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Society6, My New Favorite Shopping Site
Now is an interesting time for the retail industry. People are being more cautious about going into physical stores and commercial rent prices remain sky high. It’s a recipe for hard times, and people aren’t shopping the way they used to. Times have undeniably changed and amid that, people are looking for items that are…
Afrobella’s Book List – Caribbean Literary Edition
Here are some recent books that have been inspiring me that are on my current reading list, all new Caribbean literature — specifically fiction from & about Trinidad and Tobago. My homeland!
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…
My Hero Product Picks – IT Cosmetics
Every brand has them – the best sellers, the tried-and-true items, the products they’ve been making for the longest because the people keep coming back for more. In the biz they’re known as hero products, and beauty brands strive to cultivate and maintain them. What makes a product a hero product? Consistency. Quality. It has…
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…
An Elegant Stacking Upgrade for Rings Old and New, From Kay Jewelers
This post is sponsored by Kay Jewelers December is peak holiday season, the time for merriment and gifts. Turns out, this time of year is also a special time for love – according to my friends at Kay Jewelers, December’s holiday season is the most popular time for engagements. Which makes so much sense! It’s…
8 Gift Ideas for Introverts and Homebodies (Like Me)
Through the years I’ve done enough quizzes and read enough books to know that I’m more of an introvert than an extrovert. Most of these points apply to me. I can try to tap into my extrovert side for events and such, but my general way of being is introversion and I’ve made my peace…
My Picks — 8 gifts Under $25 from Cost Plus World Market
There are plenty of stores I barely remember visiting for the first time. But I will never forget the first time I stepped into a Cost Plus World Market. I was absolutely amazed by the range, the character, the quality of stuff they had for sale. Furniture with style! Cool home décor and kitchen goods!…
The BEST Kitchen Gifts — 11 Gifts That Should Last (At Least) A Decade
I’ve shared my top kitchen items a few times, and around this time of year I start thinking about sharing more of this kind of information. Why? Because right around now, I’m cooking so often and using so many of my favorite kitchen items! Also, I find that these are the kinds of helpful holiday…