Author Archives: La Dame

So this year, it was necessary, for our family trip, to visit a place that would be entirely outside of the United States. I wanted to expose my kids to a location outside of their “norms,” where people do not speak nor sound like them, where blacks embrace their culture, have solidarity, acknowledge each otherContinue reading “ONE love: Jamaica🇯🇲”

We sometimes find ourselves in circumstances where people attempt to label us. Is this plainly because they can’t deal with the fact that they may hurt from their insecurities? With no need to judge or point fingers, we all handle what life throws at us differently. Some of us lash out while others, well, deal.Continue reading “Be the master of your own image rather than letting others define it for you.”

Most will concur that the year 2020 was not the most fascinating; planning Christmas was even more problematic. I mean, isn’t getting together for Christmas dinner what family is supposed to do? This year was very unusual due to the need to quarantine to stay safe, healthy and not risk contracting the Corona Virus. MostContinue reading “A COVID Christmas Fulfilled”

So this year, I decided to spend my birthday in South Beach, FL 😎. Let me start by admitting; I couldn’t have selected a more ideal location to celebrate my 41st! For starters, the flight there was, of course, a bit bumpy but overall great. We stayed at the Residence Inn Surfside, which is aContinue reading “South Beach Miami☀️🌧☀️”

I’m sure you all know (or have heard) how challenging it is to balance mommy-hood with work, marriage, and… life! As a mom of two incredibly active kids (believe me, “incredible” is an understatement), I am still learning ways to master this extraordinary skill. My son Yanick plays football year-round. There is no offseason forContinue reading “Family, Marriage, Children, and everything in between….”

Cruising with my hubby❤️ Traveling with children compels excellent time management skills. As a mom, it is absolutely up to you to make this a memorable trip for everyone, your hubby, and you are no exception! Find time to sneak off and enjoy each other. After all, this trip is also about the two ofContinue reading “Love & Travel”

We agreed to take our kids on a vacation cruise to Mexico. This was our very first cruise. Carnival cruises are memorable. Their crew take pride in customer service and assure one is having an incredible experience. We’ll definitely be doing this again❤️ I grew up traveling. Some of my most precious recollections are theContinue reading “Mexico 🇲🇽”