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 »
Category: Special Days & Holidays
Attention Shoppers and Black Business Owners: Join the Holiday Soirée
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 »
Mother’s Day, Self Care & Rejuvenation with Black Owned Brands
Rejuvenate means to renew, refresh, make younger or more lively. As more people are staying close to home these days, rejuvenation gifts would be great for self care and Mother’s Day. There are many options from black owned brands that can be purchased online. These include lounge wear (house clothes and slippers), sleep masks, and…Read more »
Obama Themed Merchandise From Black Owned Brands
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 »
Dolls That Represent From Black Owned Brands
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 »
Sweet, Vegan, and Healthful Treats from Black Owned Brands
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 Shakes Snacks Companies…Read more »
Get Festive For the Holidays With Black Owned Brands
Chris Benson With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to plan. In this post we review Christmas and holiday themed items from black owned brands. These include accessories and clothing, tree decorations and Christmas stockings, goods for serving, entertaining, and gift wrapping. Greeting cards and pieces for celebrating Kwanzaa are also included. See…Read more »
Mother’s Day Gifts & Handbag Trends from Black Owned Brands
As Mother’s Day approaches you may be considering what item(s) can truly express the gratitude, honor, and esteem you hold for the women (e.g., mother, grandmother, aunt) who raised you. While no tokens can fully convey these sentiments, appreciation can be expressed with a gift. In doing so, consider the MANY hand bags from black…Read more »
More black owned gift ideas: $30.00 and under
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash This is the second post on black owned holiday gift ideas, at or below a certain price. This time the focus is on $30.00 and under. One aim of this site is to familiarize users with the variety and high quality of products from black owned brands. As a…Read more »