My oldest son recently turned eleven, and while I was anti-planning a party, my husband was all set to plan him the party of the year. We bounced around all sorts of ideas and couldn’t land on one thing we both could agree on. Finally, we decided a small kick back at the house would…
Last week we continued the conversation around the inaugural class of Dream In Black Honorees. We talked about the members revealed for the third week, and how we think they influence our communities. At the start of Black History Month I shared a blog post about the Dream In Black honorees for the first week,…
Today marks the first day of Black History Month and I celebrated with a Twitter Chat talking about the inaugural Dream in Black 28 List launched by AT&T. It was awe-inspiring to hear how all the participants in the chat dream in black. Today the Dream In Black website launched and introduced us to the…
Planning a homegating celebration for the big game? I’m sharing some game day eats that your guest will love, featuring Old Wisconsin Turkey Bites, popchips, and Jersey Mike’s Catering. #FoodFootballBBoxx
“This post is sponsored by Depend, Poise, Ensure and Glucerna but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.” Life has a funny way of throwing you curveballs, out of the blue they come whirling towards you at a hundred miles an hour. At least that’s how it feels at times. For the past…
Upgrade Your TV With Google Chromecast When we moved this summer we had the unfortunate luck of losing one of our televisions. We were already starting with one short so it was a big blow once we started getting settled in the house. My dad wanted to gift us something for the house and ended…
Is Your Past Causing You Stress? Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in partnership with StressHealth.org, and any opinions expressed are my own. Resources and information shared in this post were provided the Center for Youth Wellness. This post is the first in a four-part series. I can’t even put my finger on where I…
How Pregnant Women Can Plan Against Pain I recently had a conversation with my husband about drugs while watching television. The commercial aimed towards sharing the dangers of opioid drugs was an eye-opener for me. When I was pregnant with my children, I never thought about pain management. I honestly believe it’s the last thing…
Basic Invite Offers Elegant Graduation Invitations Seniors all around the country are already thinking about graduation dates and making plans for their big day. I remember planning my graduation events from both high school and college. One of the first things I did was look into graduation announcements. When I was younger we were restricted…
How We Prepare for Cold and Flu Season Every year I dread fall, it’s the start of cold and flu season, and with school-aged kids, it can be rough. Germs easily pass from kid to kid in classrooms, playgrounds, and lunchrooms. It’s always difficult once one kid gets sick because they just pass it back…
Shop Black Hairspray for Your Wig Needs This is a sponsored post in partnership with Black Hairspray and Nicki’s Random Musings. Any opinions expressed are my own. Changing your look can help you gain a whole new level of confidence. When my hair looks good it makes me feel good all over. I take the…
Football- A Stephens Family Tradition For as long as I can remember football has played an integral part of my life. As a kid, I dreamed of being just like my father playing football in the NFL. While other kids wanted to be Barry Sanders, Jerry Rice, or Lawrence Taylor when we played street football…
Strawberry Shortcake Christmas in July Holiday Ornament I’m sad to say that my Strawberry Shortcake ambassadorship is coming to an end. It’s been great sharing content with you all about all things Strawberry Shortcake and my final post is Christmas in July. It’s hard to believe that I’m already talking about Christmas but according to…
Tips for Keeping Children Hydrated During Summer Pool Season This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HydrateYourSummer #CollectiveBias We are officially on summer vacation in my house and the kids are ready to plan out their summer schedules. For them, that means when they get…
A Quick Guide to Albuquerque for Foodies Good food can make any trip better. When I travel alone, I look for new places to try foods I know I would enjoy, and when I travel with my family, I try to find family-friendly options. If you’re traveling to the Albuquerque area and you’re interested in…
