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Apr 8, 20164 min read
4 Tips for Acing Your Cumulative Exam
I despise cumulative exams and I personally think they should be banned permanently. Unfortunately, there are a number of professors and...


Apr 6, 20164 min read
5 Life Lessons I Learned from My Niece
It’s hard for me to believe that on this day 16 years ago, my family and I were buying pink balloons to wrap around our mailbox to...


Mar 28, 20163 min read
Lyfe Tea Review
We’re big tea drinkers in the Jones household. From earl grey in the mornings to green tea after meals and chamomile in the evenings, we...


Mar 25, 20163 min read
3 Reasons You Should Rock Box Braids for Your Next Trip
When I was a kid, braids were my go-to style. From micros to corn rows, I loved wearing my hair in braids because it was so low...


Mar 21, 20165 min read
How to Revamp Your Goals for the New Season
Happy First Week of Spring! Spring is a season of rebirth. Everything comes back to life and change is definitely in the air. Spring...


Mar 6, 20162 min read
Bloggers I Love: A Blissful Haven
After reading other blogs religiously for months, Lexi started her blog, A Blissful Haven, in March 2014. She’s always loved writing and...


Feb 21, 20162 min read
Bloggers I Love: Burpees and Brunch
Throughout Anicia’s personal health and fitness journey, she has had two weaknesses: burpees and brunch. She turned those weaknesses into...


Feb 5, 20163 min read
Summer Skin is Made in the Winter
It’s been proven time and time again that summer skin is made in the winter. Everything we do (or don’t do) and eat during the winter...


Jan 27, 20164 min read
Run Like No One’s Watching
In the past, I’ve only run competitively and, to be quite honest, I always hated it. When I was young and would run Atlanta’s Peachtree...


Jan 24, 20162 min read
Bloggers I Love: The Sparkling Southerner
Danielle Buchanan is the Sparkling Southerner. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Danielle loves being from the south and embraces all...

Jan 17, 20162 min read
Bloggers I Love: The Veganista Foodie
Born and raised in Santa Barbara, Latisha “Tish” Strickland is the Veganista Foodie. As an animal lover and 4-year vegan, Tish created...


Jan 15, 20161 min read
Alpha Kappa Alpha Takeover
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated was founded on January 15th, 1908 on the campus of Howard University by 20 illustrious ladies...


Dec 16, 20153 min read
How to Plan a Successful Holiday Potluck: Feature of the Month by Jennifer DeVaughn
The holiday season is here! That means apple cider, holiday decorations, loads of food and some extra quality time with friends and...


Nov 25, 20154 min read
Thankful for my BGLO
This past Sunday, I celebrated my 5 year AKAversary. For those that aren’t Greek, that means that I have been a member of Alpha Kappa...


Nov 10, 20154 min read
Feature of the Month: Diabetes Awareness by Chimene Mathurin
Having been a Registered Nurse for 3 years and a Licensed Practical Nurse for 4 years prior to receiving my Bachelor’s in nursing, I’ve...


Oct 30, 20153 min read
No Shop November
We all have those things that we love to buy. Some of us love bags, some love shoes, some love clothes, some love accessories, and others...


Oct 28, 20153 min read
Celebrate Life
Charles A. Mathis, Jr. was born on October 22, 1953 in Macon, Georgia. In his 57 years on this earth, he was so many things to so many...


Oct 21, 20153 min read
Straight Hair: The Healthy Way
My keratin treatment enables me to straighten my hair with ease but still wear my hair curly whenever I please and it’s my main tool for...


Oct 14, 20155 min read
Feature of the Month: Deeply Rooted by CoCo Mathis
As the holidays quickly approach we often began to reflect on past memories and prepare for upcoming gatherings with family and friends....


Sep 23, 20154 min read
21 Day Fix Review
Earlier this summer, I went to the doctor and was told that I was overweight. Although my doctor told me not to be too concerned because...
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