Category Archives: Featured

National Small Business Week

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In honor of National Small Business Week (May 12 - 16) I wanted to shout out some of the small businesses that I have worked with directly over the past year, that have given me exemplary service and or/stellar products. So here we go! Nikki Nickerson Photography Nikki is an amazing woman. She has to be to do what she does. She is a photographer who specializes in photographing newborn babies. Her shots are amazingly beautiful and to see her with these babies is just … Continue reading →

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Real Talk: The Joys & Challenges of Motherhood

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When I look into the faces of my children, they are reminders of years of deep, passionate love my husband and I have for one another. My children are products of true love. I witness the unity in their bond as I hear roars of laughter spilling out throughout the house while they play Xbox together. I recognize the trust they have for me in keeping my word and in my ability to keep them safe. I see loyalty in their eyes. I know my … Continue reading →

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Sistah Buttah Hits Atlanta’s The Green Yoni Boutique!!

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It’s official! Sistah Buttah will be available for purchase at The Green Yoni Boutique effective 5/15/2014. The Green Yoni Boutique is owned and operated by Tanya Tibbs aka “The V-Bar Lady”. Ms. Tibbs has over 25 years experience with natural product development and creation and it is honor to have Sistah Buttah in her boutique. Sistah Buttah is an All Natural Shea Butter Blend that is just perfect for hair, skin & scalp. The Green Yoni Boutique is a holistic boutique that promotes wellness and hygiene … Continue reading →

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Where’s The Love? - Uplifting Entertainment (UP TV) Original Movie

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Where’s The Love? is a UP TV original movie about two very popular relationship therapists who have their own show and happen to also be married to each other. They give out relationship advice as they navigate their own tumultuous marriage. The movie stars Lamman Rucker, Denise Boutte and Terri Vaughn to name a few. Filmed in Atlanta, Where’s The Love? premiered on UP TV on Saturday night and will be re aired for anyone who missed it. (Check your local listings) I was able … Continue reading →

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17th Annual World Natural Hair Show & Interview with Chrisette Michele

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I’ve been attending Taliah Waajid’s World Natural Hair Health & Beauty Show for the past 6 years. I always enjoy it and usually always write a post about it. This years Spring show was extra special because I got to attend as an invited guest of Beautiful Textures. But wait. There’s more. I also got to get up close & personal with Grammy Award winning recording artist Chrisette Michele. We were all brought together for the launch of Beautiful Textures new Texture Manageability System (TMS). … Continue reading →

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Plus Up Your Beauty Routine with Ponds! (Review + Give Away)

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I was very excited to receive a box full of Pond’s products recently! It was filled with all sorts of goodies from WalMart that included: Pond’s Luminous Finish BB+ Cream, Pond’s Luminous Clean Wet Cleansing Towelettes, Pond’s Original Wet Cleansing Towelettes and Pond’s Rejuveness Anti Wrinkle Cream. Pond’s has been around for a long time. I can remember my grandmother using it as a girl. I’ve always loved the way it smelled. I am currently using a 3 - step system for cleansing my face … Continue reading →

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The Eco Review Magazine Spring Issue Launch

The Eco Review Spring

The Eco Review Magazine Spring Launch went off without a hitch here in Atlanta! The event was held at IKEA and there was an amazing show of support. Publisher Felicia Philips of Fillips International was in the house serving as our MC as well as beautiful host. I am so pleased to be a contributing editor to this awesome publication whose main focus is simply spreading the word about healthy living & sustainable growth. Its an honor to be working side by side with such … Continue reading →

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How I Turned My Job Elimination Into The Opportunity of A Lifetime!

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This post is part of Whose Shoes Blog Tour which I am excited to be a part of along with many other inspiring bloggers. To learn more and to join us as we tell the world how we walk boldly in our own shoes, CLICK HERE! When I lost my job 14 months ago I was really shocked. Really. It was like an unexpected punch in the stomach. I was a top performer and model employee for a company that I had given almost 20 years … Continue reading →

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Our Carnival Sensation Anniversary Cruise to the Bahamas!

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Our 13th wedding anniversary this year was definitely one to remember. We spent it on a luxurious relaxing cruise to The Bahamas on the Carnival Cruise Line “Sensation”. With this being our very first cruise we really didn’t know what to expect. All I know is that I wanted to do something that we’ve never done before and I wanted to do it away from here. Last year was rough for us. I lost my job early in the year and my husband lost his … Continue reading →

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Wine, Wellness & You

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I decided to drive out to Historic Roswell on Sunday to check out my friends over at the Green Yoni Boutique. The Green Yoni Boutique is a holistic wellness boutique for women and is also the home of the V Bar. For those of you not familiar with the V-Bar its is an all natural feminine hygiene soap that is known for it gentle cleansing and healing properties. The V Bar was created by the boutique’s owner Ms. Tanya Tibbs aka “The V Bar Lady“. … Continue reading →

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