Thrive Here

Thrive HERE

“Thrive HERE: A Single, Black Woman’s Devotional” by Dr. Sonya Alise McKinzie is a heartfelt and empowering guide designed specifically for single Black women and mothers. This devotional offers a blend of spiritual encouragement, practical advice, and personal reflections to support and uplift women navigating the unique challenges of singlehood. Key Themes: Spiritual Growth: Each devotional entry provides scripture-based insights and reflections to deepen your faith and connection with God. Empowerment: Dr. McKinzie shares her own experiences and wisdom, offering encouragement and strategies for overcoming obstacles and thriving in all aspects of life. Community and Support: The book emphasizes the importance of community, reminding readers that they are not alone in their journey and encouraging them to seek and offer support within their networks. Highlights: Daily Devotions: Thoughtfully crafted daily readings that inspire and motivate. Personal Stories: Real-life anecdotes from Dr. McKinzie and other single women, providing relatable and powerful testimonies. Practical Tips: Advice on managing the demands of single motherhood, from self-care to financial planning. “Thrive HERE” is more than just a devotional; it’s a companion for single Black women and mothers, offering a source of strength, hope, and inspiration to help them flourish in their daily lives.

Here Not There

Design a truly unique vacation with 100 intriguing alternatives to more predictable, expensive, and overcrowded destinations. Let’s face it. These days, many of the world’s most beloved places have become expensive and overcrowded, making their celebrated allure that much harder to enjoy. But fear not: Here Not There helps you create a more robust, off-the-beaten path vacation by revealing 100 alternative destinations to the standard travel playbook—as well as expert tips on when to visit, where to eat, what to see, and where to stay. In this surprising collection of lively travel itineraries, you’ll find authentic, unexpected, and rewarding destinations of a lifetime to add to your bucket list, including: A trip to Quito, Ecuador, instead of Lima, Peru, for iconic architecture and top-notch South American cuisine. A road trip along West Virginia’s byways instead of New England’s highways for brilliant autumn colors. A romantic rendezvous to Lecce, Italy, instead of mega-touristed Florence for art, wine, and artifacts. A hiking excursion in Chile’s Lake District instead of England’s for an unexpected natural wonder. A theater-infused visit to Cleveland, Ohio, where the performances match the levels of New York City’s Broadway. A tour of Portugal’s Azores, rather than the Hawaiian islands, for flora, fauna, and underwater adventures. A water-filled excursion through New York’s Thousand Islands instead of a cruise down Germany’s Rhine River. A trip to Detroit to find Art Deco skyscrapers (and even a beach in Motown) that rival those of Miami. Both surprising and inspiring, Here Not There offers readers a chance to think beyond our typical borders and discover undreamed-of destinations.

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