Ever since I was a little girl I loved dressing up and slaying! I love pocketbooks, socks with ruffled lace, shirts with bows, dresses covered in flowers. I used to get in trouble daily my mother would yell “Ericka you don’t wash any damn clothes!” I would change my outfits or as we call them now looks 2 to 3 times a day. My mother was the … Continue reading Slaying On A Dime
I have been feeling so unworthy lately. In my mind probably starting in about 5th grade I could see where I would be in my thirties. If you were anything like me in the 5th grade your thirties seemed old, I thought I would have it all figured out. I envisioned myself as a cocktail of: My Mom-the ultimate I am not the one, Claire … Continue reading 3 Tips To Help Pull You Out Of Your Funk
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Recently watching the show, P-Valley there was an episode dedicated to how the character Keyshawn (Miss Mississippi) grew up dealing with colorism. She is a very beautiful woman, after it aired a lot of the internet response was it’s unrealistic because she is so gorgeous. She countered it was true to life for her. She shared an experienced of a dark skinned Black Man telling … Continue reading Brown Skin Girl
“Black women can be a lot of things, but we can’t be weak. We can be fat, we can be ashy, we can be broke, we can be a lot of things, but we cannot be weak. That’s our kryptonite. We have been taught that our feminine side, our soft side, our vulnerable side, our receptive side, our open side- we’ve been taught that’s a … Continue reading The Power & Prison of Being Strong
Ingredients ➢ Chicken breast (I had a 4 pack) ➢1 package of soft cream cheese (4 ounces) ➢ Mayo ➢ Butter ➢ 1 cup of cheddar cheese ➢ ½ cup of broccoli ➢ ½ cup of spinach ➢ ½ tomato diced ➢ Seasoning (I use complete seasoning, montreal steak seasoning) ➢ Herbs (I buy a poultry pack from grocery store) Instructions: Season chicken breast set aside. Cut up broccoli (frozen or fresh), cut up spinach, cut tomato. Add 2 spoons of … Continue reading The Queen’s Stuffed Chicken
We have all heard the phrase “spare the rod, spoil the child”. The phrase originates from the bible verse Proverbs 13:24, meaning discipline your children to assist in making sure they are good people and know right from wrong. Many people interpret the scripture literally the rod being an actual tool used to discipline physically.While there are other people that believe it is an analogy and the rod meaning guidance through discipline that is not … Continue reading Spare The Rod Spoil The Child
I’ve been wanting banana walnut pancakes so I decided to make them. Very quick and easy. Ingredients • Pancake Mix • Water ( milk, egg possibly depending pancake mix) • Bananas • Walnuts • Strawberries Directions: Chop up a handful of walnuts. Smash up banana. (I used one smaller banana that was used in about 4 medium size pancakes.) Add pancake mix with water to … Continue reading Banana Walnut Pancakes 🍌🥞
Growing up in my neighborhood on any given day was like the movie, Friday. Don’t focus on them hiding from the drive by LOL more so everyone knew each other and there was always something happening a story for the day, per se. I remember when I was about 10 years old a teen girl, I don’t remember her name, but she lived in a … Continue reading Everybody’s 2nd Mama: My Mama The Great
I recently went to an event last month- “Women Defining Success”. The panelist were women in leadership positions: 2ndVPs, Department Leads, and Unit Managers. I love TED talks and podcast I jump at any chance for knowledge from others thru their experience. Being the girl’s girl that I am I want to share all the great gems I received with sprinkles of my insights from experience. These gems can be used in any industry. The Jeweles- Moving On-You feel … Continue reading Dropping Gems: Women Defining Success
Recently at work during BHM (Black History Month) we had a cultural week where we had group and panel discussions in reference to our culture. I of course elected to discuss Black Hair. We gathered in a room and I told the story of our hair starting in Africa. In Africa our braids were a symbol of status, your tribe, and marital status. What I … Continue reading The Crown: Don’t Touch My Hair
I have always enjoyed my birthday like most females that turn their born day into a long weekend extravaganza. Out of nowhere every year as my birthday nears, starting right after Christmas I get into a funk. I am overly emotional, vulnerable and easily offended. I woke up on my 30th birthday on a girl’s weekend getaway in Atlantic City crying. All I could hear was Kanye and … Continue reading Saying No To The Birthday Blues
In my family I am “The Gatherer,” the person that plans, gather, and needs that family time. I pride myself on being a “Hostess With The Most-est”. Thanksgiving is coming up, and if you are hosting your family or friendsgiving maybe you can utilize some of these tips to help you also be “The Hostess With The Most-est. Make A List Major, major key. … Continue reading Hostess With The Most-est
Crowns And Cocktails 