It’s 2020, so we are getting real! To kick off the first post of the new year, I wanted to begin with a topic that would otherwise make some folks uncomfortable: money! I realize that a lot of people do not like to discuss finances. In an effort to remove stigma around money talks, I thought I’d share the unique financial challenges I faced within the last year. My biggest? It was learning to live on less than $1,000 a month.
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Faith
4 Things That I Struggle With
We are 8 days (!) away from 2020 so I’ve been doing a lot of reflection. I like to use this time to think about my growth: what I’ve overcome
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Wellness
6 Signs You Need a Social Media Break
Through the month of October, I took yet another social media break. This was my longest one yet this year and very intentional. I made sure to delete Instagram specifically
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Recipes
Easy Vegan Apple Crisp
Happy First Day of Fall! I thought I could jumpstart the fall season by sharing a simple, sweet treat. My easy vegan apple crisp came to mind. What I love
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Faith
“God, Did You Forget Me?”
Have you ever asked, “God, did You forget me? Do you love me?” Sometimes we have moments where we believe that we are behind, left out, or stuck. I’ll be
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Faith
Breaking Soul Ties and Gaining My Freedom
Soul ties are powerful and very real, yet they remain a touchy subject. It has taken me many years to get out of toxic soulish connections and to navigate the guilt,
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Recipes
Easy Vegan Savory Grits!
A few weeks ago, I stopped by a vegan café in Atlanta and tried their vegan savory grits. Let’s just say that as a Nigerian, I need flavor in my life.
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Natural Hair
7 Natural Hair Myths That Keep Your Hair From Flourishing
In today’s post, I thought I would debunk seven natural hair myths that I have heard over the course of my natural hair journey. Natural hair commentary and hair practices
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Wellness
Dealing with Post-Grad Depression
The short end of this story is that yes, I am currently dealing with post-grad depression. I think it’s important that as a Woman of Color, I am candid in
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Beauty
Why I Only Use Natural Oils and Butters for My Skin
A few years ago, I resolved to use only products with natural oils and butters to cleanse and moisturize my skin after realizing how toxic the skincare industry can be.
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