How many times have you heard someone say “actions speak louder than words”? I’m sure we’ve all heard this so many times that we’ve rolled our eyes or sucked our teeth when we heard it. As annoying as this phrase may be, learning to align our words with our actions...
Daddy Lessons…….
Three years ago today, my life changed forever. I lost my father, the first man I ever loved. I am blessed that my Daddy was a great husband, father, uncle, brother, son, and friend. This post isn't for mourning, but to celebrate the lessons he taught me that have helped...
Time: Don’t Take It For Granted
Time is defined by Google as "the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole."I am certain that we all have our own definition of time and of course our own ways to use it. As I've grown, I've become more...
Surviving Holidays as a Vegetarian!
Happy 4th! I'm sure everyone is preparing their cookout food or going back for round two, but I wanted to share some tips on how to survive the family gatherings as a vegetarian! 1. Bring your own food! Some may see this as tacky, but I honestly think it takes...
Lessons Learned on Being Busy………
Life consistently offers us opportunities to learn, even in the midst of being busy. I wear many hats and am grateful God has graced me to do so. He also has shown me some things that I believe would bless my readers and I'd like to share below! If anything...
Poetry and Perserverance: Jah Smalls
From battle MC to poetry Slam master Jah Smalls has touched it all. With his home base now in NC this native New Yorker hosts a variety of affairs from open mic nights, poetry slams, and writing workshops. Jah is the eldest of 8 children. An unfortunate event...
God’s Mouthpiece: Chiccy Baritone
In observance of National Poetry Month, The Curvy Vegetarian had the pleasure of interviewing the beautiful and talented "Chiccy Baritone"! The Curvy Vegetarian supports the arts and loves those that share their God given gifts and talents. CHICCY BARITONE embraces that there are no limits when it comes to reaching...
Style, Grace, Class,& Sass=Styled by Naida
The Curvy Vegetarian is excited to feature Naida R. of Styled by Naida in observance of Women's History Month and her AWESOMEness! Women are powerful, necessary, beautiful, strong, and deserve to be celebrated all year for all that we are! I am so grateful to Naida for her willingness to...
Commitment Defined: Love, Health, and Marriage
“Cardiovascular disease is the leading global cause of death, accounting for more than 17.3 million deaths per year, a number that is expected to grow to more than 23.6 million by 2030.”- American Heart Association February is Heart Health Month, which makes a blog post featuring an awesome fitness and faith focused...
17 Things NOT to Do in 2017……….
17 Things NOT To Do in 2017 1. Don’t DWELL on 2016. Take the lessons, learn, grow, but don’t stay stuck in the past. 2. Basically don’t be basic. Upgrade your standards for 2017. 3. Don’t ignore your issues, this prolongs your progress in life. Address your issues and...