2014 Kia Soul Affordable SUV Review

2014 Kia Soul Affordable SUV Review

by | Dec 15, 2014

 

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

by | Dec 12, 2014

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

by | Dec 9, 2014

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…)