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Talk Tuesday - Why is yo ass broke?

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Have you ever wondered why you never have any money? Do you always have to have the latest fashions or cars? Is going out every weekend with your friends more important than your financial freedom...if you answered yes to all 3 questions, then that is the reason yo ass is broke. Now is the time to take control of your financial health and make some simple changes to set yourself up for a comfortable life. I'm going to split this up into a two part series where I will be sharing some helpful tips to get your finances in order. I will break this up into 5 topics each, so let's get started!!! Live below your means: What's does living below you means actually mean....well not going out buying that new bag or shoes when your rent is do. Not living in the most desirable neighborhood when you know you can't afford the rent. Having Louis Vuitton taste on a knock off budget, that would be living above your means. If you cant afford to have your "want" over your "n...

Wellness Wednesday - Skincare

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Hey Loves...it's that time of year when we wanted to make sure our skin is looking its best. Whether your at a BBQ or a Wedding, you always want you face you appear healthy. One way to make sure your skin is at it's best at all time is to start a daily routine, and your never to young or old to take control of your skin. Over the years I have used many products and I have 2 brands that I can say are my staples. I LOVE the skincare products from The Body Shop www.thebodyshop.com . The majority of their products are "Naturally Inspired" product which are made from "Fair Trade" ingredients from all over the world. I love this because not only are they using products that are good for me and my skin, but they are also paying people a fair wage for their hard work ,which in turns allows the person to better provide for their family....so everyone is a winner. The second brand that I use is Ann Webb www.skinbyannwebb.com . She is an Austin based Medical Estheticia...

Talk Tuesday - George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin

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Travel - Essence Music Festivel 2013

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Photo credits: Essence.com It's the 19th annual Essence Music Festival that takes place every July 4th weekend in New Orleans ( http://www.essence.com/festival ). For 19 years Essence magazine has put on a 3 day event which main focus is music, but also includes free conferences during the day. So you would attend the free conferences at the Convention Center during the day and head over to the Superdome at night to listen to all the wonderful entertainers performing for that evening. The EMF has been known to bring out the big names like Beyonce, Ne-Yo, and Trey Songz to name a few. As well as some up and coming folks like Teedra Moses, Raheem Devaughn, and many other. So let me help you plan your trip with these few pointers.  Eat some great food!!!! Baby, if you have never had food from Louisiana, you are in for a treat. Now, please keep in mind this is going to be a VERY BUSY time in N.O for EMF so be prepared for a wait, but its all worth it. Some places you MUST e...

Talk Tuesday - Fantasia's New CD, Side effects of You

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What up Urban babies!!!! I know...I know it's been a while since I have updated my blog, what can I say, life happens. But don't worry because I am bringing you the hotness with this new post so lets get into it. Where should I start....I am in LOVE with Fantasia's new cd, Side Effects of You . Y'all when I tell you this CD is a banger please believe me. I reminds me of what R&B use to be. Some love songs sprinkled with some dance joints. Now when it comes to music, I'm old school. I still purchase actual CD's because I enjoy all that the artist puts into bringing their work to life. I love looking at the album art and reading the credits to see who wrote the songs. You don't get that with a music download. Plus, once I own a CD it is more likely to be with me forever. downloads an get lost and erased...so give me my CD please. I purchased my cd from Target www.target.com which included two bonus track for $9.99+tax. The cd has a total of 15 tracks( whi...

Entertainment/Travel -How to plan your 2013 Essence Music Festival trip

Hey Urban babies....I have been so busy, that I haven't had a chance to update my page in over a month!!!! My full time job has been keeping me busy. Well, I want to share some great information with you and your friends. Have you heard of the Essence Music Festival...well if you haven't let me fill you in.  It's an annual music festival that takes place every July 4th weekend in New Orleans. For over 15 years Essence magazine has put on a 3 day event which main focus is music, but also includes free conferences during the day. So you would attend the free conferences at the Convention Center during the day and head over to the Superdome at night to listen to all the wonderful entertainers performing for that evening. The EMF has been known to bring out the big names like Beyonce, Ne-Yo, and Trey Songz to name a few. As well as some up and coming folks like Teedra Moses, Raheem Devaughn, and many other. So let me help you plan your trip with these few pointers. 1. Go to www...

Health - Welness Wednesday

Hello Urban babies,      With us fresh off the new year, how many of us are sticking to our New Years Resolution? I honestly didn't make any this year for that exact reason...I didn't want to break them. However, I am making some lifestyle changes. Starting this year on my blog, I will bring to you ideas about lifestyle changes and what we can begin to improve with our overall living. We will discuss anything from health to fitness and home to travel. When I started this page, I didn't want to talk about one specific topic because that's not how we live our lives. A rich life consist of many many things that enhance the life we live. I love many things...so I want to share them with all of you.     I want to start with the body, and I will start at the top with the head. This week we will talk about the face, so look out for that post coming later on tonight. If you have anything you would like to discuss, please leave a comment here or on my Facebook ...