Whether you can’t afford it or you have to work, sometimes going home for the holidays isn’t an option. Especially when you’re in a pandemic. While it may be disappointing, that doesn’t mean you can’t have a fulfilling and fun time on your own during the holidays. And with Covid-19, …
Read More »Six Tips for Surviving Depression During the Holidays
blogged by @uniquely_humble The holidays can bring different emotions to light for each of us. While we’ll see pictures posted of joyful times all over social media, magazines, and television, it’s not always a joyous season for everyone. Yes, some people are looking forward to spending time with family, while …
Read More »Three Ways To Cope With Being Single During The Holidays
-Blogged by @msroyalbey Being single during the holidays can feel depressing and overwhelming for some. When you celebrate the holidays with family, you may endure the tough question of why you haven’t found a special someone. During these times, it is important to remember how much fun being single can …
Read More »Tips For Dealing With Grief Over The Holiday Season
For those who have experienced losing a loved one, the holiday season can feel like intense emotional persecution. The desire to celebrate is overshadowed by the constant grief of missing the individual with whom you would likely be spending these special days. While there is no definitive method to rid …
Read More »McDonalds To Offer Free Meals During Holiday Season
Mcdonalds is in the Christmas spirit this year, they’re feeling a lot more like Santa and less like the Grinch with its new meal deal. On Monday, December 24, the chain will begin to give away the fictional Christmas character’s favorite foods, or at least foods Mcdonald’s thinks they would …
Read More »Guidelines For Celebrating The Holidays During The Coronavirus Pandemic
With coronavirus infections spiking across the country, there’s no doubt the holidays will look different this year. Of course, the safest way to celebrate is by staying home and celebrating with your household members or celebrating virtually. If you plan to attend or host a large gathering, the Centers for …
Read More »CDC Urges People Not To Sing When Gathering For The Holidays
If your family and friends are the singing type during the holiday gatherings, you may want to share the Centers for Disease Control’s recommendation which urges Americans who are hosting for the upcoming holiday season not to sing while gathering inside their homes and even protect their pets from interacting …
Read More »New Restrictions For Restaurants And Bars, As New York State Prepares For Second Wave
All restaurants, bars, and gyms in New York will have to shut down at 10 p.m. nightly. Restaurants can still offer takeout and delivery without alcohol after 10 p.m. The new restrictions come as New York faces a second wave of COVID-19. “Any establishment with a state liquor license, including bars …
Read More »What To Do When You Aren’t Home For The Holidays
Whether you can’t afford it or you have to work, sometimes going home for the holidays isn’t an option. While it may be disappointing, that doesn’t mean you can’t have a fulfilling and fun time on your own. 1. Link Up With People Who Also Didn’t Go Home For The …
Read More »Rules For Bringing Your Significant Other Home For The Holidays
It’s the holiday season, and nothing says “I love you” quite like an invite to meet your significant other’s family. For many, meeting the family marks a pivotal moment in the relationship where you know it’s real and that you’re more than just someone’s “little friend.” Despite the excitement to …
Read More »Being A Slave To Holiday Traditions Just Might Kill You
Beans, greens, potatoes, tomatoes, drama, anxiety, shame, guilt; YOU NAME IT!! I don’t know about your family dinner menu but for years, mine consisted of the unappetizing shit listed above. Now, I’ll be the first to say that I LOVE my family. However, I refuse to let my allegiance to …
Read More »What To Do After Thanksgiving Dinner?
First of all, everything about #thanksgivingwithblackfamilies is lit. From the mandatory fasting from breakfast to “make room” for dinner, to the spades game that is sure to pop off at the end of the night. You can say what you want but, black folks after a good Thanksgiving Day meal …
Read More »Dos and Don’ts of Being Dumped Before the Holidays
As we continue the Christmas countdown, we have yet another scenario that happens to plenty of us but often times, goes overlooked. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ For the most part, being dumped at any time of the year is pretty difficult. However, it always seems harder for us around the holidays. While …
Read More »11 Days Before Christmas My Baby Gave Me $500 To Pamper Myself
“Hey Playa! What You Gonna Get Her For Xmas? Girl, What Gonna Get That Boy?” The Christmas Holiday is 11 days away and bae is ready to give you the nothing but the best. To start the holidays off right, he decided to prepare early. He sees that you have …
Read More »Five Ways To Overcome Depression During The Holiday Season
This time of year is usually a joyful time, but for some, it’s depressive. It’s a reminder to others that they are without family or friends. BA thought it would be awesome to help those of us struggling emotionally during this time of year. Here are five things you can …
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