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Gear
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Top things to do in Las Vegas
Black Plant moms
Books
This is my collection of books that I love to read. Summer old some New , but all are from the heart. I will also have books that have been banned in America or will be banned soon.
It looks at the similarities between America & Germany, and the castes.
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Wilkerson
Two words! Absolutely amazing a must read.
How the South Won the Civil War: Oligarchy & Democracy
This right here, will change your life! I, wow,……,I am focused on me.
The Let Them Theory: Life-Changing Tool
She cant write a boooook. She hold your attention all the way you sometimes have to read her book several times just to make sure you read what you read.
Tiffany D. Jackson | YA Author
Before I Let Go (Skyland, #1) by Kennedy Ryan
Self help book, I love how this sits, the Virgo and me can’t resist if it self-help.
The Day God Saw Me as Black | Book by D. Danyelle Thomas
Her losing all her teeth, relearning speech and eating, then reclaiming joy! Just goes to show you that healing as messy, courageous, and deeply human. It’s not about being cute; it’s about being a whole self again.
Hood Wellness: Tales of Communal Care
This what is a throwback, and I know that, but it’s still one of my goats.
A Piece of Cake: A Memoir by Brown
Oldie, but one of my favorite reads . Winter is just so hard-core in this book- at the time she was age-appropriate for me.
The Coldest Winter Ever: A Novel (Winter Santiaga Series)
I jus love, love her. From her books, to her shows, to her TikTok’s I am everything Mrs VanZant.
Iyanla Vanzant
Financial literacy! If you know nothing and are starting from the bottom, trying to figure out how people keep money in acquire money in the systems that they use this this is for you. This is one of my favorite books, and I read it and referred to i...
Rich Dad Poor Dad: The #1 Best-Selling Personal Finance Book ...
This shook me to my soul! back when this came out I thought I knew because my family was from the south, but the way she sums it up and puts it on paper, I went through all the cycles of rage. Great book must read one of my all-time favorites.
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration & Colorblindness
This is how I fell in love with books. Mr. Eric had me pinned up in my house for months, reading his books at the time. anything this man does kept me ping. I like finished his books in a day.
List of Books by Eric Jerome Dickey
This book is written specifically for black women. It speaks in our language and ourliveexperiences. She takes away all the fluff and just gives it raw. She talk about stuff we don’t like to talk about credit she talk about Education with Credit.
Paris Woods | Women Achieving Financial Freedom
I absolutely love Terry McMillan books. Back in the day, I would buy everything of one author and binge that author. Terry McMillan was definitely one of those authors.
List of Books by Terry McMillan
I read Mary Monroe books in order. All I’m gonna say is everybody needs a friend like Rhoda!
Mary Monroe (Author of God Don't Like Ugly)
I have read this several times in a year. I often refer back to it.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
Let’s put this here while we still can. this Administration is wild and wants to remove things from history
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Yeah! Sells out daily
Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story
Gear
These are all the clothes that I grew up wearing, still wear and for presents. All our gear towards Genex and fashion , love and family.
When I used this backpack, it had so much space in it . And then I came home and threw it in the washing machine and it’s still look brand new.
Men's Backpacks, Gym Bags, Bookbags & Fanny Packs
This is so cute and dainty. I have used one of these for many many years.
Women's Bags & Backpacks
I don’t know how but this thing fits all my hair in it and it keeps me warm.
Women's Hats & Beanie - PUMA.com
I love these on my baby. I think I like them more than she does because they don’t light up and Sparkle, but she be the cutest thing. at school.
Infant and Toddler Boys 0-4 Years
Nike rocks when it comes to backpacks, I love me a good backpack, even more than that I love secret, compartments and zippers.
Nike Varsity Elite Backpack (32L)
This thing is super cute on me. I like how it feels on the inside. I would recommend a size bigger though.
Nike Tech Clothing
Yall, I bought this! I don’t know what I was thinking, but it’s cute on me though.
Womens Matching Sets Skirts and Dresses
Who don’t love a good Crossbody. When I’m traveling, this thing comes in handy ,all my personal stuff right close to me.
Crossbody Bags
I have been wearing Nikes since before they were popular. You can rock them with dresses, shorts, maxi, you just have to find the right fit for your outfit.
Men's Shoes & Sneakers. Nike.com
Kendrick Lamar wore these in the video, “Not like us”.
Reebok Classic Leather Kendrick Lamar Perfect Split Black
I don’t care what nobody say. I love me a good backpack. I have several of these in many different colors.
Jordan Bags & Backpacks
I have bought Jordan hats for years because I like the way they fit on my head. I have the knitted ones that go great with a casual outfit.
Jordan Hats
I just got one of these in a mauve color. I use it when I’m just running to and from and I need a casual bag just to put my belongings in.
Jordan Tote Bags
Coach was my very first luxury brand. I own several in many styles and a many colors.
Women's Pink Handbags
Yes, is vintage. Yes, it’s coach. And I still have mine all of these years later.
COACH® | Vintage Legacy Hobo Bag
One year I gave these out as Christmas presents to all my girlfriends. We all had the same one but different colors.
Totes & Carryall Bags
Scentbird, why? Because I like to try designer perfumes before I actually buy them.
Scentbird
Kicks!
Fashion shoes seen in videos,movies and worn by yours truly.
Man , I just love the style. You can kind of make your own decision on how to wear it.
PUMA Speedcat & Speedcat Ballet Sneakers | Iconic Style Reimagined
These are fire! I can’t wait to find these in the stores. I already know what I’m gonna wear.
Palermo
It looks like Berkenstock has some competition. They should be real cute if you can rock them the right way.
PUMA / Men's Mules & Clogs / Men's Shoes
These lavender ones is hitting. They feel weird when I wear them though ,I think it’s just my attitude when I got them on.
Women's Shoes & Sneakers
I have had these in all colors, these are my go to tennis shoes for anything. It don’t matter what color you cannot lose ,
I like the brighter colors.
Womens Nike Dunk Shoes
Yes,yasssss! This place is freaking phenomenal. I often go there and find shoes at this place multiple times a year
Nike Clearance Store - Las Vegas South
OK, if you know you know. I think I own at least four or five different kinds of Nike Shox. They always make the best colors, and they always make my feet feel like I’m floating.
Nike Shox Shoes. Nike.com
I’m still trying to get used to the way these feel on my feet. Feels like I’m floating, almost gliding.
Womens Sandals & Slides
My husband wears these around the house. Occasionally, I wear them to the garage. Don’t tell him though. They feel phenomenal.
Mens Sandals & Slides
Nike! I have been wearing Nikes since before they were popular.
Womens Running Shoes
Kendrick Lamar rocked these in that they not like us music video. Reebok classic leather, perfect split pack. I wore these back in the 80s and the 90s. Still rockin them though.
Classic Leather Shoes
I call This the “dad special”. every year my dad would buy us a pair of white tennis shoes, and black tennis shoes pair of white case Swiss was always in the lineup. I still rock Swiss.
K-Swiss
Thats right baby Jordans! And OG Jordans. my husband and I own matching Jordans..
Air Jordan 4 retro & OG archive collection
These are perfect, running shoes. I have ran and been on my feet for what seemed to be hours, these kept me feeling at the top of my game.
ASICS
My husband wears Stacy Adams, my father used to wear Stacy Adams, and my brother wore Stacey Adams. They were always so stylish and perfect match for their suits
Men's Dress Shoes & Men's Casual Shoes
Chuck Taylor’s have been around for me forever. I have had chucks for all occasions, but that black is my go to
Converse Factory Store
Top things to do in Las Vegas
Not everybody that visits, Las Vegas wants to go to the strip. Here are some things to do off of the trip that are guaranteed to be fun for all.
I love going to DSW shoes, not only for the tennis shoes, but for the sandals as well
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
Hey y’all, this is the outlet in Vegas. This is where I go to get my running shoes. I have bought so many shoes from there.
ASICS Outlet
Love this place
Gen Korean BBQ House
This is always fun for girlfriendshanging out
Las Vegas - Blue Martini
They actually have a tour. You get samples and you can buy candy at the end of the tour.
Visiting the Las Vegas Chocolate Factory
I’ve been getting my popcorn there for years
Popcorn Girl Las Vegas
This is a downtown pink box on the corner of Fremont Street. It is in the heart of downtown.
Pinkbox Doughnuts
This place is a whole vibe. You have to sit and enjoy the ambience.
Gäbi Coffee & Bakery
They have different events all year long. They have things for kids as well all year long. It’s a hands on experience.
Springs Preserve
This is a restaurant but if you you know. It’s a dark lit time hole. The drinks come strong like the roaring 20s and the atmosphere is pretty cool it’s giving.Mob
1923 Prohibition Bar
I have been born and raised in Las Vegas and never knew this was a haunted house. Passing by it just looks like an old house but when you go inside, I do not understand how it’s two-story.
Zak Bagans' The Haunted Museum
At one point in my life, I’ve used to live in this gym. Now I just go once a month ,no shade.
Las Vegas Athletic Clubs - Henderson
This was my jam. I can’t believe they closed down the one around the corner from my house. But now they say they’re gonna open a couple back up in Las Vegas. I can’t wait.
Big Lots Is Back—78 Stores Are Reopening Across The Country
Did you know that if you go to total wine uncertain days they have samples? I had no clue this is definitely something to do on the weekend when you’re out doing hot girl stuff.
Total Wine & More
Me and my family have been doing this for years. We go to Mount Charleston in Nevada. It’s the closest to Las Vegas. It’s about 20° cooler than Las Vegas in the summertime in the winter time they have cabins and it’s something to do for everybody.
Mt. Charleston Lodge
Y’all don’t know nothing about hot girl stuff. This right here is it, wait to the winter time when all the crafts and cottage food vendors are out.
Las Vegas Farmers Market
This is a fun and new adventure in Las Vegas. There are various vendors, different music and entertainment going on nightly. This is Like the Venice Beach of Las Vegas.
Downtown Container Park
This is fun for date night. It’s inside of resort world. You can make your own tennis shoes from everything down to the stripe on the side.
Majorwavezlab
This is wonderfully well!!! Love lovelove this here.
SCALP BAR
Cracker Barrel didn’t go woke, them MFRs went broke!!!!! It’s time to do better y’all.
Stock Information | Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. - Investors
Black Plant moms
I will never buy retail again for my house plants. The plant quality is better and you get more for your money.
Star Nursery Garden Center
In my living room, I have plants near my windows. I have been using little baby hair claws to hold them to a pole for support. But not anymore, I got these now.
Plant Climbing Wall Clips, Invisible ...
Because yes, sometimes we need sunscreen too. My skin is so sensitive, but this seems to do the trick for me.
Black Girl Sunscreen | Sunscreen for Black Skin & Dark Skin Tones
Representation matters. To me, she represents a calm head. I love this.
Black Girl Planter
These are so stinking cute. I got these a while back for my neighbor. When I found out, she didn’t like me and my brown skin.
Garden Art for the Soul – Black Art In America™ Gallery & Gardens
Y’all check this out! This is a must read
How the Black Community Finds Beauty in the Messiness of Gardening
I don’t know about you, but having pretty tools makes me want to garden all the more. I even have a hammer and measuring tape to match.
Garden Supplies & Tools
If you’ve never had one of these for your indoor plants, what you doing this is a must for your plants
Moss Pole
This is a treehouse and a grow house for your plants.
Tiny Treehouses
This is the largest known flower in the world. But this, it has the stench of rotting flesh?? No thank you. But this will make a good gag gift to send to someone that is not on your good side.
Rafflesia arnoldi | Kew
This is a titan arum , A.K.A- the corpse flower. This bad boy only blooms once every 6 to 10 years. And when it finally, y’all it smells like rotting flesh. Let’s say this together . (no thank you). But I guess in the spirit of Halloween this would b...
Frequently Asked Questions About the Titan Arum or Corpse Plant
I had one of these in my home, although it wasn’t black it was green and color. This thing was super hard to take care of in Las Vegas. It required not too much sunlight, but more than a little sunlight. And only like to be watered on certain days.(j...
Colocasia esculenta Black Coral | Black Coral Elephant Ear
Wholesale tea place that I love to shop at.
Simpson & Vail