• The Gunpowder Plot

    The Gunpowder Plot

    In 1605, Guy Fawkes and other conspirators planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London, England. The night of its state opening November 5th. The aim of the “Gunpower Plot,” as it became known, was to kill the Protestant King, King James 1. Thanks to an anonymous tip-off, Fawkes was discovered, and the…

  • Ease The Holiday Stress

    Ease The Holiday Stress

    As I sit writing this article, I am in the midst of the first holiday event that is being planned. Every year without fail, unless a worldwide shutdown occurs, we have a Halloween party for clients, neighbors, and friends. And I don’t mean a simple party. No, this is 300 people, a chili cook-off, live…

  • Growing Out Of The Fairytale

    Growing Out Of The Fairytale

    So, I did it. Everything you’re supposed to. So, what now? As a little girl, I imagined growing up with my Prince Charming and getting married, and that was about it. It turns out real life isn’t quite like that. I went to school all the way through to Sixth Form and then decided I…

  • How To Host An Amazing Thanksgiving

    How To Host An Amazing Thanksgiving

    It’s that wonderful time of year when family and friends join together to celebrate and give thanks for all of their blessings. The air is crisp and cooler, and the leaves are finally changing color as we welcome the rich yellows and red that adorn the trees; even the sunlight seems buttery and more welcoming.…

  • Sex and the City – The Comedy Show that Doubles as a Comfort Blanket for Women

    Sex and the City – The Comedy Show that Doubles as a Comfort Blanket for Women

    When it comes to shows that bring you back, there is a Holy Trinity for women:  Desperate Housewives, Gossip Girl, and Sex and the City. These three shows center mainly around groups of friends who are caught in a whirlwind of drama, romance, and gossip. With incredible fashion, lovable characters, and storylines that go from…

  • Sugar and Spice, It’s Time To Get Something Nice

    Sugar and Spice, It’s Time To Get Something Nice

    It’s officially autumn, and the leaves are about to start falling. Which means it’s officially time to get a fall boo. Hot girl summer is over, loves. I know it was a fun time; however, it is time to start looking for someone who can keep you cozy at night. Beyonce told us to be…

  • November Quiz – Are You A Summer or Winter Person?

    November Quiz – Are You A Summer or Winter Person?

    Duet Mlotshwa’s fun quiz will determine whether you are a Summer person or a Winter person. 1) It is a sunny day and your friends suggest that you go to the beach for fun in the sun and in water. Do you? a)Tell your friends how much you dislike sunny days and prefer to stay indoors for shade and…

  • The Farmer’s Wife

    The Farmer’s Wife

    The sun rises, the rooster crows, and two bare feet, instead of four, hit the dirt floor. A puff of dust swirls across the ground with each step the farmer takes towards the door. It creaks open revealing the insipid morning.                 The farmer starts his day feeding the chickens and collecting eggs. Next he…

  • Dangers Of Underage Cosmetic Surgery: Under-18s Flock to Wales after England Bans The Practice

    Dangers Of Underage Cosmetic Surgery: Under-18s Flock to Wales after England Bans The Practice

    Today, the pressure to conform to beauty standards has reached alarming levels, especially for young women.  Teenagers growing up in Generation Z are particularly vulnerable to developing appearance dissatisfaction and low self-esteem. This is exacerbated by the constant exposure to media portrayals of artificial beauty ideals and the influence of social media influencers. As a…

  • Finding My Own Definition Of Being Beautiful

    Finding My Own Definition Of Being Beautiful

    I’m sitting on a beach in a chair, feeling the ocean breeze the sand beneath my toes, and I can smell salt water, and it’s the perfect summer day. But I have often wondered what it might be like to live under the sea like a mermaid. Maybe I would be a sea turtle and…

  • Trusting Wholeheartedly

    Trusting Wholeheartedly

    So… am I the only person who knows that in the end, everything will be just fine by His grace, but the flesh tends to interrupt for a brief moment? I tend to get so frustrated with myself because I allow worry to penetrate my trust. I have to take a step back and realize…

  • Life From A Teenager’s Mind

    Life From A Teenager’s Mind

    This is not an article that you were hoping it would be; rather, it’s like a diary entry that most of us can relate to. Confused, engulfed with emotions, indecisive, recession or what we can; depression are some common problems among everyone. What differs is that some have more and some face less of these…