Posted by in Special Days & Holidays In this post we review creating Mother’s Day gift baskets filled with products from black owned brands. These include the following. Finding a Basket Bath and Body Gift Bundles Personalized and Monogrammed Jewelry Chocolates and More Treats Some of the following are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means…Read more »
Posted by in Special Days & Holidays In this post, fabulous Valentine’s Day gift options are presented from black owned brands. Pamper the ones you love with gifts that work for them. Go directly to any of the following categories. Jewelry Accessories Gifts for Him Chocolates and Sweet Treats This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories, Special Days & Holidays The origins of Black History Month began in the early 1900s with an Illinois gathering to celebrate the progress of the formerly enslaved. Dr. Carter G. Woodson, inspired by what he saw, subsequently worked in collaboration with others to establish the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH) to focus on black…Read more »
Posted by in Clothing and Accessories, For the home, Special Days & Holidays In this post we review Halloween themed apparel, accessories, and home decor from black owned brands. You will find tees and sweatshirts, earrings, totes, head wear, face-masks, Halloween nails (e.g., press on and decals), along with wreaths, centerpieces, and door mats to help make your Halloween celebration special. Go directly to any of the categories…Read more »
Posted by in Special Days & Holidays Juneteenth 2021 will mark 155 years of celebration for American Descendants of Slaves (ADOS). Juneteenth should also be a time of reflection regarding how our freedoms were lost and reclaimed. In the 1600s and beyond, Europeans, in their quest to enslave others, used Africans’ manner of dress, customs, and religious practices as a pretext. It…Read more »
Posted by in Affiliates, Special Days & Holidays, Sponsored For many, this holiday season will be spent closer to home. In this post we review some fun and culturally relevant activities one can do in lieu of travel and large social gatherings. This post is also a shout out to sponsors and affiliates as we appreciate their support! At no additional cost to you,…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 Special Days & Holidays Rejuvenate means to renew, refresh, and make younger or more lively. Body scrubs remove dead skin cells and give it a glow, smooth rough surfaces, increase circulation and moisture absorption. Body scrubs should be a part of your self care regiment as they also help you feel more relaxed and confident. Exfoliants are generally made with either…Read more »
Posted by in Special Days & Holidays On November 4, 2008 Barack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States (POTUS), and he was the first African American to hold this office. Consequently, there have been merchandising efforts that depict his likeliness, and that of his family. In this post we review 100+ Obama themed merchandise from black owned brands…Read more »
Posted by in Children and Youth, Find products, Special Days & Holidays Eye for Ebony You will find 100+ dolls from black owned brands in this post to suit a range of tastes and budgets. These include 18 inch dolls, boy dolls, rag and mermaid dolls, collector’s items and more. As I seek out dolls for friends and family, I have found authentic representation in black owned…Read more »