2014 Kia Soul Affordable SUV Review

2014 Kia Soul Affordable SUV Review

 

For one week I had fun driving and reviewing the 2014 Kia Soul around town. I would have driven it out of town but it wasn’t exactly the right time to do that plus I was super busy.

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The lovely people at Drive STI dropped off the car on a crisp and clear Tuesday afternoon. They handed me the keys and the magic began, or at least if felt like magic to me. The side mirrors automatically activated when I came to the car. Kinda freaky but it was cool at the same time.

I got the grand tour of the bells and whistles from front to back. It was so cool to learn how this 5-star rated vehicle could do so much. (more…)

3 Affordable Ways to Save Your Child’s College Fund on a Limited Income

3 Affordable Ways to Save Your Child’s College Fund on a Limited Income

A few weeks ago, my daughter received an acceptance letter from Auburn University! Time to raid the child’s college fund! But first a little back story.

We are so excited about this because she’s wanted to go there since she was around 12 years old! The application process was not too bad, but it did require that we sit down and give it careful thought. It required that we remember all of her accomplishments, both from an academic and extracurricular standpoint. I was up against of bit of resistance from her because she is quite modest and didn’t think flying a plane this summer or being on the Mock Trial team was a big deal. Duh!!! Yes it is sweetie pie! (more…)

8 Ways to Protect Black Boys From Police Brutality

8 Ways to Protect Black Boys From Police Brutality

With the recent cases of police brutality and murder it is important for me to educate my children, especially my 14 son about his rights.

I’ve been trying not to let it bother me or allow fear to over take me but it is hard not to feel some kind of way about the police. It is obvious that I’m an African-American woman and my son is the same color as me.

It is clear that he is more of a target than any other ethnicity. It is my job to coach him and ensure that he does not get unlawfully detained or end up in a morgue. The struggle, as they say, is real. (more…)

How to Find Affordable Holiday Attractions

How to Find Affordable Holiday Attractions

Its the holiday season and guess what? Its time to start planning your spring break and summer vacation. This is the time to get affordable (meaning cheap) entertainment tickets and memberships.

During this time of year you can grab memberships and season passes pretty cheaply. How? (more…)

Rich Single Momma Retreating at Cohutta Springs

Rich Single Momma Retreating at Cohutta Springs

It’s that time of year again for Rich Single Momma to retreat at Cohutta Springs in the Georgia Mountains. The trip has a dual purpose. First is for rest and relaxation and the second is to bond with women in my book club.

Over the last three years my friends and I set out to prove that black people do read! We also proved that women, black women can be true friends, bond, and support each other. This kind of friendship is hard to come by so when you find it do whatever you can to cultivate it and make it stronger.

In a world with so much hurt, fear, and pain it is important to find people you can love, support, and have friendship with.

Getting Away with Women Who Read

This past weekend my book club escaped the busyness of life to a North GA mountain retreat just because. It was a fantastic time bonding with each other, affirming, and confirming that black women not only read but can actually enjoy each other’s company without any hidden agendas.

We went to Cohutta Springs retreat center in Crandall, GA. I’ve been to this retreat center many times but never stayed at one of the chalets. What a treat!

A Perfect Place to Retreat

Cohutta Springs Retreat Center Samantha A. Gregory

Chalet #3 is a beautiful 3-story get away with six bedrooms, 3 baths, a full kitchen and breathtaking views of the lake and mountains. It sleeps up to 16 people.

There were 11 ladies in all with nine of us staying for the weekend. We laughed, danced, ate, and talked throughout the entire weekend. Saturday morning we walked around the retreat area, took pictures, visited with the horses, and enjoyed the brisk, cold air.

I have to say that I have never been so relaxed after a vacation. It was no muss, no fuss, no schedules, but just pure relaxation.

Here are a few pictures to make you either jealous, or ready to book a retreat of your ladies group or family. 🙂

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Walking the long road to nowhere if we wanted to. The pastures contain horses that could either take us or leave us, LOL!

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A couple of horses grazing

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It’s cold in November in the mountains but we braved it to take a brisk walk

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The lake in the middle of the retreat center with the fall leaves in the backdrop. So beautiful!

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The big dinner table with food prepared with love!

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A quick selfie with our reading group behind me