10 Companies Raised Prices Reaped Over $69B Profits

10 Companies Raised Prices Reaped Over $69B Profits

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Many of us celebrated Mother’s Day recently. It is infuriating to learn that ten major corporations, including Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, and Kimberly-Clark, that specialize in consumer goods needed by mothers, parents, and babies increased prices and profits, according to government watchdog Accountable.US.

Their research found that these companies saw profits soar by an additional $18 billion to a total of over $69 billion, and rewarded shareholders with over $69 billion in stock buybacks and dividends in their 2021 fiscal years.

Top Travel Trends in 2022

Top Travel Trends in 2022

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A study by Skyscanner reveals the how, why, and where travelers are vacationing this year including the heightened appeal of holiday relaxation and trending destinations with wellbeing in mind.

Grad Gifts They Actually Want

Grad Gifts They Actually Want

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Graduation season is around the corner and it’s time to celebrate the graduates in your life for their hard work and achievements. Graduating also means progressing towards major adulting while discovering their way of life. Instead of another photo frame or mug, here are gifts that will compliment their flourishing individualism as they navigate career paths, social activities, and lifestyle choices.

And yes, we have enthusiastically tried the following products and wholeheartedly recommend them.

N4XT Experiences Partners with LA Fashion Week (LAFW)

N4XT Experiences Partners with LA Fashion Week (LAFW)

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Los Angeles Fashion Week (LAFW) returns this weekend under the umbrella of N4XT Experiences, a premier and global event experience company. The joint forces aim to elevate LAFW's presence in the preeminent trend-setting city, creating greater opportunity for established and emerging brands.

"LA is the epicenter of entertainment in the world. With the convergence of fashion, entertainment and celebrity, LAFW is perfectly positioned to emerge as a fashion week with global prominence," says Ciarra Pardo, co-founder of N4XT Experiences.

N4XT Experiences is a live events platform launched in 2022 by brand guru Ciarra Pardo, former Chief Creative Officer of Fenty and Creative Director who’s worked with Jay-Z, David Beckham, Snoop Dogg, Usher, and Rihanna.

Television Star and Producer Shaunie O’Neal Partners with Looptify to Launch Clothing Brand

Television Star and Producer Shaunie O’Neal Partners with Looptify to Launch Clothing Brand

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Basketball Wives Executive Producer is adding another business venture to her lengthy list of entrepreneurial accomplishments.

O’Neal and fiancé, Pastor Keion Henderson, launched KESH by partnering with LA-based Looptify, a high-profile marketplace and app specializing in bringing celebrities and influencers merchandise directly to their followers and fans.

18 Beauty and Wellness Trends in 2022

18 Beauty and Wellness Trends in 2022

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The beauty and wellness industry is ever evolving. At the recent Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas, trends like clean beauty and environmentally-friendly brands were some of the highlights.

We connected with Beautyque NYC Founder Sonia Khemiri to discuss the biggest trends in the beauty and wellness categories and space.

Have Covid? Here’s What to Eat and What to Avoid

Have Covid? Here’s What to Eat and What to Avoid

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Fitness, Food, Health & Wellness, How To, Lifestyle, List, Men's Health, Women

With COVID-19 cases resurging throughout the nation, many of us are home sick and thinking the same thing: what can I eat or drink to feel any better? While no tasty snack can cure Covid, the key to some relief might already be in your pantry at home. According to clinical professor and immunology expert, Dr. Bob Lahita, here are the best food and drink recommendations:

Condé Nast Awards Mendocino's Romantic Gem

Condé Nast Awards Mendocino's Romantic Gem

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Perched high on a bluff top overlooking Smuggler’s Cove and the Pacific Ocean, the Brewery Gulch Inn is a bed-and-breakfast property that is cathedral-like over the dramatic Northern Mendocino coast. Constructed in 2001 from 150-year old redwood that was eco-harvested from the bottom of the nearby Big River, the romantic inn is scenic and aesthetically refreshing. It is surrounded by serene gardens and restored wetlands.

It’s no wonder the Mendocino Coast’s romantic Brewery Gulch Inn is one of the recipients for the Condé Nast Traveler’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards.

10 Small Resolutions That Pay Off Big

10 Small Resolutions That Pay Off Big

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We all know what it’s like to make hollow New Year’s resolutions that don’t last beyond January. This year, Bert Thornton says you can break that pattern by making a few small high-impact changes that will boost your success in business and life. Think of them as “mini-resolutions.” Most of them don’t require a complete overhaul, but they can have a huge impact—Thornton has seen how powerful they are in action.

7 Ways To Naturally Reset Your Hormones

7 Ways To Naturally Reset Your Hormones

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What are hormones? Hormones are chemical messengers, and they play a very crucial role in healthy bodily function. They control your appetite, they help your weight, they stabilize your mood. Hormones are so much more than just what a lot of people think about when it comes to the conventional just sex hormones, which is estrogen and testosterone. Hormones also include things like cortisol, leptin, insulin, thyroid hormones, serotonin.

Below are seven ways to reset your hormones naturally:

Travel Trends of 2022

Travel Trends of 2022

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Getting back on the road might be a daunting thought for some, as regulations and protocols keep changing, demanding a newfound level of flexibility and creativity when it comes to planning your next journey. Identifying the travel trends to come is the first step to dusting off your passport, ensuring a safe and thrilling experience.

5 E-commerce Marketing Trends in 2022

5 E-commerce Marketing Trends in 2022

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E-commerce marketers are currently bracing themselves for another year of turbulence in the marketplace. A combination of supply chain issues, inflation, and pandemic-induced shifts in buying behavior will continue to demand that marketers have the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties and exploit opportunities that present themselves.

There are five key trends that will determine what successful e-commerce marketing will look like in 2022. Let’s take a look at what 2022 has in store for us.

5 Ways to Heal From a Breakup Like Men

5 Ways to Heal From a Breakup Like Men

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It is not a foreign concept that dating in 2021 has become increasingly frightening and in some cases so intolerable that people have started to avoid it all together, choosing to fly the single flag on their ship and very proudly. But who are we kidding – we all want someone to love and even more so to be loved.

The fear is deeply set within the aftermath – not another heart break. The notion of piecing one’s self together yet again after building ourselves back up from the last detonation is enough to make anyone choose the single ship.

Here are the top tips to deal with a break up like men that may be beneficial:

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