Hey y'all! I want to answer some of the frequently asked questions we get about our home renovation process, but I want to give a bit of background info on the area we live in & why we chose to renovate. I know I'm not the only one whose had a white counterpart say something along the lines of, "I live in an up & coming area that's a little rough but will be a great place to live in the next few years!" What they really mean is, "my ... Read the Post...
Home Improvement Series – Front Porch Decor
Hey y'all! I want to start a summer series where I share more about the renovations, decor & improvements we've done & are currently making around our house. I get so many questions about how we decided to renovate, where I find decor, etc. so I figured I'd just turn it all into a blog series. From the doors, to the light fixtures, I picked out just about every design & decor aspect of our house. When we officially decided that ... Read the Post...
How I Found Out I Have Hypothyroidism
Hey guys! This may be one of the most personal things I share on my blog but it's something that I think more women, especially women of color, should be aware of. About 6 months into my breastfeeding journey, I began breaking out in hives during Leana's bedtime nursing sessions. At first I thought we had bed bugs! Or that a mosquito or ant was biting me in the night! Leana & her dad weren't having any issues though. I started doing a bit ... Read the Post...
6 Tips for a Well-Organized Pantry
Hey guys! I shared a post on my instagram page a while back, stating that I was working on organizing my pantry & I've finally got it finished. Here are 6 tips that will help when organizing your own pantry! Eliminate as much food packaging as possible! Empty cereals, individually wrapped snacks, etc. into clear containers. It helps to see what you have or may be all out of when you're planning for grocery shopping. Also, ... Read the Post...