Author: XOXO Kesha

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The Importance of Self-Kindness & How I Struggled With It

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Usually, I’m a perfectionist and always looking for the perfect segue into a topic, but today is one of those days where I’m just going to dive right into it. Yesterday, I discovered a new podcast. ‘I’m Here For The Food’ is hosted by Melyssa Ford of ‘Hollywood Unlocked’, along with her co-hosts Blue Telusma and Chantelle Anderson. The podcast is described as a place where the ladies expand on conversations and topics related to “today’s every woman.” They will share their thoughts, opinions, and experiences on womanhood and trending topics in a long-form discussion.

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Quick & Easy Pepper Steak Recipe

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Have you ever been staaarving, but after a long day of work, the last thing you want to do is come home and stand over a stove all night? Trust me, I know the feeling. During the week, I’m usually looking for something quick and easy, but super tasty. This pepper steak recipe is perfect for that weeknight that you would rather spend more time relaxing than cooking. In just 30 minutes and with a handful of ingredients, you can have this delicious meal ready with a glass of wine and your favorite movie or TV show!

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Three Original Christmas Movies Coming To OWN

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Is it too early to talk about Christmas? If you ask me, absolutely not. The holiday season is my favorite time of the year and it just got better. Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network is bringing three original Christmas movies to your home this season and it’s rather exciting. Usually, I just stick to my classic holiday favorites, but I’m in the mood to add some new movies into the mix this year.

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Erotic Fiction Novelist Zane Explains How Black Women Can Reclaim Their Sexuality

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With over 20 years in the industry as an erotic fiction novelist, more than three dozen books published, and millions of copies sold, it’s hard to believe that Kristina Roberts, better knowns under her creative alias Zane, had never read erotic fiction prior to becoming an author. She is best known for her New York Times best-selling novel, ‘Addicted‘, which was released in 1998.

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Regina King Is A Prime Example of Why You Should Never Give Up On Your Dreams

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Regina King is a prime example of why you should never give up on your dreams. The 48-year-old actress is gracing the November 2019 cover of Marie Claire’s appropriately titled ‘Ambition Issue‘. For any young black girl growing up, representation is critically important. I was fortunate enough to have Regina King as a familiar face of my childhood, starring in some of my favorite movies that we deem classics in the black community such as ‘Boyz N The Hood’, ‘Poetic Justice’, ‘Higher Learning’, ‘Friday’, and ‘A Thin Line Between Love & Hate’. Not to mention, she starred as teenager Brenda Jenkins at just 13 years-old in the late 1980s sitcom, ‘227’.

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8 Ideas For Creating The Perfect Fall Evening Routine

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First and foremost, Happy Fall!

If you’ve read my previous posts on ‘How To Plan The Perfect Scary Movie Night’ and ‘5 Ingredients For The Perfect Christmas Movie Night In’, then you know that I’m all for a cozy and festive evening at home. I’m sure a lot of you are coming off of a summer full of fun outdoor activities such as vacations, poolside Sundays, cookouts, trips to the beach, and more. So, I figured now would be the perfect time to help you settle into the last of the year by giving you a few suggestions on creating the perfect fall evening routine, especially now that the temperatures are finally dropping!

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9 Fall Nail Polish Colors That Look Amazing On Black Women

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Ladies, of course, we all know that as the season changes, not only does our wardrobe but so does our choice of nail polish colors. Over the spring and summer, we indulge in the baby blues, pinks, neon greens, oranges, and yellows. However, once the fall starts, we tend to opt for darker or more neutral colors. We can all agree that choosing a new polish color can be one of the most overwhelming tasks when there are so many different hues to choose from. So, as always I am taking some of the stress off of your next nail shop visit by rounding up a few nail polish colors for the fall that look amazing on black women!

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Home Decorating Guide: 6 Affordable Home Decor Accents Hand-Selected By XOXO Kesha

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Recently I posted to my personal Facebook account stating that I wish I received one dollar for every time someone insisted that I become an interior decorator. This came after a conversation with my cousin at one of our family gatherings where he expressed how much he and his girlfriend loved my taste in decor and maintains that I should consider taking it more seriously. The status was accompanied by a few seasonal decor photos of my living room, including a more recent picture I took after adding a few new home decor accents.

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Why I Decided To Let Go Of The “By This Age” Mentality

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A couple of months ago, I came across a viral Facebook meme that read, “Check on ya’ll friends born in 1989; next year they turn 30.” Humorously, I shared the meme with a response that said, “Okay. First of all, mind ya business.” Although myself and a few of my Facebook friends had a good laugh about it, it’s true and almost surreal. This October, I will be 30.

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