June 2020 Brown Sugar Box Mini Magazine

JUNE 2020 $118 RETAIL VALUE

4 Funky Themes

Picnic & Chill

Edition

4 virtual game night ideas

5 Places

to Have an Outdoor Lunch

4 House Plants to Help Improve Your Well-Being

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he bright sunshine makes you want to get out and enjoy some relaxing moments.

Even in the midst of things changing, you can still enjoy moments of happiness with those you love. As days get warmer and the sun stays out longer, you will definitely want to grab your blanket, a delicious lunch, a few of your favorite Izzy & Liv summer gadgets, and head to a quiet place to enjoy these summer days. Whether you like the shade of large trees or the open space of green grass, you can definitely Picnic & Chill with us over the next few months. Now, don’t forget the sunscreen for your magical brown skin and your Izzy & Liv body oil (it was in last month’s box) as you head out and about solo, with your boo, or with the family.

In this Picnic & Chill mini mag edition, we’ll give you some MUST HAVES for your picnic bag or basket. We want you to stay cool, calm, and collected during the warmer days of the year. We also know you’ll be jammin’ to the best sounds of the summer, so it’s only right we offer you a way to listen a little louder. Slip on your headwrap & tee, grab your picnic bag, and enjoy the summer, brown sugar beauty!

You’ve been waiting for summer, so don’t let it pass you by.

“Beats for the Heat” Speaker, $20 (1 OF 5)

Bring a smile to your face with some banging beats in the heat this summer.

Press play on your summer playlist.

This portable speaker is perfect for the picnic or the patio. Available in 5 colors.

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JUNE 2020 We Promise You: 5-6 Items at an $85 value

“Picnic & Chill” Insulated Cooler Bag, $30 (1 OF 3)

Chillin’ at the weekend cookout means bringing your own cute bag of goodies. Keep the potato salad (no raisins) cool in the “Picnic & Chill” bag. This insulated pop-up accessory will make the cookout even tastier.

Available in 3 colors.

This month’s value:

$118

“Cool It Now” Neck Fan, $20 (1 OF 4)

Brown Sugar beauties never lose their cool, especially when the temperatures get hot. Wear it around your neck or stand it up on its own. Our lightweight, adjustable neck fan has various speeds and is wireless with rechargeable USB. Put this one in your purse to keep the sweat from glistening.

Available in 4 colors.

Masks! Masks! Masks! $7.99 (1 OF 8)

This mask is an artful display of Black women’s versatility. Radiate your inward and outward beauty even behind a mask.

Made with 100% polyester interlock fabric with comfortable straps. Available in 8 unique designs.

“Bloomin’ Queen” T-Shirt, $25

Your summer energy is vibrant and bright, so why not dress to match it.

Keep it cool and cute in the Izzy & Liv “Bloomin’ Queen” tee. Wear it with your favorite jean shorts for a fun Sunday picnic.

“Pack It Up” Food Containers, $15 (1 OF 2)

We hate it when the party ends, so why not take some delicious food home with you?

Store a little of your favorite food in these cute “Pack It Up” containers. The compact, easy-to-clean storage dishwasher/ microwave safe bins are great for leftovers, picnic side dishes, and fresh fruit. Set of 2.

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: k r a P e h t d Beyon 5 Places to Have an Outdoor Lunch

by Jarius Edens

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ou can definitely enjoy a nice picnic without going to the park.

With all that’s happening and crowded parks being a usual part of summer activities, here are five places you can choose to enjoy your midday lunch or sunset meal that doesn’t start with P and end with K.

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The lake or brook. The sound of running water could be exactly what you need alongside your salad, fruit, and lemonade.

Take your lunch, a good book, and your fan to the edge of the lake for a soothing hour or two.

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The spare bedroom. If you have the room no one really uses, make an exception to the rule, pack up the lunch, and have a cute date in there. Use your spill-proof cups, grab a blanket, and go in the “barely used� room to enjoy lunch.

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The backseat of the car.

This one sounds crazy, but a salad in a jar and a glass of wine in the backseat of the car could definitely be a new trend. Find a quiet, safe place to park, get from behind the steering wheel, and have a sweet little lunch with a different view.

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The backyard. Your backyard just may be the answer to avoid the crowded park.

Make your favorite sandwiches, cheese tray, and fruit bowls the night before and send the family an invitation to meet you in the backyard for a picnic the next day.

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The patio or deck. You normally grill here, but an outdoor lunch would change things up a bit. Pack the lunch, wine, and a blanket right before sunset and enjoy a light meal on the patio.

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4 Funky Themes

for your Summer BBQ

by Saeeda Ruffin

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hen the weather gets hot, you know that it’s time to fire up that grill and get your bbq on. Yes, cookout time!

How could someone not love a good bbq? From the smoky feast to the summertime tunes that we couldn’t live without, cookouts can be lit. For real!

Have you ever thought about how you could make your summer bbq even more amazing? Well, we have a few tricks up our sleeves that you can do to turn your bbq into the “event of the year”. Get that cookout “right” and people will be looking forward to the next one.

Instead of going with the same old checkered tablecloth and red cups, give that thing a fresh look and feel. Here are four funky themes that could make your summer bbq the turn up that everybody can’t stop talking about:

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Colorize Your Cookout

Everybody is used to those “black parties” and “white parties”. Who said that you can’t do that with a cookout?

Yes, you can! Invite guests to dress in a certain color or print. Then, sit back and watch your guests come dressed to the nines, and ready to have a fantastic time. When people feel good about how they look, they tend to enjoy events more. Get fun with it and add the color as an inviting tagline in the invite.

Something like, “I can’t wait TEAL we get together” or “Be RED-dy for a night you won’t forget”.

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Make It A Shore Thing

Beach themes always make an event feel more relaxed and inviting. Our Beach Roundie is a perfect compliment piece for a beach themed bbq. You could set up a photo spot that includes an ocean or beachy backdrop, some sand, and that Beach Roundie. Girl, they are going to LOVE it and they will be sure to show off those “beach” pics, like they actually went somewhere!

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Take It Back

Time period bbq parties can be off the hook! With them, you will always get people doing the most, and that’s why they are so much fun. Imagine your besties sporting their 70s or 60s outfits. Make it even more crazy by having a “fashion show”. Everyone will be sure to remember more than just the hot dogs.

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Glamp It Up

Some people struggle with cookouts because of the bugs and the whole “outdoors” thing. Well, there is a fix for that! Go for a glamour camping aka “Glamping” theme which would include tents that are decorated to feel really like a little get away. Add some sparkle EVERYWHERE and make sure that the chairs look fabulous also. That Brown Sugar Box cooler will come in handy.

Get creative with the look by using really elegant looking plasticware or even silverware, if you are hosting a small group. They’re going to be blown away!

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4 House Plants to Help Improve Your Well-Being

by Girl Tyler

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ransform your space into a therapeutic greenhouse.

Houseplants are both aesthetically pleasing and relaxing.

In many ways, plants help clear the air. Certain plants are known to increase humidity and combat indoor air pollutants by absorbing toxins, making your home a little more breathable. Detoxifying your space is a form of self-care. As you tend to your plants each day, you’ll notice a more nurturing and overall healthy environment that will improve your mental clarity. Explore the benefits of adding these four houseplants.

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Snake Plant A little goes a long way in terms of watering this plant, especially if you are on the forgetful side. Snake plants are low maintenance and require little effort.

They also thrive in dimly lit areas and are a reminder of resilience.

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Aloe Vera Aloe vera represents healing.

Place the aloe plant in the windowsill of a bathroom or kitchen. Aloe vera plants thrive in bright areas but be careful to avoid overexposure.

You can go up to two weeks without watering them.

With proper care, they can grow into a larger plant that requires replanting. This medicinal plant is a great home remedy for treating minor burns and you can even add it to a smoothie.

Peace Lillies Peace lilies symbolize tranquility, purity, positivity, and peace as indicated by its name. Be careful not to overwater peace lilies.

They should be watered once a week or when the soil feels dry to the touch. Peace lilies are known to neutralize and improve air quality and they’re great to have around to balance energy during mediation.

Lavender Keep calm and buy a lavender plant. Lavender is a common essential oil and literally a breath of fresh air — especially when you feel anxious. This plant adds a radiant pop of color to any room. Place it in a bright spot and only water it when the soil is dry. Lavender is nice to keep in your bedroom on a nightstand.

The relaxing scent will help you easily fall asleep.

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SUMMER SIPPIN’:

The Best Wines for Your Picnic

by Jarius Edens It’s time to get your sip on! The days are getting longer, and the sun is staying out until the street lights come on. So, we want to share with you five of the best wines for your picnics and outdoor events this summer!

All of these wine choices are fermented and bottled by Black vintners.

2018 Chaos Theory: Brown Estate From Napa Valley, CA to your favorite wine glass, a delectable mix of Zinfandel, Merlot, & Sirah.

This blend is perfect for a sunset lunch. $$$

Bottoms Up White Table Wine: Maison Noir Sippin’ during the summer gets sweeter with this cool bottle all the way from McMinnville, Oregon. $$

Ambiente: Indigene Cellars Take it all the way from Robles, CA to the wall. This fruity, yet earthy blend is great for a light lunch on the lawn. $$$

#Yeahmang: Abbey Creek Winery Straight from The Crick in the Northern Plains of Oregon, this “crisp Chardonnay” is everything you need to relax and unwind. $$

2015 Highland Symphony: Theopolis Make pure music at your outdoor even with this tropical blend of peach and mango from Yorkville, Cali. $

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4 Virtual Game Night ideas

by Girl Tyler

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ven though social distancing has made it more difficult to link up with your crew, you can keep your circles tight by bringing everyone together for a game night. Choose a convenient video app like Google Hangouts, Zoom, or Houseparty. Divide your friends into two teams or play individually if your group has less than five people. You can even raise the stakes with a friendly wager. Grab some snacks and keep the libations flowing with these hilarious games.

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MEME THE NIGHT AWAY

This game doesn’t require teams.

Before your virtual meetup, email your guests 10 popular internet memes and gifs. Each person is tasked with writing a hilarious caption to correspond with each image. Collect all of the responses. On game night, share your screen with the images then read the responses aloud. The group can vote on which ones are the funniest. The person with the most votes wins.

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FINISH THE LYRIC

This one is perfect for music heads.

Come up with a playlist of popular music across various genres. Divide the group into two teams or just play as individuals. Play a :05-:10 second snippet then stop the song. The player must finish the lyrics, word for word. Each song is worth five points. When in doubt, the player can enlist their group to finish it for them, but they will have to forfeit two points.

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CHARADES

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JEOPARDY

This is an old school favorite that never goes out of style. All you need is a sense of humor, a flexible imagination, and maybe some acting chops. Utilize the private chat function in the app and send actions for each player to perform. Each team has 30 seconds to guess the right word or phrase. The team with the most correct guesses wins.

Pop culture. Politics. Black history.

You name it. Create your own categories and questions. Share your screen to show corresponding images and dollar amounts for each question.

This game can be played individually.

No cheating! For every incorrect answer, the player loses the exact dollar amount valued for the question.

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beauties Izzy & Liv customers truly are THE BEST! We LOVE seeing your social media posts sharing your boxes each month. Here are a few highlights from last month.

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Congratulations to last month’s WINNER! Ebony Wilson was randomly selected from everyone who shared their May 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 month’s box using the hashtags #brownsugarbox #izzyandliv for your chance to win next month’s giveaway.

BONUS: Join our Facebook Group: The Brown Sugar Lounge, for a SECOND CHANCE to win a free box.

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Time to Exhale

by Girl Tyler

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Playlist

ou deserve a mental break from the daily chaos in the world. Unplug from social

media and put your phone on do not disturb.

Alleviate any mounting frustrations and tap into your inner bliss. Whether you’re alone or with a partner, let your passion flow, and enjoy a mental escape with the “Sensually Essential” playlist.

These songs are all about stillness, succumbing to love in all forms, and the various wonders of euphoria. Close your eyes, release your inhibitions, and shift your energy to a state of ecstasy.

• “Orbit” by Nao • “Grace” by RIMON • “Do It” by Chloe X Halle • “Easy Breezy” by Kiana Ledé • “Comfortable” by H.E.R. • “Unravel Me” by Sabrina Claudio • “Whoa” by Snoh Aalegra • “If You Let Me” by Sinéad Harnett

ft. GRADES • “Tangerine Daydream” by Lex Allen • “Honey” by Raveena • “Body” by Summer Walker • “Way to the Show” by Solange • “All Me” by Kehlani ft. Keyshia Cole • “Up Late” by Ari Lennox • “Vacation” by Janine • “Got Her Own” by Syd • “How You Want It? (HYWI?)”

by Teyana Taylor ft. King Combs

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Frequently asked questions

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Can I change my size preference for future boxes?

Yes, you can do so inside your Brown Sugar Box account on izzyandliv. com, or you can email us at support@izzyandliv.com to update your preferences for you.

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When will I be billed for next month’s box?

You will be rebilled on the 1st of the month for the next box. So you will be billed for the October box on the 1st of October; for the November box on the 1st of October and so on...

You will not be billed for the next box until after the box from the current month has been shipped/delivered.

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What is your cancellation policy?

Your subscription can be cancelled at any time in your Brown Sugar Box Account Settings at izzyandliv.com. If you’ve already been billed for the next box (1st of the month), your cancellation will take affect the next billing cycle.

To cancel your subscription, login to your account and click on the Subscription tab, then click “edit” next to your subscription. You can also email us to request that we cancel for you.

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Can I exchange or return items in my box?

We cannot accept returns at this time 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! Your feedback will help us to make sure we make this box amazing and valuable as it can be.

As far as the item(s), you can always gift them to a friend, coworker, or family member- these items make GREAT gifts!

Can I skip a month without cancelling?

Yes, you can skip a future month delivery and not be billed for it, without having to cancel your entire subscription. Once logged into your Brown Sugar Box account at izzyandliv. com, you will need to open the “Delivery Schedule” tab. There you will see all upcoming deliveries for your subscription. To skip a delivery you just need to click “Skip” to the right of each relevant delivery.

This will only skip that one delivery. To skip multiple deliveries you will need to click “Skip” next to each relevant one. Alternatively, you can email to have us skip deliveries for you.

How can I share photos or unboxing videos with you?

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Something went wrong with my order/ delivery what should I do?

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