If your car, apartment/home is broken into, here are some quick tips to help take steps in the right direction. Apartment/home Leave and call the police. If you see signs of tampering to your door or you suspect you’ve been broken into, leave immediately and call the police from a nearby safe place like your […]

Irregular periods. Night sweats. Vaginal dryness. What gives?  If you’re in your 30s or 40s, you could be in perimenopause – that two-to-10-year period before the onset of  menopause. Our grandmothers called it “the changes.” During the transitional years leading up to menopause our hormones begin going whacky. The times between periods may get shorter […]

Is your work wardrobe stuck in a rut?  Do you tend to wear a matching 2 piece suit-most likely bought as a set? Bor-ing!  With so many amazing options to keep your work style looking fresh, polished and professional there’s no excuse for looking matronly versus updated.  Here are some tips to keep you at […]

Taking time out to treat your body to a massage should be an essential part of your monthly routine.  Not only is a massage super relaxing, studies show it can alleviate pain, reduce stiffness, control blood pressure, manage depression and anxiety, boost your immunity and be an alternative cancer treatment.  In a recent study published […]

If you’re single and know a married person celebrating the Lunar New Year, just ask them (phonetically) “Hun BAU na lai!” –which basically means, show me the money!  Single women get to ask married people for lucky envelopes with a token amount of golden or lucky money. Vivian, a co-worker of mine who hails from […]

Each season there is an endless supply of fashionistas blogging and writing about the newest fashion trends.  They translate what comes down the runway so you can adorn yourself in the newest trends.  But for many women, following trends just isn’t something they care about or feel the need to keep up with.  I’m one of them!  Maybe […]

My family has a lot of secrets and I could always feel them.  I think most kids can. You don’t know what’s wrong or why your parents act like they do, but you know something is up and then eventually, you stumble over enough half-truths until you realize that what you’ve pieced together is a […]

You’ll find new tax laws and a new 1040 form this tax year.  We scored some free tax advice from top CPAs with a note to check with your own tax preparer of choice who will best know your own city or state’s tax laws and how they apply to you. Eboka Eka, a CPA from […]

You ever have one of those Ah ha moments?  Either one you came to on your own volition, or after a conversation with someone else; that someone being a good friend, family member or a stranger.  I had one of those moments tonight. We all date for different reasons.  Looking to find the love of […]

Earlier today, the new Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted to repeal the Health Care Law (The Affordable Care Act) that will dramatically improve the lives of unmarried women. Calling their legislation, Repealing the job-killing healthcare law act, the reform passed with a clear majority of 245 to 189.  Republicans continue to look for ways to […]