How to Accessorize Hair and Makeup W/ Eddie Borgo

I’ve teamed up with Eddie Borgo for Target to bring you some awesome styles. We’re talking ways to jazz up your hair and makeup with accessories. This collection ranges from classic to rocker-cool. Head over to target.com/eddieborgo to purchase jewelry from Eddie Borgo’s line. Make sure you share on social media with the hashtag: #EddieBorgoForTarget….

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Journalism 101: Why You Shouldn’t Keep All Your Eggs in One Basket

I’ve been in this business for over ten years. I’ve applied for many jobs and have gotten hired. There’ve also been numerous times when I was turned down for gigs and  laid of from work. It’s a tough industry with no guarantees. That’s why I never keep all my eggs in one basket. I remember my…

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7 Tips For Attending Blogher Locally (GIVEAWAY)

Conferences are a great for connecting with bloggers and brands, getting inspiration, hearing about some amazing stories of hardships and triumphs, as well as learning about the latest techs and social media trends. When I heard that Blogher was being held in New York, I immediately purchased my early bird ticket. I was excited that…

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Should I Feel Guilty for Wanting to Spend Time Without Kids?

As I mentioned it a previous post, my hubby and I celebrated our wedding anniversary at our daughter’s recital. We had a great time watching her dance and cheering her on. But let’s be real, that wasn’t exactly an ideal way to celebrate. Don’t get it twisted, we love our kids and would do anything for them. However, we…

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Did Miss Oklahoma Deserve to Win Miss USA?

As a former pageant girl, I can honestly say that the toughest part of any pageant is being able to think quickly on your feet. Once I heard Olivia Jordan Miss Oklahoma USA’s answer that society needs to focus on improving race relations, I knew she’d won. Believe it or not, walking across a stage in front…

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Natural Hair Video: Cute Updo in 3 Minutes

If you’re a busy mom on the go like me, then you know that finding time to get dolled up is nearly impossible. When I used to have a relaxer, it was pretty easy to create a nice cute updo. Having natural hair is a whole different ball of wax. I’ve spent the past few…

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Awesome 4th of July Weekend Photos

It was a busy 4th of July weekend filled with food, parade fun, and water play. For the most part, I’ve had holidays off these past few years. But now that I’m not working full-time, I have a bit more time and energy. Needless to say, our weekend was pretty jam packed. Just wanted to…

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Parenting Problems: A Message to People Without Kids

I’m sure we can all agree that kids are absolutely adorable. But, they can get pretty annoying at times, especially in public. For the most part my kids are very well behaved.   But a tantrum can happen at any time. Needless to say, we sometimes get the side eye from people without kids who…

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