– blogged by @baetoven_ When you’re single, you don’t necessarily set out to date someone with children, especially as a young adult. But what if you’ve found the perfect person who just so happens to have a kid? Here are a few tips that can help you decide if you’re …

blogged by @baetoven_   So you’re doing some fall cleaning in your contact list, but you don’t know where to start. All you know is you’re done dealing with certain things and expect to be treated nothing short of amazing when it comes to others. But you can’t cut off …

For years, having children out of wedlock had been frowned upon by the older generation. Regardless of age, it was just something they didn’t agree with at all. They wanted you to get married and then have children.   It seems like nowadays many are over the “traditional” outlook of …

You would think that in 2017, the slave mentality of some people wouldn’t be present. Well, guess what? It’s here and it’s up to us to stand up for our rights. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We can protest as much as we like but there are some people in this society that …

A common mistake we make as women is thinking that we can turn a piece of sh*t man into Prince Charming. Wake up sis! It’s not happening.   We have either said or heard someone say, “He is such a damn momma’s boy. When will he get off her tit?… …

Ladies Ladies Ladies (and a few gentlemen). In the world of “ballers” they must be fierce as at times. Let’s play Baller Alert’s own Hit or Miss. It’s the battle of fashion. We want you to decide. (Please consider hair, makeup, and clothes.) Please do not answer with a simple …

In this day and age, black women are praised for dating white men but as soon as a black man does it, he’s called all kinds of names. What’s the difference?   As soon as a black woman has been lied to and cheated on by a black man, her …

I’m sure you read the title and instantly thought, “wtf!” Now that I have your attention, I want to talk to my ladies about men that cheat. Ladies, has someone in your life made you mad or upset due to their cheating ways? Did you stay after finding out? Are …

            Trying to understand people can be hard as hell. The way they talk to you and treat you can throw you for a loop, especially when you feel like you are more than interested in them then they are in you.   The worse …

There’s this notion that people who marry at a young age, will not be married more than 5 years. I’m not sure where this number came from because there shouldn’t be a time-frame on how long a person will stay with their mate.   Many of us fell in love …

When it comes to sex, there are many women who are afraid to take control. They are so use to a man taking lead that they forget that a man loves sitting back and watching her show off her moves. It seems that some women are afraid to take lead …

The first thing that crossed your mind once you read the title is, “How can you fall for someone by accident?” Well, I’m here to tell you it’s true and it can happen.   People come in and out of your life for different reasons. You don’t know their purpose …

– blogged by @baetoven_ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀   So you’ve been toying with the idea of a vacation with your boo for a while but there are some factors that have slowed down the process. You either don’t have the time to research for the perfect getaway, you’re on a budget or …

There has been a lot going in the world within the last month with natural disasters. We have seen Hurricane Maria, Hurricane Harvey, earthquakes, and more destroy homes and communities. To help support those that were affected, Queen Bey has collaborated with J. Balvin and Willy William on the remix …

The worst feeling is being friend zoned by someone that you are attracted to. If you were placed there, that clearly means the other person wasn’t into you the same way you were. But what happens when you have placed the wrong person in the friend zone?   At the …

According to CNN, at least one of the Facebook ads bought by Russians during the 2016 presidential election specifically targeted audiences in Ferguson and Baltimore. Both cities had gained a lot of attention for the violent protests over shootings of black men. The Black Lives Matter ad appeared on Facebook …

More and more in today’s society, we see race becoming a constant topic of conversation in America. With powerful movements such as #BlackLivesMatter, #Thisiswhywekneel, and many more, race is being brought to the forefront of the oppressor, similar to the way it was many years ago.   Black artists, directors, …

We have all heard the saying, ” An ex should stay an ex. They’re the EXample of false love and an EXplanation for why you deserve better.” Not only is the saying an eye opener but it also helps provide clarity about the real reasons why that person is no …

Many of us have friends of the opposite sex that we have grown extremely close to. You may look at them like a brother or sister or possibly more than just a sibling relationship.   When it comes to a friendship, the two of you know a lot about each …

With all that’s going on in today’s society from the increase in racially-charged hate crimes and black men, women and children being gunned down by police to being publicly disrespected by the celebrity-in-chief, Trump, it’s extremely important to discuss racism within your household.   For years, racism wasn’t discussed as …