Ashley Grandberry

What's life without a good book? I love romance, mystery, and just plain good old fiction. I love books so I can escape the harshness that is reality. These are my favorites. I hope you find a nice read.

So, I've been trying to cut down on my Amazon purchases because sometimes I'm being unnecessarily indulgent. But these purchases, I'm very happy with. I wanted to share.

Coffee is sometimes a must and stopping by Starbucks every morning is sometimes just not practical. Also, sometimes you just want the convenience of a great cup of coffee at home. My Keurig happens to be my most prized possession and I love sharing when I try some amazing coffee pods that become a staple in my home. Check out my favorites in this list.

Doing a deep dive of my makeup collection, I decided to highlight the palettes that I love.

A great primer sets the foundation for your foundation and so much more. Don't make a makeup faux pas and get a subpar formula. The following list has formulas that you can get at the drugstore and at Ulta or Sephora. Feel free to peruse or comment for questions and advice. For your reference, my skin type is dry, so hydration is important to me and I have warm skin undertones.

Fall is a beautiful time of year. The leaves turn into beautiful art, the air becomes crisper, and togetherness is a blessing. This list highlights all of the awesome things that you and your loved ones can partake in once summer has taken its leave.

Spring and Summer are upon us. That means we'll be wearing less clothes and basking in the outdoors more. Let's be sure that our skin is worthy of basking in the sun.

Fall is fast approaching, and we can't take those summer lipsticks, lip glosses, and stains with us. Here's a list of deep reds, browns, purples, and other dark lip color options. The list consists of options up to 20.00 and those that are more. Most of these options can be found in Ulta, Target, Amazon, or online at the retailer's website.

Sometimes you just don't have time or the energy to apply false eyelashes. On those days, it's great to have a potent mascara formula to get the desired look. This list has three sections where you can find drug store brands, underrated mascara gems, and department store formulas that are worth the money.

Creative things that I like to do. Hobbies are bliss.

Using a bit of color never hurt anyone. Adding some highly pigmented eyeshadows and blushes to your makeup routine can make your glam look soar. Check out these staples in my vanity that never miss.

Looking for some great black-owned cosmetics at your local Ulta? Look no more, this list features the best foundation, lip options, and eye make-up available by your favorite black-owned brands.

Spring and Summer are on the horizon. What better way to punctuate your summer makeup routine than with a liquid glow or highlighter? This list contains liquid glow and highlighter products mainly found at Ulta.

This list is for those who would prefer to start their fitness routine at home. There are affordable options virtually everywhere to get to your best “fit life”. Everything from water bottles to exercise balls, this list offers some essential items as well as a small insight as to exactly why you should incorporate these items into your routine.

Browse through these skin care finds for normal to dry skin. These items can be found at Ulta or Amazon. Everything included can be used for a daily skincare routine.

Who doesn't love a good candle? But the fall seems to warrant the best scents to make your home a fragrant oasis. Check out the candles I just bought to last me until Christmas time. +