“You need me time, not because others don’t deserve your attention, but because you do.” We all know how important it is to take care of ourselves physically, but we often forget the importance of taking care of ourselves mentally. Me time is important because it allows us to recharge our batteries, so to speak. …
Friendship
When we’re kids, we count down the days, minutes, and hours to our birthday but now, a birthday has a way of creeping up on us a little quicker than we expect. Unless you’re celebrating a huge milestone birthday (my 40th soon!) or someone is throwing you ap arty, it can seem like a lot …
Care packages are the best, no matter what circumstances you receive them under. If your traveling, feeling sick, or receive one just because it lets you know that someone cares about you and has been thinking of you. Your vegan friends shouldn’t have to miss out on that experience because of their dietary choices. Sure, …
Disclosure: I received a free Collage.com Sherpa Blanket to review and share my thoughts with my community. It’s been a few months … err quarters … since I received my personalized sherpa blanket from Collage.com and YES, I still love it and use it regularly. I shared an unboxing and my initial thoughts of the …
Last month I went on a much-needed girlfriends’ getaway with fellow blogger Natasha of Houseful of Nicholes. It was part work but mostly a time for us to just disconnect and BE. I’m thankful to Visit Milwaukee who hosted us and will be sharing sights and insight from our trip over the next few weeks. …
Disclosure: This article includes a review of a product I received free of charge to review and share with my community. My best friend is pretty awesome. She’s been a part of my life for over 30 years so I am pretty much stuck with her at this point in life. So proud of my …
Hard to believe that January is over! The first month of 2015 is coming to an end. When I reflect on the month, I am amazed at how much has been jammed into this month. My focus word for 2015 is being INTENTIONAL and for January many of my activities centered around compiling my SMART …
Today is a day that many of us have been anxiously counting down for months – Scandal returns tonight! Scandal is one of those shows that I really didn’t want to like but can’t help but love it. The writing is fantastic and the actors make this show! There are so many underlying “issues” with …
This past weekend I went to see The Best Man Holiday with my “Divas”. The movie and the overall themes of friendship and love have resonated with me throughout the week. No spoilers, I promise. However, before I give my thoughts I have to give the back story who The Divas are.
September is International Women’s Friendship Month. If you’re familiar with Divas With A Purpose, you’ll know that I’m quite thankful for friendship and try to foster positive, working, balanced relationships between women in my personal and professional lives. Generally, the friendships among women are stronger than the bonds between men. Overall, we’re more emotional and …
Earlier this month, Divas With A Purpose hosted a Celebration of Friendship here in Columbia, South Carolina. All I can say, is I am so thankful for friends – near, dear, tried, true and new to the crew 🙂 What’s a celebration without deelish food: Many thanks to Natty Queens Cuisine!!! Chef Kat is so …