2023 Amazon Prime Day Deals Are Here 🎉

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Amazon Prime Day is starting tomorrow! The sale will run for 2 days, July 11-12, 2023, and they are offering a few amazing deals to help you save just in time for back to school.

Below, you will find some of the top deals I think are worth grabbing if you need them! Stay up to date with deals by checking my Amazon Storefront.

Beauty - Save up to 35%

LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask

FOREO LUNA 3 Facial Cleansing Brush

MAYBELLINE Hyper Easy Liquid Pen No-Skip Eyeliner

Maybelline New York The Falsies Lash Lift Washable Mascara

Real Techniques Assorted Sponges 

Real Techniques Sponges 2pk

Real Techniques Sponges 4pk

Real Techniques Everyday Essentials Makeup Brushes - One of my favorites! 

Fragrances 

Happy AF by Addison Rae Fragrance - Fruity Floral 

Hyped AF by Addison Rae Fragrance - Woody Citrus 

Chill AF by Addison Rae Fragrance - Floral Woody 

Swiss Arabian Layali Perfume Oil - Opens with finest notes of Black Currant and uplifting Orange Flower. The beating heart of the fragrance consists of Ylang Ylang and Rose. Oud and Amber add depth to the aroma and inspire attention.

Swiss Arabian Layali Rouge

Swiss Arabian Amaali - Opens with the finest notes of Pineapple and uplifting Lemon. The beating heart of the fragrance brings out the deep resonance of Jasmine and Rose. Cedarwood and Vanilla add depth to the fragrance and inspire attention.

Personal Care Items

Dove Men’s Extra Fresh 4pk

Dove Men’s Deodorant - Clean Comfort 4pk 

Dove Sensitive Skin Bar Soap - 14pk 

Dove Body Wash - Cucumber and Green Tea 3pk

SheaMoisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie 

SheaMoisture Curl Mousse 

Dr Teal’s Pure Epsom Salt 4pk

Dr Teal’s Lavender Bath Soap 4pk

Dr Teal’s Sleep Spray 3pk 

SPANX Ecocare Shaping Briefs 

SPANX Undie-tectable Thong 

Haircare 

INFINITIPRO BY CONAIR The Knot Dr. All-in-One Oval Dryer

Remington Pro Wet2style Hair Dryer

Tech

Save Up to 20% off on Amazon Basics 

Echo Dot (5th Gen) with Clock and Bluetooth Bulb 

Echo Pop Smart Speaker 

Echo Studio | Glacier White with Sengled Bluetooth Color Bulb

JBL Quantum 100 - Wired Over-Ear Gaming Headphones - $20

Tribit Kids Headphones Wired with Microphone - $16

Amazon Basics Wired Earbuds 

Amazon Basics Neoprene Workout Dumbbell

Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) | Charcoal with Blink Mini Indoor Smart Security Camera, 1080 HD with Motion Detection

Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus tablet, 10.1" 1080p Full HD display, 32 GB

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet, 8" HD display, ages 6-12

Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen, 2023 release) Kids

Fire TV Stick 4K Max - $25

Amazon Basics Stemless Wine Glasses 4pk

Acer 27” Monitor Full HD 

HP OMEN 27q QHD 165Hz Gaming Monitor

Acer Aspire TC-1760-UA92 Desktop

JBL Live 660NC - Wireless Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones

Home

Ring Video Doorbell (Venetian Bronze) bundle with Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)

All-new Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) | 1080p HD Video & Color Night Vision, Two-Way Talk, and Manual Audio & Video Privacy Cover (2023 release) | White

Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 with Ring Floodlight Cam Wired (White)

Hisense 50-inch ULED U6HF Series Quantum Dot QLED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV

Moen Arbor Matte Black One-Handle Pulldown Kitchen Sink Faucet

Moen Engage Spot Resist Brushed Nickel Magnetix Six-Function 5.5-Inch Handheld Showerhead

BLACK+DECKER POWERSERIES+ 20V MAX Cordless Vacuum

Affresh Washing Machine Cleaner, Cleans Front Load and Top Load Washers

Stanley 18oz Food Jar

Stanley Travel Mug 

Ulta Big Summer Beauty Sale | Week 1: June 25 - Jul 1, 2023

Hey Friends, yall know it’s that time of year when everyone is having a summer blowout sale! Well, Ulta is one of my favorite places to shop, and I’m all about maximizing my deals and saving money where I can. So here’s what you need to know!

Sale Dates: June 25 - Jul 15, 2023

For 3 Weeks, you can find deals on curl care, jumbos, fragrance, makeup, and skincare! Some deals will last for the entire duration of the event, while others will be weekly. Below, I’m sharing the best deals for the entire sale and the first week. Be on the lookout for weeks 2 and 3 soon.

Select Curl Brands B1G1 50% Off

I recently went natural again, and finding things for my curly has been relatively easy this time around. There are so many amazing products out there now that work for 4C, and I’m happy to share them with you.

PATTERN

Pattern has a solid line of products, from the curliest to the coily of hair! Even if you aren’t ready to purchase the full-size products, the sample kit is worth it! 

Camille Rose - Almond Twisting Butter

This is hands down the best twisting butter I have ever used! I’ve been using it for a few years on my kids' hair to give them juicy and hydrated twists. 

Donna’s Recipe by Tabitha Brown

Strength Hair Oil

A light, yummy-smelling oil designed to stimulate the hair follicles and promote growth.

Mielle Curling Custard

Want fresh out the shower curls to stay? This is it! The first time I tried it, I was shocked that my curls could look so defined.

Bread Beauty Supply

Now, I haven’t tried their products before, but here’s what I’m getting after seeing the reviews!

Bread Hair Cream

Bread Hair Oil Gloss

The Gloss is supposed to be used to give your hair added shine on the go, with a

B1G1 40% Select Sun and Skincare

Sunscreen has been a game changer for me in managing my hyperpigmentation. Honestly, I had no idea I needed to be using sunscreen until a few years ago. I would only wear it to the beach; now I’m a sunscreen girlie!

A big thing for me regarding sunscreen is how it looks and feels on my skin. I’m team #nowhitecast. I don’t wear makeup daily, so having a ghostly white cast makes me look crazy. On the days when I’m going for that effortlessly flawless skin, I want my sunscreen to be hydrating and give my skin a glowy look. 

Here are my faves out of their sale selection:

Hydroboost Hyluranic Acid Gel Cream

And while this is recommended for dry skin, it works well for oily skin, too to help balance it out.

Thayers Toners

thayers facial toner

I’m a toner girl, and my routine doesn’t feel complete without one. They come in 4 scents: Rose Petal, Lavender, Cucumber, and Unscented. 

Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm

Cleansing balms are a staple in my skincare routine. They can be used as a first step in cleansing or removing makeup.

This week only - June 25 - July 1, 2023

That’s all my friends! Let me know if you have something that’s on your list!

Entering My Well Read Black Girl Era

Reading can take you places you have never been before. - Dr. Seuss 

I remember seeing the hashtag #wellreadblackgirl everywhere and took a little and wanted to dive into reading again, but it just wasn’t the time. I’ve listened to audiobooks over the years, maybe 2-3 per year, but I haven’t picked up a book in FOREVER. I realized that something had to change. I used to enjoy reading. It was a way for me to escape; I even did some poetry writing many moons ago. 

So here’s to getting back to enjoying the things I love.

Books I’ve read recently that I think you should too!

Before I Let Go - Kennedy Ryan

I boo hoo cried with this book. It was everything I didn’t know I needed at that moment. This book tackles various common issues we face in life; grief, loss, love, and hope.

Dear Black Girl: Letters From Your Sisters on Stepping Into Your Power

Black (teen) girls everywhere need this book. I needed this book when I was younger. Tamara, you did this; you answered the call, and to the women that helped - thank you. Maybe I’ll put it on my to-do list to write my own letter because it was precisely what is needed.

Finding Me  - Viola Davis 

I always loved Viola, but now I really LOVE Viola Davis! I listened to this as an audiobook, and it was soooooooooo good. Hearing her tell her story made it that much better. It reminded me my story isn’t over. I may not be where I want to be, but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen.

Me Before You - Jojo Moyes

This was such a beautiful love story, one to make you laugh and cry a little. It’s a great reminder of what’s truly important in life. What are you willing to give up for your own happiness?

My Current TBR List

While my list is rather long, I will skip the long list and give you the condensed version or at least what I think I’ll read next.

Black Girls Must Die Exhausted - Jayne Allen 

(Book 1 of 3)

Category: Family Life, African American Women, Friendship 

Black Cake - Charmaine Wilkerson

Category: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Contemporary, Family   

Maame - Jessica George

Category: Coming of Age, Literary Fiction, Family 

The Perfect Marriage - Jeneva Rose

Category: Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Fiction

The Poet X - Elizabeth Acevedo

Category: YA, Realistic Fiction, Romance, Coming of Age, LGBT 

Happy Mental Health Month 2023

As a black woman that has struggled with her mental health for years, I must celebrate mental health month! We are expected to be strong and have it all together, but not all of us do.

It’s time to change the narrative; mental health is health care. I remember thinking that I was less than for experiencing episodes of depression or being crippled with anxiety. Still, I needed to find ways to manage these things through therapy and medication.

I wanted to take the time to highlight the article below by Mental Health America. This organization is committed to promoting mental health as a critical part of a person’s overall well-being.

Look Around, Look Within: Your surroundings say a lot about your mental health!

Take a moment to consider your surroundings. Do you feel safe? Do you have access to health care and grocery stores? Does your home support you, both physically and mentally?

This Mental Health Month, challenge yourself to look at your world and how different factors can affect your mental health.

 Where a person is born, lives, learns, works, plays, and gathers, as well as their economic stability and social connections, are part of what is called “social determinants of health” (SDOH). The more these factors work in your favor means you are more likely to have better mental well-being. However, when it seems like the world is working against you, your mental health can suffer. While many parts of your environment can be out of your control, there are steps you can take to change your space and protect your well-being.

• Work toward securing safe and stable housing: This can be challenging due to finances, age, and other reasons, but there are a few things you can try, such as reaching out to state/local agencies to secure housing, removing safety hazards in the home, or finding another space (such as a community center or friend’s home) where you can get the comfort you are missing at home.

• Focus on your home: Consider keeping your space tidy, sleep-friendly, and well-ventilated. Surround yourself with items that help you feel calm and positive.

• Create bonds with your neighborhood and community: Get to know the people living around you, join or start neighborshelping-neighbors groups, and support local businesses to challenge gentrification.

 • Connect with nature: Hike in a forest, sit in a city park, bring a plant inside, or keep the shades open to absorb natural light.

If you’re taking steps to improve your surroundings but are still struggling with your mental health, you may be experiencing signs of a mental health condition. Take a free, private screening at mhascreening.org to help you figure out what is going on and determine the next steps. The world around us can be both positive and negative – bringing joy and sadness, hope and anxiety. Learn more with Mental Health America’s 2023 Mental Health Month toolkit, which provides free, practical resources, such as how an individual’s environment impacts their mental health, suggestions for making changes to improve and maintain mental well-being, and how to seek help for mental health challenges. Go to mhanational.org/may to learn more.