I’m writing this blog post because it has been heavy on my heart to step outside of my comfort zone and get more personal with my followers. I’m a very private person, but I know that if I truly want to impact others, I have to dig beneath the surface and share more of myself…
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Self-Care Isn’t Just Bubble Baths & Face Masks
I recently stumbled upon an article that, in summary, said self-care is a hoax for helping busy moms cope with the stress that comes with raising children because bubble baths and face masks aren’t what they need…they need a strong support system. While I agree that it does take a village to raise a child,…
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Check Out My Sheen Magazine Feature!
I’m so excited to share that I’ve been featured on teh Sheen Magazine website. I’ve been a fan of this publication for years and it’s truly an honor to have the opportunity to share my passion for wellness and my @blackyogamom movement as well as some beauty gems! Here’s an excerpt from my feature…
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Beauty Crush: Ceramiracle Ageless Delight Beauty Chocolate
You know how some people say, don’t eat chocolate because it’s bad for your skin. Well, you can tell those people to keep it moving because that’s not the case with Ceramiracle Ageless Delight Beauty Chocolate—this sweet treat was created specifically for your glow up! And the no-chocolate for good skin rhetoric is only partially…
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Ditch Your Bag Lady Days With CleverMade SnapBasket Luxe Collapsoible Tote
One of the biggest changes to my day-to-day life after having my son, was carrying several bags to accomodate my daily activities. Between his baby bag, my breast pump, laptop bag, gym bag and purse–I was a total bag lady out in these streets! I knew I was definitely a spectacle dragging around all of…
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Beauty Crush: Vichy Idealia Skin Care
You guys know I’m always on the hunt for quality skin care products, so when I was sent a few items from the Vichy Idealia collection, I was ready to put them to the test. It took a while for me to put these products into rotation because I had an established routine that worked…
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For Times When You’re Too Overwhelmed to Meditate…
A few weeks ago, I shared 3 Ways to Maintain a Yoga Practice for New Moms. My ultimate goal is to give readers my tried-and-true tips based on what has worked the best for me. However, the thought struck me that sometimes, the info that I share might not resonate with some of my followers…
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Be Gentle With Yourself
Happy New Year, framily! The beginning of a New Year is a time of introspection, reflection and projection. While this kind of self-assessment is absolutely healthy and necessary for mapping out your next steps for the year ahead, I encourage you to be kind to yourself. It’s so easy to assess the previous year by…
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3 Ways to Maintain a Yoga Practice for New Moms
Before I became a busy mama, I would practice yoga about 4/5 times a week for 2+ hours on some days. I would come home from work, roll out my mat and lose myself in my practice, and when I wasn’t doing my at-home practice, I was in somebody’s studio getting my flow on….
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Why I Struggle With Sharing Pics of My Son on Social Media
One of the biggest questions that I get as a content creator is why I don’t share a lot of pictures of my son on social media. And, honestly, it’s because I’m not prepared for him to have a huge digital footprint just yet. I do share him on my IG Stories on occasion and…