Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month | How to Support a Mother Who Has Experienced a Stillbirth
Last week I received an email. The message, a very kind and thoughtful one, was quite unexpected. I made it through the entire email without crying until I glanced at the bottom and saw an image that read, “October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month.” Until that point, I’d done a pretty good job of avoiding…

Lifestyle | My Cycle Survival Kit with Kotex
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CycleSurvival #CollectiveBias Let’s get a little personal, shall we? Ever since I was 11 years-old I’ve been a woman. Well, in the scientific sense of the word, it’s true. I was the only 5th grader with a purse full…

Thrifted Style | 5 Thrift Shopping Tips for the Summertime & Beyond + a Thrift Haul
I think I finally got my thrifting mojo back! Don’t get me wrong, I still love thrifting. But I have not been excited to thrift for months. Because I’m (still) going through a minimalist wardrobe (and lifestyle) phasing period, I haven’t been that into purchasing random pieces. And to be honest, that’s one thing I’m guilty…

#FearlessWoman Feature | LaQuisha Hall of Couture’d Confidence
When I met LaQuisha Hall, I knew she was destined for greatness. There was no doubt in my mind that I had met a #FearlessWoman. This strong willed, intelligent and lovely survivor is the CEO of Couture’d Confidence and has had much success in the world of pageantry over the past few years. She is also a…

Guest Blogger | What to Wear to a Summer Blog Conference
Blogging conferences bring about so much excitement! While they can be so much fun, the conferences are truly educational, offer opportunities to network, help you develop your business and usually provide you with plan of action. As with any other activity related to your blogging business, the way that you present yourself at a conference…

Style | What to Wear to Work + Personal Style Linkup
Happy Monday! This weekend was a busy one, thanks to my now 13-year-old sister. Her birthday was yesterday and she enjoyed a weekend long celebration. It all started with her Sky Zone party with a few friends on Friday night and ended with a family dinner at the Melting Pot last night. Now. she’s headed to Vegas…

Giveaway | $50 Minted Giveaway
Last week I shared my favorite Minted designs for spring and summer weddings. I also promised to host a giveaway, featuring the company. Well today is the day! The good people over at Minted have given me a $50 credit to gift to one special reader. All you have to do is follow the rules below, and be…

#FearlessWoman Feature | Breanne Stewart of Breanne Stewart Ministries
Today is the start of the #FearlessWoman Summer Series! I’m pleased to introduce today’s feature, Breanne Stewart. I’ve been friends with this strong, faithful and purpose driven wife since my family and I moved to Columbia, MD about 5 or so years ago. She actually interviewed and hired me for my 1st job in the…

#WNJDrves | Road Trip Essentials + Traveling with the 2015 Kia Optima SX
My husband and I are on the road at least two weekends a month. Often, we’re road tripping to Delaware to visit Darrius’ side of the family. That’s exactly where we were this weekend; we had a great time! Our niece graduated from high school Saturday, so of course, we were front and center, cheering…