5 Changes I Make in My Wardrobe to Prepare for Fall

In my quest to get ready for fall, I thought I’d share the 5 things I change in my wardrobe to prepare for the chillier temps: 1) My canvas jacket is totally not going to cut it when the wind starts whipping through my clothes so, I’ll switch it out for my parka or wool peacoat.

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3 Money Lessons I Learned from an Ex-Gambler and Self-Proclaimed Pimp

So, I was minding my business getting my hair done when Mister Jessie, a 69-year old hustle man, entered the salon with his handtruck, which was loaded with two big brown boxes that only stayed in place because of the blue ropes that kept it in place.   At first, I was annoyed that he

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Catch It – Check It – Correct It: 3 Steps to Changing Self-Doubt

by Tonya Ladipo Have you ever noticed how easy it is to spend time and energy on something (or someone) that isn’t good for you? Whether it’s seeing the seemingly perfect lives of everyone on Facebook or spending time with someone who constantly complains and criticizes it’s easy to find yourself in a situation that leaves

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A Support System ….Get you one!!

A man’s pride can be his downfall, and he needs to learn when to turn to others for support and guidance.~Bear Grylls One of the hardest things for me swallow was being told I was too independent.  I didn’t understand it, it made no sense to me. NONE.  As long as I was able to

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Have Debt, Have No Savings? Do Make These 4 Money Moves to Help You Easily Live Below Your Means

I was speaking to a girlfriend that was looking for advice on how to manage her finances better. She was proud to share that she had no debt, but when it came to savings, she had none. Living Beyond Your Means I know for some, this is a hard concept to grasp. We usually hear

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From Hoarder to Semi-Minimalist – The Journey Begins

As a hoarder lover of all things beauty, I recently did an audit of my medicine cabinet, the cabinet under the sink and my vanity and….it was #toomuch! The overflow of product is literally out of control! I no longer have a medicine cabinet as it is full of half used products, products I tried

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A Ride-or-Die Crew is Good Self-Care!

Hey Feminista Family! I want to introduce you to our newest contributing writer, Tonya Ladipo! She is the owner and director of The Ladipo Group, an organization that provides high-quality, professional counseling services. Give her a warm Feminista welcome in the comments below. – K   Nothing says self-care like surrounding yourself with people who

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4 Ways to Stay Positive When the Struggle is REAL!!

Life happens and it happens quickly. No matter how much we plan and prepare, we can never predict how things will end up. When it rains, it pours, and it may even flood!! Still, we have to put on our cute rain boots and look forward to the rainbow! When it feels like things are

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3 Ways To Lower Your Car Payment Right Now

After working in the automobile industry for 4 years and selling close to 500 cars in less than 3 years, one of the most frequent questions I get is “How Can I Lower My Car Payment?” Of course, your credit score will play a role as this will determine if lowering your car payment is

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4 Tips That Will Help You Overcome Financial Fear and Setbacks

Hello Frugal Feministas! (I wrote this newsletter over the weekend and have seen such a positive response. It really hit a nerve with a lot of us so I decided to make it today’s post. Thanks for all of your replies. I will respond to each one.) -Kara It’s about 7:45EST as I write this

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