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5 Black AF Card Games Bringing a Cultural Reset to Your Next Game Night

5 Black AF Card Games Bringing a Cultural Reset to Your Next Game Night

In a socially distanced kinda world, now more than ever, small and intimate gatherings among your favorite humans are more special. Throw a little booze in the mix, place a friendly wagerand you've got yourself a litty function. Let’s make game night Black AF again! Support Black businesses and bring these wildly popular cultural games to the table. (Pro tip: These card games make for awesome birthday and Christmas gifts!)

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The Big Give Back: Tips to Spread Cheer in Your Community

The Big Give Back: Tips to Spread Cheer in Your Community

The most wonderful time of the year often means challenging times for your most vulnerable neighbors. It’s easy to get caught up in the holiday frenzy, eager to buy the most expensive gift on your loved one’s wish list or going bananas with decorations. Why not switch it up this year! Focus on individuals in your community who are in need, or who may just need a little boost.Small acts of kindness go a long way in times of need. Use this list to brighten the holidays for children, adults, and senior citizens around you and spread a little extra joy.

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Crafty, Sexy, Cool Make and Take Ideas

Crafty, Sexy, Cool Make and Take Ideas

Variety is the spice of life. This is especially true when it comes to hosting events like a girls' night in. Nobody wants to attend an event that’s too predictable and boring. Your guests want to have a good time, but they don’t want to just do the same old stuff. Where would the fun be in that?It can be challenging coming up with fun and engaging activities that will satisfy a group of grown women. You have to get really creative with things...think outside of the box, and do something that, maybe, you and your squad never thought about doing before. When you either host or attend a girls’ night, you want the event to be memorable and well worth your time. Well, these Crafty, Sexy, and Cool make and take ideas could be exactly what the squad is looking for!

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Izzy & Liv Staff 2021 Holiday Picks

Izzy & Liv Staff 2021 Holiday Picks

Fav Izzy & Liv Product: My favs are the Boys &Girls Brown Sugar Subscription Box. They have a special place in my heart because the driving force behind Izzy & Liv is my desire to show all four of my children how beautiful and unique, they are.
Fav Holiday Song: Mary Did You Know
Nicole, CEO

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Bottom's Up! 6 Fall Cocktails

Bottom's Up! 6 Fall Cocktails

Pumpkin spice enthusiasts and apple cider connoisseurs rejoice! It's your time to shine. Fall is especially a flavorful beverage season when you’re in the mood to get a little boozy. These simple autumn recipes infuse popular fall flavors into sweet and spicy refreshing drinks. Serve them with classic autumn comfort foods and sip your worries away!

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All Out 80's Playlist

All Out 80's Playlist

Remember how you felt the first time you watched the Thriller music video, or how many cassettes you played out because the songs were just that damn good?2021 is cool and all, but the ‘80s gave us hit after hit with no skips! No matter how much the world changes, good music stands the test of time. This All Out ‘80s playlist pays homage to the last of a dying breed in music. There’re so many classic jams to choose from, we just had to make this playlist a little longer than usual. We guarantee you’ll feel a positive energy shift from start to finish.

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K.I.S.S: Keep It Simple Sista

K.I.S.S: Keep It Simple Sista

Every day brings an opportunity to either be good to yourself or not. Having too many days that you neglect yourself could end up causing you great distress in time. You matter and you deserve to be cared for and treated with love. With all of that, the first person who should attend to your needs is...YOU. That’s right, Sis. Your self-care care is uber important and it should not be left to chance.

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Be Selfish About Self-Care

Be Selfish About Self-Care

Just about everything that we do, in lifeis for the benefit of others. From doing your daily grind on your job to being there for the people you love, chances are, your days are full of things to do.But, what are you doing for yourself, Sis? That’s the question that you need to ask yourself.

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August 2021 Brown Sugar Box Recap

August 2021 Brown Sugar Box Recap

Another month came and another Brown Sugar Box (LINK TO BSB PAGE) arrived at the doorsteps of our Brown Sugar Babes. August’s box was the Fall RefresHER Edition and was all about helping you to get ready for the fall where sunny days turn into cool nights. A new season means new goals and a new month to kill it, and we equipped subscribers with all they needed to conquer it all!

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