Sunday’s Best Jessica Reedy Talks “From The Heart” [INTERVIEW]

Sunday’s Best Jessica Reedy Talks “From The Heart” [INTERVIEW]

The 22-year-old vocalist was the runner-up on season two of BET’s ‘Sunday Best.’ Though Reedy did not win the gospel music competition series, she still feels victorious because she hasn’t stopped working since her season aired.

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Gospel Legend Jessy Dixon Dies At 73 [VIDEO]

Gospel Legend Jessy Dixon Dies At 73 [VIDEO]

According to official details from his family and the Chicago Tribune, the cause of Dixon’s death is yet to be unveiled although his sister Miriam Dixon was the first to confirm his passing from his home in Chicago, IL.

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Is There Arsenic In Your Apple Juice?

Is There Arsenic In Your Apple Juice?

Dr. Oz investigates the high levels of arsenic in apple juice.

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You’re Fit! Now What? How to Maintain Your Weight Loss

You’re Fit! Now What? How to Maintain Your Weight Loss

So you’ve finally hit your goal weight, and you look amazing! What now? While you’re well aware of what type of commitment it takes to reach your goal, it also takes a huge commitment to stay there.

A new study shows that using “rewards” and “reminders” can help you maintain your weight loss. The researchers found two techniques that helped with weight maintenance (but not necessarily

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6 Secret Sources Of Sugar You Should Stay Away From

6 Secret Sources Of Sugar You Should Stay Away From

Sugar is hiding in surprising places, like whole-grain cereal. To discover what’s really there, look for syrup and juice in the ingredients and stay away from these!

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How To Achieve The Perfect Do-It-Yourself Manicure With Designs

How To Achieve The Perfect Do-It-Yourself Manicure With Designs

As you all know from my last DIY Hair post, I’m a big fan of do-it-yourself beauty. I fell in love with applying nail decals two years ago when I picked up a pack of Kiss nail stickers at a local beauty store. The nail designs add pizzazz to your manicure even if you’re only wearing clear polish.

Today, I’m going to teach you how to

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5 Tips To Master Budgeting 101

5 Tips To Master Budgeting 101

The purpose of this budget is to come up with a system to govern everyday spending. If nothing else, remember this one simple budgeting rule: Spend less money than you make. We are all in tight budget times. The best thing about it is that when you learn the key you can master all the ins and outs of the budget.

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8 Medical Tests Every Woman Needs To Get

8 Medical Tests Every Woman Needs To Get

As a woman there are certain tests that you need to get on a regular basis. Here’s a quick guide to the 8 most essential test every woman needs to get in order to stay healthy.

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Health Fair [PHOTOS] Part 3

Health Fair [PHOTOS] Part 3

Check out more photos from the Heath & Lifestyle Tour 2011!

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Health Fair [PHOTOS] Part 1

Health Fair [PHOTOS] Part 1

The Yolanda Adams Health and Lifestyle Tour swung through Houston, Texas bringing lots of resourceful information about health, fitness, nutrition, insurance, and finance. Check out the pics inside!

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5 Signs Of A Foreclosure Rescue Scam

5 Signs Of A Foreclosure Rescue Scam

Foreclosure rescue fraud is sweeping the country and can end up costing you the home and equity you’re desperately trying to save from foreclosure. If someone who is not your mortgage lender promises to save your home and asks for you to pay money up front, you need to be very cautious.  Here are 5 signs of foreclosure rescue scams from our partners at blackenterprise.com:

1. The company requests a

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How To Treat Fried Hair, Heat Rash & 5 Other Summer Hazards

How To Treat Fried Hair, Heat Rash & 5 Other Summer Hazards

We love summer, but potential health hazards seem to be everywhere, from jellyfish stings to fried, frizzy hair…here’s how to get through the season unscathed.

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20 Tips For Saving Money

20 Tips For Saving Money

Saving money  in our current  economic  environment is difficult. Now, more than ever, most of us are trying to find ways to save money that will make our paychecks go far enough to cover our basic needs.

Many of us don’t have enough to buy “extras” like car repair bills, new clothes, or taking our family out to eat.

Here are 20 personal financial tips that i have found useful.

1) Evaluate the cost

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First Lady Michelle Obama Announces Initiative to Expand Access To Healthy, Affordable Food

First Lady Michelle Obama Announces Initiative to Expand Access To Healthy, Affordable Food

A First Lady is nothing without an initiative, so I appreciate Michelle Obama for choosing food and fitness as hers. When I was a kid we were inundated with Drug Abuse Residence Education aka DARE. The only thing I got out of that was a t-shirt. DARE wasn’t really fun. You signed a pledge, committed to never join a gang, do drugs, or abuse alcohol.  I

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Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell Is Expecting 3rd Child [VIDEO]

Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell Is Expecting 3rd Child [VIDEO]

The Grammy award-winning gospel duo Mary Mary appeared on Good Morning America this morning to talk about them teaming up with the American Red Cross to help families in need. Erica Campbell (pictured on the right) also announced that she and her husband are expecting their third child soon.

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