Thanksgiving can be a controversial time and Holiday for people. However, if you are just going to be able to have any time to decompress and reconnect with family and friends you should take it. Once you know what you’re going to be doing to celebrate you might want to get some items to make the time even more fun. Whether it’s family time or Friendsgiving, you can make it a better time with these items. Check out our ways to enjoy Thanksgiving with Black Owned Brands. If you get some more ideas, but don’t see the exact item you want, check out the rest of our great options when you search our directory.
Rhyme Antics
If you want to get the game time started with the family or friends and it’s mixed company break out Rhyme Antics. This is a rapping and rhyming game that the family can enjoy without getting too carried away. Once the kids are gone, break out the drinks and keep it going. You can also get this game in multiple ways including Target and Direct from the company.
The Black Pack
The Black Pack is one of the premier black owned game companies. They started off with Trivia Games which you can still get but now they also have decks of playing cards like this Rose Gold Metallic set which can take the spills that come with group functions and be rinsed off. Or try their new game, Pluck It Up and see how much fun a simple game can bring.
Convo and Chill
This one is more for Game Night and Friendsgiving than time with your Aunt’s and Uncles…for some families. The topics in Convo and Chill make great ice breakers and debate topics. Think of it as bringing Twitter topics to life.
Love Cork Screw
Whether it’s friends or family, Love Corck Screw is a black owned brand that has enough variety to make everyone happy. The names of each of their varieties also are fun and inject some liveliness and humor into the eventual discussion about the wine.
Lovelee Wine
Love Lee wine is a five year old brand created by entrepreneur Aamira Garba. With Pinot Noir, Red Wine Blends, White wine and Rose available this creator has a nice collection for you to bring and share. You want to set the moment even more, grab some of the candles that go along with the wine and make sure your place smells nice for your Holiday events.
Cheurlin Champagne
If you are in the celebratory mood and want to bring out some bubbly, Cheurlin Champagne is a collaboration between Thomas Cheurlin and NBA Hall of Famer Isaiah Thomas. Get yourself one of their bottles and try it straight or use it to make some mimosas if you’re doing an early gathering or family brunch.
Black Leaf Vodka
if you prefer mixed drinks or something clear, Black leaf Vodka is one of the Black owned Vodka brands that you can find in our directory. Black Leaf is a premium organic vodka brand created in the District of Columbia. Check their website for more ways to purchase such as using the Drizly app so you can get it delivered if the party has already started rocking.
Royalty Spirits
Royalty Spirits is a Black woman owned brand that offers so much that you can try at your events. this brand offers both two varieties of vodka, a whiskey brand, plus mixed cocktail cans. If that wasn’t enough you can get yourself one of their Premium CBD infused mixers and use it with their vodka or your own favorite brands to make cocktails for your occasion.
Lush Yummy Pie Company
Lush Yummy Pie Company is a Detroit based business whose signature is their Lemon Butter Pie. If you’re in the area, you can order an entire pie and pick it up for your Holiday celebration. If you’re not in the area, you can check their website for their pie cups in Herman’s collection which is named for the founder’s grandfather. Grab an order and bring it to share along with your family made desserts.
Mama’s Biscuits
If you have an event where you have to pick a dish, you might want to jump on biscuits now and order some from Mama Biscuits. If you go to their website you can get a wider selection but you should probably do it this week if you want to have them. Or you can take your chances with your local Wal-Mart and see what flavors they have in stock.
Justice of the Pies
Pie duty can be a great honor or a great stressor. Luckily, one of the places that you can order a premium pie that will make all of your family and friends talk is Justice of the Pies. You can order a pie from this Chicago based bakery via Goldbelly. Yes, there are pies some places locally that aren’t quite as expensive, but there are a lot of high quality pies that can run you just as much. Take a little chance and save the time and bring a pie that will have everyone talking to your event.
The Muted Home
If you’re hosting this year, you might want to step up some of your decor items. The Muted Home offers multiple serving utensils and bowls. These classy bowls and spoons match well with their marble coasters which you can get to protect your furniture from weeping cups.