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Holiday Love

christmas 2007

Christmas 2012

Dear TMFA family,

On Christmas Day I would like to wish upon you one of the most precious gift life can offer; peace and love. I pray that you are surrounded by peace and filled with love this holiday season. I also pray that your able to take a moment to reflect on this year and where life has taken you. Upon reflection I hope that you find peace in knowing that “you are still here to march on another day.” And because you, me, we are still here that means we are loved by someone. Be merry, filled with love and at peace with what life brings you today and always.

Beloved,

AWalk

A Christmas Banquet

a golden smile. i love the purple lipstick with my skin tone.

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I had plans of staying home this weekend but decided at the last minute to attend a Christmas banquet. Here’s a few shots. Enjoy!

Beloved,

AWalk

What to Wear for a New Year’s Eve Party

The goal next year is not to purchase any clothing at retail cost. Instead I will only be revamping items currently in my wardrobe and thrifing for new ones. I am so not the trendy dresser plus I’m still discovering/defining my fashion style. Need I mention we are still struggling to get out of one of the worse economic recessions and being frugal is actually a method of survival.

My Little Black Skirt DIY Project

Sooo… what am I planning to do you may ask? I plan to revamp this beautiful black skirt that has been in my closet for a few years and “make it work” (in my Tim Gunn voice). My style inspiration is Bee, author of the Pacific-Atlantic blog. I think this look is clean, chic and glitzy enough for a New Year’s party. I’ll post pics of my final recreated outfit to get your feedback. Wish me luck!

Do you have plans for New Year’s, what will you be wearing? Take my foolish advice and start in your closet first and if you get stuck ask a friend to select an outfit for you. They may pair something together that you may have not considered. Good luck dolls.

 

P.S Here is the finished outfit. Enjoy!

Beloved,
AWalk

I Purchased Monopoly for My Son

Monopoly (game)

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This recession is not letting it up and planned spending and smart budgeting has been essential for this single mother of 1. For Christmas this year I decided to purchase Monopoly for my son. Normally I’m not the “toy purchasing mom” but I thought this would be a good way to teach him about investing and purchasing power. Not to worry, I am from a large family and they enjoy showering my son with Wii games, scooters, cars, instruments and the like. Besides, who doesn’t love Monopoly? It was my favorite game as a kid.

I wish more minority families would see financial freedom as a viable possibility through financial planning and discipline. Read the rest of this entry

all BAD gift givers please report here!

 Christmas tree

Welcome to Bad Gift Givers Anonymous, I am your president Amy Walker. For years I have dreaded holidays, weddings, birthdays and special occasions because I am the worst gift giver, EVER. For some reason my family and friends are never as excited to unwrap my presents as I think they should be.

Here is where I think I go wrong. When I purchase a gift I want it to be something the person is going to use. Not something that’s going to be placed in the back of the closet or worse, get re-gifted:-O. So I ask myself, “Self, what does XYZ person really need?” And there gift is what I end up with. For example, one of my best buds purchased a brand new car. keep reading!

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