The Emerald Box Is Coming!

It’s almost here!!! May is coming and it’s going to be the best month to start off my new year! Are you a black teen looking for a monthly dose of inspiration, empowerment, and motivation? Look no further! The Emerald Box is here to uplift and support you on your…

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How To Recognize A Toxic Relationship

After my last post about Black Teen Girls, Spousal Abuse, and Tips On How Not To Fall Into The Trap, I had a couple of DMs asking me to identify what a toxic relationship looks like so I decided to do so immediately! Ladies, here are the RED FLAGS and…

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Booked & Busy : February Book Reveal

Alright everyone, I know ya’ll are excited for a February book because you know it’s going to deal with Black History, as usual! Because of the dynamic of this book, I am going to copy and paste exactly what they are saying about their book. “NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEE *…

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Self-Preservation Is Important

What is self-preservation? Let’s define that first! It the basic instinct we have to protect ourselves from harm, emotional pain, and/or death. Self-preservation is crucial for teenagers as it empowers us to prioritize our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. During our teenage years, we undergo a significant amount of physical…

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Positive Black Love : Gaining & Maintaining

I know some of us have given up hope especially since we are young and see the relationships or situationships of those shown the loudest on the internet like Blueface and Chrisean but the truth sometimes goes unnoticed. Positive black love can be seen even on social media if you…

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Where Have You Been Alona Leoine?

So let’s just do some housekeeping real quick before I start posting as if I haven’t been gone for a moment. I have been sick on and off in December and it lasted straight into the New Year. I have been trying to fight it because I promised a 365-day…

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Booked & Busy : January Book Reveal

So let’s start off the year right, chile we? If you are apart of the BOOKED & BUSY BLACK GIRL BOOK CLUB then you know that we have had a great 2023 year, right? Well get ready to look forward to a 2024 year of acceleration and exceleration! In the…

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College Prep : What’s With HBCUs?

Noone has ever really talked to me about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) when it came to why they are important for black students to consider applying to and having high on our list outside of the basics of them being for black students trying to solidify their black…

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Booked & Busy : December Book Reveal

We have had an exciting year and there’s just one more month before the new year! The book for December will be Tyler Perry’s HIGHER IS WAITING! It is an inspirational and spiritual guidebook that is said to give us the experience of a lifetime that will inspire us to…

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Working On A Children’s Coloring Book

I have not decided on what my characters will be yet but my first thought was to create a superhero. Though sometimes I don’t like the thought of the “exhausted, black, superwoman” propaganda so I’m still debating on my main character’s purpose. I have time though. My coloring book isn’t…

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I Invite You To 44 Days of Fasting & Prayer/Meditation

HEY EVERYONE!!! This is an INVITATION To FASTING & PRAYING/MEDITATING I know people are like…why are you fasting…you’re slim? It’s not about body size, persay…but I woke up today deciding to join in a 44-Day Fast…and I know Christmas and New Years is coming up and you feel it will…

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College Prep : Be Prepared For College Fairs

When I first visited a college fair, I realized how preparation can increase chances and deflate the time of standing in line! I’m going to share some tips with you about what you should do to have a successful and less time-consuming time at a college fair! The first thing…

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Lip Care! Crusty & Dry Ain’t Fly

Hey there, fellow teens! Are you ready to pucker up and give your lips some much-needed TLC? We’re here to spill all the secrets to achieving soft, smooth, and luscious lips. Whether you’re a lip balm enthusiast or a lip care newbie, this ultimate guide to teen lip care will…

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Stop Eating Depression & Anxiety!

My mother used to always say that I am what I digest and I have come to believe her. By the time I was 9, I noticed some of the differences between me and some of the other children around me. Could it be learned behavior and actions, yes, though…

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Don’t Be The Gossip Girl!

Hey, fellow teens! Let’s talk about something that affects us all: gossip. We’ve all been there, caught up in the juicy details and the thrill of sharing secrets. But have you ever stopped to think about the impact gossip can have on others and ourselves? In this blog post, we’re…

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