If you’re continuing on the journey of becoming a future matriarch with MPR, then you’ve already been walking this path with us— showing up for the weekly activities we share in our newsletter. (And if you’re not already subscribed, you can subscribe here and join us.)

As you know, every Sunday we release a new piece of our ongoing guide— offering intentional, actionable steps to support your matriarchal journey. These practices aren’t just ideas on a page; they’re invitations.

Continue reading Well Worn Words: APRIL 2026 at Shades of Pinck.

As we continue on the journey of becoming a ‘future matriarch’, there are certain milestones that mark your growth, your vision, and your legacy. One of the most meaningful, and maybe even proudest, of those milestones is homeownership.

This monthly series is all about making the journey to homeownership feel a little less overwhelming and a lot more doable. Now in its second installment, we encourage you to check out the first edition if you haven’t already as it lays a great foundation for what’s ahead.

Continue reading A Future Matriarch’s Guide to Homeownership: 002 at Shades of Pinck.

If you’re continuing on the journey of becoming a future matriarch with MPR, then you’ve already been walking this path with us— showing up for the weekly activities we share in our newsletter. (And if you’re not already subscribed, you can subscribe here and join us.)

As you know, every Sunday we release a new piece of our ongoing guide— offering intentional, actionable steps to support your matriarchal journey. These practices aren’t just ideas on a page; they’re invitations.

Continue reading Well Worn Words: MARCH 2026 at Shades of Pinck.

As we continue on the journey of becoming a ‘future matriarch’, there are certain milestones that mark your growth, your vision, and your legacy. One of the most meaningful, and maybe even proudest, of those milestones is homeownership.

A home is more than four walls and a roof; it’s a foundation. It’s stability. It’s a seed we plant not only for ourselves, but for the generations coming after us. Especially as Black women, the path to ownership carries deeper weight.

Continue reading A Future Matriarch’s Guide to Homeownership: 001 at Shades of Pinck.

Supporting Black-owned businesses shouldn’t be an act of convenience— it should be an act of consciousness! It’s a choice we should make, yearlong, knowing the systems we’re navigating and deciding, on purpose, to push back against the ones that were never built with us people of color in mind. Every time we choose to support Black-owned brands or organizations, we’re doing more than spending money. We’re investing in resilience, in ownership, and in a future where our communities are resourced to thrive, not just get by.

Continue reading Supporting Black-Owned Businesses: A Task For ‘Future Matriarchs’ at Shades of Pinck.

If you’re on the  journey of becoming a ‘future matriarch’ with MPR, then you know that we are sharing activities weekly that help us reach that goal– in a few decades or so. Every Sunday we share another piece to our guide which offers intentional, actionable steps meant to support you as you build a life rooted in clarity, care, purpose, and longevity.

We believe reflection, understanding, and constant thinking is essential on this journey because without it we can’t lead others.

Continue reading Well Worn Words: FEBRUARY 2026 at Shades of Pinck.

It’s officially the holiday season and if you’re anything like MPR then you’ve already decided to start gift shopping so that you don’t spend the season overwhelmed and stressed. Let’s be honest.. life gets busy, calendars fill up, and before we know it— Christmas Eve is here. But this year we’ve been preaching preparedness so that you feel more in control of what should be a joyous season. So to help relieve some of the pressure, the PINCK team has been working behind the scenes to make gifting the people you love a little easier.

Continue reading PINCK Holiday Gift Guide Collection: 16 Curated Lists for Everyone at Shades of Pinck.

One thing I love about  my friends in Columbia is that we don’t let life get in the way of having a good time… even if that means we have to plan well in advance of all our busy schedules. We came up with the idea to have a girls’ weekend with our babies at my house in Charleston, but for us to all get on the same page it took us scheduling a weekend like six months in advance!! 

Continue reading Tips for a Stress-Free Girls’ Weekend with Little Ones at Shades of Pinck.

Our “Trader Joe’s for Beginners” post did sooo well… we thought we’d share another except this time a list of seasonal products that welcome autumn and encourage getting cozy!

With Halloween officially behind us, and cooler temperatures sticking around the South, it’s time that we fully embrace the seasonal change and update nearly every aspect of our lives– including our grocery list. 

The items below can be embedded throughout your day to create pockets of cozy moments that embody the fall season.

Continue reading Trader Joe’s Shopping Guide: Seasonal Fall Flavors at Shades of Pinck.

Next up in our series that gives you The Ultimate Guide to the Perfect Fall Season is one for all of the fashion girlies out there: curating your collection of “third pieces”!

The crisp breeze of fall inspires a shift in our wardrobe that is unmistakable! As the weather shifts, the need to layer becomes crucial. Which gives us the opportunity to curate a collection of “third pieces” …or that final layer on top of an outfit.

Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to the Perfect Fall Season: Curating Your Collection of “Third Pieces” at Shades of Pinck.