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These 12 hacks will teach you how to jetset on a realistic budget. Because let's face it, we all want to be about that life. Be Yoncé, right? xoNecole

Looking for a mini holiday around the Bay Area this holiday weekend? This list features some must-do Point Reyes adventures that are sure to make a memorable weekend. 7x7

Kelly Rowland shares her motherhood reality and gorgeous pictures with her son Titan. Parents

Prepare to have your week made while getting all of your life from Adele's carpool karaoke with James Corden. It's so good! Youtube

Yes this is a three day weekend but let's be respectful about why. Celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by taking sometime out of your weekend to read and soak in the word of his last speech "I've Been to the Mountaintop," given April 3, 1968. American Rhetoric

Bonus: It wouldn't be an MLK Jr. Day weekend without a little HBD from Stevie Wonder. Check the classic tune after the jump. Youtube

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A nice way to incorporate salads into your winter food routine is to warm them up. This squash, apple, and warm lentil salad recipe is simple to prepare and delicious plus it feature ingredients that we really love. Food & Wine Magazine

Who doesn't love a good street fashion post?!? Well this collection of 150 street fashion shots will show you how to step up your style while keeping warm this winter. Popsugar

The revival of The Wiz! Live was phenomenal in many ways however it was pioneering in its representations of many body types on primetime television. Check out this glowing review of how affirming such productions are for little black girls.  My Post Baby Body

We are in the Christmas tree spirit and thinking of clever ways to decorate a stylist tree (yes there is such a thing lol) that's also baby proof. Although I'm not sure both are possible, this link offers some great tips on how to decorate a tree to remember. Food52

This fascinating article chronicles the rise of Insta-famous kiddies and the Insta-moms behind their "brands." The NY Times

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Yes Thanksgiving is over but if your table didn't feature this no bake salted caramel, pecan and sweet potato pie (yes all of that), you might want to make it tomorrow. Like, for real! Mind Body Green

Berkeley may be losing a beloved community institution, Oscar's Hot Dogs, but is gaining something in its place that I am super excited about, a Sweet Green restaurant. The East Coast and LA based salad serving chain is taking over the Oscar's building and is paying homage by preserving its architectural integrity. Check out this article to find out more about the process. Berkeleyside

Doula and creator of The Mama Circle, Erica Chidi Cohen, shares her story of transitioning from renting to owning plus beautiful pictures of her LA home. Both inspiring and gorgeous! Design Sponge

Twitter brings the laughs again with the #celebritiesonlyblackpeopleknow. This curated list concentrates the laughter in a few concise points that #onlyblackpeoplewouldknow. Saint Heron

Need a good holiday game that put the rest to shame? Black Card Revoked, The Original Flavor is sure to bring the competition, gut wrenching laughter, and hecka fun. Cards for All People

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Say it ain't so, Cafe Gratitude Berkeley is closing its doors at the end of 2015! After 10 plus years of operating, they are saying goodbye to Berkeley. I am heartbroken. I am also eternally grateful for my dining experiences there. This Cafe G will always hold a special place in my memory. Berkeleyside

If you're working in a tiny kitchen you know space is always an issue. These tips will help you maximize your square footage in clever and visually appealing ways.  The Kitchn

Lately, I've been a little over obsessed with wearing socks with clogs. It's really my must-do mommy statement of the moment. If you're interested in joining the brigade lol check out this how-to, from the ladies behind Ace & Jig, on marrying the two with the upmost mommy style. Latonya Yvette

There is a growing consciousness about the harmful effects of packaged food ingredients and consumers are speaking with their dollars by abandoning some traditional brands. Well some of these brands are listening and making changes to how their products are made. You might be surprised to see some of these shifts! NY Times

Black students across the country are taking a stand against racial violence and terror on campus and the reverberations from their actions are being seen far and wide. From my alma mater Berkeley High School to Mizzou (University of Missouri, Columbia), students are inspiring many and making change with the power of protest. Stay informed with what's happening by following the links. NY Times and SF Bay View

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Shake up your Fall fruit line up by adding quince to the mix! It's not quite a pear and definitely not an apple but so delicious in its own right. Follow the link to learn about more about quince and how to make yummy recipes with it. Food52

Speaking of cooking with quince, Brooklyn Supper has an awesome recipe that marries this quirky looking fruit with my all time favorite Fall/Winter veggie, brussels sprouts! Get your forks ready for this awesome maple roasted brussels sprouts and quince salad recipe. Brooklyn Supper

Interested in Ayurveda but not sure where to start? Beginning with your diet is the simplest way to incorporate this ancient practice into your lifestyle. Check out this thorough and helpful post about how to eat for your dosha to manifest your highest energy. GOOP

This feature of graduate student and style blogger Amy Sall will leave you breathless and questioning your style existence! Amy makes me wonder why my graduate school peers aren't as cool as she. No offense guys but she is pretty fab! You can find her beautiful inspiring J.Crew blog feature here. J.Crew Blog

I've been rocking with this singer since her tween days telling mofos to "get out" and "leave." Yes Jojo is back with a new tune "Say Love" and as always she does not disappoint. Check the video here. Saint Heron

Bonus: Amy Sall recently launched the SUNU Journal to publish scholarly and artistic works on African affairs, critical thought, and aesthetics. Sunu is the wolof word for "our," and as such the journal shares with us a collection of beautiful African imagery. Prepare to be awed and inspired. Give it a look here. Instagram 

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Interested in clean eating but don't know where to start? This article has you covered with five rules to follow when kick starting a clean diet. MindBodyGreen

Try this delicious pumpkin coconut curry recipe for the perfect way to have your pumpkin fix in an innovative way. Love and Lemons

We're back from Paris and Fall has arrived in Berkeley! I think I may celebrate the season with this cute, cosy, and appropriately oversized turtleneck. LOFT

Read a perspective on the changing tide in parenting, entitled, fittingly or maybe unfittingly so as, "HELP! My Parents are Millennials." You be the judge! TIME

Contesting pervasive skewed imagery, this photo exhibition places Africa in context through the eyes (lens) of those who live in various cities and countries across the continent. This photo display offers a beautiful and honest representation of a very diverse landscape. NY Times