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Hey Gems!

Black Friday Deals are officially upon us. Companies have shared early access to their Black Friday deals, as a Content Creator, I’m sharing some of my favorite picks for influencers. 

DSLR – Canon M50

DSLR cameras are a hot commodity in the influencer market. You want your content to stand out and look crisp, so you achieve this by capturing it with a DSLR. This Canon eos M50 is bundled as a creator kit, and it comes with a RODE microphone which is top tier in audio performance. 

Laptop – HP

It’s essential to have a laptop as an influencer. If you create video content, it’s much easier to edit your film on a computer, although mobile apps also do the same. I prefer to edit videos on my laptop, and occasionally I’ll edit my images too. This HP laptop is on sale at Target for $179.99, which is a steal!

Smart Phone – iPhone XR

Speaking of mobile devices, I love Apple products, so when I saw this on sale at Walmart, it was a no-brainer to share it with you. For those on the go and may not want to carry their laptop to edit or a camera to capture shots, having a smart device can do all of that in one. This iPhone XR is on rollback for $299.00 at Walmart. 

Portable Charger – Insignia

If you’re on the go like me and don’t necessarily always have access to an outlet to charge your gadgets, having a portable charger is super beneficial. You can even set your camera on the portable charger, depending on the charger model. The insignia portable charger will make sure your juice levels are never low.

External Audio – Apple AirPods

I wasn’t a fan of the AirPods when they first came around. Now, I can’t live without them. If you create voiceovers for TikTok or IG videos having AirPods helps with the clarity of your audio. This particular deal has a free six months trial of Apple Music. If you want to accessorize your case, check this deal out.

I hope you liked the products I shared with you. All products were purchased with my money, and no affiliate links were used.

Hey Gems,

Valentine’s Day for me is the day that I have to wait on to pass so all the candies can go on sale. Who doesn’t want 75% of all Valentines themed candies? I used to go all out for Valentine’s Day but now, it’s just another day of the year. I just want to be with my person eating and watching a movie with our feet up. For those that do celebrate it and haven’t found a gift for your person, well, I’m here to help you! I’ve curated a list of gifts that will not run you out of budget. Each item is affordable and you don’t only have to get them for Valentine’s Day it can be a just because gift. Remember, everyday is a chance to show your person that you love them, don’t just show it on February 14th.

For Him

1. The Foodie: A gift card to his favorite eatery packaged in a Valentine’s themed box
2. The Organizer: Joanna Gaines new book “Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave”
3. The Gamer: Apex Legends, which is available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4
4. The Entrepreneur: Canon Pixma Wireless All in one printer will be the right touch he needs in his office

For Her

1. The Makeup Junkie: Fenty Beauty just launched a number of new items. The Killawatt Highlighter in Wattabratt is going to be my next Sephora pick up! Whew, chile!
2. The Fashion Influencer: This silk robe from Target will surely make her feel extra special and cozy.
3. The Naturalist: My niece’s obsession with bath bombs has me reaching for them when I see it in the store. It’s only natural for women to want to take some time for self care.
4. The Wino: I like to have a glass of wine every now and then and having this hand pump that extracts the air out of the bottle

This post is not affiliated with any of the companies I mentioned. These are all my honest opinions, I am not being paid for this post.

Hey Gems!

Welcome to 2019! 🥂

I know I know, we are almost done with January but I’m just coming back from Nigeria and adjusting back into the swing of things.

I’m super excited to bring in this new year with a bang! Secured my first sponsored post via a fashion retailer. Check me out here! I’m learning more and more about my audience. That’s you reading this! I want to continue bringing true and authentic content to my readers all 2019!

Christmas and New Years Day was spent in Nigeria! I loved seeing family that I didn’t get a chance to see last time I was around and also meeting new family members. I’m still in awe from the trip. Like Gems, it was the perfect trip. I’ve never been to Nigeria during the December festive period and I have to say it was truly festive. It felt like everyday was a cause for celebration.

L-R: Mom, Aunt Meech, Dad

Majority of my trip was spent in the Eastern part of Nigeria. Both of my parents are from a town called Awka which is located in Anambra state. I spent a small fraction of the trip in Lagos, but most of the fun was in the East.

Maternal First Cousins

Quality family time brought joy to my spirit. I felt very comfortable knowing that I was with family. It’s crazy how we would be driving down the street and would see about 2-3 people we knew zooming past us. Awka is where everyone travels to so they can ‘catch their fun’.

Dioka Day

I got to attend Dioka Day, which is a cultural festival in the Umudioka village at the Ndi Ichie hall. All age grades would come out to show off iron work, masquerades, ogene drums, matching attire etc. during the festival. Per usual, the masquerades terrified me at first but after sticking to my mothers side I calmed down.

Time to Say Goodbye

It was so hard to leave Nigeria for many reasons. These pictures doesn’t do it justice. Nigeria was so much fun now that I’m an adult. As I told myself last time, I will be back! I can’t allow 10 many years to pass me by before I go visit again. I love my country! Igbo Kwenu!

Cousin Kenny