• Lifestyle - UnCorked

    My Top Grocery Store Wine – #1 Josh Cellars

    The entire topic and discourse around wine can be classist, but it doesn’t have to be. Enjoying a decent bottle of wine doesn’t have to cost a ton of money but neither should it compromise on quality. You can grab a pretty nice bottle of wine from your local grocery store, or even a gas station (that’s a perk of living in Northern California) that’s not garbage. I have a few wine brands that I grab from the grocery store and sometimes Seven Eleven, when I’m in a rush or don’t want to spend a ton of money. Let’s get…

  • Uncategorized

    Hair Growth Schedule – 2024

    Hair has always been an accessory to me. I change the style quite often, and in January of 2023 I cut it in to this cute pixie cut! The original cut was giving me 1990s HBCU vibes and I loved it. Unforutnately, the cut got shorter and we just couldn’t get that vibe back. I started to feel like the cut made me look older. Fast forward a few short months later and I was on a mission to grow my hair back out and I’m still on that mission. I’m not sure of the ultimate goal, but I do…

  • Fashion

    My Spring Shopping Wish List

    We are finally starting to get full days of sunshine and warmer weather and it’s forced me to face the fact that I haven’t finished my Spring wardrobe. Eek! So, I took some time this weekend to do an inventory of my closet and make a quick list of a few staple items I need to add to my Spring wardrobe. There is nothing flashy about any of these items which makes them perfect staple pieces. I have linke all items below except the watch. I’m actually looking for a vintage version shop the post xoxo,Starr

  • Books

    March Book List

    New Month. New books to read. I’m excited about this month’s list and can’t wait to dive nose deep into each of them. To be completely honest, I started Nightcrawling in January, but it started too slow for me. I’m picking it back up to finish it this month because I’ve heard so many good reviews. Plus, it’s based right here in Oakland. Kennedy Ryan has quickly become one of my favorite authors. She is such a great storyteller and her characters are uniquely relatable. I just finished “The Kingmaker” and will probably read the second part in April. I’m…

  • Easy Eats - Lifestyle

    21 Day Fast | Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil

    Pasta is my love language. Well, one of many of my love languages. I found this simple recipe online and read that spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil is a staple in Italian households and is often served late at night after an evening out with family and friends. It’s a simple recipe to toss together when you’re short on time. Since the ingredients are minimal, it’s a great buildable dish. INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS: This dish is easy to customize. You can add red pepper flakes, parsley, basil, or even parmesan. Do what suits your tastebuds. Let me know if you…

  • Easy Eats - Lifestyle

    21 Day Fast | Veggie Wrap

    If I’m being honest, veggie wrap wasn’t on my food radar. It’s not a meal that I trypically grab for, but I had a pack of flour tortillas left over from the veggie quesadillas and didn’t want them to go to waste. As a result, the veggie wrap was created! It’s really simple and a great lunch, especially if you’re working from home. INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS: I also made a glass of watermelon punch to wash the wraps down with. A few months back, I purchased a HUGE watermelon from this watermelon truck on the side of the road. It was…

  • Easy Eats - Lifestyle

    21 Day Fast | Veggie Quesadillas

    One thing I’ve learned during this Fast is how easy it is to convert Mexican food to vegetarian and/or vegan options, if you don’t mind vegan cheese. I really enjoy Mexican food, so this was nothing short of good news for me. INGREDIENTS For the Guacamole: INSTRUCTIONS Quesadillas are really easy to prepare and take no time. I’ll probably add shrimp in this recipe at a later date. You can add any vegetable that you like if you prefer a veggie version, or any protein you like. I am not the one to add measurements to most recipes. I season…

  • Easy Eats - Lifestyle

    21 Day Fast | Avocado Toast

    Avocado Toast is such a simple and versatile meal to make. You can literally customize it to your own liking. I tend to keep mine the same because the ingredients are staples in a lot of my meals and are typically always in my fridge. Avocado toast also forces me to be a bit more intentional with adding healthy options to my meals, as well. I usually have it with a side of fruit, a boiled egg, or a fresh fruit smoothie or carrot juice. I encourage you to try out different variations of avocado toast, even if I don’t.…

  • Easy Eats - Lifestyle

    21 Day Fast | Vegan Nachos Recipe

    Fasting can present a number of challenges. Whether it’s physically, mentally, financially, or spiritually, there are adjustments that have to be made. I’m currently on a spiritual fast that will benefit me physically, mentally, financially, and spiritually! One of the conditions of this Fast is the removal of meat and dairy from my diet. I was a practicing vegan for about 6 years, but slowly reintroduced meat back into my life over the last year. I want to use this Fast as an opportunity to reset my body and transition back to a cleaner diet. Preparing meals that don’t consist…

  • Coffee Conversation - Faith - Hear My Heart

    Qualified || 2 Corinthians 3:5

     “It is not that we think we are qualified to do anything on our own. Our qualification comes from God.”~ 2 Corinthians 3:5 … How many times have you counted yourself out of something because you didn’t have the qualifications or the money or the look or the sound?? The moment we say to ourselves that “I can’t buy a house because I can’t afford it”, or “I’m not qualified for that job promotion so I’m not going to apply”, we cancel ourselves out before we give ourselves the opportunity! God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called. Stop…