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Authentic conversations about culture, motherhood, divorce, black excellence, humor, and style!

All Hail Vaseline® Intensive Care™ Healing Serums!!

All Hail Vaseline® Intensive Care™ Healing Serums!!

The other day, I was at my aunt's house and I was shocked when I saw my little cousin's legs. They were white. And he's a dark skinned black boy. His legs were so white that Igwe started calling him Mr. White (Hi, Walter White!) The winter dryness had taken him to a level of dryness that even I had never seen before. And if you live in a State like Maryland, then you know that this winter has been brutal to say the least. I'll admit something: I'm still a newbie in skincare and beauty. I've Read More

My Grandma Is The Grandma Of Life!

My Grandma Is The Grandma Of Life!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of MassMutual. All opinions are 100% mine. I am excited to join MassMutual in celebrating Black History Month by sharing my personal #JourneyOfYou story of how my family’s history led me to become the person I am today and empowered me to create a legacy for tomorrow. Both of my parents went to med school in Russia before relocating to Nigeria. But my dad graduated first, so although we all moved to Nigeria, my mom had to go back to Russia Read More

5 Ways To Spend Your 2015 Tax Refund

2010 BMW 3-Series DriveTime

Tax season is in full swing, and would you believe that I made this list all by myself? Yes. I did. When I came to America and heard that the government gives back money, I was confused. I cannot say I completely understand how it works, but what I know for sure is how to spend it. Just like all other money, you can make it one way and spend it ten ways. But for now, let's focus on 5 ways to spend your 2015 tax refund. 1. Pay Off Bills (or Just a Bill): Scratch a bill off your to-do list, if Read More

Beauty Review: Lionesse Beauty Bar

Lionesse Primer

Ladies! You know how we are. We always want our skin to be at its absolute best, and whatever can help us get there, we are ready. Today, I bring to you Lionesse Beauty Bar. Have you heard of this brand before? It's okay if you haven't cause I got you covered. Side note: there are more reviews on the website, so check them out. So I have two categories of products to review: skincare/makeup and hair beauty. Read and learn. 1.  Lionesse Primer First of all, I have always, always Read More

Home Away From Home With Egg Stew

potatoes and egg stew

One thing about being away from home is that any little thing that reminds you of home is an instant cause for celebration, and any time you get together with your fellow "country men," food is a big part of that coming together. In fact, there cannot be a coming together without food. Nigerian food. It's funny because living away from home, I go to American, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, and all other kinds of restaurants to eat, and I enjoy their food. When I visit an American (or non Read More

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