My mother came to visit me in 2005. We had a great time but she began to complain about feeling out of breath. She had recently started to try and stop smoking, so I figured that between the Atlanta heat and her penchant for cigarettes, that was the issue. I took her to Kaiser Permanante... Continue Reading →
Dr. Lily Jenkins Talks About How to Live Life With Purpose
We were inspired and motivated by the word that Dr. Lily spoke with us at the CLS Blog Launch. A word from Dr. Lily was just what the guests needed to encourage them to walk in purpose. Click here to learn more about the Lady of Purpose Network!
Blog Launch Wrap Up- In Case You Missed It!
We had an amazing time on Saturday May 21, 2016! First, a huge thank you to Studio No. 7 for letting us have the space for the event. It was perfection- and everyone is still talking about the cheese platter and the mini fried doughnuts! We also have to thank our sponsor 2 Queens Vintage for providing my #ootd!... Continue Reading →
Thank You From CLS!
The CLS team wants to say thank you to all that came out to the Blog Launch and Networking Mixer! Here are a few pics from the event! We will have more pics to come! A huge thank you to 2 Queens Vintage for styling me for the day! The vintage denim dress and the brown oversized... Continue Reading →
Would You Get Plastic Surgery?
~"Surgery is definitely a choice. And it should be one that is well informed and researched." I always said 'No'. But after working as an Esthetician and now approaching 40, I can't stand firmly in that anymore. Let me be clear. The thought of surgery completely terrifies me. I know that it is not something... Continue Reading →
Managing Your Energy And What (or Who) You Call to Yourself
~"So if there is power in our thoughts and our energy, then we have the ability to attract what we want into our world." Scenario #1: You are seated in a room. Someone else walks in and immediately, it feels like the positive mood is sucked out of the space. That person sits down and... Continue Reading →
Motherhood Lessons And What it Means to Be a Great Parent
~"I have accepted that I cannot be everything to my children." After 18 years of Motherhood (and counting), I have learned so much about my personal strengths and limitations and based on that awareness, I have grown tremendously. Being a parent has been my biggest teacher. I have learned so much about life, love and... Continue Reading →
Suffering in Silence ~ My Struggle with Sickle Cell
~"What I'm thankful for is that God has allowed me to live a full life in spite of sickle cell." I remember so clearly watching my sisters suffer unspeakable pain as children. They both had sickle cell disease that plagued them in their youth, took a hiatus and then ravaged their bodies as adults. My... Continue Reading →
Why I Am Petrified of Gaining Weight
~"The smaller Hilda represents so many amazing qualities - authentic, self expressive, loving and much more." Growing up, especially during my preteen years, I was the chubby girl. I was not as active as I should have been during this time and loved (and still love) to eat. That combination led to my oversized figure... Continue Reading →
The Secret to My Sanity ~ Why This Married Woman Needs Time Alone
~"My husband didn’t always get this concept of alone time. Like my family, he didn’t understand my need to disconnect." Imagine living in a large family home with your parents, five brothers and sisters, grandparents and a seemingly constant stream of company. Whether it's friends hanging out, family dropping by or just the immediate... Continue Reading →


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