Sunscreen: Do you use it?

sunscreen

There is no secret that I absolutely love all things skin care! I’m talking body buttas, exfoliants, body washes, serums, scrubs, etc.  Just know if it’s for the skin, I am for IT. Always. This summer has  been all about experimenting with different products for my face/full body + seeing how my skin responded to […]

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The Art of Nurturing Self

the art of nurturing self

You my friend are so deserving of love. It’s funny that sometimes we need reminding or permission to know that we are worthy + deserving of love.  Not just any ole kind of love too, a love that is so deep and pure that only YOU know how to do for yourself. Just like in […]

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Energetic Currency: How are you spending it?

energetic currency

Did you know that your Energy is a form of currency? Currency in its simplest definition is a means of exchange, trading one thing for another.  This exchange can include time, service, product or even an exchange of energy.  Energy isn’t just “vibes”, gut feelings or intuitions.  Our overall energy is a reflection of where we spend our […]

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Responsibility of Self Care

self care

Happy Monday! Is it just me, or did January “officially” start for you today too😫😫? I don’t know about you but not only did last week fly by but it is a complete blur as if it never happened🥴. Lately I’ve been taking steps to incorporate more time to read each day + so far […]

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5 Immune System Boosters

immune boost

By now you know I love🥰 a good reminder to dig a little deeper when it comes to self-care + pouring back into the proverbial cup all while being the best versions of ourselves.  I was reminded the other day that self-care is very much maintenance of the self.  The same way we “tune” up […]

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Refilling our Cups for $Free99

refilling our cups

One of the biggest myths about self-care is, it has to cost a lot of money.  If you have been rocking with me for a little bit then you already know that I am a HUGE fan of self-care.   Self-care in its simplest form is doing those things that help refill your mental, emotional, […]

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4 Pillars of Gratitude

finding gratitude

Tis’ the season🥳!  We are officially 2 weeks and 6 days away from saying farewell to 2020 + welcoming 2021 and all its possibilities.  Being this close to the end of the year feels different this go round.  I know I’m not the only one that feels like this has both been the LONGEST year ever + […]

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Protecting Mental Health in a Digital World

mental health

This upcoming Saturday (Oct 10th) is World Mental Health day. And while I am all for Mental Health awareness EVERYDAY, I thought it would be a great idea to offer a few tips to help protect your mental health + energy during these virtual times. Right now businesses both big + small are coming to […]

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5 Tips for My Curly Girls Going Straight for Fall

Natural Curly

Silk press + Blowout season is upon us!! For my curly girls like myself (4C standup!), October marks the beginning of safely straightening your curls without fear. And I for one have been patiently waiting. Why do I silk press? A silk press or a professional blowout is a curly girls dream specifically in the […]

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Cold Showers are the New Black

cold

This summer has been unseasonably warm here in the Carolina’s and honestly the weather all over the US for just about all of 2020 has been questionable. Speaking as a person who “run’s hot”, (I heat up pretty quickly internally + have trouble cooling down, a not so awesome side effect of Grave’s Disease), finding […]

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