Fall into Autumn! 

The thermostat reads fall temperatures, but is your wardrobe ready? What statement would you like to make? What feeling or mood would you like to convey? If you are unclear how to answer these questions, here are a few suggestions! 

This fall check your clothing inventory and guarantee that it consists of:

A statement hat, a blazer, maxi sweater, leather apparel and a classic pair of Booties!!  These pieces are sure to give your style some edge this season!!

     www.lightinthebox.com -Blazer $37.99

 

 https://www.amazon.com/- Maxi sweater $35.99

  www.eloquii.com- Leather Blazer $139.95    

                www.neimanmarcus.com -Peacoat $948

    

www.wholeeshopping.com  -plaid jacket $19.99

 

 

 

 www.lulus.com- Faux leather Booties $56

 

I hope you enjoyed these suggestions, if so, be sure to comment or like this post so I can continue to serve moms in our community with fashion, health, and lifestyle tips!!

                                           Aniyah, The MommySavior

                                                   God Bless XoXo

 

 

 

 

 

 

Better to work from home?

 The Jury is still out, and deliberations are at their peak! Should we or should we not work from home? Debates have sprung all around dinner parties, formal gatherings, business functions, church events, and even from the comforts of our living rooms! People are talking and some are listening to the chatter and consequently contemplating the allure of an at home virtual office.

OK, so let us explore the benefits or pros of this neoteric existence. For starters, who would not want to roll out of bed after hitting snooze on the alarm clock five times, skip the arduous hair and make-up routine, and avoid traffic (stop and go, bumper to bumper and horn honking interactions)?

Pros of working from home

Saves money:  

·         No heavy commute= no digging deep to pay for gas

·         omitting the morning Starbucks coffee runs= saving of up to at least $100 a month

·         opting to skip the formal business attire=  less trips to the drycleaners

Saves Time:       

·         More time for food prep. We can put dinner in the oven during our lunch hour

·         More sleep-in time in the mornings. We may even have time to prepare a decent breakfast!

·         Without the commute more quality time with the kids after work

*** No more dealing with unfair office politics, instead being evaluated based on our merit not by who likes us!**

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Sounds too good to be true, right? For a multitude of us a cyber home space has become a new reality. Greeting co-workers in our pajamas from the small screen in the AM is as second nature as pressing the power button on our tv remotes.

To note a couple of attributing factors that have brought about this shift to the virtual office: the mortifying Corona pandemic that sweep nations in 2020, and of the surge of technology that allows us to communicate from the four corners of the world. Now what are the disadvantages to this modernistic work approach?

Cons of working from home

·         Feelings of absolute isolation, which could lead to depression

·         Overeating-weight gain

·         Muscle atrophy

·         A mundane and predictable workday

·         Frequent interruptions from spouse, children and pets who do understand the confines of working from home

·         Various distractions: Temptation to do housework, outside noises, doorbell ringing for deliveries etc.

That sums it up, the pros and the cons. Now the verdict is for us to decide. Leap into the virtual world from 9am-5pm or continue to interact with humanoids in real life?

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 Keep it simple hairstyles, makeup, and outfits for Beating the Heat!

 The calendar is inching towards fall, however it’s September and still sweltering outside! With record high temperatures, and in some states well over 100 degrees, how can we circumvent these conditions?

Most of us don't have the luxury of hiding indoors so getting clever on how to stay cool is our only option.  Here’s how we can do this. By keeping it chill from the top of our bods to the bottom!!!

 Cool hairstyles

Keep it smooth in this simple and sophisticated bun with front tresses!

 

Keep it ethnic with a loose French twist!

 Keep it curly with this wash and go upsweep!

 

           

Keep it smart by adding extensions to short hair 

for a fuss free day!

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Refreshing Makeup

Keep it snappy and simmer with a hint of tint!

 

                          Keep up with the pouty lip trends with a splash of pink hues!

 

 Keep it lightweight with earthy and natural tones!

 

 

 

                                                                                                       

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        Keep a comfy and lightweight harem pant in your closet for day or evening 

                                                                        cool styles!

                                    Keep farmer shorts handy for last minute sporty outings!

            Keep and speak volumes in a maxi that you can dress up in a stiletto heel or dress                  

                                                              down with zesty flats!

Keep it stylish and chic in your favorite Rompa!

Keep these quick hair, makeup, and clothing style ideas at your fingertips to blast your way through this blazing heatwave and preserve your time and energy!!!!

                                                

                  Anita AKA Aniyah The MommySavior

                       “Every new day breeds new opportunity” 

 

 

                                                                                                                                         

                

 

                                                                              

   

 

               

 

 

Let’s Staycation!!! Gas prices soaring, airplane fares on the uprise! Oh My!!!

 

My 2021 Vacation                                                                                                                  

   Remember how pleasant it was for some of us to travel in 2021, post 2020 Covid-19 lockdowns?  Well for me it was a breeze! No long lines at the airport, swift bag check-in and checkout! Of course, the biggest bonus was the LOW AIR FARE!

In 2021 my final destination was New York City for a 10-day vacation! I  was traveling from Los Angeles to visit with family on short notice, it was early spring.   What an elated feeling it was to enter the aircraft without fearing getting bumped every three feet or going through an arduous obstacle course before finally getting to my seat.  My discovery was that the entire roll that I had an assigned seat in was empty and would remain that way for the totality of the flight!  To add to the serendipity, my flight attendant was at my beck  and call as if I had reserved him for myself!  Wow not bad for the coach section I thought.  Traveling in such style was unheard of for me normally,  but who was I to protest?  LOL!  So, I openly kicked up my feet, enjoyed the extra leg room and abundance of attention for the rest of the journey!

2022 Staycation

So, I guess what they say is true, good things don’t last very long! The same luxurious trip that I just described and got for a thrifty fair in the spring of 2021, had disappointingly doubled in price as of spring 2022! Really?  This revelation had left me jaded and refusing to shell out the extra Benjamins!  Instead, I made a choice to enjoy myself without lightening my wallet extensively. My solution was to make a list of local things that I enjoyed within a 60-mile radius of my home.

Viola, I discovered the perfect Staycation activities!

This is my actual list of fun & thrifty local things to do this summer 2022:

·         Hang by my pool

·         Hang on my deck (Barbecue)

·         Go to the local park: picnic, barbecue, bike ride, Hike, go for walk

·         Search for free local summer concerts

·         Beach activities- Check in to an economical Air B N B near the beach for the weekend

·         Museum

·         Amusement parks

·         Zoo

·         Attend modestly priced festivals/Concerts

·         Go to Happy hour venues for ½ price drinks and meals

·         Attend a matinee movie or go during a discounted day (usually during the week)

·         Have a movie night at home! Invite friends!

·         Stay cool and browse around the local mall: Window shop, people watch, grab a canny snack

·         Treat myself to an afternoon Latte drink and show how much I love yourself!

Maybe some of these items on my list will prove helpful, affordable and enjoyable for you this summer as well! Enjoy😊

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Anita AKA Aniyah TheMommySavior

It's a Hair Thing

Goddess flat broad cornrows

        To braid or not to

        braid, that is the 

        question!

   

    

Most African American women know that when push comes to shove that they have the option to braid their hair.  Choosing this option will save them time and, in some cases, frustration from numerous imperfect hair days. 

The bad hair days she faces: 

• Natural curls- tends to shrink mid-day, resulting in an unflattering length
• A blowout- prone to curl up in moist weather 
• A straightener- liable to frizz up in adverse weather conditions
• A weave- can be very expensive requiring high upkeep

 Hence, braids have become the practical option!

Long spaghetti twist out

Advantages to braiding

Of course, the first sitting can be mundane, but it's an investment, because afterwards it won't be necessary to touch it up for weeks!

Time saver: literally can go from bed to done in minutes!

Low Maintenance: After a workout literally wash and go! No combing, blow drying or straightening

 Healthy: Depending on hair type, due to the lack of stress on the mane, the follicles are healthy and the hair veers toward growth

 Plethora: of lengths are available thanks to extensions

 Versatile: up dos, down, casual or dressy styles are always an option.

Corn row Twist up do

Go for it:

    With all of these advantages it's not surprising why so many 

    savvy sistas have opted for this look!

    Also, with the shift in our culture of inclusion 

    the path has been paved for expression by ethnic groups.

    So go ahead and braid it, twist it or lock it! 

    The choice is yours!

Sophisticated mid-parted 
Box braids

     Anita AKA Aniyah

    The Mommysavior 

    Note: Weekly Food for Thought is now 

    "Writer's Block"

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