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FOOD BOARDS: MY LATEST OBSESSION
Yep! You read that correctly! Food Boards are my current obsessions. What is a food board? It’s a fun and creative way to serve food during meals or for entertaining purposes. Last year, I made my first charcuterie board and since then I fell in love with the idea of serving specialty meals in such a way!
REMEMBRANCE OF A LOVED ONE KEEPSAKE
My Grandfather, My Paw Paw, James William Dillard loved his striped button-up shirts. When he passed away in April, my sister and I decided we would use a few pairs of his shirts and make pillows out of them, however, we didn’t have a sewing machine. That’s where my friend, Veronica Love Biven, and her business Love Heart & Hustle Boutique came in.
REMOTE LEARNING SCHOOL SCHEDULE + AFTER SCHOOL ROUTINE
We are back to remote learning again here at the Mathis House! My goal was to find a good schedule for us and to wrap my mind around everything! How to create a remote learning school schedule and after school routine.
CORONAVIRUS AND THE UNKNOWN
Do you know someone personally that tested positive for the coronavirus? I do. Let’s talk about the virus. Virtual learning or traditional school setting? Are we still in this together? Or is that so...4 months ago? The goal was to flatten the curve. Is the curve flat yet?
MY SUMMER WORK SCHEDULE TO GET ISH DONE + STILL HAVE FUN
I’m often asked, how do you do it all? God, a plan, and prayer is my answer!
In addition to that, I also have actionable steps and processes to help me make life easier because I do wear many crowns. I’m a wife, mother, business owner, founder of an organization, content creator, employee and the list goes on.
I share how I organize my days and use my time with the intention to get ish done and have fun!
SUMMER ROAD TRIP: 12 HISTORIC SITES
If you are in need of a quick weekend getaway add these 12 Historic Sites on your list. Indiana State Museum’s 12 Historic Site Tour features Indiana’s hidden gems throughout Indiana from homes apart of the Underground Railroad to lavish Mansions. The first site we decided to visit was Levi and Catherine’s Coffin House in Fountain City, Indiana. We were very intrigued to visit a home that shared a role in the Underground Railroad.
8 WAYS TO MAKE A STAYCATION FEEL LIKE A VACATION
Here are a few things you can do that the whole family will enjoy and create those wonderful memories to cherish forever. Our goal was to enjoy our space and city with fresh eyes as if we were on vacation in a different city. We had a great time and made some great memories for sure! What would you add to your staycation?
MY JULY BUCKET LIST
This is our last month until we send the kids back to school or get back on our teaching/working/doing-all-the-things again mode. Our mental health is so important and as we are battling a global pandemic and facing a revolution we need days with some joy if possible. I encourage you to create a list of things you would like to do for yourself and with your loved ones. I hope this inspires you to create a bucket list. Please share with me what you have planned for July!
BEING BLACK IN AMERICA
Let's discuss being Black in America. How to have the "talks" with our children. How to be an ally. What life is like for a black family in America.
HOW NOT TO KILL YOUR FAMILY WHILE QUARANTINE
Sometimes you just have to shoot them with Nerf bullets and start a Nerf gun war. Almost every other night is some type of an impromptu family game night! We play board games and card games, such as UNO, Life, and PieFace. The kids love to play video games with us. I’m the worst in playing Smash Bros but I kick all their butts in Mario Kart. We have watched so many classic movies with them.
APRIL'S LIFE LESSONS
April 2020 slapped me in the face. I’m still recovering from it all and trying to make the best out of each moment. I do pride myself in trying to find the good within the bad, I’ve been that way since I could remember.