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And not to mention, us Texans have to start our cars at least 15 minutes to blast the AC before going anywhere. And speaking of,…

Even going through personal things at the beginning of the year, I tried really hard to stay positive. Then the rest of 2020 hit. I…

For those who are able to take today off, remember that however you spend it, gathering with family/friends, shopping, or barbecuing in your backyard, please…

Lately, I’ve been looking at so many images to gather ideas to update my living space. In the process, I’ve realized that I cannot wait…

To be transparent, I used to not care about makeup/skincare. However, as time went on, I slowly gave in to my beauty addictions. Pretty soon,…

As someone who’s almost always positive, I usually try and look for the silver lining in any situation. To me, it’s a way for me…

Considering I had a rough start to 2020, I wanted to take a step back, even if it’s taking a hiatus from my passion: writing….

I also realized that I wasn’t a great reference for my friends. That said, I’m excited to announce that I’m evolving SSD into a resource…

Inspired by my favorite news media team, The Newsette, I thought I’d share a different yet fun update on my self-care journey with you guys….

Hellooooo and happy new year, friends! The new decade has started and just like how I like my car, I love starting with clean slates!…

Happy Christmas, loves!!! As you’re reading this, I’m with my family keeping things low-key while making some wonderful memories. You bet I’ll be soaking up…

There are hundreds of recipes out there, but today, I wanted to share a simple recipe that I’ve used for the last several years that…

A few weeks ago, on , I highlighted the importance of giving back. Today, I wanted to talk about one specific way you can give…

Since we’re past , I wanted to take some time to talk with you about an even more important event: Giving Tuesday 2019. A few…

Happy Thanksgiving week! Every year for the last five years, I’ve shared on my personal Facebook page things/people I’m grateful for to acknowledge my blessings…

Note, you don’t have to be an “environmentalist” — personally, I don’t consider myself one as I’m more about stewarding our blessings (and that includes…

I hardly ever complain about life and the things it throws at me. However, that’s not to say I don’t get annoyed with bad things…

I’m so glad I took today off my day job to attempt to do things for myself. You know that whole self-care thing? Yeah, I’m…

Enough is enough. People not participating in conversations because they’re afraid they’ll say something stupid to holding themselves back from doing what they love because…

Late last week, while I was in the middle of attending a conference, listening to a speaker, I learned that my friend, Phil Young, passed…

“I’m sorry. You can’t give blood. You’re two pounds underweight.” I walked away from the blood drive during my senior year in high school so…

Jersey is a great place to visit if you want to do things in a relaxed environment. People in the New England area care very…

A few weeks ago, on my way to work, I was sitting at a stoplight when I looked to my left. In the middle of…

I’m a woman who loves to shop. Actually, to me, shopping is considered retail therapy. Aside from reading, shopping is what I do when I…

And after a few years of practicing, I’m pretty sure I understand what God means when He says He wants us to rest after working…