A Taste of Eastern Europe
By Jimese S. Orange
We have Charlotte’s diverse immigrant population to thank for giving us access to a dynamic array of ethnic foods. Explore eastern European cuisine off the beaten path at family-owned restaurants specializing in Bosnian and Polish comfort foods.…
Taking A Trip? Consider Travel Insurance
By Shanell Varner, Owner of Moonglade Travel
Shanell Varner, owner at Moonglade Travel
You’ve put a lot of thought into planning an exciting vacation, but did you plan for everything? We all know that trips get canceled, connections get missed, and luggage gets lost.…
You are the choices you make
By Elizabeth Colen
Elizabeth Colen
A friend of mine shared a statement with me that she heard at a funeral. It was so profound to me that I would like to share it with you. “When you are born, you look like your Mom and Dad, but when you die you look like the choices you’ve made.”
Take a minute and let that sink in.…
3 Fashion Tips for Petite Women
By Majesty Acheampong
The term “petite” refers to women who are 5’4 and under. I fall into this category because I am a fierce 4’11 and 3/4ths…yes, every quarter inch counts (lol). Although, I wrote this post to help out my fellow petite sistas, these styling tips are helpful for anyone who wants to be mindful of proportions and overall fit.…
A Feel Good Glow – Do You Have One?
By Robin Fonsha
It was a lazy Sunday afternoon and my husband and I were chilling on the sofa. He was doing his thing (flipping between golf and any other sport he could find); and I was doing my thing (reading articles social media).…
Understanding Generational Differences in the Workplace
By Deborah Walker
Millennials comprise the fastest-growing segment of today’s workforce, one that was designed by baby boomers and now often is managed by Gen Xers. Each generation has different goals, motivators and preferences. At work, generational differences can affect everything, including recruiting, building teams, dealing with change, motivating, managing and maintaining and increasing productivity.…
Trend Alert: How to Style the Denim Dress
By Majesty Acheampong
Acheampong in a denim dress.
I’ve been on the hunt for a denim shirtdress for some tim
e now, because it’s such an effortless throw on and go #ootd option. Denim dresses are great casual wardrobe staples for Sunday brunch or a day full of errands. …
Pearls of Hope
By Eren Simpson
Photo courtesy of Marissa Joy Kaplan Photography
What started as a weekly women’s bible study among friends has evolved into a nonprofit organization that’s expanding its reach beyond the members’ living rooms.
In 2013, Katrina McCain and her friends were all attending different churches when they all felt the need for female fellowship opportunities.…
The Festive Life: Your Guide to Outdoor Fun
By Jimese Orange
As springtime brings longer days with lots of sunshine, a festive life is here for the taking. There’s no shortage of outdoor entertainment going on just about every weekend throughout the spring, summer and fall. You might not be able to do them all, but this list will help you get started.…
