THE JUMPSUIT THAT BECAME A STAR!! BUT WHAT ABOUT ME? #BAGLADIESLIVE

Little did I know, a pic I posted in prep for last Thursday's UNCUT! event which I moderated featuring Paul C. Brunson, would gain the traction that it did everywhere from Twitter to Instagram and BEYOND! Moreso than anything else I posted last week. So the story goes ...

COME WITH ME TO @YOUTUBE CREATOR DAY #YOUTUBEDC

What do you get when you bring together Bloggers, Vloggers and other social media mavens, experts and guru's, in a collective space aka Google office, to discuss what is safe to say, the most popular and widely known free video sharing platform?? YouTube Creator Day!!

JOIN ME FOR A NO-HOLDS BARRED CONVERSATION ON LOVE, BUSINESS AND LIFE FEATURING @PAULCBRUNSON #BagLadiesLIVE

REAL life. REAL talk. REAL questions. REAL answers. 

Imagine a fireside chat on life, love and business amongst adults keeping it real in the most intimate way. And who better to lend a voice than

#FBF: I DON'T WANT TO DO YOGA ANY OTHER WAY

A unique outdoor space, wireless headphones, a catered after-party with lavender infused vodka, a dj, lipstick bar. Oh and there's yoga too!!

5 WAYS SOCIAL MEDIA INSPIRED ME THIS WEEK!!! #BAGLADIESLIVE

If I'm not tweeting, I'm posting. If I'm not posting, I'm pinning. If I'm not pinning, I'm uploading. If I'm not uploading, I'm "scoping." If I'm not "scoping", I'm "snapping." Did I leave any platform out? Probably.

I'M GOING BACK TO THE WHITE HOUSE. WANNA COME WITH ME??

I didn't wear out my welcome the 1st time obviously upon being invited to the White House before and as a result, I was exclusively invited back to tomorrow's White House 12th Worldwide Instameet. As part of the first family's efforts to reinforce that the White House is the "people's house", yours and mine and further engage via social media, I will be touring the White House along with other exclusive influential invitees and meeting with Chief Official White House Photographer, Pete Souza.

#TBT: YOU GOTTA "PEANUTIZE" YOURSELF #PEANUTSMOVIE

I'm a Charlie Brown fiend! One of my fave things about fall is watching "It's a Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" and the Holiday specials that follow. I grew up on Charlie Brown and my kids are now growing up on the same. Although truth be told, I don't have to wait until fall, I have the DVD box set of Charlie Brown classics, tee hee. I also have a couple of Vince Guaraldi soundtracks. But there's just something about the annual tradition of watching Charlie Brown specials on TV.

I'M GETTING #GIRLSTRONG AT @202STRONG ...THE SIGHTS

Weight lifting, strengthening, intense, muscle ...All of these words can easily be used when describing 202Strong, a DC based CrossFit facility. But what about body confidence, personal, way of life, possibility ...These descriptions are equally as applicable. 

#BAGLADIESLIVE WEEKEND: WHAT YOU DIDN'T DO

This was before the sweat ...

This theme of this weekend should've been "blood, sweat and tears" literally. I rose to the challenge of working out twice in one day among other things. Here's a glimpse ...#BagLadiesLIVE Weekend.

Grip the Mat claims to take yoga into kick-ass creative spaces combined with a social experience. Saturday night's Grip The Mat Silent Soul & Spirits definitely did that and by "that" I mean kicked my ass. 

JUST SUBSCRIBE AND WIN!!! #GRILLPORKSWEEPS

Today marks the official last day of grilling season. I posted HERE about how grilling season is celebrated annually by the National Pork Board in partnership with Walmart. This year the Hero cut is the Pork Chop! From ribs and chops to loins and brats, there are a ton of great recipes posted to grillpork.org. I love the quick and easy recipes like this one I posted about HERE.

Asian pork-skewers. Quick, easy and tasty!

But even though today marks the last day, everyday is great for grilling and I have tools you can use or win rather!

A QUICK AND EASY DINNER RECIPE #GRILLPORKSWEEPS

Dinner time can be a frantic time and all the more if you don't already have something in mind. Allow me. Grilling season runs through August 31st and the National Pork Board (heard of it), has partnered with Walmart to school you in specific cuts of meat and healthy eating options. As part of this effort, grillpork.org has some amazing recipes and offers grill tips on everything from when to sauce to how to produce a smoky flave.

IT'S GRILLING SEASON AND THESE ARE MY FAVE GRILLED PORK RECIPES!

It's summer!! One tell-tale sign that the season is upon us, is the smell of neighbors firing up the grill. It is not uncommon in my neighborhood to find families grilling on a daily and throwing everything from veggies to beef to chicken, on an open fire for some good grub.

#BEAUTYTALK: MY LATEST NAIL SWAG

My nail swag is as much a part of me as ...I don't know, it's just a part of me and when I'm past due such as what I was prior to a paying a recent visit to my Nail Stylist, I feel incomplete. So this is the latest in what my Nail Stylist, Mikal Brannum refers to as the "flower power" series seeing as how I've been stuck on designs that incorporate flowers as of late. The pic above is the "before." Watch the "after" for yourself. (If unable to view the player window, click HERE.)

How often do you get your nails done? Do you feel incomplete like me when past due?

Follow Mikal Weathers on Instagram and Twitter @belovednails365. 

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#TBT: MY VERY FIRST SPONSORED EVENT AND WHAT IT MEANT

Just two days away from National HIV Testing Day, I am reminded of my very first sponsored event, the success of which totally validated my efforts which continue by the way, to navigate the vast and ever changing social media landscape. It was 6.25.2009. I had only launched my online radio show, Bag Ladies just four months prior.

#GETINTHEGROOVE WITH STATE FARM® AND WIN A TRIP TO 2015 ESSENCE Festival®!

Disclosure: The following content has been sponsored by State Farm®.

I was most recently totally inspired by the efforts of my youngest daughter to complete a 5k. The 5k was held on behalf of Girls On The Run DC and was a first for both my daughter (aka, mini-me), and me. As much as I wasn't sure if my daughter would be able to endure the entire race on a day that turned out to be a scorcher, I wasn't sure if I would, particularly since I hadn't run in at least two years. But my daughter asked me to participate and I couldn't turn her down. And the experience of crossing the finish line hand in hand with her, is a moment and a milestone that I will cherish for a lifetime and hopefully my daughter will, too. I detailed the experience HERE.

#TBT: 2015 @GOTRDC 5K, MY DAUGHTER INSPIRED ME TO KEEP IT UP!!!

It's been almost 4 weeks since Girls On The Run DC held their annual 5k on May 3rd in Anacostia Park in SE Washington, DC. And I haven't stopped running since!!!! 

Pre-Run Prep

Founded in 2006, Girls On The Run is a non-profit program targeting girls in 3rd through 8th grades with a mission to inspire girls to be healthy, joyful and confident by integrating running.

#TBT: WOULD YOU LET YOUR KIDS TRADE GARBAGE PAIL KIDS TODAY?

Remember these? C'mon, tell the truth, how many do you still have???

Flashback Friday: GOT THE CHECK BUT YOUR HELP IS NEEDED TO FILL IN THE 000's ...

I had the pleasure of attending Loc Lov Styles 1st annual Black Excellence Gala a couple of weeks ago. An event entirely focused on celebrating accomplishments within the African American community during a time when we are so inundated with images of violent acts committed against us.

#TBT: KOOL-AID!!

It's a wonder my veins don't bleed this stuff as much as my brothers and I drank Kool-Aid growing up. Who needs Mommy?! We could make it ourselves. It was the go-to drink from morning till night. For breakfast, lunch and dinner. Oh and snack time too!! It was 24/7.

NEVER TOO MUCH! AND IN THE LATEST #NAILSWAG NEWS ...

You never know how much "swagged" out nails can be pleasing to you until you have someone who keeps your nail swag on 100! There's nothing like having the assurance whether it be sitting in the chair of your hairstylist, barber or fashion stylist, that he/she will

"THERE'S A LITTLE BIT OF ENGINEER IN EVERY GIRL" AT @DISCOVERE'S #FUTURECITY2015

I had the pleasure last month of experiencing the imaginative power of some innovative students at the DC based 2015 National Future City Competition. The Future City Competition, a program produced by DiscoverE is a national, project-based learning experience where students in 6th, 7th and 8th grades, imagine, design and build future cities. 

Imagine being in a room full of kids consisting of 37 teams from the United States and

IT'S THE FIRST DAY OF SPRING AND I GOT #NAILSWAG FEVER!

Today's the day, the 1st day of spring! Although you wouldn't know it by what Mother Nature is serving up today in my neck of the woods. But it's here! Most of us suffered a brutal winter so if you are like me, you can't wait for warmer temps, blue skies and open toe shoes. Oh and some fresh nail swag!

YEAH, YEAH, YEAH ...HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!

ENJOY CELEBRATING THIS DAY OF LOVE BUT LET IT BE THE NORM NOT JUST TODAY BUT 365 DAYS OF THE YEAR!

How are you celebrating today?

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MAKEOVER SERIES: YOU WON'T BELIEVE WHAT I FOUND!!!

All week I've been chronicling my efforts to get my home office back in shape. It started HERE with the clean-up and then HERE with the design. "Started from the bottom now we here" is literally echoing in my mind. Some of you may not get that but anyway, I couldn't not share that which I happened upon as I was cleaning and de-cluttering. Some discoveries brought back memories and others

IF NOT ALREADY A "KALE LOVER", THIS QUICK AND EASY RECIPE WILL MAKE YOU ONE ...

I never do this but I interrupt my regularly scheduled content to bring you duh duh duh, a recipe. Upon posting a pic to my Instagram @bagladies of a kale salad the other nite, I got so many requests for the recipe, I said why not.

MAKEOVER SERIES: HOW I CREATED MY OWN LIL' NOOK

A nook is defined as: /nook/ noun - A small corner, alcove, or recess, especially one in a large room. 2. A hidden or secluded spot.

I always wanted a nook and it wasn't until I tackled making over my home office this past weekend, the saga told HERE, that I realized my dream. I envisioned creating a nook when

BEFORE VS. AFTER: MY HOME OFFICE MAKE-OVER

And so it began bright and early Sunday morning. As I was tidying up the house on Saturday afternoon actually, I caught yet another glimpse (one of many), of my home office which is was so cluttered with stuff, I could barely step foot inside without tripping over shoes, shoes and more shoes! It's a fetish, I know. I've never been in denial about my love for shoes. You can follow my fetish on Pinterest by clicking HERE. I'll say it now, I LOVE ADORE SHOES!!

For the past few months my lovely home office, a space on the 2nd floor of my home of which I totally fell in love with upon moving in, fastly became