You might know that I am also known as Dottie and DiDi’s Mommy, who are my two adorable miniature schnauzers who sometimes get dragged into my shenanigans. They are my babies. Over the years I’ve been told that I should have had children for a variety of reasons, and while I know that they haveContinue reading “Happy Mother’s Day…if it applies”
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Prom Tips for Young Men
A friend posted that she was selling her son’s prom getup from last year. If I had a son, it wouldn’t be anything that I would want him to wear, but I realize that I’m set in my ways and have trouble accepting that boys might like to show off their sense of style throughContinue reading “Prom Tips for Young Men”
A Word About KBJ
As a Black woman, it is exhausting to go through life with society persistently second-guessing your accomplishments. I’m not expecting to change any minds with this writing, but please understand that at some point, everyone, meaning all genders, races, colors, or any descriptors I can’t think to include here, needs an opportunity.
Prom Dress Shopping? Stop, Look and Read!
Seeing all of the winter formal dresses means that prom will be here before you know it. I know a number of you are already looking or have already found dresses for this rite of passage. If you are a mom/grandma(whatever cool name you want to be called)/aunt/dad/sister/whoever is buying this dress and you don’tContinue reading “Prom Dress Shopping? Stop, Look and Read!”
Mission: Organization
A few weeks ago, a work colleague told me about “Get Organized with The Home Edit,” a Netflix show with the ladies who are organizational gurus. I guess I’ve been under a rock, but I apparently missed following them on social media. If you’ve been thinking about getting organized or decluttering, they are worth aContinue reading “Mission: Organization”
The Gift of Sharing
A few months ago, I was in the midst of planning an event that turned out even better than I imagined, but it took a mental toll on me. You know who placed the most pressure on me? Me. “What if something goes wrong? It would be the worst thing ever,” so I thought. “WhatContinue reading “The Gift of Sharing”
Random Thoughts on Gratitude (and other stuff)
A year ago I shared this on social media, and it is still relevant today. 1. Over the years I have received some really thoughtful gifts and some not so great gifts. I have always tried to take into account that the giver had good intentions and I need to thank them. There’s an artContinue reading “Random Thoughts on Gratitude (and other stuff)”
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