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12 Aug

5 Things to Consider for Your Next Dinner Party

I can't tell you how many dinner parties I've attended in the past that turned into a night of misery for both guests and host(s). What started out as a night of fun and entertainment seemingly ends up as a night of hassle and irritation. Don't get me wrong---I love a good outing, meal and amazing company. But I am extremely particular as to whom I enjoy my time with now as a thirty-something. So the next time you plan on hosting a dinner party (especially at a public restaurant)--please consider these five things first. They will help alleviate any confusion and headaches. 1. Choose Your Guests Wisely - Ever show up to a dinner party and say to yourself, who...
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4 Aug

Summer 17: Family Vacation with Carnival Cruise Line

This summer I had the pleasure of sailing the Caribbean seas with Carnival Cruise Line. The family and I boarded the Carnival Splendor vessel for 8 days to explore four Caribbean islands including St. Kitts, St. Maarten, Puerto Rico and Turks & Caicos. Although I'm no rookie to the cruising experience---by far this time around was the best. Initially I thought 8 days would be too much time on a boat ---but on the 8th day I was sadden to return to Port Everglades, Ft. Lauderdale (departure port). And just like that, it was over. Our mindless, easy-going Caribbean voyage had ended. No more PiƱa coladas, endless sunshine and Caribbean blue seas. If you've never cruised before--stay tuned for my...
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18 Jul

Simplicity: The Secret to a Good Life

Fresh off my family vacation and looking back in reflection with a fresh perspective. Spending time outside of our comfort zone allows us to get a different perspective on life. It fosters growth and in some cases life changing redirection. I had the pleasure of visiting four island nations during my time abroad and the main take away from my trip is: simplicity, it is the secret to a good life. Each island that I visited reminded me just how important it is to simplify life. Sometimes we create complicated lives for the sake of having more, when in actuality the road to living a good and fulfilled life is having less. A simple lifestyle attracts simple problems, requiring simple...
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3 Jul

American Dreamers: Tampa Bay Parenting Feature

Hey Fabulous-- I recently did a photo shoot for a mompreneur feature in the July issue of Tampa Bay Parenting Magazines which also featured a couple other inspiring boss moms. A piece titled: American Dreamers. When I was in high school, I ran a hustle (notice how I didn't say business?) where I would visit the homes of professionals (executives, principals and the likes) to perform clothing ironing services. Yep--I would roll through on the weekends and iron baskets of professional attire for these professional elites all the wile holding down my part-time retail job at the mall, maintaining my grades and taking part in school extracurricular activities. In retrospect, not really sure how I did it.  But undoubtedly whether I...
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