Don’t let funerals bury you financially!

Facing the death of a loved one is heartbreaking, to say the least. What compounds the grieving period, even more, is having to plan...

Bon Appétit! Meet food stylist Roscoe Betsill

Over the last nearly 25 years, food stylist extraordinaire, Roscoe Betsill has managed to not only make food look enticing but fresh, even after...

Seal your makeup with a primer

Many of us reach right for the foundation without giving any thought whatsoever to using a primer. As a matter of fact, do you...

Grown folks biz: Derrick Holmes is a visionary ahead of his time

Derrick Holmes takes being a visionary to another level!  The 54-year-old is a trailblazer and his undaunted spirit led him to become the only...

Black men and razor bumps

Ingrown hairs or razor bumps have been the bane of practically every Black man’s existence, and as a matter of fact, over 80 percent...

Why it’s difficult for Black people to visit the doctor

The Washington Post published an article a few years ago about the increase in African-Americans who now seek mental health treatment; this news is...

We love…books!

There have been a great number of amazing books published this year. And a few of them probably slipped by you. When the temps...

10 convenience foods to avoid like the plague!

As you age and the kids move out, experts say that less time is spent overall preparing and cooking foods. Mature adults tend to...

The Reluctant Fashionista’s picks for best walking flats

According to medical experts, women are more likely than men to have painful feet, and wearing high heels could be a factor. As we...

Do you need a refresher on smartphone etiquette?

People didn’t start using the term smartphone until 1995. Now, these devices have become so ingrained in our lives that it is difficult for...

We love poetry…Age has found me…

Age has found me... Age has found me with a tube of red lipstick, a missing front tooth and a partial I had to put in the...

Best products to fight under-eye dark circles

Even though we tend to show signs of aging at a slower rate than our white counterparts, we’re still prone to skin issues that...