Posted by in Find products, Support Black Owned A new decade is upon us, and just like many years and decades past it is time to renew and establish goals. For many, the new year reaffirms a commitment to improve health and well being in meaningful ways (e.g., lose weight, eat healthfully, and engage in more self-care). In this post we review practical…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories, Find products When traveling, one spends a lot of time sitting and sleeping, whether on a plane or in a car. A travel (neck) pillow can make you more comfortable during your journey. Wearing these U shaped pillows with the opening in front though may not be optimal. Instead, changing it to accommodate your sleeping position, using…Read more »
Posted by in Find products, For the home unsplash-logoAllGo – An App For Plus Size People In this post we review products for cooking, serving, and entertaining. These include aprons, coasters, cooking/serving wares, table linens, utensils and storage. Some of the following are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This means at no cost to you, Shop With…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories, Find products, Jewelry Head adornments are an African tradition. Find more than 25 black owned head and crown jewelry items below! Crown jewelry goes back thousands of years and reflects several African cultures, not limited to the ancient Egyptians, Amazigh of North Africa, and the Maasai. Intricate hairstyles (e.g., cornrows and locks) in addition to head wraps…Read more »
Posted by in Cosmetics, Find products Photo by Dazzle Jam from Pexels Setting and finishing sprays and powders are makeup staples. Find 50+ products from black owned brands below. What are the differences? Setting powders are used on top of foundation and concealer, and serves to keep foundation and concealer on, as well as reduce shine. Setting sprays…Read more »
Posted by in Bath and Body, Find products Photo by Jorge Fakhouri Filho from Pexels Photo by Clifford Photography on Unsplash Nail glitter has been popular for a while as have decals. In this post, we review where you can find these products from black owned brands. The focus is on brands with polishes that are also 5 to 10 free,…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories, Find products You have several (50+) wristlet options from black owned brands. See the companies and product links below for more details. Wristlets are convenient and multi-purpose, often big enough to hold your phone, cards, and other small items. You can carry wristlets as a stand alone handbag, or use them to organize and store items in…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories, Find products Andrew Robinson Summer is on and one needs clothes to fit the season. Rompers are a warm weather staple, and you will find more than 50 here from black owned brands. Products are organized by type (casual, dressy, and somewhere in between). Casual meaning rompers you could wear to the mall, movies, picnics, festivals, for…Read more »
Posted by in Bath and Body, Find products Photo by PhotoMIX Ltd. from Pexels There are many (40+) deodorant options linked in this post from black owned brands. They are made with healthful and natural ingredients. These include arrow root, burdock root, baking soda, coconut oil, magnesium oil, charcoal, aloe vera, Shea butter, beeswax, and essential oils. Some of these deodorants are…Read more »
Posted by in Children and Youth, Find products Lonely Planet In this post, we present 75+ enrichment activities from black owned brands, with a focus on elementary and middle school youth. These include a variety of apps, board games, puzzles, flash cards, work/activity books and more. See the following descriptions and products for details. They can be used to promote skill development all…Read more »