Motherhood: Is it a Life Sentence?
I Fell In Love With A Rasta Man! I met my husband in February 1982...
May 11, 2019
I’m a Mom…and Four Other Reasons I Need Therapy!
THERAPY... for reasons unbeknownst to me, there’s this stigma in the black community that the...
April 10, 2019
How Could I Let This Happen: My 2 Year old Said the ‘N’ Word!
You know, I was always the type of person that when I heard a child...
April 5, 2019
A Raisin Almost Got Me Locked Up!
Since I have become a mother, I have never felt so inadequate, so consistently unprepared...
March 21, 2019
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CHRISTMAS TREATS BY DIVAS CAN COOK
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Tip #1 - Start packing a week before your trip.
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Ultimate Guide to Avoid Overspending During the Holidays
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Santa: Jesus’ Homeboy
Ah, It’s Christmas time and while the reason for the season is the birth of Jesus and I’m sure, like I have, you will sit down and tell your children... Read More
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Easy Mom Hair
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When my mother died without a will, I learned a big lesson about money management as an African American
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With the holidays approaching, many of us will be surrounded by family and friends. This is always a good time to let your hair down and focus on the things... Read More
4 Tips to Remain Thankful during a difficult Season in your Life
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Super Simple Cranberry Sauce
This recipe is one of those things that you make and say “that was easy, and so much more fresh and flavorful” than say that solid can of gelatin you... Read More
Deep Fried Turkey
Let me start by saying, if you do not have the proper equipment and space to safely deep fry a turkey, DO NOT DO IT. We ain’t tryna start no... Read More
Stuffing Muffins
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Honey Glazed Carrots
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Beating the Holiday Blues
Hi loves! It’s the most wonderful time of the year!…or is it?? The winter holiday season brings about some of the most popular holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New... Read More
Rice and Peas
Listen, I’m a modern woman, in modern times with two kids, a husband and 15 jobs. I take help wherever I can get it. I’ve been making my rice and... Read More
Sweet & Tangy BBQ Chicken
Sweet & Tangy BBQ Chicken: Split Chicken Breasts Chicken Legs (Other parts as desired) Soy Sauce Coarse Sea Salt Granulated Garlic Onion Honey BBQ Sauce Ketchup White Sugar Preheat oven... Read More
Roasted Potatoes
Roasted Potatoes: 1 1/2 pounds small red-skinned potatoes 1/8 cup olive oil 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons minced fresh... Read More
Butter and Garlic Roasted Green Beans
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