Posted by in Clothing and Accessories In this post, we celebrate and encourage voting. Voting rights has been an ongoing struggle for African Americans. Though the 15th amendment granted African American men the right to vote in 1870, exercising that right was fraught with difficulty. Poll taxes among other unreasonable criteria stood in the way. Though women were guaranteed the right…Read more »
Posted by in Bath and Body More than 30 million people in the United States suffer from eczema, a skin condition that contributes to dryness and inflammation of the skin as seen with patches of raised bumps. Eczema can affect the face, arms, and legs among other parts of the body. It is more common in children than adults and African…Read more »
Posted by in Cosmetics There has been a lot of information circulated about challenges brown and darker skin women have in finding the right shade of foundation. Therefore I reviewed foundation options offered at 18 black owned makeup brands, and found most had foundation shades that covered the full spectrum of hues. I counted at least 200 foundation products…Read more »
Posted by in For the home It is said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. In this post we review how you can enjoy your breakfast with black owned brands. We focus on coffee, bread and biscuits, spreads for your bread and biscuits, pancake and waffle mixes, syrups, and travel mugs for your coffee on the go. …Read more »
Posted by in Bath and Body Essential oils are extracted from plants (e.g., lavender and tea tree) using a variety of methods. They are called “essential” because they reflect the “essence” of the plant. Essential oils are used for many things such as aromatherapy. Inhaling essential oils such as lavender may aid with sleep and headaches. Others such as lemon may…Read more »
Posted by in Buying Guides and Sale Information (Paid Access) In this “great sales” post, we review office supplies from black owned brands at 50% off or more. The focus of this post is on non paper goods as paper goods were covered in a previous great sales post. I found these office products to be colorful, culturally relevant, and inspiring. As sales items are…Read…Read more »
Posted by in For the home According to experts, home decor affects our mood. It can make us feel more creative, happy, and energetic. Even small changes can make a difference in how we feel. Home decorating (or redecorating) is also a chance to make our “nests” more of a reflection of ourselves. In this post, we review seating from black…Read more »
Posted by in Bath and Body Bug spray is a necessity during hot weather, and you have options from black owned brands. These bug sprays tend to be deet free, and incorporate natural ingredients with bug repellent qualities. Examples include eucalyptus, citronella, tea tree, lavender, neem, and more. Information regarding “natural” bug repellents is provided in the references. Some of the…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories The power of gemstones and crystals to heal is informed by those who attest to their effectiveness and ancient religions such as Buddhism. Scientific evidence suggests that it is the belief in their power that matters. These beliefs can reduce stress, boost confidence, and complement traditional medical treatment. In this post, we review raw gemstones…Read more »
Posted by in Buying Guides and Sale Information (Paid Access) In this post, we review a diverse set of paper goods on sale for 50% off or more. As usual, sale items are limited and we update these posts as new products are identified. Items featured here include spiral notebooks, digital downloads, paper plates, educational materials, and more. See the company and product links below…Read…Read more »