With Christmas rapidly approaching and the New Year just 2 weeks away, many of us are feeling stressed out and overwhelmed. Even if you enjoy this time of the year, the to-do list seems to grow daily and getting everything done in time feels like hard work. All that hard work can actually make some of us feel a little down about the holidays. But instead of letting the long … [Read more...]
5 Tips and Tricks for Successful Holiday Road Trips
So the holidays are upon us, last minute shopping is taking place, plans are being finalized, food is being prepared and ugly sweaters, Santa hats and faux reindeer antlers are getting worn. The holiday season is a lot of fun, but it is also a costly endeavor. Therefore, looking for bargains, deals and using general money savings strategies is always a priority. Toward that … [Read more...]
3 Tips to Survive the Holiday Season When You Can’t Cook a Lick
Anyone who knows me knows I don’t cook, despite the fact that I LOVE to eat. The holidays are one of my favorite times of year for many reasons, and that's mostly due to the abundance of food and family that is around. So how can I, as a non-cooking person, pull my weight in social settings where everyone is expected to contribute? Here are three tips I have used to survive … [Read more...]
5 Family Traditions That Really Matter
[tps_header]I didn’t grow up in a home where we had a lot of money. Raised by a single mom in Brooklyn, we always knew our mom did the best she could with what she had. I hope she knows it was more than enough. We always had food to eat. We always had clothes to wear. We always went to school. And we even had two working televisions in the home. Life was good. Sure, there … [Read more...]
3 New Easter Traditions to Start This Year with Your Family
Celebrating Easter is a long-standing family tradition for families across the world. Celebrating the resurrection of Jesus is a major Christian holiday (and holy day). How does your family celebrate Easter? Have you established any traditions outside of those learned as a child? Here are three Easter family traditions to consider this holiday season. Retell the story of … [Read more...]
Singles: Here Are the Top 5 Advantages of Flying Solo for the Holidays
Some people think being single during the holidays is depressing. Many may feel lonely or left out because they don’t have a significant other at their side. Well I am here to tell you that just because you are single does not mean you are at a disadvantage. In fact, you have the advantage of being unattached during the holidays. I’ve listed my top 5 advantages … [Read more...]
Wives: 5 Ways to Get Holiday Help from Your Husband
I am big on asking my husband for help. I’m not bragging because I had to learn this lesson the hard way. I would get mad and frustrated because I felt like this dude would sit and watch me struggle to keep up with things. I remember thinking, “is he blind?” He wasn’t. He just wasn’t look at things from my perspective. What was causing me stress wasn’t even on his … [Read more...]
These 5 Heartfelt Prayers Will Strengthen You Throughout This Holiday Season
The Holidays have officially arrived. Thanksgiving was the intiation of the fun so it has all only just begun. The holidays can be a very stressful time with family, friends, finances, and just the fear of having to deal with where you really are in life. It can get pretty real, real quick. Its easy during the holidays to allow the spirit of comparison to come on you as you … [Read more...]
Who Says You Have to Have a Boo for the Holidays? 5 Ways Singles Can Beat the Holiday Blues
It's the most wonderful time of the year. Well, at least for some of us. The holidays can be a dreadful time for singles, and for good reason. Why? Tis' the "cuff season" of engagements and baby announcements. For some singles, the holiday can be a depressing reminder of the fact that you're alone, causing you to have "What Do the Lonely Do At Christmas?" by The Emotions on … [Read more...]
Kwanzaa; Our Culture & Why We Celebrate it Every Year
For many years in my family we have celebrated Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is an awesome kind of holiday that can be celebrated by people of any and all races, creeds and religions. It’s really a cultural celebration of heritage & African American people and community. This holiday was founded in 1965 by Dr. Maulana Karenga. It is a week long celebration that takes place beginning … [Read more...]
10 Signs You’re a “Parentzilla” for the Christmas Holiday!
When I became a parent, I was so excited about all of the first that I would get to experience with my children. I anxiously looked forward to their first Easter, birthday, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. I, like so many parents planned each of these milestone events with a lot of grandeur and fanfare. There were so many things to consider and coordinate like menus, … [Read more...]
7 Great Gifts for Kids this Holiday Season
Thanksgiving is over and we are now in what kids think of as the most exciting time of the year—the countdown ‘til Christmas. Kids everywhere are preparing for Christmas plays at church, practicing songs in school, writing letters to Santa, and asking (or begging) their parents for the gifts that they want most. There really is nothing like the excitement kids feel during this … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Incorporate His & Her Family During the Holidays
Let me start off by saying I am the poster child for blended families. Both of my parents remarried when I was young, causing my family to quadruple. But now that I’m newly married, it’s officially out of control. I’ve been stressing out about how we’re going to see all 5 sides of the family during our first holiday season as a married couple. I think I’ve got it figured it … [Read more...]
Holiday Party Season: Dress Codes Decoded
White tie, creative black tie, semi-formal... What does it all mean? As a stylist, I get a lot of calls for help deciphering the dress codes on party invitations. This post is about demystifying the most popular dress codes to help you avoid those Code Red moments. White Tie: One of the most formal dress codes in the 'book' and is typically an evening dress code. It is … [Read more...]
The Gift Your Husband REALLY Wants For Christmas
With Christmas rapidly approaching, many of us are still unsure about what to get for the special man in our lives. We look in his closest, we listen to his words, we watch his moves – all in the hopes of figuring out what the perfect gift will be. But maybe we go through all of that trouble for nothing, because for most men, what they want for Christmas can’t be placed under a … [Read more...]