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Straight Talk: Real Women Are Frugal

My father always says that money doesn’t buy happiness, but it can take away sadness by alleviating the things that can cause us hardships.  Never has that rung more true for me than this summer. A string of unforeseeable (and one planned) events left me ever so grateful for the financial lessons I learned in

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Inspiration to Reinvent Yourself: What Would Maya Angelou Do?

Liz, a fellow exchange student—whose face I cannot now recall—sorta kinda changed my life… She introduced me to a woman who would later serve as the resident mentor in my head. Liz and I walked alongside a larger crowd, on a dusty road, back to the international hostel where we had all dormed as foreign

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Eating Healthily on A Budget, Walmart’s Fresh Crew, and Good News…

BREAKING GOOD NEWS! I have been asked by Walmart to be a part of their “Fresh Crew.” As part of their “Fresh Crew,” I will be  blogging in the upcoming weeks about what Walmart has to offer in the way of fresh produce and affordability, and their 100% Money Back Guarantee– which states “If you’re not completely

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The “Thick Girl”Dilemma: How Do I Rock High Waisted Denim Shorts This Summer and Feel Sexy?

by Tamesha Danyelle This summer, I went shopping exclusively at vintage and thrift stores to create a uniquely[and affordable] aesthetic with my wardrobe. When I looked in my closet, I realized something was missing: a nice pair of denim shorts.  Yes, DENIM SHORTS. High waisted preferably. I’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to channel

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Women Small Business Owners – Is Now the Time for You To Step Out on Your Own?

Business ownership is a wonderful accomplishment for anyone, but it seems that women business owners are enjoying an exceptional period of growth and success when it comes to starting and running small and medium sized businesses. There are a number of federal programs available that can assist woman-owned businesses. Federal contracts can result in secure

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Is It Time For a Maid? When Low Maintenance Living Becomes High Maintenance

I was at the birthday dinner for one of my friends earlier this month. It was a beautiful image: laughter, children, and sisterhood—all that good stuff we need to make it in this world. I was having a good time. A new mother and social worker sat across the table rocking her baby in her

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38+ Hard Money Questions To Ask Before He Puts A Ring On It

  The search for love is a real one. And the destination for many of us is down the aisle to that altar. When my husband and I were dating and he hinted about long term commitment and all that good stuff without  the mention of marriage, I was like, “You gotta put five on

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Meet DreamGirl Trezanay M. Atkins: Creator and Lead Strategist at tma| The Brand Infringement Firm

  1. We met at the most recent Blogging While Brown Conference in NYC. Before meeting you, I had no idea about the work that you do as an intellectual property litigator and to be quite honest, I still feel I need a tutorial. 🙂 Please share with us, what does it mean to be an

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Fab and Frugal TV: How Full is Your Abundance Tank? (VIDEO)

Ever been around someone and their exuberance is contagious? You want to talk to them, learn from them, or be like them. That is because their “abundance tank” is full. This is not to say their life is perfect but they have a way of making life look breezy, easy, and juicy. On the other

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3 Ways To Kick Start Your Own Personal Brand for Professional Growth

  When it comes to career advice, more and more people are talking about “building your personal brand.”  Essentially, your personal brand is your reputation. The term can mean anything from the smaller scale of making a name for yourself on the job by engaging in idea sharing and doing a little self-promoting, to a

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