This post is sponsored on behalf of Hawks Cay Resort. All thoughts are my own. Our family was ready for fun in the sun this summer so we escaped to the Florida Keys. We got the chance to visit Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key.  My husband and I have been out of the country and we like the Caribbean feel of resorts. I will say that you totally will get the Caribbean vibe at Hawks Cay. If you’re looking for a family vacation that feels without the hassle of leaving the country at the moment I suggest checking out Hawks Cay Resort.  Where to Stay There are so many options on lodging when yo ..read more

This post is sponsored by Pantene. As always all thoughts and opinions are my own. I’ll be honest. I haven’t been giving my hair the best care. During the pandemic, my business has picked up tremendously and I am grateful, but giving my hair the quality TLC it deserves, has fallen to the backburner. Zoom call after zoom call my hair has been mostly in a ponytail. Even with locs, it’s important to keep my hair moisturized and thriving and I haven’t been keeping up with my hair routine. While I am not proud of how I’ve treated my hair during this time, I am always one to find solutions to the pr ..read more

In life, proper planning can make all the difference, and the most influential and successful minds of our time appreciate the importance of routine. DailyMail UK pointed to 5 things that billionaires include in their daily routine, which includes exercising, meditation every morning, setting strict times for rest breaks and bedtime. What does your daily routine look like? Let’s breakdown how to create a routine so you can get started on the path to success. Daily Routine Tip: Plan Ahead For your routine to be successful, you must start it the moment you wake up. In order to do that, you must ..read more

Online businesses are booming this year! The pandemic has forced us to quarantine at home and we are spending more time online as a result. If you run an online business, you’ve probably thought about how you can take advantage of all this new online traffic and make more money online. Try out some of these different income streams. They may give you the revenue boost that you are looking for.     Advertising  Does the idea of advertising on your website make you cringe? You may not want to clutter your website with irrelevant ads just for the sake of money. Here’s the thin ..read more

This post is sponsored by Pantene. As always all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. When it comes to self-care, I am the Queen. Growing up, I really didn’t know what self-care meant. I often saw my mom taking time out for herself painting her nails and engaging in her beauty and hair routine, but I didnt know at the time that she was practicing self-care.  Some days she would bring me into her room and teach me the steps in her haircare routine so that one day I would be able to create my own haircare routine. In the African American culture, haircare routines are somewhat sacred, and ..read more

What is the last book you read? Did you enjoy it? Did you learn something from it? Some say everything you need to know about life is in a book. When it comes to personal growth and motivation, there is an entire sub-genre of self-help books. Literally hundreds! While some are very popular and others are low key, they all contain knowledge that can benefit your personal growth. If you’ve never read a self-help book, here are a few suggestions on where to start. # 1 “The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari” by Robin Sharma This story follows a lawyer who goes on a journey of personal discovery. It reads ..read more

Last week we got away for the weekend and enjoyed some family time at the Swissotel Kids Suite. We love our Thames Family Adventures and it was a bummer being mostly in the house this entire summer. We have found ways to get out and enjoy our family time in a safe way. We did a staycation at the Swissotel Chicago which happens to be one of our favorite hotels to visit in downtown Chicago. This was a special trip because we had the opportunity to check out the kid’s suite! At Swissotel Chicago, every child is a VIK (very important kid). The Swissotel definitely knows how to make your family vac ..read more

Time is the only resource we can’t get back, so how do you manage it efficiently? You aren’t alone if you are struggling with time management. Many of us have a lot on our plates, and sometimes it seems like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. Take a deep breath, you will get through this. All it takes is a little time management. Here are a few ways you can start making the most out of every minute of the day. Tip #1 Stick to Your Schedule  Do you have a daily calendar or planner? Do you know how to create a schedule?  If not, you should think about getting ..read more

Do you plan out your day for success? Success is something that everyone wants to attain but it’s also something that not everyone is willing to work for. Success doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a process and even a lifestyle that you have to live by every single day. It takes a lot of hard work. Planning your day out is the first step to achieving success. Let’s talk about how to plan out your day. Take some time to jot down these tips for success.  Tip # 1 – Plan Out Your Day The Night Before  Habits are formed by creating routines. Routines are created by making a realistic schedul ..read more

Thank you, Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Explore Elgin Area for sponsoring our amazing staycation. As always all thoughts and opinions are mine. My family loves to bike ride. Its something we all became interested in during the pandemic this year. We had a family goal to be healthier and get active and bike riding was one of the activities we started to do more of. A few weeks ago we got the amazing opportunity to partner with The Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureaus for a really fun family staycation. Our family loves to travel and needed a change of scenery and a ..read more