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The Frugalista Life is where I share all my thoughts related to fashion, hair, food, and my adventures in Tampa and beyond. Currently, I freelance for Creative Loafing Tampa as the Food and Drink Editorial Writer. Being a Tampa blogger is everything I could ever imagine.

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Rona came through Tampa Bay and wrecked ish all th

Rona came through Tampa Bay and wrecked ish all the way up. We went from planning our outfits for weekend brunch and doing hoodrat stuff with our friend to staying in the house in no time. When the area's restaurant industry was flipped on its head, Black-owned restaurants like @copa.dtsp, @7thandgrove, @heavysfoodtruck, and @eatatmrbs adjusted and created ways to keep us all fed and satisfied. Head over to TFL to learn how they're adjusting during this time. ⠀
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Which Black-owned restaurants are you supporting during this time? (Pictured: my Meatloaf Dinner meal from Heavy's Food Truck)

Confession: I've struggled a bit with seeing my se

Confession: I've struggled a bit with seeing my self-worth and value to others but I'm starting to fully learn how to figure it out. Little did I know I don't have to be out front to show how valuable I really am. Over the last 6 months, I've had to acknowledge that I am worthy and valuable. Y'all, it's such a challenge to relearn what "value" looks like and what it means. Head over to TFL to read about how I'm figuring it out.⠀
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How do you show others how valuable you are to them?

Sooooooo this quarantine is even better than I exp

Sooooooo this quarantine is even better than I expected. Y’all, @bobbybonz messed around and made some cute, mini cheesecakes earlier this week just because. They came out 🔥🔥🔥 plus @partakefoods cookies make a great crust.

@farmacyvegankitchen is one of Tampa’s OG vegan

@farmacyvegankitchen is one of Tampa’s OG vegan spots. As many times as I’ve driven downtown, I didn’t know I was passing right by it until recently. Their wraps are 🔥🔥🔥 and hella filling. Who would’ve thought plant-based meat substitutes tasted just as good as their counterparts? ⠀⠀
Pictured: Avocado BLT(first) and Buffalo Chik’n (last)

Day 5 hair really is elite out here in these stree

Day 5 hair really is elite out here in these streets. By that time it’s been picked and stretched out to desired voluminous #HairGoals. Personally, I enjoy looking at the weekly evolution of my curly mane of messiness and frizz...even when I can’t exactly run my fingers through them by then 🤦🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

Back at it again with more #QuarantineCooking. Who

Back at it again with more #QuarantineCooking. Who knew making Creme Brûlée was simple? @bobbybronz , that's who per usual. I tried to pretend he was making a YouTube video when I FaceTimed him to watch but I started giggling too much like a little kid.

2020 is full of surprises but this one is the bigg

2020 is full of surprises but this one is the biggest one for me thus far: I'm featured in my first @thrillist article! Shoutout to @krisfulthinking for reaching out and letting me contribute to her article "How to Support the Best Soul Food Restaurants in the US". It's so awesome being in the company of other poppin Black foodies across the country (Hey y'all!). I'm nationwide now baby! Search "How to Support the Best Soul Food Restaurants in the US" on Thrillist's site to read the full story. ⠀
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What are some soul food spots you're supporting during the pandemic? Comment down below.

@buzzfeedtasty comes through with all the good rec

@buzzfeedtasty comes through with all the good recipes to get us through the Rona and quarantine. @bobbybronz saw a video on their page last week for their 3-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse and so it was made. Some fanciness for a Wednesday night topped with whipped cream and blackberries makes everything better, amirite??⠀
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Comment below a dessert you've made to take your mind off quarantine and Miss Rona.

You know what's crazy? How quickly a decade flies

You know what's crazy? How quickly a decade flies by. 2010-2019 is a whirlwind and it's interesting to me when I think of all the things I did during those times. A bit of introspection does wonders when I think of the things I accomplished in a "short" amount of time. Read about what happened by clicking the link in my bio.⠀
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Comment below one thing you accomplished in the last decade that makes you super proud.

Back when I was running around Tampa Bay filming "

Back when I was running around Tampa Bay filming "A Soulful Taste", I couldn't leave @grantsseafood without getting a piece of seafood. Y'all...their platters come PACKED packed with corn, potatoes, EVERYTHING girl. If you're in Largo, don't forget to stop by and tell them I sent you :) PS-Don't even think about leaving without getting their Stuttah Buttah either.

Y’all might not remember but earlier this year @

Y’all might not remember but earlier this year @bobbybronz and I went vegan for the entire month of February. Honestly, I enjoyed it. Vegan food used to have a horrible stigma but folks got hip. ⠀⠀
If you’re vegan-ish like me, building your own salad/bowl at @cressfl is a good way to dip a freshly-pedicured big toe into that world.

Took a wee little break from posting stuff (my IG

Took a wee little break from posting stuff (my IG stories be poppin' though) but I can't forget about all the mamas out there! Mother's Day is Sunday and, although we can't necessarily go outside, you can still pickup a good brunch and/or dinner for the special lady. A few places created some awesome meals that take the stress out of eating the usual not-so-interesting foods you've been eating during quarantine. Link in bio to learn what’s on the menus. ⠀
What are your plans for Mother's Day this year? The usual or something different?
PHOTO C/O Eddie V’s

@eatnakedfarmer switched it's entire model up in j

@eatnakedfarmer switched it's entire model up in just 72 hours when Miss Rona hit. Owner Jordan Johnson does have plans to open his brick-and-mortar as planned so be on the lookout for that. Until then, head over to the Naked Farmer website where you can select from a variety of boxes with fresh harvests changing weekly. Delivery and pickup is available too. Link in bio to read about how Naked Farmer transformed in a short period of time and its future plans. ⠀
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Are your eating habits different during the quarantine? Comment below and let me know what y'all are snacking on.

With all this social distancing, I almost forgot E

With all this social distancing, I almost forgot Easter was coming up. I remember coloring eggs with my mom the night before then searching all over both of my Grandma’s yards for colored eggs to put in my basket. ⠀
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All the Rona coverage is tiring so Tampa Bay restaurants still want to help loyal customers celebrate the holiday with lavish meals. Link in bio to read my list. ⠀
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What do you remember about celebrating Easter as a kid? Any traditions?

Phot c/o 4 Rivers Smokehouse

This part of 2020 got me needing a vacation ASAP,

This part of 2020 got me needing a vacation ASAP, especially since flight prices dropped waaaayyyyyyy low because of The RoRo. ⠀
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What cheap flights are y'all trying to catch now? Where’s the cheapest to travel?

How your kid looks when they can finally explore t

How your kid looks when they can finally explore the Gatwick Airport in London before boarding the plane to Reykjavik, Iceland.

I can't stop thinking about this insane cheese str

I can't stop thinking about this insane cheese stretch of the Pizza Mac at @worldfamoushouseofmac. Great, now I'm drooling.

Ethiopian food is something I hadn't tried until I

Ethiopian food is something I hadn't tried until I went to Queen of Sheba last week to talk to owner Seble. The moment I walked inside, I felt like I was in her home. Did you know Queen of Sheba is located in Temple Terrace now? Me either but I'm thrilled it's close. If you're unfamiliar with the popular Ethiopian spot, you can find the link to the story in my bio. ⠀
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Who's down for trying some Ethiopian food with me?⠀
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Pictured: Veggie Platter with collards, mushrooms, chickpeas, kidney beans, cabbage and carrots.

Who says you can't enjoy BBQ when you're vegan? Th

Who says you can't enjoy BBQ when you're vegan? The Beyond Burnt Ends sammich at @4riverscarrollwood satisfies the craving for those with plant-based diet.

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