Life Hacks

A quick list of books every woman should add to her 2019 reading list–ranging from self help to feminism to faith to business relationships to romance

Online and in-store deals to shop for every gift you didn’t get and be ahead of the game next year

Answers to reader-submitted questions about dining etiquette to help you navigate anything from a company dinner to a fancy first date

What I’m doing each day to foster personal, professional, and financial growth in 2019 and beyond

I’m no Emily Post but I have picked up a few etiquette tips over the years. For starters, I grew up under the tutelage of a mother who went to an old-fashioned Southern finishing school. She stoked my interest in decorum and it stuck. I […]

Grocery shopping can be a dreaded part of adulting for some. Although I actually enjoy a good grocery run, I’m not trying to spend all my time picking out the perfect produce or waiting in checkout lines. Efficient grocery shopping is one of the first […]

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GetEatingWellFrozen #CollectiveBias The three things y’all ask me about the most are my recipes, my hair routine, and my schedule–specifically, how I balance my corporate job (about 40 […]

This post has been sponsored by SheaMoisture. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Outside of recipe requests, one of the most common inquiries I get from y’all is about hair. I’m a few years into my natural hair journey and have thankfully found the […]

I am by no means a gourmet chef but I do know my way around the kitchen and have experienced trial and error with a number of tools and appliances over the years. In response to inquiries about my favorite knives, pots, pans, etc., I […]

Thank you to Nubian Heritage for sponsoring this hydration hacks post. As always, all opinions are my own. We are deep in the trenches of summertime, which means hydration is even more important than usual–for multiple reasons! The weather is warm (absolutely scorching if you […]

I’m no stranger to meal prepping but never considered purchasing pre-made meals on the regular until hearing about Snap Kitchen’s new Meal Plan Service. After test driving it over the past week, I’ve documented the process from start to finish, including how everything tasted, what […]

This Self Care post has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GotItFree #MrsMeyersBodyWash #CollectiveBias Give them space. As an introvert, I love my alone time. Even the most extroverted people need peace and quiet every once in […]

Tips and ideas for making easy 3-step smoothie bowls

As many of you know, in addition this little blog, I have a corporate career–in human resources, to be specific. I have shared a few work-related tips and tricks on the blog over the years like these 5 corporate health hacks and my work week […]

9 fun and unique ideas for your next date night

5 simple snack ideas that are gluten-free, vegan, and Whole30 compliant

An easy, cold-fighting drink made with a few common ingredients

A recap of 2017’s most popular blog posts and preview of what’s to come in 2018

Get the most bang for your buck during post-Christmas clearance shopping with this guide of where to shop, what to look for, and what to avoid.

Get on top of your gift-wrapping game for the holiday season or any time of year.

I love sleep. I love it like Oprah loves bread. Like Taylor Swift loves playing the victim. Like Kanye loves Kanye. A quick, 30-minute morning routine helps me get as much sleep as possible on weeknights. While my routine isn’t quite as bare bones as […]

What is there really to say about cheese eggs besides “Yes, please.”? I love cheese eggs, have been practicing making them since college and have found that timing plays the biggest role in this process. When you add salt, how long you whisk, and when […]

A collection of tips and tricks to help you handle everyday adulting tasks like a pro

Sustainable, versatile clothes to wear to work & play Thanks to prAna for sponsoring this post. As always, all opinions are my own. First off, thanks so much to all of y’all who took the annual reader survey, which closed last week. I’ve been combing […]

Annual Dash of Jazz reader survey. Giveaway is now closed! I’m kicking off the first-ever reader survey to help me get to know y’all better and start working on a more customized editorial calendar for the holiday season and next year. The results of this […]

Tricks, tips, and cheap tools to help you take Instagram-worthy photos while traveling solo–with photo examples taken during a solo trip to Belize.

I will go ahead and say that I am not really that into watermelon. I mean, it’s better than cantaloupe for sure but I don’t typically keep it in my fridge unless I’m entertaining. A few weeks ago, I cut up and chilled one for […]

My appreciation for wine has grown immensely over the years. I latched on to moscato and pink moscato sweet whites in college and, while I do still enjoy a good riesling or gewurztraminer, dry reds have been my primary jam for the last few years. I’ve learned about […]

Millennials are so amazing. We are a generation focused on uplifting others, entrepreneurship, and defining success on our own terms. One trend among my peers is homeownership at a “young” age. And I definitely got the homebuying bug early on and almost can’t believe I’m at the […]

Happy New Year, y’all! I am so excited about 2017. So many things have already happened this year or are in the works and I am so grateful to be able to share it all [soon] with wonderful readers like you. #NewYearNewMe is a big […]

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CentrumFunFlavors #CollectiveBias Before I dive in here, I just want it to be known that Houston [finally] had a serious temperature drop to the 30s and my baby sister […]

What girl doesn’t enjoy playing in makeup on some level? I definitely do! And, thanks to YouTube gurus, I’ve gotten pretty good at beating my own face over the years. One thing I know to be challenging for a lot of us is sustaining a look for the duration of […]

Happy Thanksgiving, y’all! If you’re reading this on the day of, you’re probably a.) impatiently waiting for the food to be ready (It’s never on time.) or b.) full of good food and fresh off a post-turkey nap. Either way, I thank you for visiting on […]

I am about two years into my corporate career and, while I’m by no means an expert, I have picked up a thing or two besides SAP. I am blessed enough to have had a preview of my company through an internship during the summer […]

School is in session, y’all! Welcome to Meal Prepping 101. By the end of this post you should be well-equipped and empowered with all the inspiration, recipes, and tools you need to start [or enhance] your meal prep journey. It is a journey, folks, not […]

Make better homemade salads with this collection of simple tips, an easy & good-for-you apple cider vinaigrette dressing recipe. After a sobering swimsuit try-on session and a horrifying facial break out, I recently committed to eating more greens. Fruits and veggies, especially dark, leafy greens, are […]

The subscription box craze is real. There are boxes for natural hair care, makeup, pet products, and even full meals. What’s next? Snacks. Graze sends a variety of pre-portioned healthy snacks to your front door (or to your desk if you sometimes route packages to the […]

The folks at Blue Apron sent me a box of meals in exchange for an honest review. As always, all opinions are my own. I love online shopping. Any kind of shopping, really. Even grocery shopping is fun to me. Coming home to a package on my […]

This week Dash of Jazz turned one. Wow. A year has flown by but, thankfully, I remember each post, each spark of inspiration to try a new dish, each photograph. Fifty-two posts in and I have learned a lot during this inaugural year—from myself, other bloggers and cooks, […]

This post is a little lot different from what I typically share. I could not keep all this goodness to myself, though. I recently attended an event called The Cheeses of Europe Tour where I happily tasted wine and a number of delicious, creamy cheeses and butters […]