The SistahChick’s 2015 #BuyBlack #ShopSmall Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

The SistahChicks Valentines Day Gift GuideCan you believe that Valentine’s Day is already upon us?!  This crazy commercial holiday has very little to do with love and romance these days but I digress.  I delight in whimsy.  I love the sweets. the hearts, the flowers, the smell goods, the sexy… That being said, I’ve put together a wonderful list of Black Owned & Operated businesses that would love to have you as a customer and who can also provide everything you need to turn Valentine’s Day back into the sweet, silly, thoughtful and romantic holiday that it was meant to be.

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Orange Moon Beauty – This skin care line is so lovely.  They carry Body Butters, Scrubs and Scented Black Soap and more.  Everything smells like heaven and goes on super smooth.  Owned and Operated by Sherita Daniels, Orange Moon Beauty, reflects peace and love and it shows through in the fragrances and the packaging. Get your Valentine night vibe right by smelling good, feeling soft and being sexy. Check out this special they are having right now!

Orange Moon Beauty   Wine Spa Sets are perfect for valentine’s day gifts! It is a 4pc handmade, natural based set of client favorites! Liquid Black Soap, Body Butter, Sugar Scrub and our The Oils Blend. The set includes amazing wine inspired fragrances the promise an amazing night of love and fun! Use our Liquid Black Soap to cleanse, exfoliate together in a candle lit shower or bath, moisturize with body butter cream and end by beginning a sensual massage with our multi-use The Oils!

Sunshine Brown

FN Dope Album –   If you enjoy fusion in music then you are going to enjoy this amazing Jazz/R &B/Neo Soul Album by Sunshine Brown aka Justin Thomas (Who happens to be the spouse of Sherita Daniels) Justin not only sings the vocals, spits the rhymes but he also composed and performed the music for this wonderful, sexy album.  You can find right here on itunes.  Get ready to get close when you listen to this album.  But wait there’s more!

Sunshine Brown has something else for you! Looking for something special? Book a private trumpeter or band this Love Day: Sunshine Brown is an amazing poet and local Atlanta musician. He has been reading and writing music and playing by ear for over 20 years! He has played in orchestra, weddings and concerts! You can see him 1st Monday Nights curating the energies for photographers and artist at Apache Cafe with his band Kanvas.

Just Lovely Lipstick –  Ladies get your lips together with Just Lovely Lipstick.  These beautifully handcrafted Lip Sticks are amazing and all natural.  They do more than just provide gorgeous coloring.  Just Lovely Lipsticks keep your lips pretty AND moisturized.  Get some for your sweet supple lips today. You wont be disappointed.

We just launched a new product, lip balm set which includes peppermint and orange essential oils.  We also offer some gift set items that can be found on the website JustLovelyLipstick.com
Our brand gives women the freedom to celebrate their grace, beauty and style through color.  ~Tanya Bryant, Just Lovely Lipstick, CEO
Tyler New Media

Tyler New Media – Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to make plans to enhance what you already have.  You can do that by checking out films that are created and produced by Tyler New Media, the parent company of BlackandMarriedwithKids.com.  For years CEO’s Lamar and Ronnie Tyler have been promoting positive images of Black marriages & family through their website and their media company that produces these films. Trust me, they will help you to keep your family situation stable and right.

Check out some of the awesome video/audio presentations that they have to offer:

…And make sure you stop by BlackandMarriedWithKids.com where I am also a writer to check out the plethora of relationship advice and stories that are available.  There you will find posts that reflect on a variety of things that affects African American couples and families.

Chewsy Lovers

I am just in love with this cooking family!  They are Buckaroo & Mandi Buckner aka “Chewsy Lovers”. Together they run ChewsyLovers.com a site that has all kinds of sexy and fun recipes for couples to make together!

Our purpose through this blog is to inspire people to build healthy relationships through food. ~ChewsyLovers.com

These 2 chefs, who fell in love in culinary school are in love and also love what they do and it definitely shows through in their recipes.  On their site you will find something for everyone in the family including the kids.  I cant wait to try out this delicious Strawberry No Bake  Cheesecake that they have running on the site right now!  Go check them out, try the recipes and let them know that The SistahChick sent ya!!

I hope you will visit and show support to these incredible Black owned and operated small businesses.  These entrepreneurs work hard to bring us something unique and different through what they do.  I have showcased each one in an effort to assist with your Valentine’s Day planning and ideas so i hope this helps.  To a small business every bit of support that is received is appreciated.  We must support each other by spending our dollars in ways that support our people and our community.  I hope that this gift guide helps you to do that.  Don’t let it stop here.  Look around in your own communities for small businesses that are owned and operated by people that look like you and who give goods & services and gratitude for your business.  Thank you for checking out this post.  I hope that you have a WONDERFUL Valentines Day and the most romantic year ever!!

Do you celebrate Valentine’s Day?  If so, how will you be spending the day this year?

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Thank you for visiting my site. My name is Stacey Taylor aka “The SistahChick” I am the Head Sistah-In-Charge here at TheSistahCafe.com.   I am an Atlanta based Professional Blogger who spends my time enjoying the beauty of everyday life and sharing that here on my blog.

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