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Annual Review

It is nearly the end of another calendar year. This is the optimal time to reflect, plan, budget, and forecast for the new year and beyond. Just like big corporations complete annual reviews, set new budgets, and make decisions in anticipation of a productive and profitable new fiscal year, we too can mirror the same concept in our everyday lives. You don’t have to make a rigid list of New Year’s Resolutions, per se. Studies already show that New Year’s...

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Brasstown Bald Mountain

My friend and I visited Brasstown Bald mountain recently. It is located within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests and it is the highest point in Georgia, rising 4,784 feet above sea level. Brasstown Bald is located near the towns of Blairsville, Hiawassee, and Helen. The Bald has a gift shop, hiking trails, a mountaintop natural science & history museum, and an observation deck that offers a spectacular 360° view of the surrounding area. That includes viewing four states: Georgia, Tennessee, North...

Black History Month and Minimalism

Looking back at Black History Month and its impact on American culture as a whole, I am reminded that although African-Americans have achieved much, there is still much more to accomplish. Minimalism encompasses purposeful living and thinking. The influential leaders who have had the strongest imprint on Black history all had the desire to live a life full of purpose and liberty in common. Notable leaders such as Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Muhammad Ali, Shirley Chisholm, Medgar Evers,...

20 Beach Day Essentials

Summer is coming to an end. This year, our summer vacation was spent visiting our family in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for a week. I booked a thrifty flight from Atlanta to Miami with Frontier Airlines. My two-year-old son flew for free, thanks to my Discount Den membership and being flexible with our travel dates. My Hertz rental car was affordable, complementing my friends and family discount. We got to celebrate my sister-cousin’s birthday and enjoy Florida’s beautiful tropical weather. A...

Motherhood is Alluring

When asked how I view motherhood, I often reply that I feel it is the closest analogy to understanding how much God loves me. Our beautiful toddler son, Judah, is an incredible child. He is jovial, smart, and independent. Motherhood has given me a great deal of joy, education, and lifelong memories thus far. A few key experiences worth sharing are: Breastfeeding There was no doubt in my mind that I would breastfeed my baby. A mother’s breast milk is...

Credit Repair 101

Having great credit can be synonymous with having power. It is essential to maintain good credit to seize lucrative opportunities that may not be available otherwise. If your credit is poor, it is never too late to begin the journey to credit repair. Several years ago, my credit was below standard. It was primarily due to not having a strong credit history/profile. I tried to repair and build my credit on my own by reading credit repair books but it...

Letter of Advice

Dear Couples, My advice to you for a healthy relationship is to practice communicating effectively, to self-disclose often, develop strategies for listening to each other, place God in the center of your relationship, manage interpersonal conflicts, among other things in order to maintain a great understanding of each other. Effective interpersonal interaction is a rewarding way to establish a healthy relationship. Having a sense of self-concept, who we are, aids us in interpersonal relationships. When we understand what drives our...

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