I dreamt about an in-home office for yearsssss. I finally made it happen a few years back. While I do a great deal of work outside of the house, I still like to have a dedicated office space so that I can plug in without stepping on my chiren’s toys. Have you ever stepped on a Lego or tiny babydoll… Read More
Dreams Do Come True – The Americas Cake Fair Comes to Orlando!
One minute I’m trying to do a raw vegan cleanse and the next minute I’m drooling over the excitement that is the Americas Cake Fair. What is a Cake Fair? It’s exactly what it sounds like. It’s the largest trade and consumer show dedicated to all things, cake and deliciousness. And we’re not just talking about cake, y’all. The Americas Cake… Read More
What If Your Friends Are Better Than You?
I’ve never had a problem making friends. Okay, I lie. In middle school, I was in a weird spot. But by the time I really got uncomfortable, I had found other guys and girls who were weird right along with me. High school was the same way. As was college. And life after college. I’ve always been in positions where… Read More
I Only Buy My Black Child Black Dolls
“BUT I REALLY WANT THIS DOLL, MAMA!” My 4-year old’s eyes erupted huge tears and through gasps of cries, I knew this battle wasn’t going to be an easy one. “But…look at this necklace. It’s your favorite color. Ooooh, look…una tortuga! You LOVE tortugas.” Her crying intensified. And then she got serious. She took a few deep breaths and with… Read More
Disney’s Moana Was SO Good
“Is Moana a princess, mama?” “Nope. She’s just a regular cool girl.” “She’s like me!” And I look at my daughter and laugh because she’s right. At almost 4 years old, my babe can relate to a regular cool girl more than she can relate to a princess. Not that princesses can’t be relatable. I try very hard to not nudge… Read More
Hilton New York Fashion District – Can I Just Move In?
I hadn’t been to New York City in yearssssss. And I missed it. This time, however, I didn’t want to crash on a friend’s sofa. I wanted to stay in a swanky hotel in the middle of an area that was surrounded by lots of good shops and restaurants. I wanted to be close to where The Makeup Show NYC… Read More