The Great Migration To Spill
I was randomly scrolling Twitter Sunday night I believe & I saw a code for a new app called Spill. I’d already seen a few folks on my timeline talking about it but I wasn’t that intrigued…yet. I figured the code wouldn’t work but to my surprise it did. Now to decide if I want…
Tubi Is The Sh*t!
What’s up y’all? If you follow me on Twitter you know that I’ve been obsessed with Tubi movies for a while. But what exactly is a Tubi movie? Tubi movies are essentially another genre of Black bootleg cinema. I’m sure you’ve seen the memes & TikToks of all the bad acting & wardrobe & hair…
#3For3: IPA’s and Lagers and Ales, Oh My!
What’s up y’all? I’m finally back with another blog post AND I decided to bring back my #3For3 series where I collab with another creative to list our 3 favorite whatever. Today the homie Marc West is helping me put y’all on to some new brews. Well mostly he is but y’all catch my drift.…
Black-Owned Cannabis Brands to Support in Colorado
So I finally found some time to write this damn blog. I wanted to publish it for Black History Month but your girl was busy. And we have a few days left in the month so I thought this would be perfect for #MelaninMarch and #AfroApril (which I just made up). Shoutout to everyone who…
My Favorite Dispensaries in Denver
This year will make 3 years that I have lived in Denver and I have frequented a lot of dispensaries. I have my favorites for a variety of reasons. Some because of their selections and others because of their price points. Regardless of my reasoning all dispensaries included in my list have wonderful budtenders to…
Ribbon In The Sky
I’ve been really trying to process the fact that another one of my friends has passed away. Another wonderful soul I was privileged to have met in Houston. Cecilia and I were just ‘friends’ on Twitter until I attended the Margarita Fest with some college friends and I saw who I thought was her standing…
#3For3: Songs To Get You Elevated
When I smoke I usually listen to music. Probably about 95% of the time honestly. I do appreciate my moments in silence but it’s something about lighting up that tree while becoming entranced in the intricate delicacies of the song. I also like to share my love for music in the form of Spotify playlists.…
Happy Birthday Dad!
I had hoped to do something really special for you this year but as we both know life comes at you fast sometimes. But I figured me writing a letter to you is a great alternative. It’s crazy that it’s almost been 6 years since mom passed away. I’m thankful that we are both in…
My Best Friends’ Weddings
Have you ever hung out with someone casually not expecting a friendship and sisterhood to grow from it? You know like a random late night trip to Waco or rolling in the grass after Sunday Funday in Austin LOL! Well that’s what happened with me and two of my besties. All of them really started…
I Miss My Dawg (Mom)
Every year around this time I get extra irritable and cranky. All the ads and displays for this one day of the year that instantly makes me want to just curl up in a ball & sleep for 48 hours. I used to try to keep a smile on my face but I’ve learned that…
#WomensHistoryMonth: 10 Quotes From Bad Ass Black Women
I wasn’t in the writing mood during Black History Month but I’m Black every day so I’ve been celebrating for 35 years now. But for Women’s History Month I want to highlight dope Black women & dope shit they’ve said. Grab the graphics too for social media posts & be sure to tag my page…
#3For3: Ice Cream Dreams. What’s Your Flavor?
You know when my favorite time to eat ice cream is? When I’m cold. Does that make any damn sense? Nope but that’s just the way I choose the live my life LOL! When I hit up Smokin Jelli, who is the CEO of Smokin Jelli Media, to share her favorite ice cream flavors I…
5 Simple Social Media Tips When You’re In A Rut
Has trying to figure out what to post on social media got you down? Hey it’s a crazy game but with a few quick tips you’ll be on the road to social media bliss in no time! Create a plan. Without a plan you’re lost. Even if you only plan to post once/week at least…
#3For3: Poppin’ Podcasts On Spotify
What’s up y’all? It’s been a while since I’ve written anything but I’m back with my girl Ja’Naye to put y’all on to some popping podcasts for you to check out in 2021. Before we jump into it I just want to shoutout Ja’Naye for turning her dreams into reality. Give her business The Minty…
#3For3: Bubbles For Days
We’re back for another #3For3 this time featuring champagne AKA sparkling wine and prosecco. I hit up my girl Monica for her top 3 picks. Surprisingly none of our picks were the same. Monica aka The Black Wine-O provides a simplified approach to wine consumption and lends a voice to an untapped consumer market in an industry…
Why I Moved To Denver From Austin During A Pandemic With No Job
Yo! I am now facing my first winter in Denver and last night I was seriously contemplating taking my ass back to Texas LOL. Y’all I am freezing my balls off out here. Anyway I thought I’d share with you guys why I decided to move to Denver in the middle of a freaking pandemic.…
Cannabis 101: Indica, Sativa And Hybrid
They were the best of times & the worst of times. That sentence perfectly sums up my year thus far. Visiting Ghana was a high. The shit we’re going through now is definitely a low. But we will persevere. I just need y’all at stay your ass at home. And if you smoke light that…
#3For3: Black Tarot YouTubers
What’s up y’all? I have been MIA but I’m back and I wanted to share a new series I’m starting called #3For3. I’ll be reaching out to creatives to get their top 3 favorites in different categories. I also want you guys to check them out and interact with them. I know some pretty cool…
How To Stand In Solidarity
As many of you may know, I’m Black. I’m Black and I’m proud and I want to help create a permanent change. Our country is in shambles and white people are losing their shit. But this is the America Black people have always known. Only now we are demanding that justice finally be served by…
How To Regain Control Of Your Life
These past few weeks have been really trying. Between the incompetence of this administration in regards to their response to this pandemic and personal issues I felt like my life was spiraling out of control. So how did I regain control? If you don’t like the situation you are in, change it. You are in…
Letting Go Of What No Longer Serves You
When you talk about our dreams & goals are they current? Or are they your dreams & goals of Christmas past? You’ve put so much time, effort, blood, sweat & tears into your passion project or your dream career but do you still feel the same way about it now? Does your face light up…
Must-Have Apps For Managing Social Media
Want to be in two places at once online? You’re in luck. Today I’m sharing with you some essential apps & websites to help you achieve a successful online presence. Hootsuite: This is the ultimate platform for scheduling posts on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. It’s so easy to use from a computer…
4 Apps To Help You Be More Mindful
Mindfulness doesn’t have to be these weird unknown thing. It’s quite easy to practice. And guess what? There’s an app for that. But first let’s discuss what mindfulness even is. Google defines mindfulness as a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and…
How To Cheer Yourself Up
As Mercury’s been in reverse cowgirl you’ve found yourself feeling ick huh? Same here y’all. I really don’t know what it is. I can’t even explain it. This time of the year is always hard for me after the loss of my mom, but that hasn’t been the only thing throwing me off. I physically…
Dating Apps 101: The Breakdown
So you can’t figure out where to meet men/women? Me either! But one avenue is to try dating apps. I’ve tried them all except for Black People Meet which may be where my king is hiding but I’ll never find out. I wanted to give you guys the rundown on my dating app experience. You…
Remember To Stay Focused
You’ve already done what a lot of people never do: start. In addition to taking the next steps you must continue to stay focused when faced with obstacles or failures. How you react to turmoil will predict how far you go in achieving your goals. Maintain a thriving over surviving mentality & everything will fall…
Self-Care For Creatives
Self-care has been discussed in depth for the last few years now. And it’s essential to everyone’s lifestyle whether you consider yourself fit or if you’ve just begun your health journey. Taking care of yourself & loving yourself should be our main priority in life but oftentimes it isn’t. In honor of World Mental Health…
5 Ways To Just Start
The past few months for me seem to have been a blur. It’s like I had finally found my groove but life happened then I was lost. I took a break from my side hustle because I took on more responsibilities at my 9-5 & quite frankly I just needed focus on myself. But I’m…
31 Motivational Quotes From Black Women
The other day I came across a blog post of 56 motivational quotes that I decided to pick & choose from to add to my planner for July. I quickly realized that although these were some good ass quotes they were mainly from white men. That’s cool & all but I thought maybe I’d challenge…
Grief Is A Bitch
Whoever said life is a bitch ain’t never lied. But grief is an even bigger bitch. This past year I’ve been trying to find inner-peace & happiness. For those of you who don’t know my mom/best friend passed away from pancreatic cancer in July 2015. My life hasn’t been the same since. Fortunately with the…
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