This is not a drill, people. We are less than one week away from Thanksgiving! Some of you may be headed to a traditional family gathering. While others of you may opt for a celebration with your friends – Friendsgiving. There may even be you greedy lucky few, that fill their bellies at both occasions. […]
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5 Reasons Why I’m Not A Typical PANK
PANK = Professional Aunt, No Kids. Yes, it’s a real term I discovered while reading Annie Wermiel’s “The most undervalued women in America are childless aunts“. Since the sweet age of 7, I’ve been living the Auntie life. Fast forward to 21 years later, and I’m helping to plan baby showers and bachelorette parties AT LEAST once […]
What I’ve Learned from Being an Auntie
For 21 years, I’ve been an auntie, and lately, I’ve been noticing the similarities between my nephews and I. Not because we have the same physical features, but because of how much they get on my nerves. They say people closest to you get under your skin the most, but honey, no one knows how to get […]
Legends of…2016
Each year during Black History Month, the Auntie Karen Foundation hosts a concert and silent auction in Columbia, South Carolina. Legends of… is a tribute to the contributions African American musicians have made to history. “The series profiles a jazz, rhythm and blues, gospel or blues artist who has made a lasting contribution to the history […]
Polka Dots and Pearls
I love old family photos–even when they’re not of my family! The stories behind them, the awkward poses and bad hairstyles…I just can’t get enough! Karen Alexander, known to me and many others as Auntie Karen, took our family photos and other special occasions to the next level with Polka Dots and Pearls! From new […]
Happiness is a Deep Fried Oreo
Follow my blog with Bloglovin If you’ve read Donni’s latest post: Spring Cleaning My Life, you’ve seen how The Palmetto Peaches are embracing the Spring! On her Spring Cleaning To-Do List, Donni mentioned adding a little more happiness into her life. I’m tackling this by spending time with my nephews. Some of you may already […]