Posted by in Clothing and Accessories The phrase “Black Girl Magic” originated from the work of CaShawn Thompson in 2013 to celebrate and lend voice to the achievements and positive attributes of black women. The idea was to celebrate Black Girl Magic (e.g., poise, talents, aspirations) while also acknowledging the subversive contexts for which black women and girls navigate to glean…Read more »
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 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 For the home Francesca Tosolini 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. In this post, we…Read more »
Posted by in Buying Guides and Sale Information (Paid Access) Alexandre Sessime on Iwaria You can do so many things with a scarf. You can wear it around your neck or as a head piece. You can wear it as a belt; you can fashion it as clothing (e.g., halter, bolero) depending on the size and shape. You can also use scarves to add color…Read…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 Buying Guides and Sale Information (Paid Access) This month in searching for great sales on items 50% off or more, I found many in footwear across all types of brands, for BOTH men and women. These include sneakers, boots, sandals, and more. See the company and product links below for details. MEN ANKLE BOOTS & BOOTS Armando Cabral offers several ankle…Read…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 »