Welcome to the Shalyce Tyson blog! Here you can find a variety of content intended to help glow betters live their best lives. Popular topics include lifestyle, family, fashion, food, faith, travel, goal planning, and personal growth. If there’s a topic you’d like me to share on, drop me a note, and if you love what you’re reading, leave a comment on the post and share with a friend.
Setting goals is a powerful way to envision our desired future and to motivate ourselves to go after it. However, the journey from setting a goal to achieving it is rarely a straight path. This is where creating roadmaps comes into play. Just as a map guides travelers on a journey, a well-constructed roadmap serves as a guide for navigating the process towards success.
Read MoreClosing a business that you've poured your heart and soul into for a decade is not easy. It's a decision filled with mixed emotions, reflecting on the past while stepping into the unknown future. As I navigated the process of closing my former business, Sensational Soirees, last year, I gained invaluable insights that have shaped my perspective on life, business, and personal growth. Now, more than 8 months later, I’ve had a chance to reflect even more, and today I’m unpacking 10 lessons emerged, which highlight the importance of embracing change and growth.
Read MoreDo you have too many tabs open in your brain? I know many times I do, so let’s talk about it. In our fast-paced world, our lives are often cluttered with countless open tabs not just in our brains, but also on our phones and computers, too. This overabundance of information and seemingly urgent tasks can lead to feelings of overwhelm and hinder our productivity. Closing excess tabs, both literally and figuratively, can significantly improve our focus and bring a sense of peace. Today, I’m sharing 8 ways I declutter my digital space and free my mind for increased productivity and to lessen anxiety.
Read MoreLooking for a fun family getaway in Maryland? Look no further than new Great Wolf Lodge in Perryville, Maryland! I attended the recent grand opening celebration and the newest and largest lodge from the brand did not disappoint. Keep reading for everything you need and want to know about Great Wolf Lodge Maryland…
Read MoreIt’s a mid year check in! No matter how the last 6 months have gone, don’t count 2023 out. Follow these 4 steps to win this year!
Read MoreHappy first day of Summer! If you’re like me and have your kids home a portion or all of the Summer, then you’ll want to keep reading for a list of activities.
Read MoreThe Momference is one event I look forward to annually! It’s more than a conference…it’s like homecoming for black moms. This year, I not only attended the conference, but had the pleasure of serving as the moderator for the kick off conversation on Authenticity and Rest. It was a wonderful weekend, and here is my recap…
Read MoreMany working moms wish there were more hours in the day. Since we’re allotted 24 hours per day, often times we need to give ourselves grace because it all simply can’t be done in 1 day. When you’re working and raising kids, it’s important to find pockets in each day that fuel you and help you make the most of each day. Every person’s day and responsibilities will look differently; however, today, I’m sharing 3 meaningful, distraction free hours for working moms to incorporate in their day.
Read MorePlanning a trip to New Jersey with kids and wondering where to go and what to do? Well, I’ve got you covered! Our family of 6 just went here and had the best time. In fact, it was our first roadtrip as a family of 6. There is so much to do in New Jersey, so we couldn’t get to everything, but here’s a round up of all the things we did, helpful tips for planning travel with multiple children, and more…
Read MoreLast year, I set out to read 12 books in 12 months. And guess what?! I reached my goal (partly in thanks to Audible)! Talk about proud! It’s another reminder that when you focus and decide that you want something, you can do anything. Here’s a round up of what I read and why I loved it. I also shared links of where you can get each book on sale.
Read MoreI went to Curacao 2 months ago, and it was absolutely amazing! I was afforded the opportunity to travel to this beautiful country with Significant Impact and served as the panel moderator for their Women’s Wellness Weekend. A time was had time, and I was just reminded of this as I saw some of the same women I traveled with this past weekend at The Momference. Aside from the joy of fun in the sun, my trip reaffirmed 4 important things.
Read MoreAs glow getters, we desire to remain committed to achieving our goals. One thing that happens occasionally though in our quest to achieve a new goal is we forget the path that led to achieving goals we’ve crushed in the past. It’s so important to keep your ‘receipts’ to help motivate you and remind you that you’ve achieved goals before, so you can do it again! No matter what your next goal is, I’ve shared 5 steps to help you along, just like they have helped me consistently.
Read MoreMotherhood is a role that requires the most out of us, but gives the greatest rewards! While there is no manual for motherhood, we always find our way, day by day, so cheers to you mama! And if no one told you today, you are doing a good job! That leads me to today’s post. I wanted to leave you with some mantras that I hope you can pull from as you navigate your motherhood journey.
Read MoreThe temps are warming up, so that calls for cut-out pieces! It’s one of my top go to’s for a stylish and edgy, season appropriate look during Spring and Summer. Rent The Runway has so many cut-out pieces, and I’ve been keeping them in rotation for vacation, Spring outings and more. Check out 8 of my top picks and get 40% off.
Read MoreMother’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…
Read MoreLet’s talk about accountability partnership — something I have hugely benefited from and know you will, too. I have had accountability partners for business goals and an accountability group for financial goals, and in both instances, it has been the BEST decision. Today, I’m going to break down why everyone needs an accountability partner.
Read MoreIf there is one city I love, it’s New Orleans! This was my 4th trip to the Big Easy, and this time I went for work, but I didn’t let that stop me from having fun and of course eating really good. If you’ve never been to New Orleans, definitely add it to your list. The culture, the vibes, and again THE FOOD, all superior! Here’s a round up of New Orleans’ restaurants that you are sure to enjoy, plus a list of other recommended restaurants that I hope to try during my next visit.
Read MorePlanning a trip to NYC with kids and wondering where to go and what to do? Well, I’ve got you covered! I surprised my daughter Cassidy with a trip to NYC for her 9th birthday, and we both had the best time. It was a mommy and me weekend that was one to remember. There is so much to do in NYC, and we only had 32 hours, so I broke our 2 days into 2 themes. Day 1 was all about Fun & Food, and Day 2 was all about Shopping & Site Seeing. Here’s a round up of all the things we did, helpful tips for planning, and things we saved for our next trip…
Read MoreThere’s a productivity tool I'm loving, and best of all, it’s right on my iPhone. If you’re anything like me, you probably use the Notes app on your phone a lot. It truly lives up to its name by being a great place to store notes. For the past several months, I’ve been obsessed with the checklist feature within Notes. The checklist feature has allowed me to create my to do lists and a variety of checklists right on my phone. See how it works…
Read MoreI don't know who needs to hear this, but you deserve your flowers sis! Whether others are giving them to you or not, I hope you are giving them to yourself.
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