All 2024, I saved my empty bottles as a reminder of the things that carried me through. I hope if you try these products, it will be under easier and brighter circumstances!
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Manicure Monday – Nail-Related Gifts to Get Yourself
For years I felt pressured to write a substantial holiday gift guide. You know, the kind intended to advise you, dear reader, on what to buy for your partner, your kids, your parents. The kind of list you’ll find on every major publication and retailer’s home page. Instead of gifts for him, her and them,…
The Lip Balm I’d Put In Your Holiday Stocking
If I had to put a lip balm in your holiday stocking, it would be by EOS. Let me be specific, cause they’ve got so many options!
You Deserve – Jackie Aina’s FORVR Mood Fragrances
I can tell you from experience, the candles I’ve tried are phenomenal and the four fragrances are amazing!
Cool Bed Sheets for Hot People (Like Me)
When my hot flashes became untenable, I knew I had to figure out a better sleep routine. If you’re looking for bamboo sheet sets that have been tried and tested, let me tell you about my faves!
The PATTERN Steamer is Here! Introducing a New Essential Hair Tool
This post is sponsored by PATTERN Beauty but the opinions are all my own. When I first started Afrobella in 2006, I couldn’t have imagined the growth the natural hair industry would have. I couldn’t have imagined the wonderful changes to come. If someone told me in 2006 that celebrities I liked and looked up…
Multiple Myeloma – A Summary of My Story
Here it is, the post I’ve contemplated a thousand times. The thing I have to share that I haven’t wanted to type or say aloud. I have cancer. I have multiple myeloma. Here’s my story, in summary. I was diagnosed in January, but my symptoms first really appeared in October 2023, when hitting a pothole…
A Tribute to Chef Julius Russell
I lost a friend at the end of March and I would like to pay an overdue tribute to him here on Afrobella. I featured him and his recipes so often in this space. He showed up for me time and time again. I want to pay homage to Chef Julius Russell as the man…
Dinner in the Sky – An Unforgettable Chicago Experience
When you’ve lived somewhere long enough, it can be easy to take things for granted. For example, here’s a slightly embarrassing confession – I’ve lived in Chicago since 2009 and I didn’t make it to the top of Willis Tower until this year. 2023. I know! It’s ridiculous. I’d been to the top of the…
Helpful House Hunting Checklist: Top Tips from a Zillow Premier Agent for Finding Your Dream Home
This is the second post in a three-part series about my personal home search efforts, sponsored by Zillow. After years of condos and a history of life in townhouses, the idea of moving into an actual factual single-family home is appealing but also daunting. Like, I can’t wait to decorate but at the same time…