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...
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Jan 20, 20163 min read
The Couple That Travels
The only thing I enjoy more than exploring new places, tasting foods I’ve never tried before, sightseeing, and learning about different...
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...
Jan 13, 20162 min read
5 Premarital Counseling Takeaways
The morning after our engagement in Aruba, 2013 A little over a year ago, I was busy planning the wedding of my dreams and excited to...
Jan 11, 20162 min read
Eating My Way Through Tokyo: Soul Food House
I’m a Georgia girl, so while I’m all for exotic foods and green smoothies, I also love soul food and there’s nothing like some good, home...
Jan 8, 20162 min read
Eating my Way Through Tokyo: Nobu
It’s always a joy having my mom in town. During her most recent visit, we ate at a couple of fabulous restaurants, visited Disneyland...
Jan 6, 20164 min read
Travel Well: Seoul
Bongeunsa Temple – Seoul, South Korea Living in Japan means that many of Asia’s biggest cities and most popular travel destinations are...
Jan 4, 20162 min read
Living Life Well in 2016
New Years Eve has always been my favorite holiday. As a kid, I made sure my whole family was gathered together and we spent the evening...
Dec 28, 20152 min read
Christmas in Japan
Spending Christmas away from family is something that my husband and I have grown accustomed to, but it doesn’t mean we don’t miss the...
Dec 23, 20154 min read
Why Married People Love Their Married Friends
A year and some change into my marriage, one of the things that I’ve learned is that it is so important to make friends with other...
Dec 18, 20152 min read
Eating my Way Through Tokyo: Barbacoa
This past Monday, I took eating my way through Tokyo to another level! Monday’s are my favorite day of the week because my husband has...
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...
Dec 11, 20153 min read
Disneyland Tokyo: The Happiest Place on Earth – Abroad
On Monday, my husband and I took my mom to Disneyland Tokyo, which is located about 35 minutes from us via train. Having my mom in...
Dec 9, 20153 min read
How to Spend Christmas for Two
The holidays are by far the hardest time of year to be away from family. Last year, my husband and I celebrated our first holiday season...
Dec 7, 20152 min read
Eating My Way Through Tokyo: Ryutenmon
I’m a foodie. Good food is really important to me and there’s nothing I enjoy more than sharing a delicious meal and great drinks with...
Dec 4, 20152 min read
Learning to LOVE the Chiba Jets
Last weekend, I attended my husband’s first set of basketball games with his new team, the Chiba Jets. It was an amazing experience and...
Dec 2, 20152 min read
Our Holiday Wish Lists
As a kid (and even now as an adult – I still give my mom a list every year), my parents would ask me to come up with a list of what I...
Nov 30, 20152 min read
Game Day in Japan
This past weekend, my husband played his first basketball game with his team here in Japan. As they announced his name over the loud...
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...
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