How to Host an Epic Galentine’s Day Brunch

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It’s time to grab your girls and celebrate Galentine’s Day. What is Galentine’s Day, you ask? It’s a day for the girls and a day of celebrating friendship. This year I decided to throw my girls a Galentine’s Day brunch! It was everything I wanted and then some! Galentine’s day is celebrated on February 13, a day before Valentine’s Day. Although not an official holiday, it should be!

Life has taught me to live in the moment and pour into the people around me. I may not speak with my friends daily, but I know they’re only a phone call away. I believe it’s so important to nurture these relationships. As we get older and start our own lives, our friendships tend to fall by the wayside. I am committing to checking in more and seeing them in person at least twice a year!

breakfast board and MIMOSAS


Are you ready to throw an epic Galentine’s Day brunch? Let’s Do it!

donuts and cupcakes on kitchen counter

Menu

My friends and I LOVE to eat, so having food was a no-brainer. I kept things simple while also checking food allergies.

  • Bacon

  • Eggs

  • Grits

  • Chicken Tenders

  • Waffles

  • Fruit Tray

  • Cupcakes

  • Donuts

  • Juice

  • Champagne 

Decor

I grabbed a few balloon packs from Amazon to help with the space. Don’t overthink this process; go as glam as you want, or keep it simple. I opted for a simple route - less stress and more fun. 

Fun Fact: Galentine’s Day started from an episode of Parks and Rec in 2010.

Gifts

It wouldn’t be me if I didn’t send the girls home with a little gift. I ordered personalized gift tags with their names and favorite colors, Galentine’s Day-themed cups filled with candy, and a cute pair of heart sunglasses.

Set the mood with some good tunes

If you can’t sing some of your favorite songs with your girls, then who can you do it with? We plugged up the JBL Bluetooth Speaker and rocked out to our favorite 90s and 00s R&B! 

Check out these playlists for inspiration! 

90s R&B

Girls’ Night 

Girl Power Anthems 

Take ALL the photos

How often do you get to hang with your best girls? For me, not often, snap photos, even candid shots; trust me, you’ll want them later.

New Year, New Goals - Same Me

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I’m still in shock that it’s 2023! Where did the time go? Were we not just eating Thanksgiving dinner; that’s how it always goes. For the last few months, I’ve had time to think about what I want my life to look like in the new year. Last year was decent, but it wasn’t what I wanted it to be.

Sidenote: Isn’t it funny how we have our life all planned out, and God throws us a curveball or two? Yep, He got me together real quick.

2022 taught me PATIENCE and the art of waiting. If you know anything about me, I’m the type just to do it. My body and mental health wouldn’t allow me to react as I usually would, and I’m grateful. I could have found myself regretting a lot of decisions later had I gone with my first mind. 

For 2023, I’ve opted to take a different approach in how I’m approaching life. One of the most significant changes I implemented was planning time with my husband. Creating this dedicated time allowed us to discuss things we could be doing better as a family and what we would like our future to look like. 

Creating a family motto and scripture for the year was at the top of my list. As a blended family, there is an added layer of “stuff” you have to work through. It’s important to us that we find balance in our blending. 

Family First - simple but effective. We have been operating as a family for a few years now, but it has only sometimes been a united front. When you have multiple children in different homes, tension can be created, or things can be taken out of context. Thank goodness those days are (mostly) behind us now. Having a large blended family as we do, it has been crucial that we set an example for the children. We don’t expect them to be affectionate with one another, but we do require that they respect each other and nurture their relationships as they see fit. 

“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.” – Romans 12:9

This verse stuck out to me and spoke to our situation. In a world filled with chaos and evil, I want our family to know that we must hold on to the good, and that’s each other. It has taken me YEARS to understand the importance of family, spending time together, and creating memories. 


Personal Goals

I want to find a way to make fitness and self-care a habit. I realized that I had neglected myself severely, and that had to change. I don’t have a solid plan yet, BUT I have saved recipes and plan to start walking at least 2-3 days a week. 


Business Goals

I have a few things up my sleeve for the business this year. I plan to expand my engagement on all platforms. I want to build my community. I love each of you deeply, but I had to care for myself before finding a way to show up for you all. 

Get ready to see more blog posts and social media shares. I also plan to dabble in video content creation. This year is about trying new things and simply going after everything I want.

Overall, I’m excited about everything 2023 has in store for me!


Happy New Year - Hello 2023

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Happy New Year 🎉

I can’t believe it’s a new year already - HELLO 2023! I am so grateful to have brought the new year in with family and friends. It was truly a blessing to be surrounded by so much love. I’m super late on getting this post out but I want to share my outfit inspo for New Years Eve.


I’m not one to go out and party while bringing in the new year, but I’m always down to find a great look. I called my girlfriend and said, I have an idea so let’s make it happen! Thanks, girl! 


Bring on the sparkles ✨

You can never go wrong with sequins! While sequins can be challenging to wear especially if it snags, the look will forever be classic. Instead of the traditional black, gold, or silver, I chose to do a bold hunter-green deep plunge jumpsuit, and my friend, Brittnay, went with a rose gold dress.

Similar jumpsuit, Option 2

Similar dress,   Option 2

Bring on the Hair

black woman toasting in green suit

I’m all for the big hair! Give me curls and volume; however, you may need to use hair spray, especially if you’re going out. You want your hair to look great but also stay in place. Not a curly girl? Sleek hairstyles are timeless when paired with the right outfit and makeup. 

Always consider what your evening will look like. Are you heading out on the town or enjoying an intimate gathering at home? 


It’s time to pop some bottles 🍾


Is it really NYE if we aren’t popping bottles? 


I hope that you were able to bring in the new year safely. May 2023 bring you everything your heart desires.