Earth Day is a supportive effort in which we should all participate. It acts as a global call-to-action and urges us to pay attention to our environment and improve the ways we get energy and emit pollution and waste. It…
Women Wear Higher Heels During A Recession?
While I was perusing one of my favorite sites on the web, Yahoo’s Shine, I came across an interesting article about high heels reaching new heights during the recession. How could this be? Turns out that when during times of…
Sign The Declaration of Real Talk & Break the Cycle
How do you think the media shapes society’s ideas of women’s body parts, sexuality, and roles when in comes to feminine hygiene? If you say that the media doesn’t play a part in the way we view women, I would…
I Love Creme of Nature Advertising Campaign
I have been a fan of Creme of Nature since I was a little girl. My mother used to use it on my hair, so when I began doing my own hair, I quickly adopted this beauty staple as my…
6 Ways To “Go Green” With Your Make-up & Beauty Routine
You can go green with your make-up and beauty haul, and I am not talking about the color. Beauty does not have to sacrifice the planet or our animals. Lately, I have been researching for ways to go green and…
Saying Goodbye To Ugly Betty With A Charity Auction- PICS
I cannot believe they are canceling one of my favorite guilty pleasures on television, Ugly Betty. I just began watching the series this season and now I have to say goodbye! How I will miss the mishaps at MODE! Betty…
5 Ways To Avoid Polarizing Topics In the Office
I remember when I was a teenager, my mom came home from work and told me the following phrase after a workplace melee: “Never discuss politics or religion in the office.” That phrase has stuck with me as an adult….
Red Carpet Pics- Hollywood Premiere of ‘Death At A Funeral’
The stars turned out in Hollywood on Monday night for the premiere of ‘Death and a Funeral’, produced by and starring Chris Rock as well as Zoe Saldana, Martin Lawrence, Tracey Morgan, Danny Glover, James Marsden, and Loretta Divine. I…
Good Housekeeping Celebrates 125 Years of Women Making Their Mark (PICS)
Good Housekeeping hosted a star studded fete tonight in New York. The purpose of the event was to salute women who have been shining for 125 years through entertainment and giving back to the community. Below are a few red…
Singer & Oscar Winner Jennifer Hudson Is A Cubicle Chick
Jennifer Hudson brought tears to my eyes during Dreamgirls and has come a long way from singing on cruise ships and singing as a contestant on American Idol. Jennifer is a bonafide superstar with an Academy Award under her belt….
The Pros & Cons of Working As a Temp Employee
We all know the current job market is in the tank. Employers are laying off workers in record numbers due to the horrid dips in the economy. There is hope for us all, though. With the increase of thousands of…
TCC Weight Loss- Week 9
I cannot believe it has been nine weeks since I began my weight loss plan, but it has. During these nine weeks, I have cut soda completely from my diet and I have been watching my food intake, staying away…