Posted by in For the home Updated 8/16/22 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…Read more »
Posted by in For the home In this post, we review seating from black owned brands. This includes chairs, sofas, benches, ottomans, poufs, bean bags and more. 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…Read more »
Posted by in For the home, Special Days & Holidays In this post, we review gardening and Juneteenth products from black owned brands. These include the following. Gardening supplies (e.g., plants, planters, gardening tools) Gardening and Juneteenth apparel and accessories Celebrating Juneteenth through gardening is a great way for American Descendants of Slaves (ADOS) to remember and honor their African roots and ancestors. Gardening (i.e.,…Read more »
Posted by in For the home The spread of COVID-19 is more likely when people have close contact, as when living in the same household. To protect against the spread of the disease within households, the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) recommends using soap or detergent to clean dirty surfaces, and routine cleaning of surfaces that are touched often (e.g., desks,…Read more »
Posted by in For the home In this post we review products for cooking, serving, and entertaining. These include aprons, coasters, cooking/serving wares, table linens, utensils and storage. There are many options from which to choose. 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 For the home Francesca Tosolini Updated October 2, 2022 Bathrooms are a sanctuary. A place where we relax, luxuriate, and tune out the rest of the world. A place where we can focus on our thoughts and feelings, dreams, or nothing at all. It would be nice then for bathrooms to reflect our culture, magic, and personal style. …Read more »
Posted by in For the home iAlicante Mediterranean Homes Updated 9/11/2022 This post is dedicated to two African American entrepreneurs and innovators, Sarah E. Goode, and Leonard C. Bailey. Sarah E. Goode obtained a patent in 1885 for a cabinet folding bed. The cabinet bed (patent number 322, 177) served as a desk that could be transformed and unfolded into a…Read more »
Posted by in For the home, Special Days & Holidays As the holidays set in, you may be wondering about entertaining, or what treats to bring to events including family gatherings, office parties, and the like. There are plenty of diverse offerings from black owned brands. In this post, we identify these by type to include the following. Cakes Chocolates Cookies Cupcakes Ice Cream Shakes…Read more »
Posted by in For the home Hannah Busing With Fall on the horizon, you may be considering changes or additions to your décor. And, in ways that enhance indoor comfort. There are many products from black owned brands in our home goods category that can advance your redecorating efforts. As the weather changes, keeping warm and cozy is essential. In this…Read more »
Posted by in For the home The time for Spring cleaning is just around the corner, and I encourage you to consider the ingredients in cleaning products and to use some of the 50+ cleaning products from black owned brands provided below. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), many ingredients found in common household cleaners are detrimental to your health…Read more »