A Virtual Tour of Our Organic Garden


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Hi there my lovelies! Hope you all are doing well and staying safe. Today, I will give you a virtual tour of our organic garden. I want to start by giving a shout out to my amazing dad, who not only had to risk his life everyday during the stay-at-home order, to do his job, but also had to take care of my mom, who suffered through lingering pneumonia for 4 months, and aggravation of her interstitial lung disease.  During the past four months he wore the had of a heroic essential worker, a super dad, and home maker, and a loving and care husband. We love you Abbu (dad).

With everything going on, he also took care this our beautiful organic garden. He did not add any pesticides or artificial stuff, but only organic compost and soil, and organic food.  Today, I am very proud to share with your the fruit of this labor, and hard work. Hope you enjoy this garden. Please share and comment to give a shout out to my amazing dad, who not only rose up to the occasion when needed but also nurtured my mom to 85% better health.

Hope you enjoyed my post as much I enjoyed writing it. What kind of vegetables, fruits, and flowers are you planting in your garden? What tips can you provide for a vibrant garden? What did not work for you?

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My Journey Towards Financial Freedom


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Hi there my lovelies! Hope you all are doing well and staying safe. As we are all struggling to find some sort of normalcy, many are dealing with being laid off , due getting laid off, furloughed, and/are struggling to pay their rent/mortgage and bills.

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I am grateful and extremely thankful that I had and still have a full time job. However, due to the rising cost of everything and other issues, I have racked up a hefty credit card debt. on top of my student  and car loans, and mortgage. Me, from a year ago, would have been devastated with constant panic attacks. Nonetheless, one thing the pandemic has taught me is that life is too short and there is no point getting sick about all things though I have become an insomniac. I am still a human.  As someone with ADD, it’s very easy for me to loose track of things. Today, I will share with you my journey towards financial freedom by following few rules.

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  1. Hide Credit Card: The first thing that I did is put away all my credit cards away to a place where I don’t have easy access to .
  2. Create a Spreadsheet: As a  data person, I do much better if I can visualize where I am now and where I want to be. The spreadsheet showed me the credit card balance, student loan, car loan. I then subtract the amount I pay each month minus the interest charge to estimate of about the time frame when I can realistically pay off the my credit card debt.
  3. Look at the Spreadsheet Periodically: I periodically check the spreadsheet and compare it against the actual balance. Seeing the trends of lower balance acts a positive reinforcement for me. It encourages me to stay on the current path towards debt elimination.
  4. Staying on Budget: Finally having a written budge and sticking to that budget allows me to stay on track and avoid paying late fees.

My dear lovelies!  I am still int eh early phase of my journey towards financial freedom, but with your moral support, I hope to stay on track and reach the finish line. I would love to hear about your strategies in gaining financial freedom. Any advice I get will be of tremendous help to me.

One thing that  have learned for sure that loosing hope is not an option for me, because it’s contraindicated for someone living with ADD and generalized anxiety disorder.

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The Ultimate Fashion Trends of 2020


Here there my lovelies! Hope you are doing well.  The pandemic may have bump on lots of our plan. However, one it cannot do is force how we feel. I for one feel great when I continue to style myself and follow my beauty regimen (The natural look). Hence, don’t give into the pandemic. Rise yourself and become the chic self you have always been. Today, I am going to share with you the fashion trends of Summer and Fall 2020.

Summer Fashion:

Linen: This fabric has always been an obvious choice for combating hot temperatures. This year retainer have been quick to offer a lot of variations of linen and mix. Clothing So, stay cool in the summer heat with because linen pieces.

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Linen Shorts: The floral and fruity prints brings out a chic tropical look that all want. In addition, we get the coolness from the linen fabric.

Linen Shirt:  Linen shirts can be worn multiple ways, from laying with a tank, to tucking the shirt into denim shorts or linen pants, and pairing with your favorite summer sandals.

Neon Colors: Neon colors will have a strong presence this summer. It’s the time to wear your brightest brights and choose poppy colors that reflect the clear change in weather. In other words, don’t be afraid to stand out.

Bucket Hats: These hats are another trend this season. It not only protects you from the elements of the weather but also adds a chick look to your ensemble. Think of the bucket hat as a must-have accessory like your favorite ring or chain neckline. You never want to leave home without it.

Puff Sleeves: This 80s-inspired silhouette has been around since last year. It’s the perfect easy-to-wear detail that takes any simple top from ordinary to exceptional.

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Black T-Shirts: If done right the black T-shirt is the most versatile piece in your wardrobe. Whether it’s a simple tee or a babydoll t-shirt dress, polka-dot top or a crop, you can get the most out of this versatile piece. It’s time to give your tees the attention they deserve by layering them under a flirty slip dress, pairing them with some leather hot pants and sexy stilettos, or sporting one with an unexpected detail to bring new life to a tried-and-true classic.

White Button-down Shirt: This piece adds a chic flare to your summer wardrobe. You can’t go wrong with this one.

Fall Trends:

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The Year-Round White Dress: A sheer, floaty, feminine white dress became the uniform for many women, inclement weather. Lingerie looks, all shades of nude, and some seriously interesting sleeve work are also at play.

The Glitz: Morphing into a human disco ball is the number one cure for situational sadness, according to experts.

The Big Fur: With our unpredictable weather patterns, we have no way of knowing if next season’s fall and winter will be all sunshine and heat spikes or blizzards and polar vortexes. But if it’s the latter, we’ll be well prepped in some seriously statement-making furs.

Metalic Flare: Metallic cloth will add a chic and bold statement to you Fall wardrobe.

Sequins Dress: Like metallic ensemble, sequence add chic and boldness to your wardrobe. Wear it with knee boots for night or  chunky sneakers of a bold daytime look.

My dear lovelies! Hope you enjoyed this post as much as I had writing it. We all have our fashion styles. However, if you are trendy person, this will well-prepare your for your chic and stylish ensemble.

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Five Tips to Have a Fabulous Vacation without Breaking the Bank


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Here there my lovelies! Hope you are doing well. I know vacation is the last thing in our mind during pandemics, but is it? I for sure, can’t wait to things go back to a new normal, and travel is one such way to feel normal. Additionally, budget constraints may be put holiday thoughts in the back burner for you. However, it does not have to be the case. If you plan early you have a wonderful vacation without breaking the bank. I will share my own five tips to have a wonderful vacation without breaking the buck. Following these tips has allowed me to go on more vacations then the entire childhood.

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1. Air fare and hotels rentals to your favorite vacation spot: This may sound like a far-fetched idea, but it can within your reach. I had same thought process for years until I learned about this rewards point tip for a friend. My friends, there are various credit card companies that will give you hefty rewards for using their cards. Many cards have this introductory bonus available if you spend certain amount during the first three month. This might seem unattainable but if you think about it, it’s very much within reach. Check out the following rewards program:

a. Hilton Honors American Express Card: Here, not only there is no annual membership but you can 75,000 bonus points if you spend $1,000 within the first 3 months of the card membership. Additionally, there are no foreign transaction fees. Furthermore, for each dollar of eligible purchases on your card at U.S. restaurants, at U.S. supermarkets and U.S. gas stations, you get 5x Hilton honors points, 3x points for other eligible purchase.
b. United Explorer Card Through this card you get 40,000 bonus miles if you spend $2,000 within the first 3 months of the card membership. Additionally, there is no annual fee for the first year, but you have to pay $95 annual membership fee after the first year. One perks that I really like about this card is that I get two check-in luggage free. Knowing how much the airlines charge for check-in bags, it’s a good perks to have.
c. Chase Marriott Bonvoy Bold Card: Through the Bonvoy Bold Card you earn 50,000 bonus points if you spend $1,000 within the first 3 months of the card membership. Additionally, there is not annual fee involve. You can choose to apply for the Bonvoy Boundless Card for a $95 annual fee, and you earn 100,000 bonus points if you spend $3,000 within the first 3 months of the card membership. 100,000 points will give you 15 days free stay at the vast list of Marriott hotels.
d. Capital One Venture Card: With this card you are eligible for 50,000 bonus miles when you spend $3,000 within the first 3 months of activating the card, and you receive unlimited 2x miles for every $1 spent. If the spending requirement sounds intimidating just remember one thing. I was in the same boat but I have decided to pay my phone, utility, cable, car insurance bills, groceries through the reward cards and pay it right away as I would do through my bank. Before I knew, I have enough points to have a free vacation to Hawaii with my family, which was in my bucket list for a very long time.

2. Plan ahead: Planning ahead is a great way to make your amazing vacation dream come true without breaking the bank. I have planned each of the vacation that I have taken a year ahead. This allows you to have time to shop around for the best deals and save up for the vacation.

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3. Take Advantage of the Various Travel Booking Sites: There are various sites available for great travel deals. Site such as Kayak, Expedia, TripAdvisor, Booking.com, Priceline, Orbits, CheapOAir, Google Travel, Trivago, Hotels.com (for hotels), and app such as hopper to find the best flight and hotel deals for your travel destination. Often when you shop around early you can often get the best deal available.

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4. Sign Up for the Free Loyalty Programs: Hotels such as Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, and airlines such as Jetblue, Southwest, American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines all have free rewards program so that you can earn mileage and rewards points for every time you book through them. If you need to travel for business, signing up for the loyalty programs will really come to your advantage. For example, my cousin who constantly travels for work has accumulated a lot of mileage and hotel points to use for dream vacations. If you have to travel for work, use that to your advantage. Additionally, being part of the travel reward programs allowed me to receive emails about various deals, such as Southwest and Jetblue’s one-day deals starting at $49.

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5. Save your changes: Every day we spend money to pay for bills, groceries, and other miscellaneous expenses. If you set up to automatics changes for each of your expenses, before you know you will have enough money for your vacation. The money that you would not have paid attention to anyway will help to have your dream vacation. I have also saved for my vacations for setting aside the changes from the cash I spent and before I knew it, I had few hundred dollars to use during my vacation.

My dear lovelies! I am not trying to promote one site over another, but merely sharing from my own experience so that you can have your own vacation without breaking the bank. I grew up seeing vacation as a privilege. However, with cheaper flights and hotel deals along with the above tips have put vacation within my reach. They have allowed me to travel to places like Canada, Bahamas, Orlando, Chicago, Atlanta, Minnesota, and my favorite Hawaii.

Hope these tips help to prepare for your dream vacation without breaking the bank. I hope you enjoyed this post as much as I enjoyed writing it. I would love to hear about the tactics you use to prepare for your dream vacation frugally. I would love to hear about your ideas.

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The Easiest Way to Invest for Your Future


Hi there my lovelies! Hope you all are doing well and being safe. Have you thought about investing but don’t know where to start. The past decade I have been struggling to figure out a way to invest outside my 401k. To be honest, the word invest intimidated the heck out me. Where do I even start? I can’t afford invest a lot of money. That is when I found out about Robinhood. It’s a free investment platform, where you can buy fraction of a stock like google, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Netflix for as low as $1.

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There are several companies that provide free investment opportunities. Firms including Charles Schwab, Robinhood, Square, SoFi and Stash all allow investors to buy fractional shares of individual stocks and, in some cases, ETFs, for $1 or more. I ended up choosing Robinhood. The process of signing up was quite simple and easy to follow. I am not investing outside of my 401k for retirement. I am investing to use three to five years down the road.

My dear lovelies, if you are putting off investment because it’s intimidating, or you don’t think you have enough to invest then check out the above firms. Hopefully, the investment process will be simple and smooth for you and you will well on your way to a better future. If you don’t know where to invest consider the following recommended by Motley Fool: Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Netflix, Chewy, Fastly, Zoom, Shopify, Square, Oka.  Motley also highly recommends their “FAZER stocks”.  (F-Fastly, A-Appian, Z-Zoom, E-Elastic, R-Roku.  I am in no way a stock expert. I have a novice. But doing some research and following expert recommendations, my stocks increased between 0.85% to 286.26%. Don’t get me wrong I have dozens of stocks which decreased from 0.07% to as high as 55.13% since I started investing in late January. However, the one thing that I have learned is in order to succeed you have be in for a long run. Hence, I am patiently waiting. I have learned not to look at my stocks everyday and mini anxiety attacks.

Ups and downs are the name of the investment game. However, if you sell your stock every time it goes down, you will not succeed. Your goal for investment should be at least 3 to 5 years.  Trust me, it’s a learning curve but with patients and doing your homework will lead you to success. As for me, before deciding to panic about my stocks, I try avoiding looking at my stocks everyday and just keep my eye on the finish line and l know that it will be all worth it at the end. I have sold some stock based on my homework, but those were exceptions based on expert recommendations.

Hope you enjoyed reading this post as much I enjoyed writing this post. During this time of uncertainty, it’s very easy to lose hope. Trust me, I am sleepless thinking about the amount of debt I have. However, if we stay focused and stay on our path, we will overcome. I would love to hear your feedback about investment: what worked for you and what didn’t. Wish you the best on your investment journey. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact me. I will be honored to share my experience, as a novice myself.

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Fabfitfun Summer 2017 Subscription


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Hi there my lovelies! Hope you are doing well. I know I am little behind but wanted to go over the Summer Fabfitfun subscription.

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One thing I loved this box this that it got you all set for the summer with a weightless sunscreen with SPF 50+, a gorgeous ruana that triples as a scarf, sarong, and poncho, a glass water bottle to ensure you stay hydrated. You can also add some flare to the box with soothing eye concentrate, highlighter, massage oil, natural stone necklace, and even an art kit.

Eau Thermale Avene Ultra-Light Hydrating Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ (Retails $24): This sheer light sunscreen contains broad spectrum SPF 50+ UVA/UVB filters and is enriched with powerful antioxidant and soothing Avène Thermal Spring Water. I have to say, this sunscreen is quite light and hydrating. I one thing that I loved the most about this lotion is that it meets the TSA size standards.

Michael Stars Ruana (Retails $54): I love this scarf. You can as a scarf, sarong, or simply drape it like a shawl. I love the soft fabric. I wore all summer long so many different ways. I still wear it.

Little bkr – 500 mL (Retails $35): This gorgeous rosy glass water bottle comes in convenient 500 mL to carry to the gym. What better way to stay hydrated.

Little bkr Juice Beauty Smoothing Eye Concentrate (Retails $29): This concentrate contains certified organic grape and carrot juices blended with essential fatty acids and Vitamins B5, C and P to hydrate for healthy, beautiful eyes. It’s daily essential for all skin types. I have sensitive skin. It feels great on the skin. I haven’t been using this long. I love that it contains natural, organic ingredients. I can’t wait to see a difference.

Way of Will 03 Soothe and Cool Massage Oil (Retails $29.50): Had a rough day or workout? This massage oil infused with 100% natural essential oils. The oils improve the protective barrier function of the skin, increase hydration, elasticity, and suppleness, while cools affected areas post exercise. I found it quite soothing.

Cargo HD Picture Perfect Highlighter in Bronze (Retails $30): Its lightweight and velvety powder formula go on flawlessly yet remains invisible to the camera. I love that it silky smooth formula and how subtle yet buildable it is.

Kris Nations Mystic Bar Necklace in Moonstone (Retails $58): These stones are hand-cut by craftsmen in India and each one has an attribute that helps you live every day with positive intentions. It’s made with 18k gold overlay with moonstone which provides inner peace, strength, and growth.

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Amy Tangerine “Ready, Set, Create!” Art Kit (Retails $22): The goal of this kit is to bring your inner artist. To be honest, this my least favorite. I used to paint with oil paints and this looks like kids stuff to me. I guess I will have to give it to my niece.

My dear readers the summer subscription retails for a total of $251.50. If you like see subscribe to Fabfitfun for $49.99 per quarter. Click here to get $10 off for your first box. I LOVE receiving a surprise box of amazing beauty, fashion, and lifestyle items for just $49.99 (the box is retailed at over $200+).

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Taking Your Ordinary Vase from Meh to Yeh


Hi there my lovelies! Hope you are doing well. Today, I want to talk about turning an ordinary base from meh to yeh. It does not cost you much.

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I if you have ordinary vase you can really make with really interesting without spending much money. I had this white ordinary vase that I wanted to change into something exciting without spending much money. One way I did that did that is using temporary tattoos. I found this beautiful floral tattoo from Amazon. The tattoo only cost $6.99, but it took my ordinary white vase from meh to yeh.

You follow the instruction to apply the tattoo into the vase and when you want to change the tattoo to a different one just remove it with a nail polish remover. It is just simple.

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Remembering the Victims of 9/11


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Hi there my lovelies! Hope you are doing well. Today I will take a short moment to honor victims those lives on 9/11. I know that everyone like clearly remembers what they were doing when the nation changed forever. I was an incoming freshman in college was about to enter my Biology lab class when my mom called me and told me that a plane hit one of the twin towers. I thought she was joking and I hung up on her. I did not realize how true her words were until about later. I remember, while in the lab we heard what we thought was a loud bang was actually plane hitting the Pentagon.

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My dear friends! Being just blocks from the White House, I will not forget the chaos and not being able to reach my family. I was living in my hometown in Washington DC. I could see the flames from the Pentagon from my apartment rooftop. I couldn’t sleep for months and had nightmares. It was few years before I got the courage to get on a plane, and I still cannot look at the sky watching a plane flying low. The world we know has really changed since 9/11.

I cannot imagine the lives of the families who lost their lives that horrific day. Let’s take a time to remember to victims, the heroes who died that day.

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Hi there my loveliness! Hope you are doing well. Today I want to start the day with a positive note. I cannot tell you how happy and humbled I am. I want to thank each of you for kindness and support. You have continued to follow me even when I was mourning and dealing with pain and that I want to thank you for that.

My lovely readers, again thank you for all your support. Please do let me know if you want me cover anything particular in a blog. I love blogging because l love sharing my stories with you. Most of most I love this community and interacting with other people.

Thank you for all again your love and support. Do you have any questions for me that I can answer?

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Loss of a Loved One


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Hi there my loveliness! Hope you are doing well. I know I have away from blogging for the past two months. This is because I watched one of my close family members lose her battle with cancer. My family member got diagnosed with last stage lung cancer that has metastasized all over her brain. She passed away within five months living two young adult children. I did not even have a chance to say proper good bye.

My dear friends, I have lost 4 family members to this disease. This loss reassured me that life is way too short. Don’t hold grudge against anyone. Live for today. If want to do something don’t set it aside for tomorrow or later. When you are at home, hug your loved ones a little tighter. Let them know how much you love them. Most of all, take care of yourself, your health.

Thank you for continuing to support my me while my family and I was dealing with tragic lose to cancer. I love you all.

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