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3 DIFFERENT WAYS TO STYLE A MATCHING TIE DYE SET
Before we get into this look and all the great ways to style a matching tie-dye set I must say, check out Zurri Boutique. Valerie is the owner and one of the sweetest souls I’ve met! She is local to Indy and a black-owned/women-owned business.

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.

MY WELLNESS JOURNEY: BEING INTENTIONAL
The first of the year...its new year, new me and I usually kick start my wellness journey into high gear and then by the middle of the year nothing became a habit. I fall off, I regained the 10 pounds that I lost over again. Welp! I’m. Over. It. I'm sharing my plan to be intentional this time around and what has helped me kick start this journey!

BLACK OWNED ICE CREAM SHOPS IN INDY
It’s something about the summer and hot weather that screams...ICE CREAM!
When your sweet tooth is craving be sure to check out two of Indianapolis Black-Owned Ice Cream Shops.
I really enjoy sharing local businesses in indy and showing that #IndyLove

POLKA DOT DRESS: HOW TO WEAR IT
How To Wear A Polka Dot Dress - I’m in love with this dress! It covers all aspects of Summer and some of my favorite details. Strapless. Peek-A-Boo of Sexiness. Split. Polka Dots. Buttons….and Pockets! The style options are endless here. Honestly, that is my favorite part about fashion, finding new and creative ways to wear pieces.
HOW TO PLAN A BRAND PHOTOSHOOT
First things, first let’s touch on personal branding really quick...shall we.
Your brand is not your logo, your colors, your fonts, it’s about your story. Who are you? What do you do? What is your mission? How do you do it? Personal touches that showcase your personality.
It’s a visual representation of you and what you do!
I share How To Plan Your Brand Photoshoot and all the steps you need to have a great well-planned session.

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?

I’M TIRED OF BEING STRONG
I’m tired of being strong. A strong black woman. A strong wife. A strong mother. A strong daughter. A strong friend. I’m tired and I feel like I’m going to break. I must be a diamond, cause baby…this pressure. Whew. Lord. I know I’m not alone in this feeling. Writing and listening to music is a form of my therapy, my release.

BUY OR BYE: REVLON LIPSTICKS
What is your go-to lipstick? A bold statement lip? A nude lip with shine? Welcome to a new series here on the blog where I will review new beauty products and share with you whether the product is a MUST BUY or a BYE BYE!

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.

YARD UPDATE SO FAR
We have shared little behind-the-scenes of us getting the yard together in my Instagram stories. We decided we would take the slow and steady approach here. Here is what we have done so far…
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.

MULTIPLE WAYS TO STYLE A DRESS
I love to take a single piece of clothing and find multiple ways to wear it! When I’m shopping I usually think about how can I style this piece from casual (mom life), work (creative life), and date night (wife life). If I can check off 2 out of 3 of those then I am sold and will buy it! If I can check off all 3 even better!

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.

WAISTBEADS + AFFIRMATIONS
My favorite part about wearing waistbeads is that every day my waistbeads remind me to love myself and to speak life into myself, my goals, and my body.
HOME OFFICE MAKEOVER
The time has FINALLY come! Our home office makeover is complete and I am in love with it! It is my Creative Happy Place!