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Show The Moms How Special They Are April 20, 2021 – Posted in: Be Inspired

We Celebrate Our Moms With Our Gifts. Let’s Couple That With The Gift Of Time… In my family, “Mother’s Day” usually ended up becoming “Mother’s Weekend.” We would get together with aunts and cousins to bring my grandmother to a restaurant of her choice for an afternoon full of bonding and filet mignon. As time passed on, and the holiday celebrations grew in popularity, we opted to go on Saturday to avoid the crowds and…

Women In Black History | Who’s Who March 25, 2021 – Posted in: Be Inspired

How Many Of These Fantastic Women Do You Know? See Below For More Information On Each Trailblazing SHE-ro! Let us continue to raise our sistren and their accomplishments. Wangarĩ Muta Maathai (1 April 1940 – 25 September 2011) was a Kenyan social, environmental, and political activist and the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.[1] As a beneficiary of the Kennedy Airlift she studied in the United States, earning a Bachelor’s Degree from Mount…

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Know The Signs October 15, 2019 – Posted in: Be Well

Today we take a moment to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It has touched so many of us. We are survivors. We are supporters. We are angels. We are all in this together. Together we must support our village. Together we must get checked. Together we must commit to self care. Together we stand. Together we walk. Together we raise. Together we rise. Together we find a cure! Shades of Color encourages you to check…

Home Cookin’ ! September 24, 2019 – Posted in: Lifestyle

I started cooking by helping my grandmother, mother and aunties as a young girl. We all lived on the same property, but different housing. The “front,” or the “big house” as we called it, was where we would come together for everything until it was time to go to bed. I loved those days. They were not always happy or fun, but they are still good days to remember. All of us, my sisters…

Reflections. Life. History. September 17, 2019 – Posted in: Be Inspired

Shades of Color Reloaded | African American Calendars ==== Recently I started working on Shades of Color’s Black History Facebook page. I really enjoy reading about the different first African Americans to pioneer hope in America. People from all walks ranging from founders, sororities, leaders, activists, pioneers, scientists, musicians, performers, inventors, award winners, athletes, entertainers. As you can see our influences crosses all categories. It is inspiring to uncover the first African Americans to make…

The Trips That Last A Lifetime September 12, 2019 – Posted in: Lifestyle

Shades of Color Reloaded Blog | African American Gifts Everyone should do a road trip at least once in their lifetime. I enjoy it so much I do one as often as I can. Whether you go with a spouse, best friend, girlfriend, family or your children – you must try it! We decided some years back to just do that. Our drive started out on a Thursday night for a two week vacation. The…

What Flavor Is Your Water? August 29, 2019 – Posted in: Uncategorized

Shades of Color Reloaded Blog =========================== It’s hot out there. August “dog days” of summer hot. We NEED to wear our sunscreen outside. Whether or not we are outside or inside we also NEED to drink our water!! Water is incredibly good for our bodies. If you suffer from any of the below, it could be a sign that you are depriving yourself of adequate water === 9 Warning Signs That Your Body Is Lacking…

Traveling with My Travel Mug August 13, 2019 – Posted in: Eat Well - Be Well

Black Bloggers | Traveling with My Travel Mug | Read Our Latest Blog! I just love smoothies. I try making one as often as I can. Lately, I’ve been traveling with my Shades of Color Travel Mug, which is great for smoothies on the go. These travel mugs will keep your drink cold for hours as you travel from work, school, the gym, taking the kids to the park or just hanging outside the house.…

Afrocentric Back To School Supplies August 5, 2019 – Posted in: African American Gifts

African American School supplies have been on the rise as they reflect the beauty, intellect and potential of our students. Shades of Color designs Afrocentric Back to School Supplies that will inspire students of all ages throughout the year. Our African American Stationery, Bags, Calendars & Gift Collections offer unique products to support all of your stationery and Back to School needs and can be used as well for home, personal or office use. Jot down your thoughts and assignments with soulful…

A Sea Of Sisters | Essence Fest 2019 July 7, 2019 – Posted in: Events

New Orleans. Summertime. Our crew of four were fueled by the excitement of the unknown. 500,000 attendees where expected to convene in the Big Easy for Essence Fest 2019. This would be our largest Black Women’s Expo to date and we couldn’t wait to see how the days would unfold. It was about to be on and poppin.’ After a half day of set up we joined the rest of the vacationers enjoying a sweltering 4th…