I don't spend much time in the baby aisle of the drugstore. It's not that I don't love tiny, only-somewhat ambulant humans, it's just that I have other, less-responsible things to do. But sometimes, stuff for babies totally enables my single-girl lifestyle, and I'd like to share my awesomely cheap baby-product stash with you all. So shhhhh, don't tell anybody, and check them out.
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J.Blossom is a brand with a clear mission, and a warm, fuzzy one at that. Founder Jamila White created the bath and body products with children of color in mind, looking to keep kids both clean and carefree. In a recent interview with Afrobella, White explains her motivation:
"I felt like little girls’ self-esteem was under an all-out assault. Every message was telling them that something was wrong with them; that they needed to have long, straight hair; that their skin wasn’t the right shade; that their noses were too big; that their body wasn’t the right shape ... "
To that end, every product in the J. Blossom line — including bubble bath, lip balm, and body lotion — comes with an "affirmation" on the label, such as "I have a beautiful smile" and "Beautiful skin comes in all shades – yummy chocolate, smooth caramel, or creamy vanilla!" For details on the products, read more
