What can I say? Neon colors are back! Last spring, we saw the reign of the neutral tones like the tans and browns. Spring 2024 is coming in bold, as it relates to ladies' fashion. Some neutral tones are still around, like sage green and lilacs. However, bright greens, purple, neon pink, neon green, and... Continue Reading →
Spring Decor On A Budget
Add colorful throw pillows to any space, living room, den or back patio. Paint an accent wall. Colors like hunter green and powdered blues and sage green are very popular choices this season. If you cannot afford to tile your patio flooring, consider painting the concrete flooring in a neutral color. (Be sure to get advice on the best types of paint used for concrete flooring.) Visit flee markets etc where you can find affordable wall art pieces. Go to yard sales or re-upholster existing furniture.
Hello Spring
The end of March and April are the months I spend a lot of time and money at my local plant stores in Georgia. Replacing broken pots from the winter freeze, buying top soil, and new plants. I have learned to spend more of my money on perennials, evergreens, and succulents. Then I nicely accentuate those with the star of my garden, any plant that gives me flowers🌻.
Luxury Vacation On A Budget
Off-season travel. Consider taking your overseas vacation trips when others are not on vacation. This makes it even more affordable. Months like May, September, October, January, and February are great times to vacation depending on the destination and climate. If you are blessed to "live where people vacation," like in the Caribbean, for instance, then take regular vacations at home during peak travel season, and plan your international trips during off-season. Jamaica is one such destination where locals can enjoy a perfect holiday during long weekends and public holidays at 5 star hotels with great beaches without having to incur the cost of airfare.
Treasure Your Girlfriends
I trust my girlfriends for different things. I trust one to give me spiritual advice, as we all have different spiritual beliefs; I trust another to give me investment advice, legal advice, relationship advice, and the list goes on. Girlfriends do not have to be perfect. However, you must have something in common with that person.
SELF-CARE
A woman who can take care of herself without the assistance of a man is still a threat to society. If she chooses to be in the workplace or run her own business, this is seen as a form of sabotage to her home and she most times carries the guilt of not being all things to her children and partner.