Breakfast With Tiffani

A Christian and Travel Lifestyle Blog

Fun Lunch Friday

The Tea About Me

In today’s Fun Lunch Friday, I am spilling the tea about me in a “Get to Know Tiffani” video. Some of you are new to the Breakfast with Tiffani community, WELCOME, WELCOME, WELCOME! And to all of my committed Breakfast Besties that have been rocking with me since day one, Hey yall!

In this video, I answer 30 random questions about me. It doesn’t matter if you’re a new Breakfast BFF or you have been around for a while, you are guaranteed to learn something new about me here.

Now, I know 30 questions are a LOT. So, in the description box of the video, I time stamped each question for your convenience. (You’re welcome)

Okay, your turn. I wanna know something about you too. Choose one of the questions that I answered in the video and answer it in the comment section below.

Enjoy the video and have a great weekend!

P.S. I am NOT country!

It’s Friday And I’m Giving Stuff Away

“It’s Friday (Ayeeee) and I’m ready to swing
Pick up my girls and hit the party scene
Tonight, (ooooooohhh) it’s alright…”

*insert record scratch here*

So yes, it’s Friday, praise Jehova! But, I’m not about the “hit the party scene” scene. Listen, the way this 30 has come upon me, my type of party scene on a Friday night includes me, alone, in the bed, asleep by 8pm! Can I get an Amen?

Ok, I know, it’s Fun Lunch Friday so there needs to be some type of turn up, right?

And you’re right. So what kind of “turn up” do I have in mind you ask?

A Giveaway Turn Up!

Yup, I’m doing a giveaway! Ok, so let me just cut to the chase.

If you’ve been listening to your local gospel radio station within the last few months you have probably heard this song.

Next Friday, July, 28th, at Warner Theater in Washington DC, Anthony Brown & group therAPy are having a live experience for their new album A Long Way From Sunday. They will be singing this song and I’m excited about it! The only problem is I have two tickets and no clue who to give this additional ticket to *insert thinking face emoji*

WAIT!

But what if I gave one of the tickets to you? That’s actually a great idea!

So here’s the deal, in order to enter into the giveaway to win a ticket to The Live Experience all you have to do is click the link below and become one of my Breakfast BFF, and that’s it.

Exclusive Breakfast BFF

Now, if you’re already one of my exclusive Breakfast BFFs, please don’t feel left out. All you have to do for a chance to win is head over to either my Facebook or Instagram page, find the picture below and comment the first concert you attended and tag one of your BFFs! I promise we won’t judge you if it’s less AJB and more BBD.

The winner will be announced on Monday, July 24th at 8pm via Facebook and Instagram Live. Best Wishes to you!

*If you have won a giveaway with Breakfast With Tiffani within the last year, you are not eligible for this giveaway.*

Fun Lunch Friday- Confidence

When you have a confidence in Christ, it can sometimes intimidate those who aren’t living for Him. Check out today’s Fun Lunch Friday as I share an encounter with a coworker that tried to come for me earlier this week. All because my confidence intimidates her. Click the link to hear the audio devotional.
Let me hear it, have you ever experienced something like this before? What was your response?
 Fun Lunch Friday-Confidence

The Way My Expectation Is Set Up

I’m declaring 2017 to be the year of Godly expectation. Have you ever heard the statement, “It will happen when you least expect it.” But my question to this statement is Will it and what does that even mean?

In this Fun Lunch Friday, we are talking about the proper way to expect in God.

Want to join my Breakfast VIP Guest List, click here.

Let’s Talk About Relationships

relationshipsLet’s talk about relationships. A few months ago, I did a Fun Lunch Friday entitled What’s Taking Him So Long where I gave my perspective to a question from one of my Breakfast BFF. Following the post, I thought it would be great to get a different perspective, so last Thursday I had a live relationship talk with Relationship Coach, Heath Wiggins from His Leadership Her Trust.

Below is the playback from our chat. We experienced some technical difficulties in the beginning, so please jump to 9:53 to start the content of this chat.

I want to hear from you, what is it about relationships that you don’t understand?

 

 

 

 

 

4 Things To Consider Before You Vote

polling-station

It’s time to vote! We are just two and a half weeks away from the 2016 Presidential Election. Campaign Rallies have been had. Debates have been televised. And it is now up to the American people to make one of the most important decisions we have to make collectively, who will be the next leader of the free world. But as Christians, we can’t just make that decision based on how we feel or how much we dislike the other candidate. According to John 17:14, We are not of this world, however we do dwell here for now, and one of our missions as Christians on this earth, is to make certain we represent Christ in all that we do. Here are four things to consider as we prepare to cast our votes on November 8th.

  1. Beware of biased media sources.
    • Make certain that you are getting your information from news sources that aren’t going to conform their stories to one candidate. Know who you are getting your information from and who they are funded by. A lot of the news we see, hear and read is determined by who funds the source. There are some independently funded media sources out there to include NPR and The Real News Network. I would encourage you to research others for none biased information.
  2. Fact Check
    • As we are preparing for the 8th of November, please make certain that the information you are sharing is true. There are a number of premade social media post that are being shared as factual, when in reality the information presented is false. The last thing we need in this election is more confusion, especially if it could have been avoided.
  3. Think Independently.
    • Don’t feel pressured to vote for a candidate just because they are representing your party. In Romans 12:2, the Bible encourages us not to be conformed to this world. It is important to know what God’s will for our country is, not your political party’s.
  4. Seek The Lord for wisdom.
    • James 1:5 says, If any of you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance], he is to ask of [our benevolent] God, who gives to everyone generously and without rebuke or blame, and it will be given to him. One thing’s for sure, we definitely need guidance during this election. And I am confident that God’s plan will prevail. It always has and it always will!

Be encouraged Breakfast BFFs and may God Bless America!

Managing Your Emotions During Cuffing Season

cuffin

With Cuffing Season quickly approaching, it can be easy for us to find ourselves in a state of emotional unbalance. As the weather gets colder and everyone wants to retreat inside, both males and females experience the desire to be “cuffed”. Simply put, cuffed means, taken or entertaining a significant other. Here are 4 tips to help you control your emotions so you don’t end up with any ol body just because it’s cold outside.

  • Be Mindful Of Your Consumption

The Word of God encourages us, as Christians, to guard our gates. Luke 11:34-36 talks about our eyes being the lamp of our body; what we take in gets in our heart and ultimately determines our actions and desires. Often times, what we watch on television, listen to on the radio and the conversations we engage in, fuel the way we feel, long after the action accrued. It is not a coincidence that you what to be boo’d up on Saturday night after you have binged watched every Netflix episode of Being Mary Jane on Friday night to unwinds after a long week.

  • Think About What You Are Thinking About

We have become so programmed to “live free” and allow things to “just happen” that we are less intentional about living lives with purpose and this includes being purposeful in our thinking. The only way to do that is to think about what you are thinking about. When we let our mind wonder, without having any control of where our thoughts are going, we place ourselves in the position of being subjected to any emotion because we have freely entertained the associated thoughts. The Bible encourages us in Philippians 4:8, to focus our thoughts on things that are true, pure, of noble character, etc. The only way to accomplish that is by being mindful of your thoughts.

  • Identify What Time It Is

Women, it is important that you know your body and the cycles that you are going through. For every woman it’s different, but at a certain stage of your body’s cycle, you are more susceptible to the feelings of relational stimulation.

Men, you all have a cycle too, it’s just not quite like ours. But we all experience times of vulnerability, where we want to be relational with another human being. During this time, we are to identify it as that, knowing that the feeling will soon pass.

  • Direct Your Attention To Christ

I know, it may sound WACK, the last thing you want to think about when you want to be cuffing is Jesus. “I JUST WANT A BAE!” But seriously, when you direction your attention and energy to Christ, everything you thought you needed and wanted, seems to not be as important. Isaiah 26: 3 reminds us of the promise that God will give us true peace when we focus our attention and thoughts on Him. When we take the energy and attention we have for the desire of another human and focuses it on the Creator of all humans, our outlook begins to change. When you truly focus on God, He will give you a peace and a spirit of contentment that extends past far beyond your lack. Plus, cuffing leads to…. and you ain’t supposed to be doing that anTway! Don’t pop me, Ms. Sherleen, I’m just the messenger.

These emotions and feelings that we have are perfectly normal. God created us to be relational people, Genesis 2:18 confirms that. But that doesn’t mean we are to enter into a relationship and entertain someone every time we have those feelings. I would encourage you to be mindful of these 4 tips the next time you find yourself scrolling through your phone looking for someone to text, as the tune “I just wanna be loved, I just wanna be loved” plays repeatedly in your mind.

So let me hear it, what do you do during those times of temporary mental weakness to keep yourself emotionally balanced? Drop your response in the comments below.

4 Tips To A Finance Friendly Christmas

Happy Friday Breakfast BFF!

I recently had the opportunity to talk with Mercedes Matthew of Life Financial Consulting about some tips for preparing financially for Christmas. Check out this quick interview if you want to keep your coins this Christmas season! #teamkeepacoin

For more practical financial tips, connect with Mercedes on Instagram at @m_matthews7 and @life_financial_consulting.

Happy Birthday-Blue Apron Giveaway

blue2Our Fun Lunch for today is actually in the form of lunch, well sorta. Last month, I mentioned on my Instagram that I had started subscribing to Blue Apron, a weekly meal subscription box program. I have had it for about a month and I must say, it’s pretty cool when I get the time to actually cook the food, but that’s another post, for another day.

Sockeye salmon w/ Brown Butter Gnocchi & Sautéed Spinach

And today, in this post, I am giving away four, that’s right, four weekly subscriptions to Blue Apron. Two winners will be selected from both Instagram and Facebook. All you have to do is follow me on either or both (for my over-achieving Breakfast BFFs) social media accounts, like or thumbs up the associated picture mentioning Blue Apron and tag at least two people that you think will enjoy Blue Apron as well. Don’t be selfish, TAG A REAL PERSON ELSE! Now, because it’s Friday and on Friday, we do the most, if you are following me on both social media accounts, you have the potential to win twice, meaning two weeks of free subscription! Come on Jesus, You betta be mighty! Winners will be announced on Monday, September, 19th. Best Wishes!

 

** This post is shared over at Elegantly Fashionable  so make certain you head over to her site as she shares with us her NYFW experience!