cup of coffee to look at my...
Living Free and Solo: We Have Just One Life, Dance On!
When I selected the blog topic “National Single Working Women’s Day” for August, I thought it would be an easy one for me to write. However, it turned out to be the biggest struggle of any of the ones I have written so far. I usually write about things I have gone...
Thriving at an HBCU (Historically Black College & University): Zoë Shares Her Spelman Journey
Spelman College became my home in a short amount of time, it happened during the first few months of my freshman year on campus. Now as I begin my sophomore year at this illustrious Historically Black College & University (HBCU), I think about how different my...
The Science Behind Plants and Why They’re So Good for You
There are many people who believe that time spent in nature is time well spent—and with good reason. Whether indoors or out, evidence suggests that being in the presence of living organisms like plants has the power to do everything from inspire creativity in our...
Exploring Your Online Educational Opportunities on World Distance Learning Day
Distance learning provides a wonderful opportunity to take courses if a student is unable to attend a class or an event in person – often due to it being a long distance away! This educational option was not around in earlier times, so it was difficult for one to...
Finding Hope and Strength During Seasons of Grief: Heather’s Story
It’s National Grief Awareness Day. I’m all too familiar with the feelings of grief. Are you? If we’re truthful, each of us has had our own journey that includes personal pain. You may have met someone who looked like they had everything going for them, only to...
Do You Use Dating Apps? More Than Just Swiping, Matching and Chatting Online
“Dating” is a complicated term. Is it though? If you look it up, the Cambridge Dictionary says “to regularly spend time with someone you have a romantic relationship with” and based on Linguee it means “to hang out with someone.” To me, these are two different...
Lifting Girls Up with Positivity as We Celebrate Women’s Equality Day
Did you know today is Women’s Equality Day? It is an important day to celebrate all that women have accomplished to gain equal access to voting, have a career, and obtain an education. I celebrate women who are successful, empowering, and intelligent beings who...
Smoking Cigarettes Harms Nearly Every Organ in the Body and Even Secondhand Smoke Causes Damage
Why do people smoke when it’s so bad for every part of one’s body, including hair, fingernails, and complexion? Cigarettes are full of chemicals designed to get people addicted, and it becomes even more difficult to stop smoking than to kick a heroin addiction....
My Perimenopause and Antidepressant Prescription Experience – Shared for Your Consideration
Some women and I am one of them, felt like crying when they were perimenopausal. Some doctors prescribe antidepressants; mine did. Unfortunately, this was a terrible mistake. I was not depressed. I did not need this medication. It’s my fault that I never checked...
Support Your Local Growers and Small Businesses: Visit a Farmers’ Market
I started going to farmers’ markets when I was in college before it was cool. You may call me weird; I would like to say I was community-focused and food aware. (I realize adding popular terms also makes me seem like I’m trying too hard.) Either way, I loved...
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