"I definitely agree that some women give up too much of themselves and risk too much of their lives for the wrong dude." Several weeks ago, a friend and I start chatting about some random subject that led to me saying that I have the potential of being a ride or die chic. He did... Continue Reading →
Embracing My Extra
Yes, I know that the hot term now is “thick.” But come on, everyone isn’t thick, some of us just have a little extra and I’m okay with mine. As I was anticipating going to homecoming and seeing old friends that I hadn’t seen in forever, I started examining my body with a very critical... Continue Reading →
Join Team CLS for Holiday Fun and Fitness
If you are looking for some fun and fitness to rev up the holiday season, consider joining CLS writers in December for the Ugly Sweater Run. Grab the ugliest holiday sweater you can find and walk or run your way to the finish line. We have created a team called Caramel Lattes and Stilettos for Runner Registration... Continue Reading →
Guilt Free Mommy Getaway: My Trip to the Bahamas
"And the bottom line is that I need and deserve every ounce of pleasure on these getaways." The past few months have been a perfect balance of what I want my life to be be like- lots of work and play. I work hard for my kiddos so that they have what they need so... Continue Reading →
A Walk In Her Shoes
Last week I went to Rockdale Medical in Conyers for my mammogram as I do every year. And like past years, they squeezed my boobs until those little puppies cried for mercy. Afterwards I dressed and continued with my day as always. I knew that my little letter would come in the mail letting me... Continue Reading →
Raise Your Vibration
Kindness. Gratitude. Happiness. These words sound so basic but yet, it seems hard to obtain these very things. Where do you find happiness? How do you express gratitude? Who deserves kindness? There is no easy answer for any of those questions. But one answer is that all of the above starts from within. You can not... Continue Reading →
Does Every Month Have To Be An Awareness Month?
"Realize that none of us are immune from any of it. Learn what you can and give what you can." The end of September brings to close Sickle Cell Awareness Month. October ushers in Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. With November we’ll welcome National Diabetes Awareness Month and Health Awareness Month.... Continue Reading →
Perfect Couples and Model Families: Shit is Not What it is Cracked Up To Be
"So when you see your friend post pics of her and her boo taking a trip to a beautiful island far away, know that they are dealing with real relationship challenges like you and I." The world of social media has turned out to be a blessing and a curse. On one side of the spectrum... Continue Reading →
Monday Motivation- Don’t Grant The Devil Access
"You may have recognized the lesson, but you have not passed the test." Sometimes it gets difficult to understand why things aren't changing in life. Why you continue to choose the same man over and over again. Why there continues to be the same turmoil and stress. Why nothing seems to move forward. You... Continue Reading →
Alcohol Used To Be a Friend of Mine
Growing up I always despised the smell of alcohol. I had an uncle who used to over indulge and always smelled like a brewery. Periodically my father would try to hang with my uncle, but after one beer he was down for the count. Witnessing and smelling this made me wonder why anyone would dare... Continue Reading →


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