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No Competition!

No Competition!

You have no competition! Beating your own score is the only thing you have to worry about in the upcoming year. If 2020 taught us any lessons, it taught us to learn how to crush our goals regardless of what life throws our way. In 2021, it’s going to be important to create your own measuring tool for growth to avoid the comparison trap. The comparison trap keeps us from winning, and all we do is win, win, win. Whether you are working out at home or working to build your home business, it’s imperative to understand how to compete against yourself and WIN!

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2021: The Year of the Breakthrough

2021: The Year of the Breakthrough

Bye and good riddance to that atrocity that we will simply refer to as “last year”. Whew! The world went through some stuff. Almost everyone is running toward 2021 with arms wide open. Can you blame them? Why not bring a new attitude into the brand-new year? Yes, fresh perspectives and positive vibes need to flow. It’s a New Year, Y’all! Therefore, in recognition of making it through, 2021 shall henceforth and forevermore be known to all as “The Year of The Breakthrough”. Yes, Yes, and Yes!

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Our Favorite Wines

Our Favorite Wines

Light a candle. Sit back and relax. It’s time to get your sip on! These five wine choices are all fermented and bottled by Black vintner.

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4 Virtual Game Night Ideas

4 Virtual Game Night Ideas

Even though social distancing has made it more difficult to link up with your crew, you can keep your circles tight by bringing everyone together for a game night. Choose a convenient video app like Google Hangouts, Zoom, or Houseparty. Divide your friends into two teams or play individually if your group has less than five people. You can even raise the stakes with a friendly wager. Grab some snacks and keep the libations flowing with these hilarious games.

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5 Ways To Make Your Home Brand New

5 Ways To Make Your Home Brand New

One of the simplest ways to make your home look brand new again is by changing your pillowcases. Switch them up by getting new ones that will express the personality of your home. Try bold color covers to make your living room or bedroom standout.

Experiment with illustrations or inspirational quotes that will make you and your guests feel happy. Give your home a major facelift with a wall tapestry. These lightweight, intricate pieces add a more bohemian flair to your home. Find one that fits your style, whether it be a simplistic nature scene or a geometric design.

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Your Story Matters: 10 Creative Journal Prompts

Your Story Matters: 10 Creative Journal Prompts

Journals are like best friends who hold your deepest secrets and help you to unpack messy situations. Not only does it strengthen your writing muscles, journaling is also a creative outlet to express your emotions while also shaping your thought process. In fact, keeping a journal nearby can also propel you closer to your dreams.Years before she became a world-renowned science fiction writer, Octavia E. Butler kept a personal journal where she wrote the vision for her life. In one notebook she wrote, “This is my life. I write bestselling novels...So be it! See to it! I will find the way to do this...My books will be read by millions of people.” She accomplished everything she set out to do and then some. Before her untimely passing in 2006, Octavia published several books, earning countless top honors. Today, her work is taught in more than 200 colleges and universities across the U.S. How inspiring!

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Soup Ideas to Warm You this Winter

Soup Ideas to Warm You this Winter

The winter weather makes us wanna SOUP! Whether it’s tomato basil or broccoli cheddar—warm dishes are calling our names this winter. If you experienced the sudden weather changes like many of us, you’re preparing your favorite dishes to keep the cold out and the warm in. You can be a chili girl or a soup sista, either way, the best bowl dishes are the ones we make from our hearts to share with our families and friends. Here are some soulful dishes to “dump” in the crockpot and serve on a cold Winter day:

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The Purge: Start 2021 on a Bright Note by Tossing These Items

The Purge: Start 2021 on a Bright Note by Tossing These Items

The big holiday rush has come and gone, now the final week of 2020 is here and you have a moment of solace prior to the hustle and bustle of the New Year. Before you get carried away with writing out extensive New Year’s resolutions, make decluttering your home a top priority. The pathway to a truly fresh start requires a healthy purge.

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4 Style Upgrades for Winter Wear

4 Style Upgrades for Winter Wear

Bring. It. On.It’s about that time to make your winter holiday event debut, and when you do it, Girl, you are gonna do that thing up! There is something kind of breathtaking about those gorgeous wintery events. Is it the snow or the lights from all of the holiday decor? Whatever it is, it can make you want to really put on the glitz and glam. A queen should always be ready to shine, anyway. So, yes, Sis...Get into it!

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