Nowadays, there's a lot of focus on supporting black-owned businesses and financial institutions. And rightfully so, because small businesses account for 60 to 80 percent of all jobs in the US (according to Entrepreneur Magazine.) So any time you support a small business in your community, you are also supporting job creation and economic growth in that community. We sat … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Love Yourself, Now
This is part of a sponsored campaign with McDonald’s®. All opinions are my own. We recently made it through the season of love or February depending on what you call it. While the hot topic of conversation may have been how to express love to your loved ones, something, if not more important, is how do you express love to yourself? Are you pushing so hard with your main … [Read more...]
DIY for Kids: How to Ensure Your Kids Are Really Doing the Projects and Not You
This is part of a sponsored campaign with McDonald’s®. All opinions are my own. “Look Ronnie, you got an A.” That’s what my husband would tell me when one of our kid’s graded projects would return home. He was joking, but he had a point. I was too hands-on when it came to their projects. And it was bad too. Because if one of them came home with a “B,” my ego would be … [Read more...]
What Every Busy Wife and Mom Needs to Know about Balance, But No-one Will Tell You
This is part of a sponsored campaign with McDonald’s®. All opinions are my own. As a wife, mom of 4, and busy entrepreneur, I am constantly being asked the questions: “How do you find balance?” or “How do you balance working, taking care of the kids, and ensuring that your marriage is thriving?” And if I am totally honest with you. I really don’t like those … [Read more...]
How I Feed My Family 7 Days a Week and Still Keep My Sanity
This is part of a sponsored campaign with McDonald’s®. All opinions are my own. Our oldest is 21 years old. So, yes…I have been planning meals for people other than myself for 21 years now. And feeding your family is an activity that never ends. The only reason it’s not a 24X7 activity is that they have to sleep sometimes…right? Wrong…our oldest son is a night owl and I … [Read more...]
3 Decisions that Are Making Me a Better Wife and Mom
This is part of a sponsored campaign with McDonald’s®. All opinions are my own. When I arrived home from work on Friday, my kids greeted me at the door. And before they could open their mouths I said: “Don’t say it. Don’t ask me for anything right now. Let me get into the house and get my bearings.” As I proceeded to go upstairs to sort the laundry (yes you read that … [Read more...]