She’s starting 8th grade, and while I hope she has a successful year academically, my biggest goals have very little to do with grades. I’m praying she learns these five things: ❤️ Kindness Choose compassion, even when others don’t. 💪 Resilience Life will knock you down sometimes. Get ba

Some romances are all about the butterflies. Archer’s Voice reminded me that sometimes the quiet moments say the most. I loved how Archer and Bree actually communicated. There was vulnerability, patience, and respect instead of constant misunderstandings. Their relationship felt like two people

I’m officially 53% through Revive Me: Part One – The Act by J.L. Seegars, and immersive reading has completely changed my reading experience. Normally, I could finish an audiobook in 2-3 days. Listening while driving, cleaning, or doing chores makes it easy to fly through a book. But immersiv

For the longest time, I thought I had to choose… 📖 Physical book or 🎧 Audiobook. Turns out, I don’t. Right now I’m reading Revive Me: Part One – The Act by J.L. Seegars, and I’ve been switching between the physical book and the audiobook depending on what my day looks like. If I’m rela

After finishing Restore Me, I couldn’t wait to start Revive Me: Part One – The Act, the second book in the New Haven series by J.L. Seegars. This time, I’m trying immersive reading by combining the audiobook with the physical book. My plan isn’t to read every single page this way. I want to b

Around here, 7/11 isn’t just about a free Slurpee. It’s part of Melody’s birthday tradition. 💙🎉 Every year we stop by, grab our Slurpees, and officially kick off another year of celebrating my favorite girl. She’s 13 now, and somehow the birthday traditions mean even more than they used to. H

It’s time for my next audiobook, and I’m finally starting Archer’s Voice by Mia Sheridan! The best part? I borrowed it FREE through the Libby app using my local library card. If you’re not using Libby yet, you’re seriously missing out. I’ve found so many amazing reads without spending a penny.

I finished Before I Let Go in just 2 days, and… whew. This wasn’t just another romance. This book reminded me that healing isn’t a straight line. Sometimes you have to face the parts of yourself you’ve been trying to avoid before you can truly move forward. There were so many moments that hit

June was a reality check for me. I jumped headfirst into RissyPoo Xpressions thinking, “I’ve got this.” I was excited, motivated, and ready to make it happen. Looking back, I made a lot of mistakes, and that’s okay. I tried to do everything at once instead of focusing on one thing at a time.

This book completely captivated me from the very beginning. Funny story… I accidentally started reading the first chapter of Book 2 because I bought it before realizing this was a series. 🤦🏽‍♀️ Once I figured out my mistake, I immediately picked up Book 1 as an audiobook, and I’m so glad I did.

For a long time, I thought forgiveness meant an apology, accountability, or some kind of explanation. I thought healing would come when the people who hurt me finally understood the damage they caused. It never happened. And that’s when I learned one of the hardest lessons of my life: F

Six months down. Six months to go. Half of the year is already written, but the next chapter is still yours to create. This month, focus on growth—not perfection. 💜 Protect your peace 🩵 Stay consistent 🦋 Embrace change ✨ Trust the process You are not behind. You are not starting ove

As a mom, I’ve learned that some of the best memories aren’t made at expensive theme parks or fancy vacations. They’re made during library trips, beach days, movie nights at home, ice cream runs, game nights, and laughing until your stomach hurts. This summer, I’m focusing less on spending money

Another school year is in the books. To the teachers who stayed late, the counselors who listened, the administrators who solved problems behind the scenes, the paraprofessionals who supported students every day, and every staff member who helped keep the school running—thank you. You celebra

To all the moms who made it through another school year… we did it. 🎉📚❤️ The early mornings, packed lunches, homework battles, forgotten folders, school projects, teacher emails, sports practices, and everything in between—it wasn’t always easy, but we made it to summer. Here’s to slower morn

Black women carry generations of strength, resilience, beauty, and power within them. ✨🤎 We are creators, nurturers, leaders, healers, dreamers, and survivors. Every scar, every setback, every lesson has shaped us into women who continue to rise — even when the world tries to make us feel small.

Some seasons of life will completely break you open. Not to destroy you… but to rebuild you differently. Lately, I’ve been learning what it really means to start over. To pick up the pieces quietly. To heal while still handling responsibilities. To smile while carrying emotions nobody else can

Currently on chapter 9 of It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover and I completely understand why everyone talks about this book now. 📚✨ The story already feels so emotionally layered and realistic. Lily’s character feels raw, relatable, and strong in a way that doesn’t feel forced, and the way the re

Growing quietly has been my biggest flex lately. 🌿 Learning to protect my peace, slow down, create more, and stop pouring energy into things that drain me. Some days are messy, some days are beautiful, but every step is still progress. Here’s to soft mornings, healing energy, creative minds, an

Okay I’m not even gonna lie… this was the BEST 8 hours I’ve spent in a minute 😩🔥 I listened to Verity on Audible (about 8 hours long) and binged the whole thing in one weekend because I literally could NOT turn it off. 🖤 The manuscript??? Yeah… that part had me in a chokehold. Dark. Distur