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Hello Dolls, It is a New Year and oh, will it be a great one. Every year, I like to focus on getting better & better every year. Many of us would love the idea of having a upgrading in our lives this year. Sounds pretty nice to me. Yet, its more than just wishing for it, it's about making it a reality . In one of my first video uploads for 2022, I share my Top 10 Tips to Upgrading Your Life this year, next year and so on. To get the first 10 Tips, Watch It HERE ! To ensure you have an Arsenal of ways to reach your upgraded life, I'm going to share MORE tips with you here . 11. Plan Goals that are Realistic, Reasonable & Significant in Your Life. It's so easy to fall into the trap of keeping up with the Joneses, ESPECIALLY when they're showing off their Instagram-worthy life. Yet, look around you. Who are you truly competing with? The fun thing about social media, is the fact that you can unfollow, unsubscribe someone & poof! they magically disappear. Even in your real life, make sure that you focus on what's truly important. Yes, luxury items & experiences are divine, but ensure that your life of quality is in all parts of your life. Splurge here, save there, but overall focus on making & accomplishing goals that will put you in a better position in life . 12. Don't Always Depend on People to Have a Good Time with You! If you want to start living an upgrade & interesting life, you most likely want to indulge yourself in new experiences & things. Often times when it comes to events, parties, outings & traveling, we like to have a buddy there with us to enjoy the experience. I am the SAME WAY! Yet, not everyone will be as excited as you to spend money in all the same ways that you want to. People may make plans with you, then cancel. Therefore, you shouldn't be too dependent on others to have a good time. Plan times to step out of your comfort zone & do something alone . Attend that event that you've been wanting to go to in a solo fashion. Go to a coffee shop alone, go to shopping alone, perhaps dinner. Get yourself comfortable with not allowing other people's hesitation & lack of dependability hold you back from living life. BE SAFE! Having a friend along with you, is a bit of a safety net, so chose your solo adventures carefully. 13. Get a Mentor If you're more about upgrading your life, career-wise or relationship-wise, then consider finding a mentor. This could be an official mentor or an unofficial one . I've personally have had mentors in my life that happen naturally and other times to where it was planned. Either way, I was able to receive advice, guidance and tips from older, wise individuals who genuinely care about me accomplishing my goals. There is something different about having someone who is dedicated to helping you to their best abilities. Friends & families could turn into mentors. There's also the options of joining a program dedicated to assigning mentors to young individuals and professionals. Either way, give it a try and I promise you, you will learn something new and beneficial. 14. Limit Your Screen Time Social media, watching TV, or playing games, is one of our many favorite past-times. Yet, make sure you're not spending too much time obsessing over things that don't really matter. Use those outlets to become inspired, connect with others or be entertained for a portion of time, but don't make it a HUGE part of your life in an unhealthy way. Prioritize off-screen time, by starting a new hobby, checking those items off your TO-DO list, spending time with family or plan something that you've always been wanting to do. 15. Grow in Your Faith Along with your upgraded life journey, your spiritual journey is personal and significant. Getting to know God can help you realize what's truly important in life. By building a solid relationship with God, it can be revealed what goals really matter to you. Self-realization, realizing my priorities and discovering my purpose, are a few blessings that I've experienced since I found Jesus. What God has in store for you, is always greater than your own plans. It's not only about receiving blessings, but also serving God and dedicating your life to Him. Try attending church, speak to someone one-on-one, or watch an online sermon video to get yourself started. How do you plan on upgrading your life this year? Comment Below! & Let's Chat, Dolls.

Hello Dolls, As shown in my 7am Housewife Morning Routine , I love to prepare quiche for breakfast throughout the week. It makes for a quick breakfast for me & my husband for about 2 days. That helps me by shortening my morning routine. You can add in your favorite breakfast produce & meats like spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, broccoli, asparagus, onions, bacon, sliced ham, sliced turkey, breakfast sausage or chicken . All that & the KITCHEN SINK! (or whatever you have in the fridge!) NOTABLE TIPS to creating a water-free quiche: Sometimes if you bake quiche, it has a tendency to come out a bit watery. Its not the end all to this breakfast bake, but it's not the best end result. A watery quiche is due to moisture in the ingredients. In order to keep a water-free quiche, be sure to dry your ingredients before adding them together in the pan. In this recipe I used tomatoes & mushrooms, two ingredients that can be quite watery. Tomatoes, of course, has pulp and seeds. Salt draws out moisture from mushroom which turns into this beautiful mushroom sauce. Lovely for a pasta dish, but not so much for a quiche. As I shown in the Housewife Morning Routine, I seasoned the mushrooms with salt, garlic & thyme then baked it by itself. Baking the mushrooms alone helps dry up any moisture that would be released due to the salt. I also dried the tomatoes with a napkin to draw out the moisture. You can do the same for any other produce like for your spinach or broccoli. Be sure to pat dry or bake it first before cutting, mixing or prepping your other ingredients to save time. Here's my recipe for the Perfect Quiche! 2 r 5 eggs, large 1/2 cup of milk 1/2 tomato on vine, diced 4 mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup of grated Medium Cheddar Cheese (or cheese of your choice) 2 teaspoons of minced garlic 2 sprigs of fresh thyme Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste You can bake quiche or cook in a skillet on the stove. The steps remain in the same order. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add sliced mushrooms into a buttered pie or baking dish. Add minced garlic, sprinkle thyme leaves and lightly salt. Bake for 5 minutes. While mushrooms are baking, crack 5 eggs in a bowl & whisk. Then add in milk & whisk together. Dice 1/2 of the tomato, then pat dry to rid tomatoes of pulp. Then lightly salt. Remove the baking dish from oven. Stir the baked mushrooms. Add in the diced tomato and egg mixture. Add salt & pepper to taste. Then sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes. Quiche top should be a light golden brown. et Voila! The perfect quiche. Slice & serve with toast, yogurt parfait or a bowl of fruit. Share your Quiche Creation with me! Send me a pictures of your meal or Tag me on Instagram! @Ebony.Nikita What is your favorite breakfast meal prep recipe? What recipe should we cook next? Comment below! Let's Chat Dolls.

Happy Holidays Dolls, I share my favorite easy winter dessert recipe in my Holiday Homemaking 2022 Housewife Diary Vlog . This recipe is perfect for a quick & easy holiday bake and its a fun seasonal flavor. If you want a classic dessert, be sure to watch my Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting recipe video . Without further ado, let's bake ! CUPCAKE BATTER 2 sticks (1 Cup) Unsalted Butter, softened 2 eggs 2 cups All-Purpose Flour 2 cups Sugar 4 tablespoons Cocoa Powder 1 cup Boiling Water 1/2 cup Buttermilk 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon Baking Soda 1/2 teaspoon of salt FROSTING 2 sticks (1 Cup) Salted Butter, Softened 4 cups Powdered Sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons Peppermint extract 3 tablespoons of Heavy Cream or Milk 10 Peppermint Candies, Finely Crushed for Topping Preheat oven to 350 degrees. CUPCAKE BATTER In a small saucepan, melt 2 sticks butter, add & stir in cocoa powder. Pour in 1 cup of boiling water & let mixture boil for 20 seconds. Remove from heat & set aside. In a separate small bowl, mix together eggs, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and baking soda. In another bowl, stir together salt, sugar, and flour. Next pour the chocolate mixture into the flour mixture bowl and mix until halfway combined. Add in the egg mixture, then mix until fully combined. Line muffin tin with cupcake holders or triangle-cut parchment paper. (Or butter the muffin tin) Divide the batter evenly into the muffin pan, filling 2/3 full. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool. FROSTING You can beat together frosting mixture with whisk or add ingredients into a food processor & mix on high. Beat the softened butter until halfway smooth. Then add in the powdered sugar. After halfway combined, add in milk & peppermint extract. Beat until completely smooth. Use a frosting tool & swirl frosting on top of cupcakes. I used my favorite, beginner-friendly icing tool. Garnish with finely crushed peppermints & top each cupcake with a peppermint candy! et Voila! Beautiful chocolate cupcakes with peppermint frosting. Enjoy with a cup of milk (my favorite) or a warm cup of tea or hot cocoa for the chocolate lovers!

Hello Dolls! Having a solid schedule as a homemaker is an essential . Whether you are a current homemaker, a newlywed homemaker or an aspiring one, having a fluent and functional homemaking schedule is an important part of your homemaking role and life. In my latest episode in my Housewife Diary vlog series on m y youtube channel , I share my best tips to curating a practical & perfected schedule to suit your homemaking needs. WATCH: 5 STEPS to creating the perfect Homemaking S chedule . click to watch! My first year as a newlywed homemaker, I did not plan out my weekly tasks. This eventually led to me feeling overwhelmed, scattered and incomplete within my household duties. Once I created a homemaking schedule it was like a big weight was lifted off of my shoulders. Being organized is an essential part of the role. Life gets busy, so you need to keep up with it by creating a homemaking schedule to help. Here is a free download so you can create your perfect HOMEMAKING SCHEDULE with ease. Click to Download! What is YOUR Homemaking Schedule? What is your FAVORITE tip from my episode? SHARE YOUR HOMEMAKING SCHEDULE in the HOUSEWIFE CLUB! Share, Inspire & Connect with Amazing Feminine & Elegant Housewives like yourself ! Subscribe to Share, Create Your Profile & Chat with us Dolls. Let's Chat, Dolls.

Hello Dolls, tarting a feminine hobby is a great way to tap into your femininity and maintain a feminine, inspired lifestyle. You can see these feminine hobbies in action during my Housewife Diary Vlogs . I ensure that my daily life schedule has a proper time for me to dedicate my time to myself and interests. Watch my TOP 10 Feminine Hobbies featuring clips of the feminine hobbies in action from my Housewife Diary Vlogs! Feminine hobbies should be realistic and practical in your life. That should help you avoid starting a new hobby, but then never continuing it. When it comes to feminine hobbies, you want to be intentional about it. Yet, you never want it to be forceful, where a feminine hobby doesn't fit your schedule or it doesn't excite you as much as you thought it would. So, I encourage you to stick to feminine hobbies that naturally spark your interest. Consider a couple of these feminine hobbies that may take you out of your comfort zone. Try a new feminine hobby at least 2x before crossing it off of your list. Remember to choose one that works for you & your lifestyle. Some of these feminine hobbies are ones that you'd do 1x a week, multiple times a week, or even once a month. Keep your mind open and keep your schedules open too! Be sure to choose at least 3 new feminine hobbies. Try to get a good diversity of feminine hobbies, from a daily hobby, to a weekly hobby, or even a monthly one. Sewing This is a traditional hobby that you won't regret starting. Whether its hand sewing or using a sewing machine, this is a hobby that you begin and the outside world is shut out until you finish. I highly recommend you starting off with a small project like making a pillowcase, table runner or placemats. Get a hang out of the basics before committing to garment construction. Knitting In the same family as sewing, knitting isn't only for the fall and winter season. You could also knit table mats and table runners. Crocheting Knitting's sister and the cousin to sewing, crocheting is another alternative to the other creation-makers. You can also make heartwarming home decor or lightweight garments for the spring and summer season . Calligraphy A woman's penmanship is less-talked about, but it can say a lot about a lady. Consider taking up the art of calligraphy and have fun creating postcards, writing letters, or creating art for your home. Cooking A life skill for us all, but an exceptional talent that makes a lady shine. If you're new to cooking, start of with your country's classics or your home's daily favorites made by mom or grandma. Baking If you have a sweet tooth, then this one is perfect! Knowing how to create at least one good dessert is essential. I have easy & beginner-friendly baking recipes on the blog. You'll often see me bake during the Housewife Diary Vlogs . Consider taking a baking class to kickstart your baking journey! Blogging Share your interests, write out your thoughts or opinions and inspire others! With proper planning, you could turn your blog into a business. Horseback Riding An active hobby is widely needed for all feminine ladies. It's good exercise, its relaxing and you have the opportunity to bond with the horse and learn how to properly care for it. Flower Arrangements A feminine woman is notably compared to a flower. Creating flower arrangements is a fun chance to beautify your home, learn about new flowers and exert your creativity. Done within 15 minutes depending on your bouquet size. This is one of my weekly feminine habits, that never gets old. In my Housewife Diary Vlogs , you'll see me stopping at the farmer's market for my weekly fresh flowers for my home. Volunteering Mentor and help younger girls in your area. Be a good example for them by being your best feminine self! Reading Lower your phone & pick up a book! Join a book club, in-person or online, which is a good way to meet others. This year, I'll be starting a book club for us feminine ladies! Subscribe to stay updated on new announcements for the book club! Decorating Choosing small areas of your home to decorate can be a relaxing and creative feminine hobby! Hairstyling This is another beauty interest that you can turn into a hobby. Just like with the makeup, you can attend seminars, live shows and classes demonstrating this feminine hobby! Nail Design Another therapeutic beauty interest that you can spend parts of your week doing. Start off with regular polish or learn how to do nail art, acrylic nails or gel. Plus, you'll be able to save money every month rather than going to the salon ;) Another traditional hobby that every feminine lady should try. You don't have to have a full garden forest. It only takes one plant to start! Makeup The process of applying makeup is quite therapeutic for many and it can be an act of self-care. Get to learn what compliments your facial features! I have many luxury beauty recommendations and videos with me applying my favorite makeup products! Ballet A true feminine and elegant art form, which can help you become more in tune with your body. If you've always been interested in ballet, consider taking a beginner class! Learn the basics and have a good exercise. Interior Design Planning This is a hobby that may turn into a business! Start with your own home, take on a position part-time, or help others! Go deeper into interior design by learning the basics about putting together a breathtaking room. Organizing A feminine woman is organized and polished, so why not sharpen your organizing skills. As I state in my previous blog post , learning how to be organized can create a refreshing and aesthetically-pleasing ambiance in your home. Read books about organizing and tidying up! Ballroom Dancing A classic form of dance that has been somewhat lost in this modern world. Consider taking a weekly class or a one-time monthly class! As a feminine and elegant woman its important to learn how to properly ballroom dance. Cake Decorating A fun reward to baking! Bake your own cake or practice with a store-bought cake. Cake Decorating can be done alone or with your loved ones! Painting Acrylic, watercolor, oil, painting can be very relaxing and a creative way to express your feelings. Painting classes are becoming more and more popular! Drawing If you have a knack for drawing, don't dismiss this a feminine hobby! Sharpen your skills and create art for your home or loved ones. Refurbishing Furniture This is a good form of exercise depending on the size of your furniture piece. I had a friend who refurbished furniture for fun with her sister and due to their popularity, they turned it into a business! Their pieces were even sold in local stores. Another feminine sport that you shouldn't knock until you try it! I went to a women's golf event and I was able to meet other ladies and have a bit of fun with a sport I wasn't familiar playing. Tablescape design Creating table arrangements is one of my favorite seasonal feminine hobbies. As you've seen in my Housewife Diary Vlogs , I have so much fun planning, shopping and decorating my dining room table for all 4 seasons. Event planning If you light up when it comes to the thought of planning a birthday party, special dinner or wedding, consider taking up event planning! This could turn into a career or you can look for a part-time position at a locally-owned event planning business. Scrapbooking One of the best ways to capture a memory, an experience and paint a scenery around the photo to encapsulate the feelings involved. I highly recommend you do this for your wedding day, college or high school years, special vacations or any other momentous occasions! Journaling Start your own bullet journal, diary or personal thoughts! Dedicate time out of your schedule to spend a couple of hours journaling. Card-making Show gratitude and love to your loved ones by creating holiday cards, thank you cards, or family newsletters. Writing Such a fine feminine hobby that causes you to slow down and reflect on your day, thoughts or feelings. Photography Just as I enjoy taking pictures for my blog, I also enjoy taking nature pictures in the park. Choose your subject, get inspiration from Pinterest and set aside weekly time to explore a new area and take your pictures! Videography Start a YouTube channel of your own, create a short-film or edit videos for others! Another hobby that may turn into a business! You can buy candle-making kits to get started and enjoy your homemade candles during your self-care routine. Collecting Antiques or other interests Collecting dainty things of personal interests is a thoughtful feminine hobby. Antiques, vintage makeup, magazines, jewelry or pieces of home decor is a treasure hunt can dedicate your time to. Soapmaking Infuse your soaps with flowers, essential oils or milk and enjoy them at home or gift them to a loved one. Tea creation - The art of tea is a beautiful thing to learn. To take ot a step further, create your own tea blends and host a tea party! Perfumery You can make essential oil-based perfumes or perfumes from scratch! A similar way to enjoy perfumes is by purchasing vintage perfume bottles and filling them with you favorite fragrance! Tennis One of my favorite active feminine hobbies. Join a tennis club whether you’re a beginner or experienced, find a partner & incorporate exercise in you schedule! Styling Piecing together outfits for yourself or others is a darling way to learn about color theory & allows you to get to know your body type! Embroidery The other distant cousin to sewing, knitting & crocheting! Create gorgeous, feminine creations on new pieces or old clothing to revive it! My Personal Favorite Feminine Hobbies: Daily: Cooking, Recipe Creation, Sewing, Makeup Weekly: Flower Arrangements, Baking Throughout the Month: Antique Collecting, Sewing (1 project a month), A Seasonal Sport What feminine hobbies are YOU most interested in? Are you excited for the Book Club? Share some of your favorite books that we should read in the book club! Comment below & Let's Chat Dolls.

Hello Dolls, Confidence is key. Its something that every main character emulates through their style in every episode, movie and scene. Get my TOP TIPS to perfecting your look! WATCH the Style Video Being the main character in your life also means dressing the part. There is an art to being the main character in your life & an expectation to dress like such. Let’s begin. Choose to be FEARLESS. I know the feeling you can get when you walk into a room & it feels like everyone’s head is turning to look at you. You can either choose to love it or hate it. You can choose to activate your runway walk or shrivel in embarrassment & look down as you B-line to your destination. I will admit, in my past, I’ve put on a darling outfit and thought, ‘Wait, am I overdressed? Do I look too done up?’ In actuality, I’ve dressed appropriately for my planned outing, but I question my look because I fear capturing too much attention. If you look stunning, YES you will capture attention. That’s the reality of looking good. As long as you’re not showing up to a baseball game wearing a silky long dress, then you’re fine. Always dress for the occasion, but there’s nothing wrong with looking polished & stylish. For all the Dolls who have done what I’ve done, please dear stop shrinking yourself . Life is too short to be insecure and worrisome about things that don’t matter. So what, some people may turn their heads to look at you. They will either: A. look at you & pay you a compliment or B. look at you, then continue with their business. It’s not as serious as you may overthink it to be. From what I’ve seen circling on social media, here in America we’re often embarrassed to be overdressed , but certain countries overseas are actually often embarrassed to be underdressed . This is the month, the season, the year, that we dress like the main character no matter where we are. 2. Dress the part, be the part. As the main character, everyone’s eyes glance over to you. Your aesthetic is your personal style, how you choose to brand yourself with your clothes. Whether some choose to accept it or not, everyone has a personal brand. When you go out in public, you’re representing yourself. That occurs whether you’re in the library, going grocery shopping, on a quick coffee run, on a date or going shopping. So now we get into the fun part, choose your STYLE. How does the dream you dress? Create a mood/style board to help you figure out your desired style. This doesn’t mean you have to go on a major shopping spree immediately. Choose out of your board and pinpoint which pieces you currently have in your wardrobe. Then start to create outfits. Don’t forget to be DARING. Create a wardrobe that is timeless, but still pleasing to your current taste & interests . I personally have a feminine style and depending on the day, season, or year it can lean more barbie doll, prep, cottagecore or girly. So don’t put yourself into a box. You can always explore different aesthetics but be sure to curate your wardrobe with the necessary basics. Don’t try too hard to accomplish a certain ‘look’. Being the main character is always about being authentically you . I wouldn’t say Kerry Washington had the most stunning style on her TV show, but it fit her character & it was simply elegant. Don’t overanalyze & put pressure on yourself to meet certain standards. You don’t have to have the classic flap in order to be ‘that girl’ nor do you have to have a crazy large & colorful closet to be ‘interesting’. 5. Create the main character’s wardrobe on their off-days & home. I’ve never seen Blair Waldorf dress in sweatpants and baggy T-shirts during her time at home or when she was waking up. It’s not an on & off outfit that suddenly makes you into the main character. Over the past 2 years, I have curated wardrobes that feed into my aesthetic and cater to my everyday life. I have a collection of elegant and feminine go-to outfits for grocery shopping & errands. I also have a wardrobe for lounging that still allows me to emulate feminine elegance while being comfortable at home. I’ve always seen myself as being the housewife who walks around in silk dresses and stunning robes at home. Therefore, as I shared in my video ‘How to look feminine at home’ , I rid my closet of all scruffy old pajamas and slowly built up my nightgown and robe collection. 6. Set a REASONABLE Budget The majority of these items, I purchased at a discount or on sale. As my grandfather told me, just because I have $100, doesn’t mean I want to spend $100. Shop smart, ladies 😉 I try to shop for fall season, in the spring. I shop for Winter items, in the summer. You can shuffle through the leftovers & look through the sale & clearance items for your wardrobe staples & basics. Of course buy your new & interesting pieces when it comes to those heartthrob statement pieces, but save when you can. I often score deals for 70% off retail price! CHOOSE items that COMPLIMENT your BODY SHAPE & KNOW your Seasonal COLOR PALETTE Knowing what colors favor you, is life changing. Yes of course, have fun and experiment with different colors & patterns. Yet, when you find that perfect shade of red, or your favorite color in the most complimentary tone, you'll feel like you're stepping in a whole new world. Are you a Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer? Try taking different quizzes to help you find your color season. I found this color season quiz to be very helpful! Knowing my body shape & the most complimentary silhouettes saves me time & money I remember buying pieces that looked perfect on the mannequin or on the rack, but when I try it on it looked frumpy and unflattering. Pinpointing which silhouettes compliment my shape the best, makes online shopping much easier. Not to mention, you save time from trying on clothing items that just doesn't work. Dolls, get my bonus tips in my video, How to Dress Like the MAIN CHARACTER . Who are your favorite character fashionistas? Any style icons that you're basing your new wardrobe on? Comment Below! Let's Chat Dolls

Hello Dolls, It's September, the introduction to the autumn. This recipe is the perfect way to welcome in the fall season. Its warm, incredibly moist & strums the perfect tune to any autumn lover's heart. It is my favorite pumpkin dessert I've baked to this day! Watch me prepare & bake this recipe in my Housewife Diary Vlog . Muffins 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (187.5 grams) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil (80 ml) 1/2 cup brown sugar (100 grams) 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 grams) 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 cup milk (60 ml) 1 cup pure pumpkin puree (240 ml) Streusel Top 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (62.5 grams) 1/4 cup brown sugar (50 grams) 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 grams) 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter (56 grams) Glaze 1/2 cup powdered sugar (55 grams) 1-2 tablespoons milk or cream Preheat oven to 375F degrees. Line your muffin pan with muffin liners , or as I shown in my Homemaking Vlog, butter the pan, then line with triangle-cut parchment paper. I also used jumbo muffin tins. Shop my baking favorites HERE . Pumpkin Muffin Batter In a bowl, add the flour, brown sugar, white sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk together until smooth. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, another 1/2 cup of brown sugar, another 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, vanilla, milk and pumpkin puree. Whisk until mixture is smooth & fully incorporated. Pour in 1/2 of the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Whisk together, then add in the remaining dry ingredients. Whisk until smooth and there are no more lumps. Streusel Top This part is incredibly simple. The streusel top creates a complimentary texture for the smooth, moist muffins. Stir together the brown sugar, white sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a small bowl Add in the melted butter & mix. The texture should resemble clumpy damp sand. Preparing Your Treats for the Oven Pour the muffin batter evenly between the muffin pan. I fill mine up 90% to achieve at big top. You can also fill it up 3/4 of the way. Add the streusel on top of each muffin. Fill the top generously. You want the tops to be fully covered, so it's okay if it may look like it's a lot. Bake in the preheated oven on 375F degrees for about 30 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. While the muffins are baking, prepare the glaze icing! ( See directions below ) Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then carefully remove the muffins from the pan and continue cooling. Now, its time to create the... Glaze! To optimize time, create the glaze while muffins are baking! Whisk together ½ cup powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon of milk or cream. You want a thin consistency so you can drizzle the icing on top of the muffins, creating a glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins. et Voila! The perfect pumpkin treat that looks, tastes & smells like autumn. Enjoy with a cup of tea or a pumpkin spice latte! Watch me bake this recipe, cook, clean & homemake in my Peaceful Day in the Life Housewife Diary Vlog If you bake this recipe, tag me in your picture on Instagram @ Ebony.Nikita or send me a picture through the blog! Did you enjoy this recipe? What autumn dessert should we bake next? Comment Below & Let's Chat Dolls!

Hello Dolls, In my latest Housewife Diary Vlog , I indulge in a bit of daily self-care and primping, prepare a new favorite, chipotle chicken paninis, do a bit of shopping, shop my wardrobe and more. Now I'm sharing all of the highlight products and similar items that I use in every Housewife Diary vlog . - Highlight in my Makeup Routine - The Diorskin Forever Powder Foundation . I've had mine since 2020 and I'm just finishing it. I wrote a Dior Powder Foundation review and created video review on this Holy Grail product. At the time, this was sold out and hard to find so I bought 2 of them out of fear of it being discontinued. To my surprise, Dior reformulated this powder foundation to have more naturally-derived ingredients along with more shades. I wear shade 060 in the old formulation, which pulls a bit dark on my complexion. I'm unsure of what shade I am in the new formulation, but I'm betting on 050. I used multiple eyeshadow palettes in this vlog. I would recommend all of them! Depending on your needs and occasions, one might suit you better than the other. I used the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Quad . Using that one again, I combined it with the Pat McGrath Bronze Borealis or Iconic Illumination quad. For a bit more fun, I added in the coral shade from the CT Pillow Talk 12-pan palette . As for lips, I used the PML Lust lip gloss in Sunset Rose . It is my all time favorite lip gloss formula. I dressed myself in robes throughout the week as it is my favorite style uniform as a housewife. I adore robes from In Bloom by Jonquil, but unfortunately they are sold out of the satin robe I was wearing in the vlog. They have a wonderful selection and this lace pink robe would be my next pick. At the start, I wore my plush robe with black lining from Victoria Secret. At this time, my blush plush robe currently on SALE in other colors. As I mentioned in the vlog, I've been trying out new recipes to cook at home. The lunch menu tends to have less attention than the breakfast and dinner menus. Therefore I've been trying recipes that I enjoy at restaurants when I go out. I enjoy a good panini with a salad or soup. Fun fact, I'm not the biggest fan on bigger panini press appliances made for the home. Since its just me & hubs, I don't need to make larger lunch portions. Therefore, it's best for me to buy a Cast Iron Press , see if paninis, pressed sandwiches or burgers will become apart of our menu staples, then make the choice to buy a large panini press appliance. As every good hostess, chef and homemaker knows, presentation is key. I prefer to dine on contemporary dishes for certain meals. While I enjoy traditional breakfast meals on classic dinnerware. The square dinner plates were a gift from my mother, so I found a similar modern dinnerware set for a great deal. I'm considering updating our daily dining with this set! As for daily tea time, I go for a classic white tea cup set for everyday use. This one from Bloomingdales comes with a tea cup and also a saucer . There is a bigger tea cup set that is perfect for tea time with guests. Dolls, thank you for spending the week with me in my Housewife Diary Vlog ! What do you want to see in my next HWD Vlog or in an upcoming video? Comment below! Let's Chat Dolls.

Hello, Dolls! On August 19, 2020, Nordstrom will be opening their anniversary sale to everyone! This is such a great time to snatch up deals on high-end quality clothing. Nordstrom holds products from many designers who create gorgeous, feminine, elegant and classy clothing designs. I never fail to double-check the home and beauty section, just to make sure I’m not missing out on any deals on luxe items. Here are my TOP PICKS for this year’s long-awaited sale! SCREENSHOT & instantly SHOP my TOP PICKS by downloading the app called LIKEtoKNOW.it This is a great way to have easy access to all of my Feminine & Elegant selections. It also helps support my blog & YouTube content. Thank you Dolls! ‘ Ebony Nikita’ on LIKEtoKNOW.it What will YOU be buying from this sale? Comment down below! Let’s Chat, Doll. Always with Love, Ebony Nikita

Hello Dolls, If you're not romanticizing your life, then who will? In my latest video, How to Live a SOFT LIFE & ROMANTICIZE Your LIFE because YOU DESERVE IT , I share my top tips to living a soft life and romanticizing your life for all feminine ladies. Let's dive deeper into ROMANTICIZING YOUR LIFE: 1. Change your mindset: 'Dress for the gig you want, not for the gig you have.' Those words have stuck with me and I try to implement this in many parts of my life. We’re not always in the position we want to be in, but if you work with what you have, you’ll be able to find joy in today. Hidden in undesirable positions and situations are little rays of light. It’s up to you to be to recognize that bit of sunshine. There was a time when I didn’t leave for college when I wanted to, and I was dreading staying home. Yet within that wait, I was able to spend my nights with my younger siblings and do all the silly things I wanted to do with them. This meant late-night cartoons, competitive video games, playing tag, eating popcorn, and laughing all night. During that wait to go off to college, my siblings were keeping me grounded, and they made me feel like a carefree child again. After my crybaby moments, I chose not to continue to sulk in that position, instead, I recognized the opportunity to create beautiful memories with my loved ones. Carpe Diem, seize the day . Now, I and my siblings look back on all those fun times and I wouldn’t trade those moments for anything. 2. When it comes to romanticizing your life, you’re choosing to put a spotlight on the everyday things in life. Events and special occasions are well…special, but who says your trip to the café can’t be the same? Who says your mornings must be dreaded and weary? Who says your dinners alone in your 1-bedroom apartment must be dull? When you’re romanticizing your life, you’re not looking for what’s next? What’s bigger? What’s better ? You’re living in the moment. You’re appreciating that moment. 3. Enjoy the little things: - Little things to enjoy - Dinners at home Walking in the park Morning routine Sunday cleaning Baking favorable treats Spending time with children Lunch breaks Relaxing Bath time Little trips driving in the car 4. All the little details In my video , I asked this question: What’s the difference between a regular dinner at home and date night at home? It’s the scenery. It’s the ambiance. It’s the special attention and details that you add to make it romantic. Truly, you’re sitting in the same house, at the same dining table, sitting on the same chairs, yet it’s different due to that extra effort. What do you do for date night at home? Cook a stunning meal, perhaps 3-courses? Dim the lights Light a candle Pour a cup of wine Spray your favorite scent Play soft, relaxing music Set the table, add fresh flowers, You dress for the occasion; red lipstick is a suitable choice. So maybe you don’t do that every night, but you can still add in a couple of these elements into your daily dinner rotation. Buy flowers for the week Play your favorite music Change outfits; sometimes I wear my silk robe and put on a tinted lip balm and that does it for me Light your favorite candle Spray on a soft, evening fragrance Use an extra 1-minute from your day to set the scene in those regular, yet precious moments in your life. How will your romanticize your life this week? Just implementing 1 of these tips into your life, can jumpstart you into fully romanticizing your life. Comment Below & Let's Chat Dolls.

Hello Dolls, Learning to value my things and personal areas of my home has really helped me. As I mentioned in my Homemaking Habits video, taking care of my items ranked low on my To-Do list, compared to my other homemaking tasks. As a housewife, its very easy to put other things before your own. In my Day in the Life of a Housewife Vlog , I shared my thoughts along with cleaning and organizing my personal feminine space. Before I would put cleaning my vanity, below cleaning my husband's study, vaccuuming the living room or organizing my pantry. Sounds small, but this mindset continued and I eventually always ranked my things and areas of my home at the bottom of my To-Do list. This lead to my things in need of long-time, overdue maintenance . It also lead me to spend less time with my loved items & spaces. AND the worst one, especially for my husband's wallet, it lead me to want MORE & MORE NEW THINGS! I realized, since I wasn't caring for my things as needed, I started to spend less time with them. It wasn't as appealing to me as when I first bought them. I was ready to move onto the next new shiny thing . This happened with my makeup (the packaging really needed a good touch up), the tangled necklaces in my jewelry box and my headache of a closet which became less and less functional for me. Shoes were jumbled and hidden in random shoe boxes that I forgot about. This led me to yearn for the latest 'newer styles' which didn't turn out to be as unique in my closet as I thought it would be. This was ALL because I chose to ignore my personal feminine spaces & things around my home, since everything else is much more important. I would tell myself, 'yeah, I'll get to that by the end of this week', but then the weekend would come and go. Then it would be pushed back to next week, and the next and the next. Slowly, but surely, I felt like my once adored vanity space & reading area needed a MAJOR UPGRADE or a renovation of sorts. Yet, it really needed weekly maintainanece like every other area of my home. If I can torture myself, I mean prep myself, to reorganize my pantry every week, then I can also make time to reorganize my vanity drawers, vacuum my rug in my reading area or wipe the makeup smudges off of my makeup packaging. et Voila! The makeup looks new again, the room looks refreshed and I'm able to be grateful for what I have. Instead of looking up new shiny items to add into my space, I look for more functional (but still cute of course) pieces to enhance my everyday use of the area or items. Now since I've learned to make it a top priority to weekly maintain my personal areas and items, I feel a better sense of completion, personal joy and appreciation for what I have. My beloved areas of my home would be my reading & editing space and my vanity area. That's where I spend a lot of my me-time. Where's yours? If you love doing your hair & makeup, it may be your bathroom or your vanity area. It may be on your porch, where you like to get fresh air and read. What is a hobby or collection of things you like to do & have in your home? Be sure to personalize and upkeep the area for your own enjoyment. Value your space, because as homemakers, we take care of our home and our things & areas are apart of our home.

Hello Dolls, It is a beautiful new year and we want to start it off strong. Us, as feminine ladies, must prioritize caring and loving ourselves, while continuing to have a passion to grow and become well-rounded, feminine ladies. This year, I am going to provide you Dolls with more detailed guides to help you grow within your femininity! So be sure to stay subscribed to my channel and blog, so you won't miss out! In my video, Feminine Habits to Start in 2022 , I shared amazing, new practices that every lady should include into her life. Today, I'll be expanding on certain focuses that feminine ladies should prioritize this year. Focus on your Weaknesses. here may be a weakness that is holding you back from growing in your femininity. For some is temper, lack of self-control, attitude, lack of etiquette, an unfiltered mouth and the list goes on. You want to feel feminine by dressing up very prettily, but you want to be feminine overall. Focus on finding the solution for your weaknesses this year. In result, you'll yield great results within your femininity, relationships and more. Incorporate Femininity in Big and Small Ways. hile on your femininity journey, its very easy to gravitate to updating your wardrobe with feminine clothing, experimenting with makeup and other exciting femininity journey planning. All of those things are pretty fun parts of your journey. Yet, it's important to incorporate feminine outings and hobbies into your life. This could be caring your younger family members, which is tuning into the nurturing part of being feminine, taking a class on traditional life skills like cooking or sewing, or even attending events that are primarily focused on women, like bridal fairs or women-owned business events. Remain Inspired! want to thank you for watching my videos, following me on Instagram and reading my blog posts. There are more incredible content creators who could inspire you on your journey. This goes back to the previous tip. Incorporate femininity in the small ways . How long do you spend on social media? Might as well add a couple of positive femininity profiles and channels into your daily feed. There are more feminine fashion creators, traditional living accounts and Christian marriage pages on social media, just waiting for more like-minded ladies to join their community. In my previous blog post, ' Feminine Black Homemakers & Content Creators You Should Know ', I shared some of my other favorite accounts filled with feminine fashion, lifestyle and relationship inspiration. If you're looking to start feminine habits, I have a lot of previous content to inspire you! My Other Helpful Videos What are your femininity goals for this year? Comment Below & Let's Chat Dolls!