Reflektion Design’s Top Mother’s Day Gifts
Mothers are a special breed of humans who are both selfless and sacrificial. They put their children first at most times even before themselves and…
How to Wash and Care for African or Wax Prints
It is not uncommon to be faced with somewhat of a dilemma on how to wash and care for African or wax print fabrics. Sometimes,…
Washington DC-based Box for Black-Owned Brands
Launched earlier in January by Street Smart Collaborative, the Black-Owned Box curates high-quality Black-owned brands and other goods for men and women that are perfect…
8 Self-Care Strategies for Surviving a Pandemic
Now more than ever, self-care is on the top of people’s minds. Though we’re all in the pandemic together, taking care of ourselves is still…
Fun At-Home Date Night Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Perhaps you’ve been cooped up in the house with your partner for so long due to the quarantine that it’s starting to place a damper…
Attain Your Health and Wellness Goals this Season
In many parts of the world, people are working from home under very tight restrictions due to the Coronavirus pandemic and this social isolation has…
Discover the Hottest Men’s African Clothing Styles
No doubt, online shops that retail men’s African fashion are hard to find. The internet is heavily saturated with women’s clothing but when it comes…
Marketing Your African Fashion Business in 5 Easy Steps
The African fashion industry is fast growing but also becoming highly saturated with a number of key established players and a lot of emerging brands.…
West African Food Flavours to Try This Holiday
Christmas time for me is all about moments spent with family surrounded by rich, bold and flavourful meals from Africa. It has actually been several…
Support Your Local BIPOC-Owned Businesses
One of my articles on BIPOC-owned businesses recently got published on Explore Waterloo Region’s blog! It was such an honour to have curated a shopping…
20 Best Black-Owned Christmas Gift Ideas
It has been a somewhat challenging year for many and therefore, little acts of appreciation through the giving of gifts can go a long way…
Women’s Flip Flop Bangles Sourced from Africa
*Product review – From the world to your doorstep. This is the motto of Caravan and Company, a Canadian retail business that sells goods made…
Cashmere Collection 2020: Bathroom Tissue Meets Couture
Cashmere is Canada’s best selling brand of tissue paper and for October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month, they are giving back in a major way.…
Acne Treatment and Prevention When Wearing Face Masks
Face masks are now a must-have accessory due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Wearing a mask, washing hands regularly and maintaining a social or physical distance…
How to Maintain Your Peace of Mind Everyday
2020 has been very interesting, full of ebbs and flows in what I think is safe to be called the most turbulent and challenging year…
Documentary Seeks to Answer: Is Wax Print African?
This fascinating film, Wax Print: 1 Fabric, 4 Continents, 200 Years of History, follows Aiwan Obinyan as she learns about the colonial history and origins…
Stylish Compression Socks for Everyday Wear
*Sponsored post – Supporo’s fashion line takes the boring out of compression socks and are just as effective when it comes to comfort. Compression socks…
5 Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health
Mental health is a taboo topic in many parts of the world, especially in certain conservative cultures but this ought not to be so. We…
Dry Body Brushing Benefits Your Skin and Self-Care
*Product review – Taking care of your skin and body is self care and act of self love. Taking a warm shower or bath in…
Cute (and Comfy) Stay-at-Home Clothes for Everyday
Domestic life is gaining grounds and with that stay-at-home clothes are becoming increasingly important. As the world pivots towards staying at home, few people are…