In my opinion, 2016 was just one awful headline after the other and I’m leaving out politics because I’m still trying to wrap my head around that: countless shootings in the U.S, including Orlando, Brexit, lead-poisoned water in Flint, Michigan, the conflict in Aleppo, exploding phones, Harambe, Brangelina, and Zika to name a few. Also, We […]
Wellness Wednesday
We’re serving you tips and ideas to feed your mind, body and soul.
7 Ways to Recharge Your Creativity
Truth: Sometimes Ace and I will text each other something on the lines of: Can I post tomorrow? I’m just not feeling it. Creativity isn’t reserved for artists. Creative thinking skills and coming up with original ideas are useful in a wide variety of fields. So we’ve all had those moments when we’re just uninspired and […]
5 Questions to Ask When You Feel Stuck
A few weeks ago I headed to Atlanta for a roomie reunion. What most people don’t know is that I also went for a job interview. I was skeptical because it was for a senior position, but wanted to follow through since I made it to the second round. At the end of my interview, the woman something […]
How To Quiet Your Mind
I tried to make a home out of you, but doors lead to trap doors, a stairway leads to nothing. Unknown women wander the hallways at night. Where do you go when you go quiet? -Warsan Shire Like many, Warsan Shire‘s poetry used in Beyonce’s Lemonade had me twirling in emotions. Without knowing the context yet, “where do you […]
The Importance of Self Care
I am a blogger, daughter, employee, puppy mother, friend and burgeoning #girlboss. Many of you have additional titles: mother, wife, girlfriend, fiance, boss, etc… With all of our daily responsibilities it is easy to lose sight of the importance of self care. Earlier this month Ace talked about the importance of having a hobby as […]
Spring Bucket List
I looked up what words are most commonly associated with spring and these were my favorite: active; airy; alive; awakening; blissful; energetic; enjoyable; growing; inspiring; invigorating; rejeuventating; renewing; sparkling; spectacular; thriving; unpredictable; vibrant. I’ve always associated springtime with playfulness and a time of renewal. I encourage you to make the most of the season and […]