August 12, 2019 Kimani

100 Inspiring Motivational Quotes

There is at least one quote on this list that should be relatable to anyone. One of my favorite writers, Isabelle Allende, is on the list - and she motivates me to "show up" daily in order to find the inspiration I need as both an individual and a business owner.  There is at least [...]

August 8, 2019 Kimani

Self Care for Entrepreneurs

Burnout is often a side-effect of being an entrepreneur. Finding a self-care groove is crucial and almost required in order to find a work/life balance that doesn't redline into exhaustion every day. This list is helpful and inspiring to me, hopefully everyone will agree. 9 Self-Care Strategies for Busy Entrepreneurs Last week, I launched my [...]

August 6, 2019 family vacation | kids travel | travel with children Sakina

Traveling with children is POSSIBLE!

Traveling with children is POSSIBLE!   Traveling with children can be a daunting task. From the stares you get on the plane from travelers secretly (sometimes overtly) praying you do not sit next to them or within earshot; to the arduous task of packing the entire house, including the kitchen sink… this is a something [...]

August 5, 2019 vegan body butter | vegan skin care | vegan soap Amerrah

Introducing Beautiful Amore Skincare

Here at Beautiful Amore Skincare, we make vegan skin and personal care products. Our extensive vegan line consists of handcrafted soaps, hand whipped body butters, face care essentials, hair care products, aromatherapy and feminine hygiene products. We use only the best plant based ingredients mother nature has to offer.   Our main ingredients is love. [...]

July 26, 2019 Travel | traveling alone Mocha

What is Your Vacationing Style?

Life is short. Travel!    When you travel, what type of traveler are you? Do you enjoy spending lazy days on the beach? Do you spend your days exploring ancient artifacts and landmarks? Are you snorkeling and visiting rain forests?   Traveling for many is a luxury while for others it's a necessity. For most, traveling [...]

July 24, 2019 at risk youth | black youth drowing | drowning | swimming lessons | YMCA Nicole

Why are Black Youth at Highest Risk for Drowning

Reason: I went searching for answers to the question about why black people don’t/can’t swim. I was having a discussion with a few peers and could not believe these grown folks were unable to swim. Some were downright afraid of the water! Learn why drowning rates are higher among African American and Hispanic/Latino children.   [...]

July 19, 2019 booking travel | travel agent Nia

The Benefits of using a Travel Agent

There are many benefits to using a Travel Agent.     Let’s look at some of the reasons Travel Agents are more popular than ever as stated by Travel Pulse ( https://www.travelpulse.com).   Convenience    Why stress over your vacation? The whole purpose of vacationing is for the most part to get away from every day [...]

July 17, 2019 007 | Ian Fleming | Idris Elba | James Bond Ann @ BGM

A Black Woman as the new 007?

For years, rumors (and petitions) have been circulating about Idris Elba being cast as the new 007. Now the rumors are about the FIRST WOMAN, a Black Woman named Lashana, ironic, isn't it? Read more on Vox...     Lashana Lynch will reportedly be the new 007. But she probably won't be the next James [...]

July 15, 2019 Cuban | Cuban Visas | Travel restrictions | traveling to Cuba Nia

Traveling to Cuba from the United States

There are a few restrictions to Cuba from the United States. Don’t fret, here are some things that are still in place.    You have to plan your trip by a category before the purchase of an airline ticket. The restrictions are we can no longer use people to people or education as a category. [...]

July 12, 2019 millennials Nicole

Playing catch-up in the game of life

My reason: I opened this article because the title caught my eye. With a child in the demographic I have stake in the discussion. Will she be able to succeed despite the odds? How will she fair amongst others her age and previous generations? It’s an interesting read and one I think others may benefit [...]