Month: June 2016

Style

Pattern Play in the Bedroom

June 29, 2016
By Cheryl Luckett Pattern Play Recently I put the finishing touches on fun, colorful bedroom client project for a talented teen artist. There were quite a few comments on the color and pattern usage in the space so I thought I’d share my tips for successfully mixing color and pattern.…
Lifestyle

Ask Lashawnda: Advice for Everyday People

June 27, 2016
By Lashawnda Becoats People ask me questions everyday. Sometimes it’s because I’m the editor of Pride magazine. Sometimes it’s because they know I’m a certified life coach. Sometimes people follow my fabulous adventures on social media. I love helping people so I decided to create an advice column based on the questions I get.…
Wellness

Tips to Swim Safely For Adults and Children

June 22, 2016
By Alyssa Serrani It’s summer, and it’s hot. With temperatures rapidly rising, more people are turning to the relief of the cool waters of their local swimming pools or going on vacation to the lake or beach. However, there are certain risks you take each time you venture out into the water.…
Wellness

Got Chest Pain? What to Expect After Calling 911

June 21, 2016
Every 43 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack. Getting to the hospital quickly is just one reason why people should call 911 if they have chest pain or other heart attack symptoms, according to the June 2016  Harvard Heart Letter.…
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Call Your Creditors and Save Now

June 20, 2016
By Marsha Barnes Have you ever been fed up with the bills that you pay monthly? You’re unaware of how much you pay over each month, why you’re paying it, what fees are being added and whose to blame for the light bill being so high (…cut those lights off).…
Lifestyle

5 Parks in Charlotte Worth Checking Out

June 15, 2016
By Alyssa Serrani Summer is finally here. School is ending and the temperature is rising. This summer, take advantage of one the many parks that Charlotte has to offer and soak up the sun and rich history of the Queen City.…
Wellness

Are You Playing to Win?

June 14, 2016
By Elizabeth Colen Recently, I was watching the NBA Finals and the Golden State Warriors were down at half-time. The commentators said, “what do you think the coach is doing right now in the locker room?”  Another commentator answered, “Three things the coach should be looking at.…
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Wellness

The Cost of Success

June 13, 2016
By Eddie Love Have you ever felt like your life was at a standstill? Maybe it frustrates you to see others accomplishing and acquiring everything you placed on that vision board. Yes, the same vision board that’s collecting dust somewhere! The vision board party sounded like a great idea until the gossip got juicy and the Moscato started kicking in…Right?…
Style

Let Your Complexion Be Your Color Guide

June 8, 2016
By Dwayne Collins Many people find themselves asking the question, “what colors are in this season?” The proper question to ask is, ”what colors compliment my skin complexion? ” Keep in mind ”what colors are hot this season ” come and go, but your skin complexion remains the same.…