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Saturday, July 30, 2016

Meagan Good is Making a Movie...and Needs Our Help!


Krazy Actress Productions, co-founded by actress Meagan Good  (“Minority Report,” “Think Like a Man”) and actress-writer Tamara Bass (“Baby Boy,” “All That Matters”) has launched an Indiegogo campaign to help finance its next project, “If Not Now, When.” 
The feature film was written by Bass and will star both women. Sway Calloway (VH1, "MTV News”) has signed on as executive producer. 
The Indiegogo campaign launches on the heels of the landmark success of Krazy Actress Productions’ web series, “All That Matters” which debuted on World Star Hip Hop and earned over 25 million views. 
“As young women, we remember watching films that molded and shaped our perspectives on womanhood and friendship,” said Good. “I wanted to be a part of making films that inspire others the way that I was inspired...to make movies that take people on a journey, and tell a story that ultimately makes us love ourselves a little bit more.”
“If Not Now, When?” is reminiscent of popular female bonding movies prevalent in the ‘90s. The film tells the story of Suzanne (Good), Patrice (Bass), Tyra and Deidre, friends since the age of 14. Over the course of their lives, fights, disagreements and love have created distance between them, particularly Suzanne and Patrice who haven’t spoken in almost 15 years. When Tyra experiences a crisis, the women reunite and rediscover the importance of sisterhood, as they band together to look after Tyra's 14-year-old daughter.
"I wrote this movie because we are committed to telling stories that showcase diversity, and to doing our part to create more leading roles for women of color,” said Bass. “Leveraging a crowdfunding campaign to raise capital for our film not only allows us to maintain creative control, but also gives the fans a chance to weigh in on what types of movies they want to see and support."
The Indiegogo campaign goal is $750,000. Donors will receive a variety of perks ranging from autographed scripts to producer credits.
For more information and to contribute to the campaign, visit www.krazyactressproductions.com or the Indiegogo campaign page



Monday, July 18, 2016

Rustic Crust Pizza Night

I love baking, but there are certain things that intimidate me to bake. Pizza has always been one of those things because I just knew in my heart that I would mess up the crust. With Rustic Crust, you don't have to worry about this! The crusts come with pizza sauce and in a variety of flavors. Below, see my instructions for a Cheesy Spinach Pizza using the Rustic Crust Cheesy Herb Flatbread. 

Get your Cheesy Herb Old World Pizza Crust here.
                           Spread the sauce                          
  
Get your mozzarella cheese and spinach 
Add cheese  
Add spinach 

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Then Eat!
The cool things about Rustic Crust? There is no trans fat or added sugars. There are also no GMOs, and the grains that make the rust crust are not bleached! Eager to have a taste. Visit their website here for more info! 

Yay for Dr. Sharp's Fresh Mint Mouth Wash!

I know that having sensitive skin is common, but is there such thing as having a sensitive mouth? I ask this because a year or so ago I decided to fully commit to using mouthwash (yes, I know it is gross that I already hadn't) and the mouthwash was so strong that is actually burnt my mouth! After that, I decided that brushing was just going to have to surface, and then I came across the Dr. Sharp Dentistry Fluoride- Free Mouthwash.
This mouthwash is all-natural and tastes so good! And it doesn't burn like other mouthwashes. This product is also vegan and paraben, alcohol, and gluten-free. There is also no color added and works just as well as a traditional mouthwash. 
But Dr. Sharp's mouthwash isn't the only tasty, all-natural product he has to offer! Visit his website here.

The Half- Way Point

Last year was such a crazy year for me that I was OVERJOYED that 2016 showed up to put an end to it. I made a list of goals and I was determined to get everything on the list done. And I mean these were life-changing goals ya'll. Now look: July 2016 is here, the year is more than half-way over, and I still have not done everything that I need to do! Not completing my goals depresses me, but today, I find myself awake and alert and motivated to knock some of the goals off of this list. My birthday is in December, and I refuse to turn 32 with the same old unaccomplished goals on my list from when I was 26. I have made lists. I have made plans. I even fell victim to the vision board craze. Now it seems like the only thing to do that I know will bring results is to buckle down and get these things done. I am pretty protective of my goals, but I will share one with you: TO FINALLY LEARN TO DRIVE! I will keep you posted!

Friday, July 15, 2016

Do You Have BraBlems? Third Love Has You Covered!

Do your straps sag after you put on your bra? Is your bra so tight that it makes you look like you have four boobs? Or, my personal favorite, do your girls flop out of the sides of your bra? If you answered yes to any of these questions chances are you have BraBlems. But it's okay. The good people at ThirdLove.com have solutions to all of these pressing brazier conundrums. 

Ready to invest in a bra that won't give you BraBlems? Click here and use the code BRABLEMS to get 15% off! 

alice + olivia X Basquiat

alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet is proud to announce that the late Neo-expressionist artist and frequent Andy Warhol collaborator Jean-Michel Basquiat has been selected, through the Basquiat Estate, as the partner for the second capsule collection that will help support the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s efforts to promote young talent. The collection, shown as part of the alice + olivia Resort 2017 season, will land in stores and online in November 2016.




Must-Eat Summer Yummies!

It is no secret that I am a heavy snacker. I would go as far as to say that I am serious about my snacks, which are usually as unhealthy as they come. We are talking about sodium-packed chips and high fructose candy. As silly as it may sound, I did not think that a healthy snack could taste good. Then I was introduced to these delectable goodies. 
Pistachio Chewy Bites are a yummy collaboration of pistachios and cranberries. It has healthy fat and proteins, but perhaps most importantly, it tastes really good. It satisfied the craving that I have in the middle of the day for something sweet and the great part is is that, after eating it, I didn't feel gross. 

"Gluten-free" is one of those buzz phrases that health-conscious people are always using. I am not completely sure why gluten is so horrible, outside of the allergies that some people have in regards to it, but for some reason, I just didn't think a cookie should be without it. I was sooo wrong! I really couldn't taste the difference between a Simply Shari's Gluten Free Cookie a the fatty cookies I get from the store. They come in five flavors ( I love the shortbread) and they are tiny bites of sweet joy. 

Learn more about these snacks at Simply Shari's Gluten Free Cookies and Pistachio Chewy Bites here. 

Tote Crush: MCM Milla Tote

Heidi Klum is a style icon that always looks camera-ready whenever she is caught by the paparazzi. Her skin is always flawless. Her outfit is always designer. I mean, come on, it's Heidi Klum! However, something that caught my eye in one of her recent pics is this adorable yellow tote from MCMWorldwide.com

The Milla Tate is the perfect on-the-go bag for summer. It's adorable, it's a good size, and it adds a fun pop of color to your summer ensemble. It comes in four additional colors, and if you can afford the $920 a pop, I would suggest you get them in every shade to get you through the season. If this bag isn't quite your style, visit MCMWorldwide.com to see all the cool bags that MCM Worldwide has to offer.