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DONYALE LUNA SHORT SLEEVE TEE - (RETAIL VALUE $28) Strike a pose. Vogue. Paying homage to the first black woman to land this coveted magazine cover. The one and only Donyale Luna. - 100% ringspun cotton - Machine wash cold. Never iron directly on print.
WAKE UP, PRAY, GRIND, REPEAT, SLEEPSHIRT - ONE SIZE - (RETAIL VALUE $32) Listen up ladies: It’s time to give bae back his old tee that you’ve been wearing to bed. We have the just the perfect shirt to put a little chic to your sleep! - 94% viscose, 6% elastane
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GENERATION ONE - BUILDING GENERATIONAL WEALTH DVD (RETAIL VALUE $25) Before you start planning your 2018 financial goals, watch this. Brought to you by the founders of Black and Married with Kids, this movie tackles generational wealth in the black community and how to achieve it. -check out other great films products and content at www.BlackAndMarriedWithKids.com @blackandmarried
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you have a hard time keeping up with your resolutions, most of us are still full of hope. Subconsciously, we often feel the need to hit the ground running once a New Year begins, however, January is a great time to reflect on the past year, relax, and unplug from all of the holiday busyness to take some time to reset.
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RECLAIMING MY TIME SLEEP MASK (RETAIL VALUE $10) Many thanks to Rep. Maxine Waters giving us a mantra that keeps on giving. With the reminder that your time is YOURS alone, pull on this mask and get that beauty sleep sis!
In this month’s box, you will find a few items to encourage you to love up on yourself and focus on your goals in the coming year. Reclaim your time and do things intentionally just for you! This year it’s okay to be a little selfish, if that means you get to do more of what you love and spend time doing things that your mind, body, and soul will thank you for in the long run.
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Although there will always be an opportunity to put things off, when you allow yourself time for proper rejuvenation, you will feel energized enough to accomplish the tasks
RECLAIMING MY TIME NOTEPAD (RETAIL VALUE $12) In the spirit of spending your time how YOU want, get intentional about what that means with a notepad dedicated to self-care. Track your yoga sessions to your manicures all in one place. Brought to you by Purpose Planner. Find more stationery products www.imapurposeplanner.com
and goals you set for yourself. When we are burned out, we can’t fully commit to doing the things that we know will change the trajectory of our lives. So it’s okay Sis, take the time to rest, luxuriate and plan so that you are ready to hit the ground running!
MY SWAG BOUTIQUE BATH BOMBS - ASSORTED SCENTS (RETAIL VALUE $5) While you’re out here hustling towards manifesting those 2018 goals, don’t forget to take a minute to relax. Add a little luxury to your next spa night in with these fizzy 5oz bath bombs. Brought to you by My Swag Boutique. - Visit www.myswagboutique.com for more great scents and other products!
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Qoutes By Black Woman
To Help Jumpstart Your goals
ByJouviane Alexandre
Focusing on our goals and resolutions for the New Year can sometimes be difficult. For the first few days or weeks, we’re focused and strong, but as the days go on, our resolve starts to diminish. Often times, all we need is a little boost from a courageous and intelligent person.
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With these quotes, all you need to do is hang them somewhere you can see them. Repeat them and turn them into a mantra. Speaking something into existence works, and just believing in it is the first step.
“I used to want the words ‘She tried’ on my tombstone. Now I want ‘She did it’.” –
Katherine Dunham
Trying is the first step to succeeding at anything. Katherine Durham was aware of this until she decided that there was something infinitely better than trying – succeeding. When you set your sights on a goal, you may not accomplish them the first, second, or even tenth time. The point is to keep going until you do.
“Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can’t practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage.” –
Maya Angelou Your dreams and plans might seem farfetched to others, but remember to have the courage to continue. It is easy for others to speak down on your ideas, and it’s even easier to believe them. Have the courage to ignore them. Have the courage to persevere. By staying firm in the beliefs of your ideas and yourself, you are setting yourself up for the greatest success.
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“Winning is great, sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how to lose. Nobody goes undefeated all the time. If you can pick up after a crushing defeat, and go on to win again, you are going to be a champion someday.” –
Wilma Rudolph
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Working perfectly with the above quote, Wilma Rudolph definitely knew how to lose since she was a professional runner. She definitely “did it” when she won three gold medals at the 1960 Summer Olympics, but she also had many losses before then. Losing didn’t make her quit. Losing didn’t make her give up her craft. She took her losses and turned herself in a gold medalist. Take your losses and learn from them. Allow them to shape you into a better person and use them as the backbone for the success you find.
“It’s a long old road, but I know I’m gonna find the end.” –
Bessi Smith
“Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.” –
Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey is possibly the most successful black woman in the world and one of the most successful people, in general. You might find yourself procrastinating and putting off things that will add to your success. DON’T. In the words of Oprah, do your best at this moment and every moment because it is setting you up for the next moment.
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The journey to any goal is a long one, and sometimes you might feel the need to drop all your things and turn back. Success isn’t a one shot deal and you’re done. It’s a winding road with many obstacles in the way. Persevere and be courageous. Continue along the road because eventually it ends and nothing will beat the feeling you get once you get there. As we charge head first into 2017, our goals are some of the biggest things on our mind in these first few months. Stay strong in your goals and keep going until you accomplish them!
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The New Year is the perfect season to restart any area of your life. We’ve been talking about this a lot lately but today, we want to talk about starting a new career. path whether you’re in your late 20s or
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It’s never too late to start a new career Going
your 50s. Do you have a passion for some-
After you have done this “self-assessment”,
thing you’ve always wanted to pursue? Do
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you want to start a home business? It can
career or business could be. And If you don’t
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to think about the differences between your face and body. The skin of our bodies can withstand more than our faces, so it makes sense that you can use harsher beads along your arms, legs, and torso. The exfoliator you use for your face should be gentle while still having the capability of removing the dead skin from your face.
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lthough winter started a few short weeks ago, the colder weather has long since arrived and won’t be disappearing any time soon. While it’s easy for our skin to glow in the warmer months, we have to take extra precautions to keep the same for the winter.
While exfoliators work to remove dead skin and leave your skin with a brighter appearance, they also help your next product seep deeper into your skin which brings us to our next tip – moisturize.
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Keeping your skin beautiful and glowing during the winter months can be difficult, but it will be infinitely easier if you follow these tips! // Say No To Hot Showers One thing many of us relish in the colder months is taking hot showers. We quickly run inside from the blistering cold and hope to find warmth and comfort underneath a steaming shower rod. Although this may feel nice, you’re doing damage to your skin! The hot water and steam might be soothing your cold and stiff joints, but it’s also drying out your skin.
// Moisturize Definitely the most important step to keep your skin glowing, you can’t succeed without a moisturizer! After you’ve showered and exfoliated, although your skin is healthy and brighter, it hasn’t achieved its full glow. The truth is you won’t be able to survive the winter without a moisturizer. As warm as your showers are and When you decide to take a bath or shower, use as often as you exfoliate, the cold weather will warm water. The temperature will still work to naturally suck all the moisture from your skin! soothe your freezing muscles and skin without
drying it out. And I’m always one for compromise! If you can’t completely ditch your hot showers, start off with your desired temperature and gradually decrease the hot water until it’s comfortable.
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// Say No To Hot Showers What many people fail to realize is that exfoliating is a must in a skincare routine. What many people fail to realize is that exfoliating is a must in a skincare routine. The grains and scrubs act as a buffer, leaving behind a smooth, clean, and clear surface. When it comes to exfoliators, you need
In the summer, you might be prone to using lighter lotions and creams to prevent from sweating. During the winter you should use a thick and heavy moisturizer that will be sure to return all the moisture you might’ve lost while showering, exfoliating, or just being outside. It’s easy for our melanin to pop and glow in the summer with the sun shining down on us, but you can still achieve that glow as we trudge our way through the winter months. With these three tips, your skin will have everyone thinking you just came from a tropical paradise! www.izzyandliv.com
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WELLNESS APPS FOR A Balanced YEAR
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TALKSPACE If you are in the market to talk to someone, but don’t have the time to book a session with
ourselves working the most, it’s the new year. We’re fresh off some rest and relaxation and full of energy to chase those goals. It’s great to hit the ground running for the new year, but it’s equally important to make sure you’re balancing out that hustle and grind with some self-care. Here are five apps to download that can help you slow down and put your wellness as a priority in the new year and beyond.
your local therapist, Talkspace is the service for you. Talkspace will connect you with a certified therapist
that
you
can
text
or
audio/video
message any time of the day for a small fee. Here you can get all of your questions answered, and feel like you have someone on your side every step of the way. This is a great alternative to therapy because it gives you instant feedback, and is significantly more affordable than an office visit.
HAPPIFY
HEADSPPACE Not every situation calls for talking it out, sometimes the remedy to your frazzled mind is just some quiet time to yourself. This is where the Headspace App comes in. This is an
app
that guides you through a ten minute meditation. Try using it in the morning or whenever you’re stressed out at work. You can find this app in the App Store, and don’t worry, it’s free.
This free app is the one to try if you’re focused on
improving
your
overall
emotional
health.
Too often, our minds are focused on surviving instead of thriving, and when we finally get a moment to pause we’re often left wondering… are we even happy? With Happify you select the emotional area that you want to improve and get personalized expertise, tools, and guidance to help you along your way.
YOGA WAKEUP If you’re one of those people who wakes up and is immediately filled with dread at your never-ending to do list and all the things on your plate, starting your morning with a gentle exercise may be exactly what you need to put your mind and body at ease. Yoga Wake Up is a free app that provides a quick 10-minute yoga routine combining easy positions and guided meditations. Open this app instead of hitting the snooze button and watch your mindset shift as you approach your day.
7 CUPS OF TEA This website is very similar to Talkspace, but is more for a person who wants a conversation instead of an ongoing thing. You can log on any time of the day and be connected to a trained individual who fits your needs. They even have support groups where you can talk about similar issues like grief, bereavement, eating disorders, and many other topics. This is a great option for those nights when something is bothering you and you just need to talk to someone.
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Something went wrong with my order/ delivery what should I do? Should you have an issue with your box items (damage, received wrong size, etc) you must notify us at support@izzyandliv.com, with photo(s), within 7 days of receipt of your package. After 7 days, we will not be able to process requests related to this months box.
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