Welcome to my lifestyle blog, where I write about my favorite things: pop culture, travel, career, wellness, fashion, friendship and relationships.
Enjoy! Dareise
By the time I was in my mid-twenties, I’d researched the power of scents and started purchasing scented wax melters to create specific vibes in my home and office spaces.
I still have a love and deep appreciation for aromatherapy and over the past five years, I’ve been obsessed with essential oils and the different ways they can aid in self-care.
If you’re a writer, you know the frustration of hitting a place where you just can’t write. The dreaded Writer’s Block gets to all of us writers from time to time. Merriam Webster’s dictionary defines it as “a psychological inhibition preventing a writer from proceeding with a piece.” Writers know that this includes not even being able to come up with an idea for a piece. So, how do you deal when you’ve hit a writer’s block? I’ve got three tips to help pull you out of that space and into the flow of words and ideas.
We’ve come a long way from the days of having perms and presses being the standard of beauty for hair for Black women, but we still have far to go. I used to get so excited when I was an assistant principal and I saw my young middle-school aged Black girls wearing their kinks, coils and curls proudly to school.
It's a staple in my makeup bag because it’s perfect light coverage for my every day makeup look. When I need full coverage or a makeup up artist is doing my face, I use a regular foundation. I especially love it because it looks natural and even if I wear it several days during the week, I don't get acne breakouts like I used to with my foundation stick.
Sheena recently released her first self-published book, the LovMore Journal, a self-reflection guide to “identify your willingness or reluctance to be vulnerable across all areas of your life.” It’s a journey through journaling to develop connection and meaningful relationships.
Let's start with the energy, sun and culture in Cartagena. Home to many who may be poor economically, but who are rich in spirit, pride and determination.
My twenties were great, but not absent of mistakes, obstacles and self-limiting beliefs. Although I built a career, stability and partied consistently, as I entered my thirties I desired more, and I intentionally created more for myself. Now in my late thirties, I am inspired to celebrate just some of what this awesome season of my life has brought me.
When you think of self-care, do you often think of massages, manicures, pedicures weekend getaways and nice, hot baths with no interruptions? Those are all great forms of self-care and until I was in my late 20s, I hadn’t thought about, or didn’t know about the many other self-care practices I could use to pour into and empower myself. Since then, I’ve discovered therapy, gratitude journaling, exercising and creating and using a coping kit, among many other tools, for self-care.
My trip to Cuba last June was nothing short of amazing. Once we are able to travel there again, make sure you check the U.S. Department of State’s website before planning your trip. You’ll find all the information you need about obtaining a visa and other U.S. government requirements, including how you can get there and which approved reasons for visits are available.
