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Where to Stay in Philly: The Luxurious W Hotel Philadelphia in Center City

During my recent trip to Philadelphia for the Usher concert, I had the pleasure of staying at the W Hotel Philadelphia, and let me tell you—this hotel is everything! I was hosted for my stay, and while I already had high expectations, the W Philadelphia exceeded them in every way possible. From the swanky room to the chic lobby, not to mention the fabulous amenities, my stay was nothing short of amazing. Whether you're planning a visit to Philly for business or pleasure, this hotel should definitely be on your radar. Here’s my full recap and more details on the property…

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Laundry Hacks for Big Families

Today, let’s tackle laundry. In my busy household of six, laundry is more than just a chore—it's a constant juggling act. Is this you, too? The good news is with the right strategies and products, I’m implementing new ways to streamline my family’s laundry routine, while keeping costs in check. Let’s dig into my plan for maximizing efficiency and savings with Purex® Laundry Detergent, and I hope this helps you, too.

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Must Have Summer Staples: Target's Future Collective with Jenee Naylor is Here

The highly anticipated collection from Jenee Naylor for Target is HERE! To say the gworls are excited would be an understatement! I was up early Sunday morning to snag items online and in-store, and let me tell you – this collection does not disappoint. It's packed with stylish pieces that will be perfect for all your summer plans. I’m thrilled to share my top picks from three main categories: Sets + Separates, Dresses, and Bottoms. Let’s dive into the details!

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3 Reasons to Embrace Wholesale Clubs

Do you enjoy saving money? If so, today’s post is for you! Let's talk about the world of wholesale clubs – where saving coins meets our everyday needs. It's not just about stocking up; it's about making our shopping trips a bit simpler and our lives a tad easier. While I do still rely heavily on grocery stores and Target, I also shop at wholesale clubs, too for 3 main reasons…

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Mother's Day 2023 Gift Guide

Mother’s Day is almost here, so that calls for a gift guide for everyone who is still on the hunt for gifts. I work well under pressure I like to say lol. However, let’s not push the limits y’all. If you’e planning to grab items this weekend like me, here’s a round up of gift ideas that you can gift yourself, your mom, or any other mothers you want to love on. Best of all, my curated list is concise and I considered various budgets. So get into the goods below…

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Holiday Cards from Basic Invite

I first learned about Basic Invite a few years ago during my time as a wedding planner. They have a card for almost every major life moment including weddings, showers, birth announcements, first birthdays, graduations and more. Basic Invite also has a wide array of holiday cards, as well. I can’t believe the holiday season is almost here. With our 2 additions to the family, I’m really excited to send out season’s greetings this year from my family of 6 by way of holiday cards. Now, let’s get into all that Basic Invite has to offer…

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Target Cat & Jack Return Policy and Warranty

You’re likely familiar with the popular Cat & Jack brand sold out at Target stores. What you might not be familiar with is the added benefit of purchasing this particular brand for your kids. Not only are the Cat & Jack items so cute, but they also have an amazing guarantee…a 1 year guarantee in fact. I recently put this to the test, returned items and got back $$$. Here’s how…

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12 Essentials During the First 12 Weeks

Whether you are an expectant parent or a friend or loved one of a new parent, today’s post is for you. I’m highlighting all of our baby essentials over the first 12 weeks. Let’s face it, it’s easy to go overboard and buy all the things, and to a degree babies need a lot (especially in my case times two, lol). However, I’m here to help weed out the unnecessary and highlight the things that have been most helpful and put to use over the past 3 months.

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The Perfect DC Staycation at Yours Truly DC

A couple months ago, I got the urge to plan a babymoon for my husband and I. We hadn’t done a babymoon when I was pregnant with Cameron and Cassidy (not sure if it was even a thing then), so I jumped at the idea to do one this go around with the twins, as this will likely be our last pregnancy. Not to mention, we both really wanted some quality time alone together before becoming a family of 6. So to celebrate these final weeks of pregnancy, we decided to go the route of a weekend staycation in DC, and it was beyond perfect! Today, I’m sharing all the details along with tips for planning your own DC staycation.

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7 Black Owned Brands I Love (that are sold in Target)

When it comes to products and services, I’m always on the hunt to try out more black owned brands. As a black entrepreneur myself for nearly 10 years, I know how important it is for our businesses to not only have visibility, but also revenue. With stores like Target that are a one stop shop, I love finding black owned brands represented amongst the wide array of products. Today, I’m sharing a round up of some black owned brands I love that are sold in Target, so that hopefully the next time you walk down the aisles or shop online, you’ll check them out.

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Hairstyling at Home: The Products I Use

It’s Tip Tuesday! A relative texted me last week asking about what hair products I use, so today I’m sharing my go to products. Now, I’m no hair stylist, and in fact, I try to go see my stylist Kachina at Salon C’est Chic every two weeks. To maintain my hair myself in between salon visits, I try to use good products that focus on moisture, healthy scalp, and strengthening, which include…

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