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Crotchet Braids: A Go to for the Working Natural

Crotchet Braids: A Go to for the Working Natural

So I had taken down my box braids and did some serious loving on my natural hair. I gave it some breathing room for about 2 weeks, keeping it moisturized and in head scarves and…

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How to Start Stopping Quitting

How to Start Stopping Quitting

One of my birthday gifts this month was a book from my godmother titled: A Woman Who Doesn’t Quit: 5 Habits From the Book of Ruth by Nicki Koziarz. I couldn’t help but wonder if…

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Birthday Batter! 27 Things I’m Enjoying all Month Long!

Birthday Batter! 27 Things I’m Enjoying all Month Long!

“Turn my Birthday into a Lifestyle.”- Drake It’s my birthmonth folks! I am excited to celebrate my coming into this world all month long with family, friends and me (me time is so important). September…

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Chicago: Lauryn Hill…Enough Said

Chicago: Lauryn Hill…Enough Said

I got the call of my life in the middle of a Beyonce choreo dance class on a Thursday night when the boyfriend said “Do you want to go to a Lauryn Hill concert?” Did…

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Chicago: TWO FISH the 1 Restaurant Too Good To Miss

Chicago: TWO FISH the 1 Restaurant Too Good To Miss

The first time I heard of Two Fish it was over casual conversation with friends. It was my mission this year to expand my palate further than the restaurants in my neighborhood and go to…

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Chicago: Blue Man Group

Chicago: Blue Man Group

On Thursday night something pretty awesome happened. I got a chance to see the Blue Man Group for the first time. I had been hearing about this show for years and surprisingly had never had…

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