My 2019 Goals

Happy 2019 everyone!  As we ring in the new year, are you like me, asking yourself “where did 2018 go?” Many of the resolutions from one year ago may or may not have been realized.  We may have experienced a detour or a momentary pause in the goals we set for ourselves. But guess what?, that…

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Real Barbie Dolls For Our Girls

Last week, Mattel announced that Barbie is getting a makeover.  Over 30 new Barbie dolls are now available for purchase through Mattel’s website, in three new body types: petite, tall and curvy.  The new Barbie dolls will also come in 7 skin tones, 22 eye colors and 24 hairstyles. The original Barbie debuted in 1959.  The…

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Be The Change You Desire

On January 14, 2016, the Oscar nominations were announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Unfortunately and perhaps not surprising, for the second year in a row, no actors of color were nominated for any Oscar awards. Mrs. Jada Pinkest Smith, a well known actress, director, producer, singer, wife to actor Will…

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Your Weight Doesn’t Define You

In October 2015, Oprah Winfrey purchased a 10% stake in Weight Watchers.  She is now a Weight Watchers member, as well as a spokesperson.  In time for the 2016 new year, Weight Watchers launched a series of commercials featuring Oprah.  One commercial in particular is gaining a lot of attention because of a statement Oprah made about…

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