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8 Tips to Shop Safely this Holiday Season

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December 22, 2020
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Last year, I had a scary situation when I was out and about doing some holiday shopping. As I left out of a store, I noticed a family of three headed to a fast-food restaurant nearby. They were on foot, and it was somewhat late in the evening. Anyway, I proceeded to my car, got in, and cranked up the engine, and three minutes later, someone knocked on my window. I was immediately startled and jumped because I did not notice anyone close to my vehicle upon entry. So I rolled down the window, and the person knocking on my window happened to be one of the people I saw walking when leaving the store. It was a lady, and she asked me for some money. She stated that she and her family stayed in a nearby hotel and didn’t have money for food. Although I had many questions to ask her, I didn’t. Instead, I gave her a couple of dollars. After giving her the money, I noticed that she wasn’t alone but had a man standing off to the side in front of my vehicle, and I also didn’t see that a third person, a child was also present. Luckily my husband was there with me as he had been waiting in the car while I went shopping in the store. Reminiscing over this, I still get chills because I had no idea that they (the lady and man with the child) followed me to my car even though I consider myself very observant. I caution that you are careful when shopping, especially at night. If my husband had not been with me, there’s no telling what could have happened.

Here are a few tips that I want to leave you with as you shop this holiday season.

When Shopping

Be observant. As you walk from one place to another, pay attention to your surroundings. Be wary of people exhibiting strange behaviors—IE (Individuals snooping in the parking lot, people walking slowly towards you with their hands behind their back, etc.) 

Be alert. Limit distractions. Avoid talking and texting on your phone when going and coming out of stores.

Stay Ready. Have your keys in your hands as you head to your car so that you will be ready to unlock and open the door. 

Hide your valuables. Do not leave your personal belongings out in the open. Put away all of your valuables (electronics, bags, eyewear, gifts, shopping bags, etc.) in a safe place in your car, like your trunk, glove compartment, or middle console.

Shop during daylight hours.  Avoid shopping a night. If you have to shop at night, park your car in a well-lit area.

Never carry large amounts of cash with you.

Buddy System. Tell someone where you are going if you are shopping alone.

Avoid wearing flashy jewelry and clothing.

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Everything You Need to Know to Create Your Vision Board

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January 16, 2020
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What is a vision board?

A vision board is a display composed of images, words, quotes, and phrases that represent the life you want.

Why do I need to create a vision board?

A vision board helps you stay focused on achieving your dreams or goals. Think of it as a daily reminder to be working towards your goals. With my vision board last year, I was able to accomplish 35% of my goals.

What should I put on my vision board?

Anything inspirational or uplifting. Whenever you’re feeling discouraged, you should look to your vision board as a source of inspiration.

Does a vision board have to be in a visible area for it to work?

Your vision board doesn’t  have to be visible for it to work; however, if you want it to be effective then it should be in a place where you can see it. Some people believe that if you can’t see your dreams, then they most likely won’t happen.

What is the best part of creating a vision board?

The best part about creating a vision board is that it can look anyway, you want it to look. Get creative about the life you envision. Add glitter, use tons of color. Whatever you decide, just simply have fun!

What is the challenging part of making a vision board?

The most challenging part of creating a vision board is determining your goals. Think about your life. What are some things that you want to accomplish? What will it take for you to reach your goal? Consider all areas of your life: Personal, Social, Occupational, Financial, Health, Educational, etc. Whichever areas you choose is what your board should be centered around.

What materials are needed to create a vision board?

  • Poster Board/ Foam Board/ Cork Board
  • Scissors
  • Glue/Mod Podge/ Tape
  • Magazines/Newspapers/Pictures
  • Stickers (optional)

Now that you have all of the information you need,

Ready, Set, Go!

A picture of my 2017 visionboard

Here’s a picture of an old vision board that I created. I used some left over foam board from work, bought some paint from Hobby Lobby and painted it, then I used magazine and newspaper clippings for the images and text.

Introduction to Me
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Hi I’m Beaula!

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June 5, 2018
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What’s in a name? That which we call a rose.  By any other name would smell as sweet.

Hey, hey, hayyy! I am super excited and nervous because this is my first official post, which is L  O  N  G   O  V  E  R  D  U  E. I’ve had this blog for a year now, so you see what I mean when I say its long overdue.

My name is La’Beaula, but you can call me “Beaula” for short. Outside of my family, most people call me Beaula because its easier to pronounce.  Growing up as a kid, I had mixed feelings about my name. I mean I liked it, but at the same time, I thought it was old-fashioned. Mainly because the only times you heard it was when it’s associated with a church (i.e., Beulah Baptist Church or Beulah Land) or someone’s grandmother. I hated when the first day of school would roll around each year.  Not because I hated school, but that I knew for the first couple of weeks, I would have to assist the teachers with spelling or pronouncing my name.

I recall a time on a family vacation to Disney World and being angry with my name. I must have been about ten years old at the time. One particular day we went to several gift shops for souvenirs and not once did I find anything remotely close to my name. My cousins, Tiffany, Darlene, and Mike, on the other hand, had plenty of options to choose from.  So over it, I decided that I was going to change my name and went over to a display with hundreds of personalized trinkets picking out the best name for me, Raquel. From that point on my name was no longer Beaula, but Raquel. I forgot to mention that I already had a discussion with my mom about changing my name which she told me I could change it when I turned 18.

These days I have grown to love my birth name. Thank God for growth and maturity! You see, I was named after my grandmother whose name was Beulah, and even though my name is spelled  slightly different, it is special to me because it’s the only thing that I know of her.

Beaula, Beula, Beulah:( BYOO*LA) –  Beulah means to marry or be married; claim as wife.

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