Want an exciting test of patience? Try plant propagation. I’ve been growing my pothos plant for over two years now. Although the plant was full of long vines, it was leggy and missing its original full look. The thought of cutting off the beautiful foliage was tough, until I learned about pruning and propagation (thanks, …
Thriller Book Review: The Hunting Wives by May Cobb
“You are now friends with Margot Banks.” Rating: 4/ 5 Stars If you love the Real Housewives, Lifetime Movie Network, and Dateline NBC, the Hunting Wives is for you. You’ll be taken on a page turning ride of suspense and thrill into the lives of the booze and gun enthused ladies who dubbed themselves the …
5 Reasons Why Your Professional Development is Stagnant
It’s easy to get complacent when it comes to professional development. Log into work, eyes glued to the screen, then log out for the day. The energy and time put into networking, resume building, and continuing education long gone. Work has simply become routine professional growth is stagnant. I’m here to tell you: Don’t get …
4 Ways to Promote Yourself & Establish Your Brand
As a Black, female junior employee, I am always looking for ways to self-promote ad establish my brand at work. First starting out, I was hesitant to share my accomplishments in fear that I would be seen as too boastful. It’s hard balancing all the outward perspectives of self, personal worries, and reality, especially when …
Games I Beat on Nintendo Switch as a Newbie
If I haven’t texted you back, it’s probably because I’m playing on my Nintendo Switch. I’ve become more of a gamer since the start of the pandemic. Although it is difficult to find, the Nintendo Switch is perfect for a light gamer like me. I picked up the Switch Lite from Target and play my …
3 Ways to Stay on Top of Your Financial Goals
One thing about me is that I stay on top of my financial goals. Financial stability gives me peace which is a top reason as to why I’m a bit stingy. If there’s a discount, I am there. Throughout college, I had a job whether I was working retail or answering the phones at the …
20 Things Every Woman Needs in Her Home
Whether you live in an apartment or house, there are some things that every woman needs in her home. These things range from safety, health, to just quality items any grown woman should have. Take it from me, old “houseware” from college just doesn’t cut it anymore. Instead of going the cheap route, it’s time …
Why I Started Time Blocking My Schedule
Time blocking is my new to-do list. Don’t get me wrong, a simple to-do list is still great for compiling everything that needs to get done. However, I’m already overwhelmed by the time I write down bullet ten! I’m aware of what to do, but not when. Time blocking is a time management method that …
My New Daily Self-Care Products
The hardest part about working from home is balance, so self-care is a must. I am a firm believer that each part of your space has its own specific use. The bed is for sleeping, the kitchen for eating, and the living room for relaxing. However, working from home – especially in an apartment – can …
5 Work From Home Self-Care Tips
Just because you’re working from home doesn’t mean self-care is nonexistent. Working from home turns your space into an office for 8 + hours and it becomes hard to clock out. For me, working from home resulted in looking at emails non-stop and logging off hours after 5 p.m. I never truly turned my apartment …