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You Deserve – 10 Tried, Tested Self-Care Gifts to Get Yourself

December 29, 2020 by afrobella 2 Comments

You Deserve – 10 Tried, Tested Self-Care Gifts to Get Yourself

I know I’m not alone in the post-holiday impulse to treat myself. This year I discovered some great products that truly helped me work better, live better, or relax a little more. Here are some tried and tested items that are truly worth your splurge if you’re in the mood.

Filed Under: Beauty, Body, Books, Health and Wellness, Reviews Tagged With: gift guide, holiday gift guide, You Deserve

Pandemic Projects – I Learned How to Make Pasta from Scratch

December 23, 2020 by afrobella 2 Comments

Pandemic Projects – I Learned How to Make Pasta from Scratch

This is the beginning of a series of pandemic projects I’m going to share with you, my adventures in trying new things and how they turned out. First up, making pasta from scratch, with the new tools I got from Abt Electronics!

Filed Under: Food, Health and Wellness, Issues, Reviews Tagged With: Afrobella Cooks, cooking, Home Cooking Couple

A Few Sleep Tips for Insomniacs Going Through It Right Now

December 22, 2020 by afrobella 2 Comments

A Few Sleep Tips for Insomniacs Going Through It Right Now

I realize there are a few things I can do to improve the quality of my sleep. At the very least I can try to improve the likelihood that I get a full night of sleep before going to bed. Sharing all of this in case it helps you too!

Filed Under: Body, Health and Wellness, Issues, Reviews Tagged With: health and wellness, insomnia, rest, wellness

Hydrate at Home — ZeroWater vs. the Grove Soma Pitcher Review

April 13, 2020 by afrobella 5 Comments

Hydrate at Home — ZeroWater vs. the Grove Soma Pitcher Review

Times are heavy and serious. So here’s a little distraction – a review of water pitchers to consider getting for your home, instead of stocking up on cases of water (which are getting hard to find out my way, maybe you’re experiencing the same thing). When the coronavirus craziness hit the TV news – before…

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Filed Under: Body, Health and Wellness, Issues, Reviews Tagged With: home, product review, Reviews, water, water filter, water pitcher

When the World Is Running Down, You Make the Best of What’s Still Around

March 27, 2020 by afrobella 2 Comments

When the World Is Running Down, You Make the Best of What’s Still Around

Trying to make sense of our new normal in a stay-at-home, self-quarantined, dealing with coronavirus world.
I’m depressed, sad and working through a lot right now, but I intend to use this time to lean into my purpose. The world is running down. How can we make the best of what’s still around?

Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Issues, Life Tagged With: coronavirus, health, health and wellness, issues, Life, life lessons, mental health, quarantine, self care

Fibroids — What I Went Through, What I’m Going Through, and What I Wish I Knew Before Surgery

March 2, 2020 by afrobella 44 Comments

Fibroids — What I Went Through, What I’m Going Through, and What I Wish I Knew Before Surgery

I think I first heard the word “fibroids” in the late 80’s or early 90’s. It was when my aunts went to the hospital to have surgery for theirs. I was too young to get the full explanation, all I really remember is being brought to visit my aunty in her hospital room and seeing…

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Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Issues Tagged With: fibroids, health, health and wellness, women's health, women's healthcare issues

Winter Skin Heroes –Drugstore Beauty Brands That Help Me Survive Cold Weather

February 11, 2020 by afrobella 3 Comments

Winter Skin Heroes –Drugstore Beauty Brands That Help Me Survive Cold Weather

In 2009 I moved to Chicago from Miami. Ever since, the number one question most people ask me is “what were you thinking??” The question can come from anyone at any time of year, but it really picks up in the winter. It’s “what were you thinking” coupled with “what are you doing here?” and…

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Filed Under: Beauty, Body, Health and Wellness, Reviews, Skin Tagged With: aquaphor, CeraVe, CVS, dove, drugstore beauty, Eucerin, Honey Baby Naturals, neutrogena, Nubian Heritage, skincare

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