Holiday Shopping | Eat & Drink and be merry, Happy Holidays!!

Holiday time and food-drink go hand in hand. Holiday cheer is incomplete without cookies, cakes, snacks, drinks and lot more. Here are few suggestions for a fun filled cool edibles this Holiday Season!

Edible Christmas Tree by Innocent Baker

Looking for that perfect holiday gift or family fun activity?

Experience the magic of the holidays in a new way this season. Gingerbread houses are out and Gingerbread Trees are in! 🍪 Gather the family around and have a fun time baking and building these delicious shortbread cookie trees and make memories they'll never forget!🎄

ELLA’S FLATS® is the scrumptious whole food meal and snack that fits into every lifestyle. Convenient and essential, these all-seeds savory crisps are changing the way we eat for the better. Add your favorite topping and be amazed at how good they taste. The crunchy texture will have you hooked! Take a look at the many ways to enjoy them here.

Once Upon A Coconut

Scouring the earth for a very specific type of coconut water, Once Upon A Coconut landed in Vietnam, the world’s sixth largest producer of coconuts. There, coconut farmers harvest young coconuts directly from the tree before they have time to age and drop like the more mature.  Inside, you will find a more refreshing juice with a sweeter flavor filled with potassium, calcium, and magnesium (all electrolytes) that play important roles in helping to maintain heart health, liver and kidney health, digestive functions, healthy blood sugar levels, muscle and nerve functions, and more.

Once Upon A Coconut comes in two delicious varieties – Pure and Sparkling + Energy

 Providing a hydration story of epic proportions that comes with a sense of community and purpose, Once Upon A Coconut donates 10% of its profits from every case of coconut water sold to various charities.

FigBrew

Finally, a coffee alternative that is actually healthy. It is organic, naturally vegan,  gluten-free, and loaded with vitamins, magnesium, potassium, iron and copper. Made from the best-tasting figs in the world, FigBrew products deliver a delicious and healthy alternative to coffee without compromising taste. The Figge is made with only one ingredient with no sugar, preservatives, or taste enhancers added! Mellow Mix only has two ingredients – coffee beans and roasted Mediterranean figs. Besides caring about our health, they care about the environment too! Figbrew chooses fully recyclable packaging and is committed to donating a portion of its profits to support environmentally conscious non-profit organizations. 

Stella Rosa Wines

Born through a rich legacy, Stella Rosa remains at the forefront of innovation. Stella Rosa is not just about producing award-winning semi-sweet, semi-sparkling Italian wines, it’s about evolving with the spirit of the times when it comes to wine trends and popular culture.

Happy Holidays!!

Holiday Shopping | 5 Stocking Stuffers you must have!

Holiday season is the time for big shopping and small. And it’s always fun to find some cool little stocking stuffers, that won’t break your budget, but fill your stockings with joy. Here are a few suggestions that you will definitely love. I have tried these personally and these are definitely going in my Christmas stockings as little gifts.

Hora Skin Care

Who doesn’t like some cool exciting and fun beauty products. If you have a lovely lady in your life, your wife, girlfriend, mom, sister or friend, they all will love this.
Hora Skin Care is a CBD beauty brand focusing on combining their curated list of super active ingredients – along with CBD – that work together to help hydrate, protect & regenerate the skin. The companycurrently offers two CBD products; Super Serum + CBD & Overnight Exfoliating Mask + CBD and also carries a variety of facial rollers to accompany the products. Get your hands on one or both of those and it’ll make an amazing gift.

Lucky Thirteen Candle

A candle is always a right choice for a stocking stuffer. But instead of getting one from your local department store, try something unique and amazing while supporting small business run by women, that supports social causes as well. You can start with Lucky Thirteen Candles, which are not just amazingly fragrant candles made with all natural ingredients. And the best part, these unique candles transform into massage oil/moisturizer. Yes, these candles melt at a very low temperature...so you are not pouring hot wax over your body should you decide to use the candle as a massage oils/moisturizer. Try them out!

Wild Dough

How about something for kids? Making its way from Australia, Wild Dough is introducing the fun and imagination associated with playdough to the states with a handmade delight that’s perfect for sensory quarantine activities and stress relief.
Wild Dough is a non-toxic playdough that’s lovingly crafted by our friends down under. Created by a mom, it’s super soft, deliciously scented, and available in a variety of vibrant colors that appeal to both young and old alike. Choose from the colors of the rainbow, neon brights and even glitter! The recipe is unique to the company and is not your hard store-bought variety. If cared for properly, the dough can last easily for as long as six months and soft enough for little hands to manipulate independently. Get this for your little one, they will love it!

Now masks are a no-brainer gift this year hence I’ll recommend 2 products that are very different but awesome:

STARK’S FACE COVERING

Stark’s been in the vacuum business for a longtime and makes some amazing products. During this pandemic they are selling some awesome masks. Here’s what they offer

• 3 Layers: Water Resistant, .3 Micron Polypropylene Filter Layer & Moisture Wicking.

  1. Washable & Reusable: Save money & environmentally friendly.

  2. Nose Guard: Helps Prevent Glasses From Fogging.

  3. Antimicrobial: Keep Bacteria Off The Fabric.

I have tried these masks, and these are my go to masks for every day use now. I love them!

GATA Face Masks

If you want something more hardcore for your face covering, you can go with GATA. They have soft silicone masks with replaceable filters.
These masks are made with FDA approved silicone. Elastic ear bands and soft silicone create a comfortable seal on your face. There is no blowback to your eyes or glasses when expelling air. The seal creates distance between your mouth and the mask so you can speak clearly and not have material on your lips. You can wash, boil or place in the dishwasher to sanitize. The silicone mask is very flexible, dries quickly, and comes with 10 easily replaceable filters. Each filter has 50 hours of usage time. These are my go to masks when I’m going anywhere with “higher risk”. It’s pretty hardcore but still good for every day use.

So here are some cool stocking stuffer ideas. Keep an eye here all December for many more exciting and fun Stocking stuffer and Holiday shopping ideas.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Holiday Shopping | Add some designer OOMPH to your Holiday Gifts with REMO TULLIANI

The Remo Tulliani philosophy is to take something familiar and make it new to make it better. Better means materials that are superior for their feel and performance. Better means designed for style, not just to be trendy. Better means priced lower than the pricey luxury brands while beating them on quality.

The designer himself takes an architectural approach to creating men’s, women’s, and unisex accessories where every detail matters. Learning from his personal relationships with material manufacturers around the world; the balance, the design, the feel and fit of the product all mean something to Remo. This lets him create accessories that stand up to any challenge in terms of style, craft and even sustainability.

Here are few words from the man himself, Remo Tulliani, Founder & Aesthetic Directory of Remo Tulliani:

Q - How did you start this journey and created your brand?

This is a genuine moment of where Necessity is the Mother of Invention. I am a Finance and Marketing major. With an inherent creative side. Coming out of college, I was not the “Finance” type for most companies. So taking my interest of development, and I ran with it. 30 years running, we have done pretty good seeing some great moments. A bit of a Forrest Gump thing. 

Q - How do your products stand out in the sea of branded products and online heavy market?

The sea of fine products are out there.  So much of it hits the pulse of Trend so well. Then the next brand does such a great job on hitting the moment and what is hot and needed. Everyone in our building believes our success has been that our product is timeless. A well-made product with ingredients that are noticeable and can be treasured as a gift for a long time. Those who know our brand value this about our products.

Q -What are your most exciting products?

The evolution of our product is always the most exciting. Each category for us, is special in its own way.  

- Our socks get the most praise by customers. Probably because they actually are better than the others. We are the Champion of socks.

- The eyewear is so exciting due to the technology we continue to move forward with. The lenses are so special.

- Belts are True and Pure. We have a saying here, “We ship the Truth”. Our leathers are the best on the planet. Tough to get credit for such a claim, however, we are excited to say it.

Q - How has 2020 been?

We do count on our great stores and partners as getting our message out, and with 2020 this of course has changed in scale as it has for everyone. However, those who love our product have been loyal to what we design and produce. We committed to fresh styles for this holiday and we delivered. So as challenging as it has been as everyday has been the same, our team has stayed committed to moving the product forward.

Q - What's coming up in the future for the brand and you?

We have dedicated ourselves to the technology of our product, and have just introduced the ULTIMATE BOOT SOCK for women this month. All of our technology in our yarn, and our features to help with the natural fit of a boot.  Low abrasion, impact and high comfort. Our ladies line is complete with the perfect belts to be worn with denim and our sport-elegant eyewear, and the newest member of the family The ULTIMATE BOOT SOCK.

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You have to experience the products yourself to truly experience the awesomeness of these. The quality is amazing and the packaging is beautiful as well. Especially the socks, they feel soft and comfortable like nothing else you may have ever put on your feet. Thankfully, there’s a wide price range of Remo Tulliani products to choose from for yourself, or as gifts. This Holiday Season is a great time to buy and own some of these awesome sunglasses, belts and socks. Who doesn’t needs those?

Here are some pics of some of the cool products I have got myself, along with the links to purchase those.

ENVY Sunglasses

GRACE Sunglasses

Women's Belt

Ultimate Boot Socks

Ultimate Boot Socks

Men's Socks

Men's Socks

Check out more about the brand below and follow them on social media.

Website: https://tulliani.com/ 
Instagram.com/remotulliani 
Facebook.com/ remo.tulliani 
#remotulliani 

Holiday Shopping | HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS 2020

It’s the Holiday season — and although 2020 will go down on record as one of most challenging periods in America’s histories we’ve learned how to find joy in unexpected places. 

Here are a few ideas for great Holiday gifts this year.  The companies with an * are African-American owned and operated.

GOOGLE NEST AUDIO 

The new Nest Audio is a simple, soft design with a comfortable price of 

$99.99, it’s one of the best bargains this season. Integrated into the fabric at the top of the speaker are three capacitive touch zones for volume up and down and play/pause, a 75mm (three-inch) woofer, and a 19mm (0.75-inch) tweeter, providing much fuller, clearer sound. https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_audio — A+

reMARKABLE 2 

Looks and feels like writing on paper. The battery lasts two weeks in daily use; three months in standby mode. Palm rejection while writing is seamless. Charges via USB-C, as all things should. Generous return policy. reMarkable 2 isn't meant to take the place of your computer. The device is thin—remarkably so, measuring just 4.7 millimeters. That's more than a millimeter thinner than the iPad Pro. It also weighs less than a pound and features a lovely, paperlike 10.3-inch display. Writing is seamless. Simply scrawl away with its dedicated stylus and your thoughts are recorded digitally, leaving you free to keep writing and never worry about running out of pages. For the holidays the company is currently bundling those two accessories with the reMarkable 2 tablets, Marker stylus ($49), or the Folio ($69) case. https://remarkable.com — A+

* Negris LeBrum is an African American Owned, American runway collection that is a regular participant in NYFW. Designed by Creative Director and Founder, Travis Hamilton, Negris LeBrum was inspired by a love story that began during the 1940s, between a young beautiful French Creole woman and a handsome man. Although their love was forbidden by societal difficulties, these individuals were brought together by a force that was greater than both of them and through fashion, their love story is being told to the world. https://www.negrislebrum.com/ @ negris_lebrum n#negrislebrum #negrisestjoli A+

https://www.ardorbin.com/ *

* Ardor Bin is a luxury candle brand founded by African-American entrepreneur, Latrice Littleton their candles are made with the highest quality of all-natural coconut/soy wax blend, elegantly crafted fragrances, and sustainable wood wicks. Inspired by the redolent scents of nature, Ardor Bin's exquisite line of natural botanical candles are designed to add a touch of warmth and tranquility to any living space. B

Formula 10.0.6

What better way to get us ready for holidays than the smell of peppermint? You’ll find that and other favorite scents and body care essentials in the brand’s line that are perfect for stocking stuffers too. Mix and match to create a self-care gift. As a 4th generation family-owned company, their guiding philosophy at Formula 10.0.6 has remained rock solid: support troublesome skin with products that are gentle yet powerful and harness the benefits of nature’s best ingredients all at an incredible value.

Price: $10.00+ Available at: https://www.formula1006.com/ A

BRITE LITE

Hoping to get organized in the New Year? So are we! Snag one of these oh-so-fun custom neon calendars that are sure to brighten up any space while keeping you organized! Add a pop of color and inspiration and get going on those 2021 goals! You might be surprised to know that neon lighting has come a long way. Brite Lite’s products are all LED and are eco-friendly, cool to the touch, quiet, and use less electricity than that bulky old lamp in the corner of your room right now.

Available at: https://britelitetribe.com/  — A

HORA SKINCARE has relaunched for the holiday with a decorated ornament and inside an exclusive ornament will include their mini combo set; Super Serum + CBD and Overnight Exfoliating Mask + CBD.

The Comfy® OriginalTM Jr. - Kids and adults worldwide are going crazy for The Comfy® Original Jr.TM wearable blanket, a fun-sized version of our famous The Comfy® OriginalTM—the world’s first truly wearable blanket. Best for kids 10 and under, The Comfy® Original Jr., TM comes in just one size and is perfect for any kid-friendly occasion, from lounging at home to long car rides to sleepovers to video games to, yes, even wearing to school! 

Emerging Heroes Masks

Emerging Heroes is produced in New York using a boutique factory and an all-female production staff. The collection is produced in small batches to ensure that each product meets  stringent guidelines to maintain a tight supply chain and a commitment to limiting waste. The factory is dedicated to the artistry of the brand and implements the utmost diligence in executing designs. Careful attention is exercised to make sure every item is constructed to last.  www.EmergingHeroes.com — Instagram.com/emergingheroes . A +

STOCKING STUFFERS 

The ultimate stocking stuffers can be found at Monkey Business, making people happy since 1994. Some of their best-sellers are the Blue Bear family ice packs, Karoto 2 carrot peeler, your garnish will never be the same again (plastic and steel blades), Farfalle shaped silicone for gripping hot handles in the kitchen, CONCHIGLIE

Lemon squeezer, designed for maximum juice, it prevents eye-squirts and also strains the seeds so they don’t get in the food and their PENNELI Garlic peeler. A silicone garlic peeler that peels cloves quickly and easily by rolling them in the oversized penne tube.

Buon appetito! A+ https://www.monkeybusinessusa.com

BOYS SMELL

Founder-invented scents like Cinderose, a union of rose and smoke, and Gardener, a compilation of tomato vine and honeysuckle, wrap traditionally masculine scents in a prettier bouquet. Burn up expectations, release clear intentions. The candles are hand-poured in a reusable glass vessel and hand-labeled in Los Angeles, California. 

Currently carried in over 300 retail locations worldwide, with 16 original scents, votive sets, and 4 Unmentionables styles. Boy Smells for everyone. A+ https://boysmells.com/pages/about

TownBamboo is dedicated to offering premium bamboo products that pay homage to the beautiful bamboo forests of Damyang in South Korea. They believe in sustainability and the preservation of the beautiful forest. Constantly changing their fragrances and keeping things produced in small batches, this is one of the best candles on the market, today. A+

https://www.townbamboo.com/collections/all-products

Holiday Shopping | Charge it, light up and rock with Anker

Holiday season is upon us and its time to shop. So many deals, so many offers and so many choices. There are enough good deals at this time of the years o I like to focus on some interesting and great products. My experience with Anker has been nothing short of great with chargers, battery packs, power banks and especially ear/headphones from Anker’s brand Soundcore. Here are 5 amazing products from Anker for your Holiday shopping this year.

Anker Nano (PowerPort III Nano)

How often do you feel that your charger is not fast enough, or not small enough or both? Anker Nano solves both those problems in one little powerful device. Here’s what you get:

• High-Speed Charging: Equipped with a USB-C Power Delivery port and loaded with 18W of power to charge phones, tablets, and more up to 2.5× faster than with an original charger.

• Unbelievably Small: Anker Nano’s ultra-compact design is just 1 inch thick, packing 18W of power into a device the size of a 5W iPhone charger for incredible portability.

• Universal Compatibility: Anker’s exclusive PowerIQ 3.0 technology supports a wide range of charging protocols to ensure flawless compatibility and optimized charging speeds for virtually any mobile device.

• Highly-Integrated Technology: Anker’s latest technology uses a stacked design with custom magnetic components to reduce size, boost efficiency, and improve heat dissipation.

Anker PowerPort III Duo 60W

Sometimes bigger is better, and that’s what the older brother of Nano does. It’s bigger but can charge 2 devices simultaneously, including tablets, iPads and even MacBooks etc. Here’s what you get:

• Designed for Travel: With an ultra-compact design that supports simultaneous laptop charging and interchangeable plugs for use in the US, UK, and Europe, this is the ultimate travel charger.

• Intelligent Power Allocation: Designed to intermittently detect the power needs of connected devices and to identify the optimum power allocation, ensuring the best charge every time.

• Charge 2 Laptops Simultaneously: A combined 60W output over 2 USB-C ports allows for high-speed charging of up to 2 laptops simultaneously.

PowerCore III 10K Wireless

Anker made it’s name with power banks and battery packs. They are still one of the best when it comes to that. This particular power bank is so much more and definitely one of the best of the lot. This is a wireless charger and battery pack. Here’s what you get:

• Portable Wireless Charging: Qi-certified to provide up to 10W of wireless charging power to phones, earbuds, or other devices on the go.

• High-Speed USB Charging: Connect to either the USB-C or USB-A port to give your phone or tablet a powerful charge up to 18W.

• Desktop Mode: Use PowerCore as a wireless pad by connecting to a power supply via the USB-C port. Charge your device wirelessly while giving PowerCore’s internal battery a full recharge.

Bolder LC90 Flashlight

We mostly use our phones as flashlights now, but there are times when you definitely feel it’s not enough. Either it’s a power outage due to snowstorm, or stepping out to fix your holiday lights, or shovel that snow, you can use a real flashlight. Anker’s Bolder flashlights are perfect for that. Here’s what you get.

• SUPER-BRIGHT: A 900-lumen Cree LED emits a stunningly powerful beam. Sweep bright light over the length of two football fields and reach nearly 660 ft (200 m). Features zoom and 5 adaptable settings: High / Medium / Low / Strobe / SOS.

• LONG-LASTING: Up to 13 hours (Medium-beam mode) of powerful, non-diminishing brightness from the included premium rechargeable 6700mAh battery. LEDs boast an extended 50000-hour lifespan. Recharge in 11 hours with a 1A adapter (not included) and the included USB cable.

• TOUGH & RELIABLE: IPX5-rated water resistant and designed for use in heavy rain. Its durable aluminum body and shock-resistance endure rough handling.

• TACTICAL BUILD: The extra-long handle and scalloped-bezel provide are built for striking purposes.

Soundcore Life Q30

Last, but not at all the least. I love Soundcore brand by Anker. The products are premium quality at an amazingly affordable price. This Life Q30 is exactly the same. Here’s what you get:

• Hi-Res Certified Music: Hear every detail of your favorite songs thanks to Life Q30’s 40mm drivers. The highly-flexible silk diaphragms reproduce thumping bass and crisp treble that extends up to 40kHz for improved clarity.

• Advanced Noise Cancellation Technology: Maintain your focus with Life Q30’s hybrid active noise cancellation. Dual noise-detecting microphones pick up and filter out up to 95% of low-frequency ambient sound to ensure nothing distracts you from your music.

• Ultimate Noise Cancellation Experience: Customize Life Q30’s noise cancellation with 3 modes—Transport minimizes airplane engine noise, Outdoor reduces traffic and wind, and Indoor dampens the sound of busy offices with people talking in the background.

• 40-Hour Playtime: Life Q30 active noise cancelling headphones play up to 40 hours of music in noise cancelling mode. Standard mode extends the playtime to 60 hours, while a short 5-minute charge gives you 4 hours of listening.

• Pressure-Free Comfort: Life Q30 active noise cancelling headphones have ultra-soft protein leather earcups with memory foam padding to fit snugly over your ears. The lightweight build also ensures they’re comfortable for long listening sessions.

So here’s few amazing products for your Holiday Shopping this year. I have tried them all and not one that I don’t like or actively use right now. Especially the headphones!

Keep an eye here for lots of amazing products for your Holiday shopping, gifting and lot more.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!