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Managing Your Grocery Budget in 2025: 7 Budgeting Moves to Keep You Steady Through Grocery Price Increases

Straight forward, witty and timeless. #TellItLikeItIs, is a blog for our generation If you’re 30-plus, out in the world trying to make adulthood work—and possibly juggling one or more kids—this one’s for you.Dear Gen Y, are you surviving these relentless waves of grocery price increases? Because let’s be honest: it feels brutal out here. WeContinue reading “Managing Your Grocery Budget in 2025: 7 Budgeting Moves to Keep You Steady Through Grocery Price Increases”

6 Reasons Why Creativity Always Wins

Straight forward, witty and timeless. #TellItLikeItIs, is a blog for our generation Adult life is packed with rules, expectations, and responsibilities at every turn. In the constant buzz of modern living, it’s easy to get trapped in a cycle of routine. And while routine keeps us grounded, let’s be honest—sometimes it drains us. That’s whyContinue reading “6 Reasons Why Creativity Always Wins”

Between the Rock & the Hard Place

Straight forward, witty and timeless. #TellItLikeItIs, is a blog for our generation Life has a way of twisting and turning when we least expect it. But few spots feel tougher than being “between a rock and a hard place.” That moment when both options in front of you feel heavy, uncomfortable — and no matterContinue reading “Between the Rock & the Hard Place”

Taking It Easy When You Find It Hard To: The Generation Y Balancing Act

Straight forward, witty and timeless. #TellItLikeItIs, is a blog for our generation For Generation Y, “just relax” often feels like an inside joke. We’ve grown up in a world of student loans, economic rollercoasters, digital overload, and a global anxiety buffet — all served with a side of hustle culture. Rest isn’t second nature; it’sContinue reading “Taking It Easy When You Find It Hard To: The Generation Y Balancing Act”

Living Consciously in a Fast-Paced World

Straight forward, witty and timeless. #TellItLikeItIs, is a blog for our generation In today’s fast-moving world, it’s easy to feel like life is happening to us rather than with us. With constant notifications, packed schedules, and societal pressures, we often go through the motions without truly experiencing the present. But what if we chose toContinue reading “Living Consciously in a Fast-Paced World”

Beyond the Hype: Why Extreme Sexuality Isn’t True Individuality

Straight forward, witty and timeless. #TellItLikeItIs, is a blog for our generation In today’s hypersexualized culture, extreme displays of sexuality are often marketed as a form of empowerment and individuality. Social media, entertainment, and online platforms constantly push the idea that being overtly sexual equates to confidence, self-expression, and even personal freedom. But is thisContinue reading “Beyond the Hype: Why Extreme Sexuality Isn’t True Individuality”

Cannabis: A Plant with Promise

Straight forward, witty and timeless. #TellItLikeItIs, is a blog for our generation Lately, conversations about cannabis have taken a new turn—one that moves beyond outdated stigma and misconceptions. For decades, cannabis has been labeled a dangerous drug, with global campaigns aimed at suppressing its use. Notable efforts include the infamous “Reefer Madness” Campaign (1930s, USA)Continue reading “Cannabis: A Plant with Promise”

‘The Real Mas’: The Rich Origins of Dominica’s Carnival

Straight forward, witty and timeless. #TellItLikeItIs, is a blog for our generation Dominica’s Carnival, known as “The Real Mas,” is not just a festival—it is an explosion of culture, history, and resilience. Unlike commercialized versions of Carnival seen in other parts of the Caribbean, Dominica’s celebration remains deeply rooted in tradition, pulsating with the rawContinue reading “‘The Real Mas’: The Rich Origins of Dominica’s Carnival”

So, you’re famous. Now what?

Straight forward, witty and timeless. #TellItLikeItIs, is a blog for our generation Becoming famous means being widely recognized and known by many, usually for something significant or exceptional. In the past, fame was largely reserved for actors, athletes, musicians, and the wealthy. However, in today’s world, fame can be achieved by almost anyone. Social mediaContinue reading “So, you’re famous. Now what?”