I love being outside and based on my parents I've always been that way. There is just something about being amongst nature that brings me joy and peace. Most of my outdoor fun pre-college was on the farm/family yards, minor camp-related activities for Girl Scouts, and hanging out in local parks. I got into hiking… Continue reading Reflection on being Black and loving the outdoors
I am bringing back the Fab Fives😏 I will try to post my five favorite items for the week on Fridays - some will be themed while others random. I so meant to post this yesterday but by the time I got home and situated I fell asleep and no waking up till morning. So… Continue reading Fab Five
Just about every weekend we explore a part of the city by checking out both known attractions or hidden gems. I typically do a little bit of research days before so that I can at least have a game plan. (Note - I've become more of an excursion planner since becoming a mother.) It seems… Continue reading Exploring New York City: Hell’s Kitchen
As most know, I am focused on making memories so last year I started a new family tradition -- A Back to School Dinner! I loved the idea of welcoming in the new school year, establishing school goals, and creating a family motto. I never blogged about our first dinner which was so much fun… Continue reading All About the BEs – Annual Back to School Dinner and Motto
It is "Tinkering Tuesday" and I will be honest -- we did no tinkering 😦 The girls swam for a big chunk of the day while I was a work and by the time we got home they were not in the mood. Which is completely okay for I completely forgot to plan something for… Continue reading Math & Origami: Ninja Star
As you know busy week but I was still able to notice some fab findings that I wanted to share with you. Day of the Dead - Majority of the images (2,4,5) come from our participation in a local Day of the Dead (Dia de Los Muertos) celebration. We had the pleasure of getting our… Continue reading Fab Five Friday
These next couple of days/weeks are going to be pretty intense so I will try my hardest to post but do not be surprised if I don't 🙂 I can honestly say that I can tell the half-marathon training is helping my run pace BUT it is also putting a hurting on my legs --… Continue reading Fab Five Friday
School in Fayette County starts tomorrow! I'm part of the Parent Teacher Association for Big K's school. Myself and the family resource center coordinator had discussed giving the teachers a gift when school started during teacher appreciation week in the spring. After doing research on Pinterest, we finally agreed on making crayon pencil holders. Most… Continue reading Back To School Try It – Crayon Pencil Holder
It is Friday and only a few more days before the girls return to school. To celebrate their completion of summer reading we got tickets to our local minor baseball game...it started raining as we got there so got blessed with this rainbow. BUT the rain would not stay away so we had to leave,… Continue reading Fab Five Friday – Math & Art focused
I've been gone for the past week due to the passing of my furry friend - Onyx Marie. She was a part of our family for 16 years and due to age and health matters had to be put down Super Bowl Sunday. Although I knew it was the right thing to do it all… Continue reading Whats Cooking: Alfredo Sauce
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