My Experience With Brazilian Bum Bum Cream

I first heard about Sol De Janeiro’s Brazilian Bum Bum Cream from a young woman I met during a digital happy hour via Zoom. She raved about how great this stuff was and since I’m all about self-care and spending as much time as I can on the beach during the summer, I knew this was something I’d appreciate. Since I’ve ordered the cream, I haven’t stopped using it. And I love it! If you're a woman who wants to treat yourself to a little something special, Sol De Janeiro's Brazilian Bum Bum Cream is a nice start. It's the ultimate glow up for you and your booty 🍑😊. It smells amazing, goes on smooth, and can help hydrate and tighten your skin. Which is incredibly beneficial if you're a woman, like me, who has cellulite. I know a lot of other women who have it too, of all different shapes and sizes, so I know other women would benefit from this product and enjoy it. Granted, working out on a regular basis typically gets you the best results. I work out regularly and love my body, but I do have a little cellulite near my thighs. So this product has helped me out. Another one of the things I like about this brand, besides the results, of course, is that they're big advocates of body positivity and inclusivity. They help women feel good about themselves. So be good to yourself and your body. Treat yourself to some of Sol De Janeiro's Brazilian Bum Bum Cream. I believe you'll love it.

Thoughts From a Black Educator: Qualified, Credentialed, and Constantly Undermined

I’m a Black educator in my fifth year of teaching middle school English, and in my third as the 8th Grade English PLC (Professional Learning Community) Lead. And while I genuinely enjoy the purposeful work I get to do, seeing the growth of my scholars, and continuing to hone my skills in a content area I’ve loved since I was a little girl, I’ve had to confront some unpleasant experiences in this space. I’d been through much worse when I was an academic advisor at a Christian university. Racism, sexism, harassment, and workplace bullying were sadly norms in that environment. However, some of what I’ve experienced as a Black educator hasn’t been normal … It doesn’t seem normal to be the only Black educator in my department – in a predominantly Black school. One of my Black colleagues once said, “It should look like a Tyler Perry movie in here.” But it doesn’t. It didn’t feel normal being reprimanded in a meeting (during my second year of teaching) by an administrator who went in on...

Stop Saying Stupid Stuff To People Who Are Childless

I’m convinced that many people don’t think before they speak. Especially when it comes to interacting with people who don’t have children. Normally, I’ve held my peace with this and felt the need to solely address women when it comes to this topic, but lately this is a message that men can benefit from too. Stop saying stupid stuff to people who don’t have children . I know this might be a difficult task for those of you who are nosey, have concerns that have nothing to do with you, or may be unhappy in your own life, but stop with the questions, jokes, and reckless comments. Even if you believe you’re being funny, making conversation, or coming from a genuine place, you’re honestly out of line. Because someone not having children and why is none of your business. I don’t have children, and I honestly don’t know if I will, but as a woman, I’m good with my life either way. I’ll always be grateful for what I have instead of lamenting about what I don’t. Which is probably why getting olde...

Ditching Dating And Decentering Men

Today’s current dating climate is bizarre. It’s grown so bizarre, that men barely, if ever in some cases, will approach a woman in person and ask her out on a date. Instead, the new normal has become DM sliding, creeping on social media accounts, and liking photos to build romantic connections, which honestly doesn’t sound too romantic or appealing to me at all. As a child of the 90s and a teenager of the early 2000s, I miss and prefer the time when men interacted with women without hiding behind technology. There was something special about handwritten cards and notes, thoughtful dates, serendipity, and intentionality. After having some unpleasant encounters, embarrassing moments, and failed set ups (from well meaning people who believe I need to be partnered), I’ve decided, that now, at 36, to choose me. I’m ditching dating and decentering men. I’m no longer interested in meeting anyone, dating, or creating space to prioritize a relationship. I’ve never been a male-centered woman any...

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