Naming Baby Chickens Cluckin’ Good Names Perfect For Black History Month!

When it comes to naming my new baby chickens, I wanted more than just a cute name. I also wanted one that matches their personality. And with it being Black History Month, I couldn’t think of a better source of inspiration for naming baby chickens than giving each baby hen a name based on a […]
The Hidden Secret Behind My Flamingo Obsession

Where did it all begin? It’s a fair question. I have absolutely no idea. I grew up in the cold northeast, in Cleveland, Ohio. Outside of the occasional pink plastic flamingos on a lawn, I never gave them a passing thought. When in Florida, do as the Floridians do Becoming a Floridian probably has something […]
The Best Way to Enjoy the Grand Canyon

Have you been? The Grand Canyon, to me, is a once in a lifetime experience. It is a breathtaking piece of God’s work that always leaves me awestruck. Just like in this video. This was Part 8 in my series, Why I Should be a Marriot Bonvoy Content Creator. Adventures of the Marriott Diva continued […]
The Chicago Winter Wonderland Sure to Make Your Season Bright!

Chicago Girls Trip! I just got back from a fabulous Girls Trip with my daughters. My younger daughter recently moved to Chicago so my older daughter and I flew out and had a Christmas themed Girls Trip. JoJo’s Shake Bar I missed last fall when JoJo’s Shake Bar had their Pumpkin Patch. We didn’t have […]
Here’s the big reveal of my new logo!

However, once I launched my Etsy Shop, and started thinking about launching the actual website CupofMood, it became clear, I would need a new logo that specifically represented the brand that has now evolved to Khadeeja’s CupofMood. For the sake of continuity, I knew I would work with the artist who created the Reclaiming My Spirit […]
Want to know the tea on my new obsession, CupofMood?!

For those who have followed my journey, you may recall about a year ago, I was in a difficult place. On leave from a job I loved, battling depression and other serious medical conditions, living through the tumult of the pandemic and the angst of growing racial unrest across the country. Being the “control the […]
Do this one easy thing to get your day off to a great start!

If you’re like me, I typically start my day with a cup of coffee. It’s part of my morning ritual. Whenever we travel, I usually pick up a souvenir coffee mug to help me reflect on the fond memories of our trip. As I was going through my “Dark Night of the Soul”, I found this to be even more meaningful. (If you’re curious […]