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FROM THE DESK OF Tawana Blassingame Founder & Editor in Chief

Welcome to the January 2021 issue of Queen Size Magazine. Since the inception of QSM, we have always released a month ahead. So I am a bit premature in wishing you all a greater 2022. 2021 has kicked us in the ass. It has taken away our loved ones, our money, businesses, and freedom to breathe easy. We have had to learn how to make some major adjustments in our lives. We also had to learn some things about ourselves. This year was definitely a prime example of all of the things and people that we took for granted. We are all hoping a praying that 2021 is going to be a better year. But I think it is important for us to remember that in order for that to happen, we have made some personal changes. Think about all of the things that this year taught you and apply them starting now. Why wait for next year? Nothing changes overnight. As with every issue, I truly thank each and every person that had a hand in making Queen Size Magazine possible. And on behalf of myself and Queen Size Magazine, I would like to thank all of our readers; without you we would not still be here. We would love to hear your feedback. Email us at queensizemagazine@gmail.com and let us know what you like, don’t like and/or want to see in future issues. We value your opinion. Be blessed and remember to be a blessing as well.

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MASTHEAD TAWANA BLASSINGAME CEO/Editor In Chief PHILIP DREW Executive Director & Director of Photography MEESHA ANN Executive Director SHEENA POSTELL Social Media Correspondant LAWANDA SANYANG Beauty Editor ASHLEY WALKER Fashion Editor Sharonda Grandberry Overseas Ambassador EYANI COUTURE House Designer Nathaniel Jaye Beauty Janelle Simmons Fashion Nyemade Boiwu Lifestyle ValaRae Partee 2020 Face of QSM

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CONTENTS FEATURED STORY

24 ELAINE Eâ€™SSENTIAL| A DAY IN THE LIFE OF R&B ARTIST AND MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER

HEALTH AND FITNESS

FLAVORFUL HOLIDAY DISHES PREPPED IN MINUTES FOR SMALL FAMILY GATHERINGS By FAMILY FEATURES

TIS THE SEASON FOR GINGER By STATEPOINT

BEAUTY&FASHION

A DO OVER; BEAUTY ON THE HORIZON

MODEL SPOTLIGHT | JUANITA CHANDLER

By LAWANDA SANYABG

By QSM

8 SIMPLE AND VERSATILE PIECES THAT ALL MEN SHOULD HAVE IN HIS WARDROBE By QSM

EPIC FASHION MOMENTS: TAKE A BRIEF PEEK AT THE EVOLUTION OF UNDERWEAR By BRANDPOINT

NEW YEAR, NEW US By ASHLEY WALKER

BUSINESS

OVERCOMING WEIGHT INDUCED SOCIAL ANXIETY By NYEMADE BOIWU

6 QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN TAKING YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE By BRANDPOINT

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HEALTH AND FITNESS

â€˜Tis the Season for Ginger

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‘TIS THE SEASON FOR GINGER | STATEPOINT

Ginger is not just spicy, sweet and delicious, it’s also tremendously good for you. And the holiday season is the perfect time to pack a punch with it in everything from the cookie tray to the cocktails. Here’s why and how to include this efficacious superfood in your holiday festivities. • Be good to yourself: Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and flu season, a nutritious immunity-boosting diet can help you take good care of your health. With its antiinflammatory and antioxidant properties, ginger boasts a wide range of health benefits, making it a great ingredient to include in your winter culinary repertoire. What’s more, ginger can help counteract some of the effects of an indulgent holiday season, as it promotes digestive health and calms nausea.

For holiday cocktails or enjoyed straight, try Reeds Real Ginger Ale, which is the only ginger ale on the market made with real, fresh ginger. Its original variety is non-GMO, packed with 2000 milligrams of organic pressed ginger and made with no artificial flavors, no artificial colors, no artificial preservatives and no high fructose corn syrup. There’s also a zero sugar variety too. Certified-ketogenic, it uses the same ingredients without the cane sugar. For more information, as well as holiday gift-giving and recipe inspiration, visit drinkreeds.com. A satisfying spice known worldwide for its wellness benefits, you can give your family the gift of flavor and health by putting ginger front-and-center this holiday season.

• Embrace its versatility: Ginger goes far beyond such holiday classics like gingerbread houses. With a little creativity, it can be incorporated into every course of your holiday meal, adding a rare depth of flavor few other ingredients can match. Reed’s Crystallized Ginger makes it easier than ever to add that burst of spicy sweetness to seasonal recipes with its diced, ready-to-eat baby ginger root. So, consider wowing your family! Whip up a batch of ginger-carrot soup, prepare a ginger-based salad dressing, top your roast with a ginger-gravy or simply garnish your favorite cocktail. • Go for the real stuff: To amp up the flavor and health benefits, use only ingredients incorporating real ginger. Just be sure to read the label. If you’re like the one in three ginger ale drinkers who reach for this bubbly beverage because you’re looking for a drink with actual ginger, you may be surprised to learn that most mainstream ginger ales contain almost no real ginger.

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