Oprahs shares with us Things Every Woman Should Know – we wonder if she saw our list… We must be in touch with our bodies and we must be aware of breast cancer and how it affects women of color. Stay on top of the NBA playoffs at NBA.com – who says Ladies aren’t into […] Read more…
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Books to Uplift You
Happy Wednesday! From time to time, I will share with you Authors and Books that have encouraging messages. Today is the Joyce Meyer Edition. “Beauty for Ashes” by Joyce Meyer is a riveting book. In this book, Joyce shares her life testimony about the abuse she suffered at the hands of her father, how it […] Read more…
Remembering Yolanda Denise King
The Ladies of Pumps and Gloss were saddened to hear about the passing of Yolanda Denise King. Let us keep her family in our prayers. From Yahoo! News: Daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. dies By ERRIN HAINES, Associated Press Writer ATLANTA – Yolanda King, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s eldest child who pursued […] Read more…
Shopping Serendipity
Today’s title comes from a chapter in the book, Retail Therapy by Amanda Ford. The author quotes Tammy Faye Baker (Mesner) AKA Mrs. Eyelashes AKA you know all the drag queens love her: I take Him shopping with me. I say, “Okay, Jesus, help me find a bargain.” – Tammy Faye So my friend, LH, […] Read more…
Soul Food and Funnies
Great word from Bishop Jakes – we can’t let our past hinder us! The sound is not in sync for the first few moments, but Pastor Hezekiah shares a great testimony that teaches a great lesson. “Faithful is Our God” is a song that you can use to speak to your situations! (If this does […] Read more…
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
Okay, this week I will digress on sexual desires and give my picks on what my mother would like for Mother’s Day. The first thing she hinted toward was Coach. So, here are a couple Coach picks. My mother is also a shoe fanatic. Here are some of her shoe picks . That is all […] Read more…
Dear Mama
Every time I hear this song, although my childhood was nothing like Tupac’s, I can’t help but feel such appreciation for my Mother. I am the only child and thanks to my Father, I am not completely spoiled rotten. My Mom does all that she can for me and she has certainly gone above and beyond […] Read more…
Mix Maven’s Mother’s Day Picks
This Sunday, May 13, is Mother’s Day. You are probably running around town looking for a more than suitable gift for your mother, grandmother, or that special lady in your life that has become a mother figure to you. Here are some of my favorite gift ideas. So your mother needs to take more time […] Read more…
Michael Jordan Wear for Women
Hey Hey! I just had to share a great find. With Mother’s Day coming, I wanted to get my Mom some really cool gym shoes. She asked for a blood pressure monitor (BORING!) and I purchased that the other day, but I wanted to get her something that was fun. My Mom is an avid […] Read more…
Lifting Our Spirits
From the Book Walk Tall – Affirmations for People of Color by Carleen Brice No matter how bad things got, our ancestors found something to laugh at. Humor was one of their positive coping skills. A sense of humor can get us through some pretty tough spots, but sometimes it’s hard to find things to […] Read more…
