Spring 2021 Tween Brown Sugar Box Mini Magazine

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What’s in Your Box?

Stylish H ea d b a n d s

IT’S LIT edition WORKSHEET:

Positive

Affirmations Make your own

Homemade Bath bombs

5 Lit Black Girls

You Should

Know Apps:

Stay Lit

with a Click

What’s iN Your your

It’s Lit edition?

“Bag It Up” Mini Tote Bag One of 3 designs

“Word UP!” Word Search Puzzle Tee “A Good Kind of Trouble’’

by Lisa Moore Ramee

Sticker Pack (50 Stickers)

“It’s Lit” Booklight

One of two packs: “Melanin Excellence” or “Go Girl”

150 Piece Puzzle

One of two puzzles: “Space Princess Astro Girl” or “Brown Sugar Besties”

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“Queen’s Only” Printed Disposable Masks Set of 10

DIY

Stylish Headbands

By Girl Tyler

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p or down. Straight or curly. Braided back or off to the side.

No matter the style, you can never have too many hair accessories! Your gorgeous hair is a gift for all to see. Add a little extra pop of color with an original headband designed by you.

This activity is a great way to expand your fashion sense while also recycling old t-shirts. All you need to get started is a few t-shirts, permission from an adult, and a pair of scissors!

Time to start cutting! » Lay the t-shirt on a flat surface and cut straight across into horizontal strips. » The strips can be as thick or as thin as you’d like.

For thick strips, twist the strip twice as you would a normal ponytail ring. » For a thin headband, cut the fabric into three individual strips and braid them together then connect with a knot. » Experiment with the different colors and twist the fabric into a comfortable fit for the shape of your head. » When you’re done, model your original headband collection for your family and friends!

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Worksheet

By Girl Tyler

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our thoughts are mighty and the way you choose to express them packs a powerful punch. What you believe about yourself and the world around you eventually becomes reality. Create positive experiences in your life by shifting your thinking. You can do this by creating a list of affirmations. Affirmations are special statements to boost self-confidence. Think of them as a love note to yourself.

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Here are a few examples: •

I am a strong, intelligent, and beautifully talented student who will excel in the career of my choice.

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My opinion matters and I do not need the approval of others.

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My dreams are possible and each day I move closer to making them a reality.

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I am on my way to becoming a fierce competitive gymnast, nurse, doctor, writer or teacher (or something else).

Write your affirmations in present tense using encouraging words.

The bolder the better! Even if you’re writing out future plans, find a way to make them present day. What you say about yourself is just as important as the words you speak to others. Be kind to you!

Now write your own! When you’re done, check this worksheet daily and slowly recite the words until you have them memorized.

Repeat them during moments of doubt and frustration. Your words have healing powers!

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Recipe:

Homemade Bath Bomb

By Girl Tyler

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inter is almost on its way out the door but there are a few more chilly days in the forecast! You don’t have to wait for spring though.

Imagine a warm day at the beach splashing in the water with the sand moving gently between your toes. All you need is a bath bomb to get you ready for the warm, sunny days ahead!

Be sure to get permission!

Here’s what you’ll need:

Instructions:

• 1 cup baking soda

1. Pour the baking soda and Epsom salts into a clean bowl. Mix them together evenly using the whisk.

2. Mix the citric acid, water, essential oil, olive oil, and food coloring in the jar. (Get creative with the essential oils! Try out as many scent combinations as you please.)

3. Using a teaspoon, slowly pour the liquid mixture into the dry mix.

4. Pack the mixture tightly into the bath bomb mold (or muffin tin). You can also shape them by hand like snowballs. This step should be done quickly because you don’t want the mixture to dry out!

5. Freeze the bath bomb for at least one hour then allow it to sit for one day until completely dry.

6. Lastly, fill your bathtub with warm water then drop the bath bomb in and enjoy!

• 1/2 cup citric acid • 1/2 cup Epsom salts • 1 tsp. water • 2 tsp. essential oil (any of your choice!)

• 3 tsp. olive oil • Food coloring (any color combo will work) • Mixing bowl • Whisk • Jar • Bath bomb mold or a muffin tin

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Amanda Gorman

Gorman is the 2020 National Youth Poet Laureate, speaker, and author of presidential inauguration poem, The Hill We Climb.

5 Lit Black Girls You Should Know

By Jarius Edens

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ou’re an amazing Black girl!

You are rocking school, chores, and so much more. You’re drinking your water, doing exercises, and dancing on TikTok. You’re crushing goals and keeping your eyes on the big picture. You can’t wait to get your glow up into full effect.

You watched Michelle Obama “go high when they went low”, you celebrated when Kamala Harris stood firm in her power as she was “speaking”, and you cried when Oprah accepted her 2018 Golden Globe Award and praised the “women’s names we will never know”. For every successful Black woman there is someone who inspired her. Someone who made her believe she could reach her goals and defy all odds.

Simone Manuel

Manuel is a competitive sprint swimmer, Communications major from Stanford University, and a gold Olympic medalist.

Kimberly Bryant

Bryant is an electrical engineer, educator, and founder of Black Girls Code.

Glory Edim

Edim is a writer, entrepreneur, and founder of Well-Read Black Girl.

Aesha Ash

Ash is a ballerina, principle dancer, and the founder of The Swan Dreams Project.

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Winter Break Edition

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Our Brown Sugar Tweens are THE BEST! We LOVE all the pictures you shared of them and their boxes!

Here are a few highlights from previous boxes.

Congratulations to last box’s WINNER! Terri L. was randomly selected from everyone who shared their last box on social media to WIN her next box FREE. Thank you to everyone who shared! We appreciate you! Don’t forget to share this box using the hashtags #IzzyandLiv #BrownSugarBoxTweens and tag @izzyandliv for your chance to win next month’s giveaway.

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Stay Lit with a Click

By Jarius Edens

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s your phone and computer putting in the WORK these days? We are definitely using our mobile devices and technology elements more than we used to. If you’re working hard to stay safe, you might have already had several virtual school classes or virtual birthday parties to attend online! Either way, you are definitely on your phone or computer more often, and it’s not all a bad thing.

Here are some apps you might like to Stay Lit with a Click.

1. The CALM App. Use this app to find peace, get rest, and practice mindfulness.

2. Jumprope. Use this app to create cool, how-to videos and short media movies.

3. Lirica. Use this app to learn a new language using pop songs.

4. Pandora. Use this app to listen to music, create playlists, and jam out a little.

5. DuoLingo. Use this app to have fun and earn points learning new languages.

6. Swiipe. Use this app to get all the current events without too many words.

7. Evernote. Use this app to take notes during your virtual classes or study sessions.

Download a few of these apps to make sure you’re staying on top of things, having some fun, and learning new things. Find your next cool thing to do on one of these apps. Each app listed here is for entertainment and informational purposes only.

Cheers to “clicking to stay lit.”

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For your parents Frequently asked questions WHEN WILL I BE BILLED FOR THE MONTHLY RECURRING MEMBERSHIP? Box Season

Renewal Billing Dates

Shipping Begins

Summer 2021

April 15

Second half of May ‘21

Fall 2021

July 15

Second half of August ‘21

Winter/Holiday 2021

October 15

Second half of November ‘21

Spring 2022

January 15

Second half of February ‘22

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY? Your subscription can be canceled at anytime in your Brown Sugar Box Account Settings. If you’ve already been billed/paid for the next box, your cancellation will take effect in the next billing cycle.

To cancel your subscription, log in to your account and click on the Subscription tab, then click “edit” next to your subscription.

You can also email us at support@izzyandliv.com to request that we cancel for you.

DO YOU ACCEPT RETURNS OR EXCHANGES? We do not accept returns or exchanges currently for Brown Sugar Box items, but we welcome your feedback to improve. Email us at support@izzyandliv.com to share your thoughts - we value your feedback and our mission is to make every Brown Sugar Box more than worth your while!

I RECEIVED MY BOX AND I AM MISSING AN ITEM, ONE OF MY ITEMS WAS DAMAGED, OR MY SHIRT IS NOT THE SIZE I ORDERED. CAN I GET A REPLACEMENT? If you received your Kids & Tweens Brown Sugar Boxes and you are missing an item from your box, an item has been damaged in shipping, or you received the wrong size shirt, please email us at support@izzyandliv.com within 7 days from receipt of your box and we will replace the item for you.

Unfortunately, after 7 days from the date your box has been delivered, we will not replace the item.

HOW DO I SHARE MY PICTURE OR UNBOXING VIDEO WITH YOU? Yes! We live for in living color customer feedback and reviews! Just post your pics or video on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter and hashtag #brownsugarboxtweens #izzyandliv.

You can also leave a photo review on the Brown Sugar Kids’ Boxes subscription page!

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