Buying disposable razors is a simple process has more of an impact than we realize. Once we get rid of those razors, we toss them out and don’t give them a second thought, but the more we buy and dispose of, the more they fill up landfills, which is not good for the environment. This is something that I never thought about until I got a hold of a new product called “Blade Buddy.”

Blade Buddy is described as a cost-saving, environmentally friendly product whose uniquely designed silicone pad maintains the sharpness of disposable razor blades, so that one blade gives you a close, comfortable shave for months, instead of days. Hit the jump for the commercial that explains how it works and then I’ll tell you how I feel about it.

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Spice up your Mother’s Day routine this year with Zumba! My girl, Ajia Maximillian, is a fantastic dancer and instructor, and she’s hosting a Mother’s Day Zumba Liquid Brunch, where participating ladies will get to dance to the hottest hip-hop, dancehall and raggaeton as well as sip some bubbly, mimosas, bottled water and nosh on some fruit.

So, what are you waiting for? If you’re in the NYC area then make plans to share the gift of health and fitness  with the special lady (or ladies) in your life.

Where: Cumbe Dance, 558 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217
When: Sunday, May 13, 2012, 11am-1pm (class begins at 11:30am)
Price: $35 per student couple (students must be 21 and over to partake in complimentary champagne, 18 and over to attend event)

Space is limited, so preregister here.

My beautiful and talented friend Khaleeqa, of Paparoxi.com, recently featured me in an amazing short documentary but now it’s her turn to be in the spot light. She was just featured by Black Enterprise about how she utilized her passion to get over unemployment. Check her out:

Happy Monday! Be inspired and enjoy the rest of your week.

The following video was shot at A Very Merry Polesque (Dec 2011). AERA closed the show by paying tribute to a few holiday favorites. This was frikking awesome!!!!

I want to be on their level one day!

I absolutely love this!

Teresa Scott is the creative director in the publishing industry by day and a health-conscious entrepreneur who hops in the ring by night. Scott trains women ranging in age from 14-70 in boxing. The certified USA boxing coach founded the Women’s World of Boxing, Inc., a for-profit organization designed to provide women with a safe, comfortable and uplifting environment to learn the sport. Women’s World of Boxing is currently hosted in someone else’s gym so, in addition to helping women and girls get in shape and develop better self-esteem, Scott’s goal is to raise enough money to open up her own gym in the near future. Check out the video for more information on Scott’s program and how you can get involved.

Boxing, among two other fighting techniques are on my list of fitness routines I must try next year. Talk about inspiration!

This is a sponsored post based on something that is dear to my heart, health and wellness. I’m not just talking about being physically fit, emotional and spiritual wellness are just as important. As part of my partnership with BistroMD, I have decided to remind you that one simple change in your life can lead to a lifetime of better decisions and a better you. For me, that change was monitoring my sugar addiction and making sure that I find time to hit the gym during the week. You should do the same. If the food you’re eating makes you feel like crap then find alternatives by eating whole foods or using less processed ingredients. Are you one of those people who claims to never have time to work out? Then stop doing that to yourself. Start by adding an extra 30 minutes to your schedule for a workout. It can be as simple as a brisk walk or as complicated as interval training–whatever you’re comfortable with.

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It’s obvious you need full body strength for successful pole dancing and as a result, no two people can grasp the same moves in the same way. Because we all have different strengths, weaknesses, body shapes and flexibility, what may work for one person on their first attempt may not work for another until their 10th.

Enter The Jade (pictured above). I did it, er, some semblance of it on my first try (*faints*).

Hit the jump for more…

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Carolyn Chiu

When I first started pole dancing in February, I looked at the teachers as if they were these mystical all-knowing pole gurus because they were so good at the craft.

But recently I realized that they were human. I know that sounds like a memo from Captain Obvious but when you’re new at a craft as hard as pole, the people who are really good at it can have an awe inspiring affect on you, and it’s even more awesome when you interact with said individuals and see that they are humble and still learning also.

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I mentioned earlier in my pole dance life that I was inspired by Roz aka The Diva because she represented for all the women out there who felt that they couldn’t get good at pole because they lacked strength, weren’t the right size, [insert more self deprecation here]…but clearly, all of the above is bullshit.

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Ernestine Shepherd is one of my heroes. Check this out and dare to make up another excuse about why you’re not taking care of yourself…

I promise to take better care of myself on a consistent basis!