Today is my wedding anniversary!! Woo hoo! As I look up we have navigated over 10 moves to multiple states, we have 3 kids including two high schoolers and a middle schooler and have survived countless roller coaster rides in life. Through it all the love remains and I couldn’t imagine doing life with anyone...
During the month of February, we celebrate and recognize the invaluable contributions generations of Black Americans have made in our communities, economy and world. Author, journalist and historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson advocated strongly for national recognition and understanding of Black history, building the foundation for what would eventually become Black History Month. Woodson envisioned...
Vision Boards have been a powerful tool for me in my manifesting journey. It turns out putting your goals on paper in this type of visual format can actually help you achieve them. Like many others, some of my 2021 goals had to be readjusted. I have found having a major theme for the year...
3 cups of chopped Collard Greens 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1 Onion, chopped 1 c. chopped carrots 3 minced garlic cloves 3 Tbsp. Red Peppers 3 Tbsp. Green Peppers 3 Tbsp. Yellow Peppers 2 Tbsp. Lemon Pepper 4 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken 2- 14 1/2 oz. cans of chicken broth 2- 4 oz. cans...
Happy 1 year Anniversary to me!! 12 months ago, I decided to venture out and start the Atoya Burleson Brand to share all the things I love with others. As time went on, I began finding out what others love about me and it has been so encouraging! Here are 12 lessons I’ve learned during...
This blog is important for every mama in the world. A few weeks ago, my son Nathaniel (Nate) had a horrific wrist break. He broke both bones in his wrist and one of the bones broke through the bottom of the skin. It is a day I will never forget. It was a Wednesday in...
We all know winter can be a drag!! It is so cold, gets dark way too early, and it feels like it will never end. Here are a few of my faves around the house that have helped me find my happy place again! A warm cup of tea soothes my soul and helps get...
When the leaves start changing so do my taste buds! I begin craving crock pot meals and one of my favorites to kick off Fall is……… Chili with cornbread. I hope this recipe gets your crock pot going and your family enjoys it as much as mine does! Crock Pot Chili 2 pounds ground turkey...
The words self care can mean so many things. For me self care is a Sunday tradition that I try whole heartedly to stick to. It is the day that I am not a mom or a wife. Instead, I am only Atoya and that is who I take care of. Self care can look...
Nate and I met in college at the University of Nevada. I was on an athletic scholarship for Track and Field as a hurdler and sprinter. I was finishing up my last year of school and had just accepted another scholarship to get my Master’s degree at the University of Texas at Austin. I just...
