Happy Friday, friends! Check out my Friday picks for Nov. 12th: Dapper Dan makes history and Light Up Beacon Park opens next Saturday. This post may contain affiliate links. At no additional cost to you, when you click on a product link and make a purchase, GLD may make a small commission. Click here to… Read More Happy Friday!
Happy Friday! Check out my Friday picks for Nov. 5th: Detroit hip hop artist Curtis Roach’s new album The Joy Tape dropped Tues., Nov. 4th; sign up for Tene’s dance fitness class The Art of Movement at Norwest Gallery; and check out the new holiday movie A Rich Christmas on BET+. THE ART OF MOVEMENT… Read More Happy Friday!
Check out my Friday picks for Oct. 22nd: Scorpio season is here! The Netflix show I’m currently binge-watching and the novel I can’t put down. Also, The Wright is hosting a Harvest Festival this weekend. Get all of the details below! How have you been? I’ve been busy with homeschooling, making spooky Halloween crafts with… Read More Happy Friday!
Happy Friday! Check out my Friday picks for October 8th: Superbowl Halftime Show 2022 music artists announced; get tickets to CannaJam; Midwest Design Week starts soon; and looking back on the legendary Soul Train. SNOOP DOGG, MARY J. BLIGE, DR. DRE, EMINEM, AND KENDRICK LAMAR TO PERFORM AT THE 2022 SUPERBOWL HALFTIME SHOW The 2022… Read More Happy Friday!
Happy Friday! October and spooky season are here! I’ve been noticing a lot of trunk or treat events popping up in the metro area. Facebook is a great place to find a local trunk or treat event if you’re looking! And here are five easy, DIY Halloween costume ideas if you need a quick costume… Read More Happy Friday!
Here are four fall races coming up in October (…which starts this Friday! Can you believe it?!). Race for the Cure and LUNG FORCE Walk are happening this weekend, while the inaugural Run the D will be next Saturday. And make sure you save the date for Hot Cider Hustle happening October 31st! Get all… Read More Four Fall Races Coming Up in October
Happy Friday! Check out my Friday picks for Sept. 24th: Beyonce and Solange’s new Instagram photos; Dlectricity is this weekend; two new fitness events and art shows; and two books to add to your reading list. This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to learn more. A FEW THINGS I’M LOVIN’ I’m lovin’ the… Read More Happy Friday!
Happy Friday! How did your week go? We had a busy, full week of homeschooling. Last week, we started our fall homeschool season and it’s been quite the adventure with Zhen (my soon-to-be 9-year-old), my little boys, and baby Zaya! But I’m enjoying our moments together, too. In case you missed it… NEW ART EXHIBITION:… Read More Happy Friday!
You know what they say when a womxn cuts their hair— they’re ready for a BIG change in their life! For months, I had been thinking about getting a big chop haircut. I was ready to try something new and I decided to go for a cute, pixie haircut style. Why? Well, for one, I… Read More How a Big Chop Haircut Can Feel Liberating
July weather has been unbearably hot at times, but don’t let that stop you from creating sizzling, summer makeup looks. Whether you’re opting for a creative eye look to compliment your face mask or you’re ready for a full look for a night out, my friend Tiffany has some great summer makeup ideas and tips… Read More Brighten Up Your Summer with These Four Bold Summer Makeup Looks
Building Bosses Boutique (BBB) owner Renee Nesbitt is back at it with another exciting pop-up shop event coming up this Sunday, May 2nd! The Bosses Link Up is an opportunity for business owners, entrepreneurs, and career professionals to find stylish business attire at an affordable price. Last month, Renee launched her business on 313 Day.… Read More “You don’t have to look like money to make money.”
Earth Day is April 22. Here are 15 different ways you can celebrate Earth Day with your family and friends! HAPPY EARTH DAY! Despite having a couple of days of snow, we saw a little bit of sunshine today. I always love it when it’s sunny on Earth Day. It just seems very fitting to… Read More 15 Ways to Celebrate Our Mother Earth Every Day
Today’s blog post features a list of five binge-worthy YouTube channels for women that we think you’ll love! Together with guest writer Ariana Robinson, we compiled a list of women YouTubers who are creating empowering, innovative, funny, and stylish content. Hope you enjoy today’s post! xoxo By Ariana Robinson The women we admire are prevalent… Read More Five Binge-Worthy YouTube Channels You Should Watch This Weekend
Are you always glued to your phone scrolling through social media? In today’s blog post, freelance writer Jai Marie discusses why unplugging from social media is good for your mental health and personal relationships. She shares a few tips on how you can take a break from social media to protect your peace and stay… Read More Six Reasons Why Unplugging from Social Media and Technology is Good for Your Mental Health
Just in time for Women’s History Month, Detroit entrepreneur Renee Nesbitt is hosting a pop-up shop for business professionals. On March 13, 2021, the Building Bosses Boutique Pop-Up Shop will take place at 14400 Wyoming St. in Detroit. Professionals will have the opportunity to network with other business professionals and shop at the new boutique.… Read More Level Up Your Business Fashion Style at the Building Bosses Boutique Pop-Up Shop
Happy Friday! What’s one thing that brought you joy this week? For me, it was listening to the audiobook version of Elaine Welteroth’s memoir More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are (No Matter What They Say). Have you read it yet? The audiobook is SO good. Elaine narrates her memoir and her parents… Read More Happy Friday!
Short-term New Year’s Resolutions are important to make during times of uncertainty. Check out these 20 short-term goals to help you stay focused in 2021! Happy New Year, my friends! Have you made any New Year’s resolutions for 2021? Last year, was without a doubt a hard year. I’m hopeful for good things to happen… Read More 20 Achievable Short-Term New Year’s Resolutions
The weekend before Thanksgiving, I celebrated my 40th birthday. Yes, the BIG 4-0! I think I’ve finally gotten over my shock of hitting my 40s. Haha! Days leading up to my “big day” I couldn’t help but feel a little down about turning 40. I don’t know– it just felt surreal to me. Time has… Read More 40 Things I’ve Learned Since Turing 40
I wrote an anniversary letter to my husband in celebration of our ninth wedding anniversary. It was an “in the moment” thing I typed up on an Instagram post. I was nursing Zaya (our newborn baby) and I was thinking about how happy I was that we welcomed our new baby girl on our 9th… Read More Nine Years of Marriage and You’re Still the One
I’ve always had a great love for reading. When I was a kid, I didn’t have any problems with making time for reading. For me, reading was better than watching TV. It allowed me to use my imagination and discover my creativity. I remember I used to love checking out books from my school library.… Read More Four Ways to Make Time for Reading