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Summertime Cash Saving Tips
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Your Light at the End of the Tunnel
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Let Love In
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Brighten Things Up for Spring 2012
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A Taxing Issue
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No More Waxing Woes!
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Think Outside the (V-Day) Box
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The Benefits of Olive Oil
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Living Above Your Means
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Date Night
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Relationship = Hard Work
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Get Silly!
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Communication is the Key
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Fight Dry, Winter Skin!
The Family Guy
When you find a man that’s compatible and loves his mother and family, it can feel like you’ve hit the relationship lotto. A family-oriented guy gets extra points because it exhibits how he would be should the two of you get married and have a family in the future. But what happens if he takes ...
The Not-So-Secret Injustices of Fatherhood
Father’s Day was this Sunday and while it was a day to celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and father figures, many people saw the day as an opportunity to discuss the plight of fatherhood. The issue of absentee fathers is no secret, but somehow fathers that are present in their children’s lives is like ...
Lovin’ from the Sidelines
The other night when I was on the way home, I overheard a loud conversation a middle aged woman was having with a relative. After what seemed like a long story, she loudly blurted out, “I can’t believe he wants to spend the 4th of July with his wife instead of me, his girlfriend!” What ...
Pretty Cars with F’d Up Engines
Ever met a guy that was attractive until he opened up his mouth? And before you start to wonder, I’m not talking about the dreaded case of bad breath. I’m talking about his conversation and actions. I mean within a few minutes of him talking or after the first couple of dates, that little fantasy you had from ...
Very Banana Bread with Brown Sugar Glaze
By ANNIE PAUL–So, one day, I had a craving for banana bread. As I was looking up the recipe for it, I realized I had everything in the house for it which emphasized my desire to make it. I had made it once before and it was dry. So I thought a glaze (which penetrates through) and the ...
Being Purposefully Employed
I am a firm believer in every person having a purpose in life. Every single person has a unique attribute that if nurtured can be one’s true calling. Around this time 2 years ago, I graduated from college. Armed with my hopes, dreams, and new diploma with a hefty price tag, I was ready to ...
Dulce de Leche Cupcakes with Dulce de Leche Frosting and Salted Caramel Topping
By ANNIE PAUL–Recently my company had a bake sale to raise money for American soldiers in Afghanistan. Instead of making the same old cupcakes with the cake mix from the box, I made dulce de leche cupcakes with dulce de leche frosting and salted caramel topping from scratch. This sweet recipe is sure to ...
B’s to the Third Power
Recently, I read a wonderful book by Sophia A. Nelson called Black Woman Redefined: Dispelling Myths and Discovering Fulfillment in the Age of Michelle Obama. Unlike like many other books that dissect and analyze black womanhood in today’s society, this book was written by a black woman. Nelson not only discusses the many issues that plague the ...
When Keeping It Sexy Goes Wrong
When you think of R&B crooner Brian McKnight, you usually think of smooth and sexy R&B that’s appropriate for a romantic evening…not the ratchet, hot-butt nekkid-sex (HBNS) filled music that infiltrates the airwaves on a regular basis. Well it looks as if Mr. McKnight decided to dabble in the latter mentioned arena when he took ...
Basic Crepes
By ANNIE PAUL– The perfect Sunday brunch – crepes. The best part is that it acts as a blank palate. It can be savory or sweet. I chose mine to be sweet Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter, melted Instructions: 1. Mix all the ...
Trying to be $avvy? There’s an App for That.
When you want to be smart with your money, budgeting is one of those things that you have to do. Of course if you look online there are plenty of spreadsheets that are designed to help you track your spending. In theory, spreadsheets are good, but tracking your spending as you go along can ...
Eggplant “Involtini”
By Annie Paul Tired of having another boring dinner? Try this eggplant “involtini” to shake up your next dinner! This recipe is normally stuffed with cheese but I stuffed these with potatoes in case anyone has a cheese restriction. It’s sill quite comforting and delicious. Ingredients: 1 large eggplant A medium white onion, diced 4-5 scallions ...
