Sistah Spotlight is a way to showcase women who I think are accomplishing wonderful things and it is also a way to promote what they were doing through my blog. Through Sistah Spotlight I will feature an African American woman who is doing great things both in social media and also face to face out … Read moreSistah Spotlight: K & S Ice Hut Owner Trent Hogue
This post is sponsored by Lunchbox, all opinions are my own Happy Summer! I hope everyone is enjoying the sun! One of the things that I love to do in the Summer time is get outdoors, cook out and have family and friends over. I have a few tried and true family recipes but its … Read moreKick Off Your Summer With a FREE Cookbook From Kraft!
This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Summers here and the time is right…for (dancing in the streets) Ok ok so I started writing and out of no where that song came out. But Summer is here and as a parent I am ALWAYS looking for something … Read moreSummer Fun For The Whole Family at Camp Macy’s!
I have really been working on honing my thrifting skills since my maiden voyage last year. My first trip was epic allowing me to score a couple of vintage handbags. Thrifting has become a new obsession of mine and I blame Carnella Harvey aka Natural Hair Freedom for getting me hooked. See she posts all … Read moreMy Fabulous Thrifting Finds!
I received this car from DriveSTI for a 7 day test drive. All opinions are my own. The 2016 CX-5 Grand Touring FWD in Blue Reflex Mica I had a GREAT time test driving this awesome and FULLY loaded vehicle. Not only is it super sporty, but its also mature and classy. I am a … Read more{Car Review} The SistahChick Test Drives the Stylish New 2016 Mazda CX-5 #DriveMazda
When I think about teenagers having kids these days I don’t think its as big of a deal as it was when my mother did it back in the 60’s. My mother had me at the tender age of 17 and somehow she still managed to raise and nurture me and my sister using the … Read moreI Was Raised By A Teen Single Mother – A Tribute to My Mom
Mattel, the makers of Barbie, recently released 6 brand new dolls for their celebration of “sheroes” (female heroes). The women were honored by Barbie at the Variety Power of Women Luncheon in New York City. Among the honorees was Selma movie Director, Ava DuVernay. The movie Selma was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture … Read moreMattel Honors Ava Duvernay as a “Sheroe” with a Barbie® Doll in Her Image
You may remember Amandla Stenberg from her role as “Rue” in The Hunger Games. This beautiful Black actress is more than just a pretty face. She is 16 now and she has stuff to say. When it comes to breaking down her thoughts on how she perceives race, culture & society there is really no … Read moreAmandla Stenberg: Don’t Cash Crop My Cornrows
My family and I were very excited about the opportunity to review BODYARMOR Super Drink! My husband is very active and runs several miles a day. My son plays college football. My daughter is training to be in the high school marching band and I walk at least 5 miles a day. We are always … Read moreBODYARMOR Super Drink. ReTHINK Your Sports Drink
So many things come through my Facebook feed. Some of it’s cute, some funny, some angry and some just plain bad… And then came this. Marriage vows raw and uncut spoken by a beautiful Queen to her gorgeous King as they stood at the altar on their wedding day. I do not know this couple. … Read more“I Waited for You” (Marriage Vows) by Janette McGhee Watson