The French 75 Journal

If you’re a fan of Tyler Perry’s plays, films, and TV series, David and Tamela Mann are familiar faces in the Madea Universe. And if Kirk Franklin and the Family were in your rotation of favorite CDs throughout the past few decades, you may recognize these two, as well. David and Tamela are gospel singers, […]

Spring is just around the corner, and you know what that means… Spring cleaning! We all know how to sort a dusty house– just Swiffer that mess and you’re done. But what happens when your business and personal finances are looking a little less than pristine? The past couple of years have seen a rise […]

Madea’s back — hallelujer! Tyler Perry returns with everyone’s favorite character in Tyler Perry’s A Madea Homecoming, the newest film in the MADEA franchise set to debut on Netflix. Writer-director-producer Perry stars in the film that centers around Madea’s great-grandson’s college graduation, though the celebratory moment hits a halt as hidden secrets and family drama […]

This year let’s think outside the heart-shaped box for Valentine’s Day and give creative gifts of love. With all the craziness in the world, this day no longer belongs only to couples. It is now a day to celebrate single life, self-love, pet love… just LOVE in general! It’s important to include everyone in the […]

It’s been a little over two weeks within in the new year and many have already fell off of their resolutions. Adjusting your habits can be a challenge. That’s why I headed over to WGN’s Daytime Chicago to share a few products that can help maintain your resolutions. A large majority of people, including myself, […]

Well, Christmas is next week. It seems like it was just Thanksgiving last week. If you are scrambling and still don’t know what you are going to get your family this holiday season, I got you! I headed over to Daytime Chicago to share with you and their viewers some last minute unique gifts to […]

Gas prices have skyrocketed since 2014. The record high prices are certainly going to put a dent in your bank account this holiday season. During this time of year many people are traveling from state to state to spend time with friends/family. With holiday travel ramping up, many are wondering how inflation is going to […]

Once the whole world shut down at the beginning of 2020, so did the opportunity for me to go on-set and do any lifestyle segments. I was a little worried how that would affect my livelihood. Thankfully, the world adjusted and I was ahead of the game digitally. I had all the equipment to handle […]

If you live in Chicago, then you know that the days of effortless glowing skin are coming to an end. The blistering cold winters are extremely harsh on your skin and preparation is the best defense. So I headed over to Daytime Chicago to share with you and their viewers some tips and tricks, as […]

So you’ve figured out that you want to start Blogging/Vlogging? If you feel like learning tech can be scary, overwhelming, and you do not know what you need to get the ball rolling…well, your Digital Diva is here to the rescue. I have been working as a freelance Digital Journalist for over 10 years. I’ve […]

I’m not sure if many of you were aware, but back in April, I was on the Dr. Phil show! No, it wasn’t an episode where I was exposing my family or personal drama. Instead, I had the chance to do a lifestyle segment and be an Olay Beauty Expert. If you’re a part of […]

Suns out, guns and buns are out which means summer is officially in full swing. Many of us have already been jet-setting or hitting the beach. Since it’s been a while since we’ve gotten to enjoy a real summer, I’m sharing a few products that will keep you looking and feeling cool. Clean Beauty By […]

A month ago we were showing love and appreciation to all the amazing mothers, but now it’s time to give love to the Fathers too. Around this time, it seems that Fathers get forgotten. Just like moms, every dad deserves something that is tailored to his personality, so that’s why this gift guide is curated […]

Has sleeping been challenging lately?  March is National Sleep Awareness Month! From doom scrolling on our phones at night to tossing and turning over recent troubling events, I have some product recommendations and tips so we can all sleep more soundly this year because let’s face it: we NEED sleep to function properly. All these amazing […]