Y'all... I created the backyard of my dreams! I mean it's not my favorite saved Pinterest backyard but dammit it's as close as I'm gonna get on my budget🙄 Isn't it lovely! And we did it ourselves! Seriously, me and my 12 and 13 year old daughters did the patio and walkway ourselves. I'm still … Continue reading Backyard livin!
Author: Dear Black Grl
That’s Not How Any Of This Works
"What is a legacy? It’s planting seeds in a garden you never get to see." -Lin-Manuel Miranda, "Hamilton, An American Musical" Settlement agreements happen every single day in and out of court. Many factors contribute to them but they are often done to avoid trial, avoid admitting guilt, lower costs or just allow both sides to move … Continue reading That’s Not How Any Of This Works
One man’s trash
So ok today we're gonna talk repurposing. Let me just put it out there... if it's not on sale or clearance I probably wont buy it and I live to thrift. In my area we have Goodwill, of course, and a couple of other thrift stores I frequent such as American Thrift, Good Life Super … Continue reading One man’s trash
Diner En Blanc West Palm Beach 2019
Hunty!!! Let me tell you how I experienced Le Diner En Blanc for the first time to close out 2019. And of course I did it in true frugal fashion. My entire look cost under $45 and we pooled our resources to create an elegant looking dining experience for under $40 as well! Le Diner … Continue reading Diner En Blanc West Palm Beach 2019
Essence Fest 2018 Rundown
Ok so we leave New Orleans tomorrow afternoon but we will definitely be back. We fell in love w/New Orleans when we came last year October and Essence Fest didn't disappoint! Please note.... you DO NOT have to buy concert tickets to come to Essence Fest and have a great time. Everything happening inside the … Continue reading Essence Fest 2018 Rundown
Unorganized Life 2017
Raise your hand if you're unorganized (Raises hand)... Raise your hand if you envy people who are organized (Raises hand)... Now raise your hand if you have all the tools you need to be organized at your disposal and you still do not use them (Raises hand)... However my "year of yes" officially starts on … Continue reading Unorganized Life 2017
Cultivating Worship 2017
Thanks for stopping by my blog this morning. When I decided to incorporate this weekly "Stir the Soul Sundays" theme into my blog, I thought it would essentially be my thoughts on a particular subject/topic however something I read several years ago and again when I was transferring my files to my new computer yesterday … Continue reading Cultivating Worship 2017
But What Do You Even Eat? Plants…
Me: everything Them: no seriously and where do you get your protein? Me: the same place your protein gets its protein Them: I just can't eat salad all the time Me: oh ok Them: I like to go out to eat with my family and friends Me: Me too, Sunday brunch is an absolute … Continue reading But What Do You Even Eat? Plants…
This Hurricane Irma Bitch Is Ruining My Birthday! 2017
Since Monday all I have thought about is how Hurricane Irma would ruin my birthday. Painting with a Twist called and refunded my money yesterday. I'm almost certain no day spas are open for me to pamper myself today as I had planned. Sunday Brunch is a definite NO since well... Florida is getting hit … Continue reading This Hurricane Irma Bitch Is Ruining My Birthday! 2017
Quick and Frugal Meal Prep
So I've gone through what it is you eat on a plant based diet and how to keep it affordable so now it's time to make sure you have fresh healthy food ready throughout your week to keep you on track. It's really simple to do but it does require dedication. You're going to need … Continue reading Quick and Frugal Meal Prep







