Blossoming for Spring!

Hi All. Spring is trying very hard to blossom...lol!  Is your wardrobe ready for the shift? Spring cleaning can be awakening and closing to many details of our life. I'll just touch on the closet. Because fashion is embedded in my DNA I look at the closet totally different than the professional organizer. Most organizers believe if you haven't worn an item for so long it is time to eliminate it from your wardrobe.  I believe we sometimes forget about the best treasures, the ones that fit like a nice pair of gloves and hugs all the right curves. When cleaning your spring wardrobe, just remember when you say you love it to ask yourself a few questions and try your lovely garment on. Does it work? Is the F.I.T. right? Is it time appropriate? Time meaning where you are in your life(age appropriate, has your style changed, etc.). Lastly, look in the mirror and ask yourself is the love gone? Take the next step to make room for something new. LOL!

The Black Women's Expo
The seminars have really intrigued me and I'm excited to check out numerous speakers. There's a few of the seminars I want to check out.  The Black Women's Expo Website is excellent at giving the seminar schedule.  Here's some of the information I found on their website:

Friday April 5, 2013 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Where Do We Go From Here                    Room N228
Relationship Panel
Panelists: Steven James Dixon, Author: “Men Don’t Heal, We Ho”; Brandon Jackson, Christian Speaker, Writer and Relationship Expert; Da-Nay Macklin, Entrepreneur, Speaker, Certified Coach
Hear from relationship experts on what is and isn’t working in relationships between men and women today.  Get tips on how to make the best of what’s happening with your significant other.

Friday April 5, 2013 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Big Girls Don’t Cry                            Room N226
Speaker: Anita R. Johnson, CEO, Money Wisdom for Women, Financial Advisor
Everyone could use advice on ways to become financially savvy, while taking the emotion out of finances.  Regardless of your current economic situation, find out how you can make your money matter and get the most of your hard earned dollar.

Saturday April 6, 2013 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Proven Social Media Strategies to Drive People        Room N231
to Your Business
Speaker: Thomas Varghese, Social Media Expert
Discover how to increase Likes, Pins, and +l, and more.  Discover proven strategies to drive new customers to your business, get business leads and create a brand of raving fans and followers.

Saturday April 6, 2013 2:00pm – 3:30pm                            Room N228
Did You Buy the Love Lies?  Revelations to Transform You and Your Love Relationships
Speaker: Dabrena Jackson Gandy, two-time national best selling author, All the Joy You Can Stand, Sacred Pampering Principles, TV Host, International Speaker, Mentor and Coach
Join the conversation of how men and women have been socially programmed in this country to believe and behave in an inherently flawed manner.  This programming is a set-up for failure in the form of on-going frustration, irritation, and disappointment, as well as hurt, pain and conflict, not to mention the highest divorce rate of any other country, worldwide!


F.I.T. Tip - If you love tortilla chips, why not make your own. It's quick, tasty and saves major money. Buy a package of flour tortillas, cut them in eighths and fry them in oil for 5 minutes max. Then season the chips however you choose (salt&pepper, cajun, italian herb, lemon pepper). Use them while warm with your favorite dips, salsa or create wonderful nachos with all the fixings.



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