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Aasha’s favorite things of AUGUST: 1.Sweet Life: Los Angeles on HBO 2.Nike cap 3.Park hangouts4.The Cookout alliance on Big Brother5. No Love Lost album by Blxst Darcell’s favorite things of AUGUST: 1. Riu Montego Bay2. Rum Cream3. I’m Still Here-Austin Channing Brown4. Blue Mountain Coffee5. Naps FAVORITE THINGS OF THE YEAR In honor of Good2KnowContinue reading “OUR FAVORITE THINGS OF AUGUST 2021”

Aasha’s favorite things of JULY: 1. Ding Tea (Williams) 4225 N Williams Ave Portland, OR 972172. Glass Carafes 3. Knotless braids4. Victoria Bar 4835 N Albina Ave, Portland, OR 972175. Introvert memes on IG Darcell’s favorite things of JULY: 1. Big Brother on CBS2. Coalition Art Gallery coalitionartgallery.com3. Summer of Soul (Hulu)4. Visit with babyContinue reading “OUR FAVORITE THINGS OF JULY 2021”

Hey ya’ll we did a sake adventure a couple weeks ago and wanted to share. Our selections were Yuri Masamune Beautiful Lily, Hakutsuru Chika Sake Cup and Hakutsuru Draft Sake. Darcell’s picks:1.Yuri Masamune Beautiful Lily2. Hakutsuru Draft Sake3. Hakutsuru Chika Sake Cup Aasha’s picks :1. Hakutsuru Draft Sake2. Hakutsuru Chika Sake Cup3.Yuri Masamune Beautiful LilyContinue reading “SAKE ADVENTURE”

Hi friends. It is your friendly neighborhood home girl about to give you a message you probably don’t want to receive. Listen up buttercup and open your heart to this. Stop settling. Stop being miserable for the sake of “love” and familiarity. There are too many people, too many islands, too many restaurants, too manyContinue reading “Let’s talk about settling.”

I am angry and disappointed but not surprised. Historically the Black community has had a taboo relationship with mental health. The shift has slowly happened where people have opened up the conversation about therapy and getting support. My relationship with therapy and mental health is a little different. Therapy has always been talked about inContinue reading “ANGRY AND BLACK”

Aasha’s favorite things of JUNE: 1. Black Girl Sunscreen https://www.blackgirlsunscreen.com/2. Inflatable pools 3. Going to bed early4. Loki https://www.disneyplus.com/5. Celebrating friendship (wedding season) Darcell’s favorite things of JUNE: 1. 365 Popsicles (Caribbean Mix)2. Homemade Matcha lattes 3. Counterpoint (Amazon Prime)4. Everybody Eats PDX (Ultimate Seafood Mac & Cheese) 138 NW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 9720 https://everybodyeats503.com/5.Continue reading “OUR FAVORITE THINGS OF JUNE 2021”

Lately I have been challenging myself to let go of my need for perfection. It comes naturally to me to support others, to remind them that they did their best and to show them grace. Unfortunately I am not always able to extend this same grace to myself. A situation at work recently challenged meContinue reading “Nobody’s perfect. Giving myself grace.”

If you know me, you know I like to talk. I like to voice my opinions. If you are Black, especially a Black woman in America, you might have been in these same situations. Situations where you advocated for yourself and others, situations where you “had to be” the speaker and let your voice beContinue reading “Did you try shutting up? It can help your mental health.”

Aasha’s favorite things of MAY: 1. Ruby Jewel ice cream sandwiches https://www.rubyjewel.com/ice-cream-sandwich-flavors/2.Homemade Rosé slushes3.Everybody Eats PDX (138 NW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97209)4.Therapy5. Snowfall TV Series Darcell’s favorite things of MAY: 1. Organizing expert Krystal Guinn IG: @krystalguinn2.  Hot Mama Salsa White Corn Tortilla Chips  https://hotmamasalsa.com3. Grateful Vineyard Winery and Tasting Room https://www.gratefulvineyards.com/4. Frosè withContinue reading “OUR FAVORITE THINGS OF MAY 2021”

Aasha’s favorite things of APRIL: Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream (Coffee Coffee Buzzbuzzbuzz)301 NW 10th Ave, Portland, OR Homemade blended margaritas with salt rims Fresh cut flowers Steven Universe animated series Morning walks Darcell’s favorite things of APRIL: 1.Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream (Whiskey Biz)2. Silver Falls State Park (Sublimity, OR)3. Pendleton Fanny Pack https://commotionpdx.org/native-made-vendors4.Continue reading “OUR FAVORITE THINGS OF APRIL 2021”