So back in 2014, I had heard about a book, The Cruelty, by new writer Scott Bergstrom. I figured, why not yanno….new writers don’t become old writers unless we read their stuff. And the title intrigued me, so I figured I would give it a try. The Cruelty – an intriguing novel that introduces us…
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Ready to Play – Chicago Style
This year is the 12th anniversary of the Chicago Toy and Game Fair. Can you believe it..12 years?!?!?!?!?!!? This is such an exciting event for you and your family. On November 22nd and 23rd you can discover the top trends in toys and games this year at the 12th Annual Chicago Toy & Game Fair,…
Are you ready to play?
It’s that time of year again. It is time for the Chicago Toy and Game Fair.. In its 11th year, the Chicago Toy and Game Fair (chiTAG) is back, November 23rd and 24th, at Navy Pier. They will be showcasing the best Toys & Games from around the globe. You will be able to build…
Password Pandemonium
Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo!, MSN, Live, YMail, Me Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Bank, School, Work, Laptop, Desktop What do all of these things have in common? PASSWORDS Every. Single. One. I know I am not alone when trying to keep up with what password am I using where and when did I update them last and is…
Giveaway: All of My Purple Life…..I’ve Been Lookin’ for a Dame….
All of My Purple Life…..I’ve Been Lookin’ for a Dame…. Every time I wear this fantabulous lip glass, I just have to sing this song…. A few months back, THE AfroBella had the opportunity of a lifetime to work with MAC and create her very own lip glass….and man oh man is it fabulous!! This…
Character Traits
Taz the Tasmanian Devil The Cat in The Hat The Grinch Stitch One thing all of these characters have in common – other than my pure unadulterated love – is they are all trouble makers. These guys are the ORIGINAL Mayhem. And I think that’s why I like them. They are the Rulers of Raucous,…
Choose Your Fuel
So I may have mentioned once or twice that I have a slight deep love addiction for coffee. And like any good addict (dam that sounded all kinds of wrong), I am always in search of the next best thing. The next strongest, smoothest, richest, warmest (hmm, sounds like a great man!) coffee – cuz…
Are you a DIVA????
Divine Inspiration for Victorious Attitude Determination Integrity Vitality Aspiration However you choose to define this word, there are many diva’s of all shapes and colors in this world. But what makes you a diva? Who determines the rules? Beyonce said a diva is a female hustler – is she right? VH-1 said Patti, Cher,…
Drinking on the Go…with Kids
Mom, I’m thirsty! How many times have you been out and heard those words 25986239586239853 times with in 10 minutes? Yea, me too! Drives me batty trying to keep up with sippy cups and the like while out and about. I am not a huge fan of some of the name brand drinks for kids…
Feeling sluggish?
Wow….Black Friday killed your feet. Cyber Monday killed your clicking finger. All the holiday tweets and status updates and e-cards put a hurting on your motherboard. Sounds to me like your machine probably needs a check-up. Well, have I got news for you! ChicaPC-fix is the answer for all of us tech savvy and not…