A lifestyle blog about culture, family life, mindful living, and style.
A lifestyle blog about culture, family life, mindful living, and style.
I love journaling. I’ve been journaling since I was a teenager, and now even in my 40s, it is a practice I continue to do almost daily. I enjoy documenting important life events, my dreams and ideas, inspiring quotes I come across, and special memories from my younger years. Journaling helps me when I’m feeling …
There’s a popular saying that January feels like a very long year. Although it has thirty-one days like July, August, October, and December, January always feels as if it’s the longest month of the year to me. Do you feel this way about January, too? I used to dread January because of how slow the …
Today’s post is written by freelance writer Emelda De Coteau. Mental wellness is important now more than ever. Emelda suggests three mental wellness tips to help you find balance and peace during uncertain times: daily meditation, digital detox, and sound healing. By Emelda De Coteau We are living through times of deep intensity: a global …
If you’re looking for a live concert to enjoy without having to leave your couch, then check out The Detroit Sound virtual event this coming Sunday!. Jalen Seawright presents “The Detroit Sound Virtual Concert.” On Sunday, May 16th, Detroit’s best and up-and-coming artists will perform original music for guests. Over on his IG, Jalen shared …
In today’s blog post, Pray with Our Feet founder and freelance writer Emelda De Coteau interviews Rowana Abbensetts, founder and editor-in-chief of Spoken Black Girl. The two discuss Rowana’s work in mental healthcare awareness for women, Spoken Black Girl‘s latest work, and Rowana’s upcoming book Departure Story. I caught up with my good friend Rowana …
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 …
How are you doing? Last week, I had planned to share new content, but after last Wednesday’s horrific mob attack on Capitol Hill, I decided it was best to reschedule my posts for a later date. It was difficult staying focused last week. Did you feel this way, too? I normally don’t share political posts …
I recently discovered a new Detroit street fashion brand called the Bleed Collection. Have you heard of it yet? The Bleed Collection features a “Bleed Detroit” line that shows love for Detroit. A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to talk to Bleed Collection’s founder Gary Pearson and learn more about his streetwear …
Looking for ways to stay motivated during COVID? Today on the blog, I’m sharing five ways I’m coping with the pandemic. I hope my tips can help you find encouragement during this challenging time! How are you doing? It’s been a challenging year, to say the least, but I’ve been hanging in there and doing …
Two weekends ago, Travis and I took the kids to the Dequindre Cut Greenway in Eastern Market for a family walk and to get pizza at Supino’s Pizzeria. It had been over six months since we ate at the pizzeria so it was nice to get food from one of our favorite Detroit pizza restaurants! …
I hesitated to write this post because it’s a very personal topic for me. I wanted to discuss my experiences with going to therapy, but it frightened me to open up about it on my blog. I had this fear of being judged or that I just couldn’t put all of my thoughts together. Well, …
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. …
It’s been a little quiet around here lately. I had been feeling a little down and my anxiety was high so I decided it was best to take some time off for myself. The two weeks off was just what I needed to regroup and feel refreshed. A combination of things had me feeling blue– …
Do you have a morning routine you like to follow? Today, I’m sharing six things I do for my daily morning ritual to jump-start my day. Happy Monday, friends! I hope you had a peaceful weekend and you were able to find something to do that brought you joy. It’s another beginning to a brand …
It’s been a tough, emotional week. Sharing a few thoughts on the importance of taking time for self-care during these challenging times. How are you doing? I know it’s been another tough, emotional week for many people. For me personally, I have been feeling a mix of emotions between sadness, anger, and exhaustion. But I …
As Earth Month comes to an end, I thought I would share a blog post on how we can be more mindful of transitioning to toxic-free living or as most call it– green living. No, I’m not talking about eliminating drama or toxic relationships out of your life (although we all could benefit from a …
Stuck at home? Today I’m sharing 25 self-care activities to try so you can ensure you are getting plenty of Me Time. (Psst! Activities 1 through 10 are things I do when I need time to myself.) This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. “Zephaniah, please get off of the table!” …
Hi. It’s been a little while since I’ve written a piece for Good Life Detroit because I was taking a brief social media break. How are you doing? I hope you, your family, and loved ones are doing well during this challenging time. I know things are scary and uncertain and everyone is just trying …
I honestly don’t do well with New Year’s resolutions because let’s be real– they’re hard to keep. After about a few weeks, I pretty much forget about the goals I had set for myself. Oops! Not this year, though. This year, I am focusing on more achievable personal goals. I like to think of my …
About two weeks ago, I was invited to a tea party called High Tea. Now, this wasn’t just any tea party. I guess you could call it a tea party with a twist (kind of like Painting with a Twist), only this tea party was all about marijuana! Did your eyes just widen at my …