Non-Food Items to Donate to Your Local Pantry
This year, we’re supporting our community pantry for our family giving focus. We’ve set up recurring payments and will do quarterly drop-offs like these birthday bags. I was surprised to…
Category: Living & Giving
Tue Fab: My February Favorites List
It’s hard to believe that March is right around the corner. I’ve decided to re-introduce my “Tue Fabulous” series as a roundup of my top picks for the month. Given…
My Sunday Routine for a Successful Week
Pre-pandemic, I used to get a nasty case of the Sunday blues. It wasn’t so much about work itself. It was the dread of the AM hustle. I basically had…
6 Black-Owned Stationery Brands You Will Love
I love a good planner. It doesn’t stop there because I love all paper goods. I can black out in Target or Marshalls when I see notebooks, notepads and cards….
Heart Check: Are You a Cheerful Giver?
It’s always been important for me to give to and serve others who needed help. It’s an important life principle that I learned from my mother. As the stay-at-home orders…
Make Your Planner Work Harder This Year
Let’s get this out of the way. I love a good paper planner. Between family, career, community, and home responsibilities, there’s simply too much to keep track of within my…
The Wind Down: My Evening Routine
For years, I have struggled with establishing a bedtime routine. “Struggle” could be a bit of an understatement. I’ve just been basic as heck when it comes to bedtime. My…
Ten Gifts to Buy for Your Favorite Chicago Kids
Growing up in Chicago is core to who I am and who I am still in the process of becoming. I’m a native South Sider and always thought that I…
Let’s Talk About Diaper Need
Did you know that one in three American families deal with “diaper need?” It’s not an issue that gets as much attention in the media, but it is certainly one…
Why I Still Love Virtual Gatherings
I miss in-person giggles and hugs, but I am still 100% here for virtual celebrations and gatherings. There. I said it. When we hosted a Zoom call for Carson’s 1st…
