One of the hardest things about planning a date on Valentine’s day is figuring out a place that’s not going to be JAM PACKED. Everybody buys into the day and pushes the issue of going out “showing” their love. (Don’t worry I’m lumped right into that massive group of people.) Every year I try to think of something other than typical restaurants and cliché dates where we may have a chance of getting in and out in a decent hour. Since I’m not selfish, I’ll share the wealth and g

When I tell you 90s sitcoms really shaped my ideas about love and relationships, I'm being totally honest! I had no examples of functional couples around me daily, so I would watch the ups and downs between all the sitcom lovers for clues as to how my love life would look in my 20s and 30s. I loved these couples and I was probably just as invested in their relationship antics as they were! I figured since it's the day before Valentine's Day and it’s Black History Month, I wou

Not everybody is on the receiving end of gifts and lovie dovie gestures on Valentine’s Day. It’s actually nicknamed Single’s Awareness Day because of how left out single individuals can be made to feel on the special day. ☹ It’s the day that singles are made painfully aware of their lack of companionship. There’s nothing like coworkers and classmates gushing over extravagant gifts and proposals to remind you just how much of that you DON’T have. Even individuals who are super

Hi loves! With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I’m sure (if you’re a good girlfriend) you’re looking for something special for your boo. I occasionally wrack my brain trying to come up with something creative and cute to do on special days. I’d much prefer to give a gift that’s creative and personal, but my creative juices aren’t always in abundance. (Ugh!) If you’re like me in that sense, you sometimes need a little help putting together a romantic plan. That’s what