First off, I just want to say thank you to the crew and the cast of Houston Life TV!! Literally, when I was walking up with all my props, the door opened and I was immediately greeted with warmth and kindness and JOY.... as I was asked if I was the “armpit lady”. I don’t know if you saw the segment… but you can watch it HERE I specifically talked about DIY treatments to lighten underarms.... and it was so much fun! Being known as the “armpit lady” was the best icebreaker. We

We are so thankful that we live so close to the beach!!! We LOVE the ocean, sunrises long walks on the beach lol but seriously though..... it’s one of our favorite places.!! And....We absolutely love going to Galveston for a staycations!!! Last weekend when my husband was out of town, I decided to take my kids down to our family beach house with my mom and dad! I love getting away and enjoying Adventures with my kiddos, even though we missed my husband, we had so much fun! An

If you have been longing for friends that understand you, support you, and empower you to be all you were created to be, then this post is just for you. I have worked with so many women who struggle to sustain relationships due to past experience, unhealthy beliefs, and walls that have been built up over time. However, Beauties, I am here to help you, because I know how essential it is to surround ourselves with women who support, love, empower and pray on our behalf. Here a

Have your kids ever copied something you’ve done and then it became such a proud moment? Well recently my daughter started using manners, saying please “pease” and thank you “tank you”. It truly is the cutest thing you’ve ever seen! She also started taking my make up brushes and dabbing her face....acting so big! It is truly an honor to raise our sweet daughter to live with confidence, security, love and hope and to see her #stepsforward to be all she has been created to be!

I was so excited to feature Lauren as our BEAUTY Queen Of The Week!! She is such an inspiration and a light in our community! Thank you Lauren for featuring me and G.L.A.M. Girls Night Out in your amazing newspaper!!! To become a vendor or to buy your ticket now for our upcoming event click here!! Hurry, Spots are limited!! Tell me about yourself, I can't wait for the audience to get to know you! Hello! My name is Lauren Swonke. My husband and I publish Ten Ninety Seven - Wi

I know that when we come into the new year we have all of these goals to make our dreams and goals a reality, however, have you let with your past regrets, shame or guilt hold you back!!!!! I HAVE BEEN THERE and I had to share to Empowering you to move forward. It is essential that we learn how to let go of the past regret, forgive ourselves and others for the hurt and pain caused and THEN FINALLY MOVE PAST the past. This post is devoted and dedicated to you, it’s for you to