Felecia Causey's Blog

Written By: Felecia Causey Photography By: Felecia Causey Models: Quavonica Manuel, Jacob and Jaxon Thomas The holidays are right around the corner and many of us mothers are preparing to give the kids everything they requested on their Christmas list. We all have heard the saying "money can't buy you true love", but neither can buying materialistic things. The pursuit to buy your kid(s) everything is only a temporary fulfillment. From clothes, to shoes, and gadgets there will always be something new. I know as a mother we seem to face the pressure of trying to be the perfect parent. Unfortunately, I don't have it all together. I am sure many of you fellow moms feel the same way. Spend more quality time with your kids instead of investing in their toy collections. Invest in a strong bond with them. Building this bond will teach them, holidays are not just about gifts, but the birth of Jesus, love, and family. If you're a par

Written By: Sheree Long Photos Courtesy of Sheree Long Edited By: Felecia Causey My name is Sheree Long, and I am the mother of 2 boys, a stepmother of a daughter, and grandmother of a grandson.     Jeremiah Mcdade ,was the light of everybody he came in contact with. It was hard not to love him, because of his charm and smile. On May 9, Jeremiah had moved to Montgomery to start, his first new job. He was so excited, and I was so proud of him.  On May 12,2017, our life changed forever as my son, Jeremiah McDade, was shot to death through the door of an apartment complex. I was in Atlanta, GA, getting flowers for my mother's grave and getting my niece prepared for her graduation, when I received the call that my son had been shot. I remember my heart was racing, and I dialed every family member that was there, to go where my son was.  I began begging and asking God to please save my boy. I said, "God even if he is going to be missing an arm or so

Written By: Felecia Causey Photography: Felecia Causey Model: Shayla Jackson The weave hair business has become a 9 billion dollars industry. Women desire to look their best, and they will spend, however much they need to do so. In many people opinions, women with long hair is considered to be more beautiful. Aren't women with short hair or shaved heads beautiful too? Can they not be free to express themselves? Most of society has laid a very clear rulebook, on what beauty looks like. Long hair has been perceived as the main highpoint of women's sex appeal.  Girls have been force fed of what a woman should look like. They only know what the media feed them of what beauty really is. Shaving or cutting your hair doesn't make you less beautiful or even less of a woman. It doesn't define who you are. It's about your own self worth, attitude, and confidence. Your hair can't give or take away your intelligence, kindness, fight,

Written By: Felecia Causey Photography: Felecia Causey Models: Arthur and Shandrekia Reid You say goals, but can you handle the problems, that comes with it? On social media and on the television most people may seem to have it together, and living the perfect dream life. It can become so easy to compare your average relationship with someone who seems to have all the name brand things, driving all the fancy cars, and taking several vacations. Don't believe everything you see on social media. Many people live for the validation of their peers and followers. I have realized that many portray a life online allowing others to think their lives are what they wish to have. With social media being a platform of showing off and portraying what relationships and life should be like, but remember love is not measured in social media likes and shares. Remember on social media, people will show you only what they want you to see. The next time you type "relation

Written By: Felecia Causey Photography: Felecia Causey Model: Kashia Scott As a woman I haven't been the perfect mother, sister, daughter, friend, wife, or significant other. I'm not the perfect woman that you see on TV, social media, or the magazines. I am not a woman that has it all together, and never made mistakes. I don't always dress up like the fancy moms, that you may see. I haven't always made the best choices, or been the person I should've been. When God blessed me with the gift to be your mother, my life forever changed. I couldn't be the selfish, inconsiderate, and dare devil I once been. I choose to try to be a person, that I would like you to be. The person who loves unconditionally, someone who doesn't make reckless decisions, and the person you can always count on. I was the person who only cared about the things of the world, and satisfying my own selfish wants, baby,please don't be like me, be better. I

Written By: Tosha Hornbuckle Photos Courtesy of Tosha Hornbuckle My name is Tosha Hornbuckle, the author of Finesse Your Fine: Transforming Your Life Heart, Mind and Body, CEO of Finesse Your Fine Fitness, founder of Be You On Purpose (a nonprofit organization to build self-esteem in our relationships and to mentor young adults on building and having healthy relationships), and founder of Finesse Your Fine Inc.  I am a wellness coach, personal trainer, and mother of 2 beautiful children Jada and Austin. Throughout my life I had the gift to help motivate others. When I had my life pitfalls, I was able to turn my mess into a message, and my trials and test into a testimony.   I train and coach individuals on how to workout and eat healthy,  but my ultimate goal is to help them to not only be healthy physically, but mentally ,spiritually, and emotionally. It is sometimes not just the pounds you carry, but it can also be the people, toxic relationships, and th

Written By: Felecia Causey Models: Lakesha Parks, Monique Murphy, and Robresha Singleton Photography: Felecia Causey We live in a world where women are always judged. Many have either gained weight over the years or for most of their life have been a "plus size" woman. Many women yearn for airbrushed perfection bodies as their favorite singer or actress portray on the cover of a magazine and photos. Overcoming body negativity can be a significant challenge in most ladies lives. Most women hide their bodies appearance by wearing oversized clothing. Women have asked the question does size really matter. Embracing your curves is easier said then done,when shopping to compliment your curves and rolls, to  make yourself feel comfortable. With many women constantly receiving disapproval gestures because they don't fit the criteria to wear a certain dress code. Maybe it's an objection from a manager on a job or criticism by a family member, because her cu

 Written By: Felecia Causey Models: Joshua and Sophia Iyegha with their two week old daughter Photos: Felecia Causey There is something so priceless about seeing a dad's love for his child and his child's mother. There is nothing more impacting than the love of a father. Having a baby is a life changing event, both physically and emotionally. Many relationships become stronger, after a turning event, as giving birth. The man love for his child's/children's mother shows as he commits his time and energy towards, his family: The commitment to supply stability, safety, honesty, affection, and appreciation for his wife  and child/children is his goal. The greatest challenge in life is setting the goal of being the father and man your family needs. It's natural for a man to want the perfect family, but life's curve ball sometimes finds us, but he works through it. As the man, he exhibits as the leader for his household against life's ch

Written By: Felecia Causey Photo By:Felecia Causey Models: Shamerial Love and daughters Kennedee Cobb and Zarriah Hinson As most women who are married, in a relationship or have kids we sometimes get caught in everyday routines, and taking care of responsibilities. I'm sure life is like rewinding a VHS tape. You one day realize how much time has gone by. You continuously said you would do this and do that, and then you realize weeks, months, and years have passed . It has hit you "who are you." You have a blessed life but a routine that you, yourself have created. When viewing the lives of some of your social media friends or followers of the story they create , you ask how do they have the time. They seem to have it together, and know exactly who they are. You look in the mirror, you look like you, but you look again, who is the person behind the face and makeup. Who are you besides the mother, wife, daughter, sister, student and business owner? Many wom

Written By: Felecia Causey For me, spending money on groceries and eating out, can be expensive. The constant viewing of my bank account, with numerous transactions from restaurants and grocery stores was ridiculous. I am talking about almost $30.00 per fast food restaurant visit and grocery stores bills would be over $200. I know the struggle of having a busy schedule and the convenience of take out food. As a mother of two kids, who participate in several extracurricular activities, stopping by to pick up a burger is the easy thing to do. I decided to come up with a game plan to limit eating out, and spending an extreme amount of money on food and junk. I started my journey and decided to feed my family with a budget of a 100.00 a week. This budget included all house supplies without being a coupon fanatic. I have nothing against coupons, but I personally, do not have the time or the desire to do so. Before I share my own personal experience on how I changed spending