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How to Prepare Your First Thanksgiving Dinner

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Preparing and hosting your first Thanksgiving dinner can be overwhelming. Planning, preparation, and purpose can make it easier and more fun. Unlike Thanksgiving 2012, I will be preparing dinner this year. Usually we eat dinner with family at one of their homes. My grandmother has cooked and hosted our family’s Thanksgiving dinners for as ...

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9 Black Christmas Movies on Netflix

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by RAKI WRIGHT

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These Black Christmas movies on Netflix are great to watch during Christmas Break, the holidays, or any time of year. These Netflix titles feature family-friendly, romances, comedy titles. Don't miss these Black History Movies on Netflix, too! These Black Christmas movies feature some of my favorite Black actors: Ashanti Malinda ...

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4 Ways I’m Reducing My Daughter’s Breast Cancer Risk

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Cancer is a big scary thing. Breast cancer is one of the most common types*. Here are four simple things I'm doing to reduce my daughter's risks. This is a sponsored post in partnership with Breast Cancer and the Environment Research Program. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You may see pink-themed items for sale in support of ...

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3 Things You Must Do to Nurture Your Marriage After Children

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by RAKI WRIGHT

It's not easy to find time for everything (including your marriage after children). Between your kids, husband, work, and home duties, how can you have time for anything? You just keep running and you are only able to do the more basic stuff. Now that you're thinking about it, when was the last time that you went on a date with your hubby? Just ...

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10 Civil Rights Movies on Netflix

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by RAKI WRIGHT

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These civil rights movies on Netflix feature historical documentaries surrounding the trials of Black and African-American people during the 1960s. Brush up on history, stimulate conversations with your children, or use in homeschooling with Netflix.  What are civil rights? Civil and political rights are a class of rights that protect ...

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Welcome! I'm Raki. I am a working mom of 2 (22-year old son and 15-year old daughter). I share tips to balance work, family, and make time for you. More...

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