CaliBama Belle

   A Few Notes Before I Begin: I usually do not post anything regarding religion or politics because I know it can lead to controversy, which leads to things like ad hominem, arguments, etc. I do not like ad hominem, arguments, etc. I am writing this post in a happy, positive light, which is supposed to be the vibe of this blog. That being said, please keep any and all comments respectful. I…

   Today, I feel the need to write about a topic that affects millions of people. I have had a lot of things on my mind recently, and here are some of those questions I’ve kept in a mental log… “Am I actually performing well at my job?” “Am I being a good girlfriend?” “Does my boyfriend still love me?” “Do I really have any friends?” “Am I a cool enough friend for anyone to want to hang out…

Hello again! So in the last post I talked about the fabulous See Jane Write Bloganista Mini-Con that I attended and greatly enjoyed as part of my busy weekend. Now here’s Part 2 of my busy weekend– going to Tuscaloosa for the ribbon cutting ceremony for new house for my sorority! This color scheme was a complete coincidence! I arrived in Tuscaloosa with my boyfriend, Irving, to meet up with my…

Hey y’all! Hope everyone’s had a great weekend!    So this weekend was a busy one for me. In fact, it was so busy that I am writing TWO posts about it! :)    First off, I had the pleasure of kicking the weekend off with the See Jane Write Bloganista Mini-Con. It was a wonderful opportunity for me to network with other bloggers as well as get some beneficial tips from local blogging celebs! Also,…

Check out this "super-chill" sweet treat made with @IceboxCoffee!! #BhamBloggers

Hey y’all! Hope everyone’s had a great week so far! Ok so I will admit, I am not the best with creating new recipes but they are always fun to try! Anyway, this recipe is inspired by one of my favorite sweet treats–cookie dough! However, I put a little of a fun, sophisticated but simple twist on it by adding ICEBOX Coffee and sea salt! Since I have never made cookie dough dip before, I used a…

   So I got to experience the inaugural Sloss Music & Arts Festival (a.k.a. Sloss Fest) on a somewhat last-minute whim. And needless to say, I was very impressed!  The weekend’s musical acts included bands and artists such as Modest Mouse, Cage The Elephant, Band of Horses, St. Paul and the Broken Bones (a local favorite), Purity Ring, Tyler the Creator, and The Avett Brothers, and many more.…

Soundtrack of My Life: “Everyday” by A$AP Rocky feat. Rod Stewart, Miguel, and Mark Ronson

Happy weekend everyone! So I am a very big music lover so I wanted to share some of the songs I am loving at the moment, new or old, in a new post series called “Soundtrack of My Life”! What do you get when you combine the smooth but powerful rhymes of A$AP Rocky, the legendary voice of Rod Stewart, the sexy crooning of Miguel, and the sweet mixes of Mark Ronson? A chill but epic song called…

Around Town and Beyond: Passport for Wanderlust

Hey y’all! So it’s summertime in Birmingham, meaning there are a lot of parties happening. One of them which was the Passport for Wanderlust party on July 9th to celebrate the launch of Good Grit Magazine (whose editor is none other than Jaime Primak Sullivan from “Jersey Belle” and #cawfeetawk!). The 20th Street bridge near Morris Avenue was blocked off so guests could eat and drink, get their…

So I know it’s been a while since I’ve written anything and I apologize . I’ve had a lot going on including transitioning to a new job.

So today is April 27th, 2015. Four years ago to this day was one of the scariest and most tragic days I will never forget. 

While I was still a student at Alabama, I remember waking up to see freakish strobe-light style lightning early that morning. My mom had…

Happy February and Happy Super Bowl!! Who will it be? Seahawks or Patriots?

Regardless of who you’re cheering for, one thing that everyone looks forward to is the food. Still need a last minute recipe that will be a crowd pleaser? Let me help you out! This is easy to make and great for any occassion!

FUNFETTI DIP

Ingredients:

1 box of Funfetti cake mix

2 cups of nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt

1 8…

Please, Bravo. Do the Right Thing and Give Jersey Belle Season 2.

The star of Jersey Belle, Jaime Primak Sullivan. Via al.com.

A few months ago, I tuned into a little show on Bravo called Jersey Belle. I decided to start watching it because it was set in my home state and there typically aren’t a whole lot of big-name shows in Alabama, so why not?

I watched the first episode worried that it was going to get panned because it would just be another show that…