A few months ago I got to interview the AMAZING Tori Kelly for Curl Magazine, and now that issue no.14 is available I want to share a bit about the interview plus a brief excerpt. Tori Kelly’s New Book Tori is known for her amazing wavy hair, and in the interview she shares her own […]
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I love the simple pleasures in life: naps, chocolate, books, gardens. But you know what else I love? Gadgets! I love shiny technology, especially when it makes my life a little easier. That “making life easier” is what started me on my fitness tracker journey. I’ve had smart step counters for about 8 years now,
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The fact that I’m now a travel writer is hilarious to me. Why? Because I’ve never considered myself a true globetrotter. I don’t even like to fly! Somehow, though, I’ve made it through 12 countries and countless U.S. road trips. And I’ve picked up a few travel tips along the way.
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We have a mental health crisis in this country. There are too many hurdles to accessing mental health care.
If you’ve ever tried to find a therapist, you know what I mean.
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One of my favorite travel destinations is my own city. Nashville is a popular vacation spot these days, and I’m always excited to share my favorite stops. Check out the festive winter fun we found in Nashville, plus my recommendations for the best kid-friendly restaurants and museums.
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When writing a recent feature for Curl Magazine, I got to learn about the work of Essie Justice Group, a nonprofit that works with women with incarcerated loved ones. The Isolation of Incarceration A 2019 study found that almost 45 percent of Americans have experienced the incarceration of an immediate family member. Despite this staggering
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The past twenty-two months have been … a lot. If you’re like me, you may find yourself staring out the window as you mull which mask to wear, which plans to change, what’s safe to do … or you might find yourself unable to form any thoughts at all. I’m out of shape. I’m out
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A few years ago, I started working on more sustainable, low-waste kitchen habits. I started with the basics (reusable shopping bags), progressed to choosing products packaged in glass rather than plastic, and eventually started buying in the bulk aisle with my own containers. And then the pandemic happened. And honestly? Some days I just couldn’t
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Fellow curly girls, do your curls last? Or do they disintegrate into flatness or frizz after a few hours? Do you spend hours washing and styling your hair each week? For a recent Curl Magazine article, I interviewed professional women who need fuss-free curls that will last through their busy days, including an entrepreneur, a
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Let’s talk about that mini-miracle of vacations: the weekend trip. I love weekend getaways. They’re such easy vacations to plan. Packing for the trip is a breeze. And if you forget to take out the trash or wash the dishes, things won’t smell dreadful by the time you get home. Here in Middle Tennesse, we’re
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