Posted by in For the home As it gets darker outside earlier, it is a good idea to keep your home lit with lighting from black owned brands. There are many options from which to choose. These include lamp shades, wall sconces, table lamps, chandeliers, pendent lighting and more. See the company and product links for details. Some of the following…Read more »
Posted by in Find products, Special Days & Holidays The National Association of Bench and Bar Spouses (NABBS) foundation is hosting a virtual Holiday Soirée & Gift Guide on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Shop With Leslie is a proud sponsor of this event. You can participate as a shopper and/or black business owner. The NAABS Foundation is a nonprofit 501c3 organization established in 1982. In…Read more »
Posted by in Find products Amazon Prime Days are October 13 and October 14, 2020. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This means Shop With Leslie will earn a commission should you use the advertisements in making a purchase. BIG SAVINGS are offered across a variety of goods. See the “KITS” below to find specific black…Read more »
Posted by in Jewelry Fine jewelry sales have seen an uptick in recent months, and gold jewelry is a great long term investment. Since January 2000, the price of gold has increased by more than 400%. The profitability of this investment depends on many things such as craftsmanship, rarity, aesthetics, and purity. Generally 24 karats (pure gold) is more…Read more »
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 »
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