Amanda M. PericlesDec 18, 20182 minGraduation Soon ComeHey everyone! It's halfway through the academic year for lots of us students (yes, I'm back in school), but it's also graduation season!...
Amanda M. PericlesDec 3, 20181 minDo I Smell A Discount?If you follow me on Instagram, you'll know that I love sharing purchases and deals with everyone by keeping them in my Highlights....
Amanda M. PericlesAug 21, 20183 minRESPECTFirst thing's first. Rest in peace, Aretha Franklin. To be honest ... my Dominican-American, yet not quite Dominican or American self...
Amanda M. PericlesJul 27, 20184 minDo You Market Yourself?Hey guys! Back with another True Life: Your Average Afrolatina blog post featuring a dope Afro-Latina who is all about Marketing! This...
Amanda M. PericlesJun 26, 20183 minThis World is Not for UsHey guys! It's been a while, but blogging takes some serious brain power, lol. Also, it's difficult when you have so many ideas and can't...
Amanda M. PericlesMay 25, 20184 minEverywhere Hair CareFinding natural hair beauty brands can be very difficult, especially with all the hype surrounding the top selling brands on social...
Amanda M. PericlesMay 23, 20183 minThe Other Black History MonthAs an Instagram page curator, I feel like May has been a busy month. There have been so many dates and celebrations that I never knew...
Amanda M. PericlesMay 17, 20184 minWrap it UpIn our quest for natural hair products, it's only fitting that we come across natural hair accessories such as pillow cases, bonnets,...
Amanda M. PericlesMay 6, 20183 minThe Spice of LifeIn Dominican culture (and many other cultures), mothers jokingly say that you're ready to get married once you can cook a proper meal....
Amanda M. PericlesApr 27, 20183 minFriending While AdultingAdulting is difficult. You have to work, pay bills, and convince other people that you aren't a child anymore. You also have to deal with...
Amanda M. PericlesApr 11, 20182 minVive Cosmetics: Cremosa Matte LipsticksHi guys! This week I have some super amazing lipsticks to share from one of my favorite Latinx owned companies. If you aren’t familiar...
Amanda M. PericlesMar 29, 20183 minDo I Have Anxiety?I've been to therapy before. Twice in my life, if my memory serves me correctly. The first time was when I was younger, around 5th or 6th...
Amanda M. PericlesMar 6, 20187 minInfertilityBeing married for nearly two years now, I've heard my fair share of, "So, are you pregnant yet?" and "When's the baby coming?" To this, I...
Amanda M. PericlesJan 29, 20182 minThe Nudes You've Been Waiting ForGot nudes? Until recently, shopping for "nude" anything typically meant that I was looking at products that cater to the much lighter...
Amanda M. PericlesJan 26, 20182 minTips For Healthy, Natural Hair + Announcement!Many of us afrolatinas get started on our journey by learning to love our hair. At least, that's what happened to me. If you're just...
Amanda M. PericlesJan 23, 20184 min10 Podcasts Created by Afro-LatinxI've begun a new series on my Instagram page called #TrueLifeYourAverageAfrolatina. Because again, there is no prototype, right? We come...
Amanda M. PericlesJan 1, 20182 minNew Year, New Me?2017 is almost over. I haven't written in a while, but I figured I would share some of my goals for this year with you all! These are...
Amanda M. PericlesDec 24, 20174 minWhen You've Failed Your Immigrant ParentsIt never really hit me until recently that I was a daughter of immigrants. It never really hit me that they came to this country, leaving...
Amanda M. PericlesNov 23, 20172 minSmall Business Saturday: KWEEN CosmeticsHi everyone! I couldn't let Small Business Saturday pass by without sharing a company I'd been dying to try. I first found KWEEN...
Amanda M. PericlesNov 23, 20174 minElizabeth Acevedo: The InspirationIf you've been following me for a while on Instagram, you'll know that this page was inspired by Elizabeth Acevedo. I didn't know who she...