“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” -Winston Churchill 

Yesterday’s service was so inspiring. I know I say that a lot, but it truly was. First we were blessed by the musical talent of the Escobar Brothers from Queens also known as Nuttin’ But Stringz. They finished [...]

Independence-noun- freedom from the control, influence, support, aid, or the like, of others
Yesterday was the 4th of July also known as Independence Day. It was the day in which America gained its independence from Great Britain. Yesterday in church we sang a song that’s simply states “I surrender all.” When I think about that song [...]

Hey my lovely HGB readers! I have some great news! I was featured on the Sui Generis Boutique “Her Steeze” Fashion Segment!

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Thank you to Mrs. Halimah and the Sui Generis Boutique Family. Check out their blog! Sui Generis Boutique

I went shopping with my sister last Friday. She wanted help recreating her look, but of course on a budget. I helped her select a few pieces that were transitional (day and evening) and I also picked up a few things for myself. Here is what I bought:

Floral Print dress- Forever 21
Cobalt blue bodycon skirt- [...]

Well these really aren’t looks I wore today, but I was having camera issues and I was unable to post any of the following pics until now.
This is me graduation night. I went to this restaurant in the city called Choice (review coming soon) with a few of my friends..
I wore a beige strong shoulder [...]

Ok so here at HerGoodyBag we try to keep things positive. We keep the trash talkin to a minimum, but what I am about to say needs to be said:
Sassy City Chicks Fashion Bash was definitely a waste of time.
I have been to quite a few events like Fashion Bash and this by far was [...]

This past weekend was a friend’s birthday. We went to this cute and casual Spanish bistro in Park Slope (Brooklyn) called Bogota Latin Bistro.
 I had the most amazing Fish Tacos. So this Tasty Tuesday is dedicated to the fish taco…yummo

Ingredients

4 pieces fresh halibut, steak or filets, 6 to 8 ounces each
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Salt and [...]

Via Wisdom Commons
“Resilience is the ability to work with adversity in such a way that one comes through it unharmed or even better for the experience. Resilience means facing life’s difficulties with courage and patience – refusing to give up. It is the quality of character that allows a person or group of people to [...]

Monday was the opening night for August Wilson’s “Fences” on Broadway at the Cort Theatre starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis. “Fences” is probably one of my favorite plays and I absolutely love teaching this play. Many critics felt August Wilson’s plays were “simple,” but they were not used to someone writing about the struggles [...]

To put the world in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must cultivate our personal life; and to cultivate our personal life, we must first set our hearts right.-Confucius

“Order is foundational for [...]