BLACK LIVES MATTER.
 

Here at Make Your Life Sweeter®, we are working to support the black community. ...and here’s one SWEET way that you can get involved. 100% of proceeds from our inclusive #BLM specialty gifts will be donated to black-led & black-founded local and national organizations.

Since 2011, our founder and CEO, Yasmeen Tadia, has strived to make an impact on the lives of others through a number of charitable initiatives and her non-profit, Random Acts of Sweetness®

“As a woman of color who is a small business owner myself, I believe it is our responsibility to step up and provide support to Black small businesses, along with organizations across the country working toward greater equality,” said Tadia. “ Make Your Life Sweeter® has always had its hand in philanthropic endeavors through our non-profit, but there is so much to be done right now. We want to use this collection to help amplify the #BLM movement and implement change in our company and our community. This is just the beginning.”

Featured in the Black Lives Matter Collection is up and coming artist Nicole Updegraff. Nicole Updegraff resides in Hawaii with her husband and children. Her mission is to use illustration to amplify the traditionally underrepresented in a way that makes them feel beautiful, empowered and SEEN. Updegraff will receive 50% off all sales of custom designs for Make Your Life Sweeter®.

Nicole Updergraff’s collaboration with Make Your Life Sweeter® includes custom boxes adorned with a powerful illustration, of Updegraff's own design, to communicate the importance of this movement. It comes with a variety of treats!

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In addition, her children’s book, I LOVE my Cotton Candy Hair,  will be sold with a custom Sugaire pint to match. The book is "a story about loving yourself just the way you are." Teach your young ones about acceptance and love with your very own copy of Nicole Updergraff's book and a sweet treat to go with it. 

When asked to speak on the collaboration, Updegraff explained, “Using my art to put a little good into the world, to impact people in a meaningful way, has always been my 'why.’ I wanted to use this opportunity to illustrate the SOLIDARITY, POWER and BEAUTY of this movement.”

She continued, “This collaboration with Make Your Life Sweeter® will not only amplify impact in terms of reach, which is meaningful to me as an artist, but it will contribute to the movement in a tangible way by raising money for organizations on the front lines of this fight, which is meaningful to me as a Black woman. I'm so proud to be a part of it.”

For more information on our Black Lives Matter collection and a full list of organizations that will receive donations, please visit www.fluffpop.com/blm.

To learn more about the Black Lives Matter movement and other ways to get involved, please visit blacklivesmatter.com.

 
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Making Quarantining Sweeter - The Gift List
 
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This new normal is far from normal. We are missing our routine, our social life, and unfortunately special occasions and chances to celebrate the people we love. Weddings are being canceled, birthdays are spent in quarantine, and babies can’t meet their grandparents. If you’re looking for the perfect way to say I miss you or celebrate someone from afar - you are in the right place! Meet the Make Your Life Sweeter Quarantine Gift Collection! 


  1. I Miss Your Face Box 

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We miss YOUR face. This gift box is the second best thing to a hug or hangout,  filled with a bag of our gourmet, Hotpoppin confetti popcorn and two pints of our all-natural Sugaire cotton candy. Both pints are customized with a selfie of you and your loved one! 




2. Sweet Blooms

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Nowadays, it’s the small things that make or break a day in quarantine. If you’re like us, you’re missing small joys like fresh flowers from the farmer’s market. Make Your Life Sweeter has collaborated with Tea Party to create a solution that will LAST! Our Sweet Blooms are handcrafted, paper flowers that add the color and joy of traditional arrangements with a forever life-span. Our blooms come in a variety of colors, sizes and styles. 





3. Tea Infusion Set

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This gift set is the cutest tea time treat! Our tea infusion set includes a pint of Sugaire in our Clove Chai Latte flavor (YUM), Make Your Life Sweeter custom tea, and a mug and straw to drink from. All that’s left to do is hop on a facetime call and have a tea party; pinkies up!






4. Popcorn Subscription Box 

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For your friend who has used this quarantine to watch every rom-com ever made TWICE: The Popcorn Subscription Box is for them. This gift includes 4 jars of Hotpoppin gourmet popcorn. This is the perfect treat to snuggle up, snack on and find your favorite Hotpoppin flavor!







5. Coffee Infusion Gift Set

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It feels like we need five times the caffeine to make it through a day of quarantine. Relatable? Send our Coffee Infusion Set to your coffee-loving bestie. The kit includes a Sugaire Organic Cotton Candy Pint in our Creme Brulee Cheesecake flavor, a glass coffee mug, a paper straw, and one bag of coffee! Enjoy! 








6. You’re My Hero - Two Treat Box 

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There are so many people who need some extra LOVE right now! This box is the sweetest way to thank the heroes of the Coronavirus crisis. The Two Treat Box includes  a You Make the World Sweeter card, customized gourmet, Hotpoppin popcorn, and a pint of Sugaire





7. Cabin Fever Box 

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Make someone’s day SWEETER with this Cabin Fever Box: a cure for stir-crazy. The box includes two Make Your Life Sweeter® treats and some family-friendly activities! 



For more information regarding the Coronavirus pandemic, please visit cdc.gov/coronavirus

 
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Making Quarantining Sweeter - Say Thank You!
 

In a time when we feel powerless, let us help you thank the heroes of the Covid-19 pandemic for keeping our world afloat!

To the doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers risking their lives… Thank you for saving lives and putting others before yourself.  

To the scientists and researchers working to find an answer… Because of you, we will beat this disease and come out stronger on the other side.

To the journalists and leaders informing the public… Thank you for making information accessible and understandable. You make us feel less in the dark. 

To the teachers adapting and continuing to put their students first… Parents and students would be lost without you. You truly make all the difference in these children’s lives.

To the essential workers… Thank you for stocking the shelves to feed our families and for working countless hours to provide for the public.

To the sanitation and cleaning staff… Thank you for making the world a cleaner and safer place for us to live.

We thank you. YOU are the heroes of this time! You give us hope for a day when this is only a memory.

Now is the time to send coronavirus gifts to the frontline heroes, both sung and unsung. Make Your Life Sweeter has made this easy with our hero gift options


THE HERO SQUAD Basket

Our Hero Squad Gift Basket is the best way to celebrate a group of heroes! This assortment of sweets and treats is large enough to feed a team, family or squad! ($125)

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You’re My Hero - Gift Box

The You’re My Hero Gift Box includes a large bag of our gourmet, confetti Hotpoppin popcorn as well as two pints of Sugaire, organic cotton candy in sea salt caramel and piña colada! ($30)

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You’re My Hero - Two Treat Box

The Make Your Life Sweeter Two Treat Box contains one small bag of Hotpoppin confetti popcorn and a pint of sea salt caramel Sugaire organic cotton candy! All snacks are customized to thank your hero! ($24)

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You’re My Hero - Hotpoppin Gourmet Popcorn Bag

Our customized, Hotpoppin Hero Popcorn Bags are another great way to spread sweetness and give thanks! The confetti flavor is a crowd favorite! ($6.25)


You’re my hero - Customizable Card

Make Your Life Sweeter®️ has created the "YOU'RE MY HERO" greeting card to make it easy to show how much you care! All you have to do is download our card, fill it out, and send us a photo! We will send it to an essential worker who is on the frontline during this epidemic! ($2.50)

These treats are bound to bring a little joy and sweetness in the most difficult of times. Send love and appreciation to all of your heroes with Make Your Life Sweeter

Know a hero that you want to thank? Send them a gift or visit our hero nomination page to share your hero’s story so they can be sponsored!

Looking for someone to thank? Choose a gift and select the sponsorship option at checkout and it will be sent to one of the nominated heroes!


TWO OPTIONS TO SUPPORT OUR HEROES:

1) NOMINATION ONLY [FREE]: Nominate a hero that you know on the front lines, and we will find them a sponsor to send them a SWEET gift. www.makeyourlifesweeter.com/contact

2) SPONSOR A GIFT: Choose between five options (Ranging from $2.25 - $125)... and we will split the cost with you! 50% off on all HERO orders until April 14, 2020. Ship a gift to a hero that you know or keep your billing/shipping address the same, and we will selec While supplies last. www.fluffpop.com/hero

PROMO CODE: YOUREMYHERO

 

For 50% off hero gift options, use code: youremyhero at checkout until April 14th or while supplies last. 

For more information regarding the COVID-19 crisis, please visit cdc.gov/coronavirus.

 
Making Quarantining Sweeter - The Cabin Fever List
 
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Struggling to stay sane during the Coronavirus quarantine? Unsure of what day it is? Join the club. Keep reading for the Make Your Life Sweeter Cabin Fever List - the top ten things to try or buy to make your quarantine a little sweeter! 


  1. MOVE IT.

A simple solution to stir-crazy is a little exercise.  Get some sunshine and fresh air after a long day at the (at-home) office. Exercise is the perfect way to get your mind off the news and spend some time with your quarantine buddies - six feet apart of course. Even if you haven’t purchased a Peloton bike, there is an option for you! Peloton now offers a 90 day free trial on their app for at-home classes. There is everything from yoga to cycling to running workouts. Hop off the couch and get moving! 




2. READ IT.

Seize this opportunity to read that classic novel you never had the time for! Without our local libraries and delayed deliveries, eBooks are the answer. Overdrive’s new app, Libby, allows readers to download digital books to their devices, for free, from their library! Libby is compatible with your iPhone, iPad and can even transfer books to your Kindle. It’s that easy. Should we start a bookclub?




3. CHEERS IT.

Missing happy hour dates with friends? Facetime makes this possible! Make Your Life Sweeter can help you get creative with social distancing. Our Rose Gold Infusion Set includes a Sugaire cotton candy infusion, Strawberry Perrier and martini glass, ready to spice up your favorite cocktail! 



4. DREAM IT.

If we’re going to survive this season of chaos, we have to stay inspired. Now is the time to channel your pent up energy into the next big idea. Looking for a place to start? Websites like Clarity and TheONE are digital platforms that connect those seeking guidance to an expert in any field. All you have to do is find the expert for you and schedule a call. Today is the day! Start writing that screenplay. Learn how to market your startup. The possibilities are endless! 

Schedule a call with the CEO of Make Your Life Sweeter, Yasmeen Tadia! She is a certified entrepreneur and available on both Clarity and TheOne. Her expertise includes building and running a start-up business, the best ways to save money on advertising, hiring for personality and turning your hobby into a business! 




5. FRESHEN IT.

Let’s face it: we are closer to our co-quarantiners than we might like to be. Cramped quarters means a cramped bathroom and limited privacy. Poo Pourri is here to help! This all-natural product prevents unwanted odor in the bathroom. Thank us later. 



6. WATCH IT.

Shout out to Netflix for the infinite binge-watching opportunities. Now, you can stream one of your favorite shows and movies with people outside your quarantine. Netflix recently launched a “party” feature where you can watch and chat with people across the world live. 




7. LOUNGE IT.

Online shopping feels pointless without any upcoming events to shop for. With lots of couch time penciled in, we should probably invest in some new loungewear. Ex-bachelorette, Becca Kufrin, recently launched a loungewear collection with all the coziest must-haves. B The Label is affordable, stylish and 3% of all purchases are donated to WomenOne! This Hoodie + Jogger set is one of our faves!




8. GROW IT.

Apartment living isn’t always conducive to outdoor activities. Indoor gardening is a great way to kick off spring from the comfort of your home. This organic herbal tea set from Amazon  helps you grow fresh herbs from your windowsill.




9. GIFT IT.

Make Your Life Sweeter® has created a Cabin Fever Box to make your quarantine sweeter! The box includes two Make Your Life Sweeter® treats and some family-friendly activities. This is the perfect kit to spread some love to a friend or to send to a client working at home!

10. RAOS IT.

(Random Acts of Sweetness)

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Right now, there is comfort in knowing that we are all in this together. Use this time to show those around you acts of sweetness. Check on your friends and neighbors. Deliver groceries to an elderly family member. Someone you know may need a Cabin Fever Box to brighten their day! 

LINKS:

  1. https://www.onepeloton.com/app

  2. https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/

  3. http://fluffpop.com/rose-gold-sugaire-sparkling-cotton-candy-martini-infusion-kit-16oz-pint-martini-glass/

  4. https://clarity.fm/

  5. https://www.poopourri.com/collections/all-products

  6. https://www.netflixparty.com/

  7. https://bthelabel.com/products/hoodie-jogger-set?variant=29085320806434

  8. https://www.amazon.com/Indoor-Herbal-Tea-Starter-Kit/dp/B07JD8JKHC/ref=sr_1_25?crid=2BI56IB50UI0D&keywords=inside+garden+growing+system&qid=1584977950&sprefix=inside+garden%2Cgarden%2C223&sr=8-25

  9. http://fluffpop.com/cabinfeversurprisebox

INSTAGRAM:

  1. @onepeloton

  2. @overdrive_libs

  3. @makeyourlifesweeter.com

  4. @startups.co

  5. @poopourri

  6. @netflix

  7. @bthelabelofficial

  8. @amazon

  9. @makeyourlifesweeter

 
Making Quarantining Sweeter - The Beauty List
 

With more time at home than EVER, Make Your Life Sweeter® wants to bring you some sweet amidst the chaos. Due to the temporary closure of our favorite small businesses, we have to take beauty into our own hands! What better time to stock up on our very favorite self care products? Keep reading for the quarantine’s beauty best. 

Simply Zeena - Vegan and Halal Polish

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Already having manicure withdrawals? Check out Simply Zeena, a sister-founded company designed to empower women through modest beauty. Their vegan, cruelty free, halal nail polishes are quick drying and easy to apply. Add a pop of color to your quarantine with our favorite polish!

Simply Zeena was founded by sisters Bayan and Amany Jondy, seeking to create a brand that promotes female empowerment via effortless and modest fashion choices!

 
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Bayan Jondy, Amany Jondy and Yasmeen Tadia at the 6 Year Anniversary of Make Your Life Sweeter at The Metropolitan Museum in NYC

2. Sweet Home Bath + Body - Lavender Soap Bar

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Unwind from your at-home office with a bar of soap from this Plano-based company. Sweet Home Bath + Body produces all-natural and organic skincare alternatives. The lavender scent is refreshing, relaxing and genuinely good for your skin. If you aren’t already sold, all packaging is recycled and a specialty bar of soap is under $10!

Meet Tina Ames, founder of Sweet Home Bath and Body. Her dream of gentle, chemical-free skin care inspired her collection of quality products.

3. Fitish - Gentle Face Cleanser

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One of the quarantine perks is a makeup-free face. Now is the time to truly invest in your skincare regimen. Fitish has revolutionized the skin care industry by utilizing CBD oil to gently rejuvenate and soothe the skin. Fitish was designed for the active consumer. After your at-home workout give this gentle cleanser a try! 

Fitish was founded by Jenna Owens, co-host of the Kidd Kraddick Morning Show. Owens sought to create a brand that promotes balance, comfort and confidence for all women.

 
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Jenna, Zain & Yasmeen at The Tower Club Dallas

4. True Love Skin Care - Happy Hands Pack

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Hand wash, Lysol, sanitize... repeat. If you are anything like us, this routine is wearing on our hands. One of our favorite small businesses, True Love Skin Care has prepared a package of their best hand products to clean, moisturize and restore. Their Happy Hands Pack includes the Classically Calm Hand Soap in a travel and standard size,  Professional Grade Hand Cream and a chemical-free healing balm packed with all the nutrients your hands need to be soft and smooth.  

Katherin Keddington and Jennifer Suiter are two of True Love Skin Care’s founders. These women buiilt this brand with the goal of caring for people. Their clean and unique products improve lives every day!

  5. Tweezerman - Smooth Finish Facial Hair Remover

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Forced to hop on the at-home dermaplane train? If you’re like us at Make Your Life Sweeter, you have been searching high and low for the perfect solution to the unwanted fuzz on your face. Look no further. Tweezerman’s Smooth Finish Facial Hair Remover is a must-have for leaving your neck, chin, cheeks and upper lip softer than ever! Plus, it’s only $15.  


6. Madison Reed - Root Reboot

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Do you already have a few unwanted grey hairs peeking through? Madison Reed’s Root Reboot has a solution for you. This company provides accessible and affordable hair care options, and guess what? They’re at-home friendly! Purchase this touch up kit to hold you over until your favorite salon reopens. 

Amy Errett started Madison Reed, named after her daughter, to create high quality, accessible hair care, made with ingredients consumers can feel good about.


7. DrybarMudslide Hair Mask

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Maybe you’re one of the lucky ones who doesn’t have any pesky grey hairs. Regardless, check out Drybar’s Mudslide Hair Mask for any and all hair types. This paraben and sulfate free treatment is infused with argan oils, leaving your hair softer and healthier than ever! Added bonus: it smells AMAZING. 

Alli Webb, longtime professional hair stylist, created Drybar to bring the salon blowout experience to the masses. Her products and hair tools have continued to make more hair care more affordable and accessible.

 
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ALLI WEBB & YASMEEN TADIA - AT DRYBAR TRAINING IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

8. Make Your Life Sweeter - Sugaire

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Self care isn’t just about looking good on the outside… It’s about finding something SWEET that makes you feel good on the inside! Our last, but definitely not least, self-care pick is our very own Sugaire organic cotton candy. Sugaire is USDA Organic, gluten free, vegan, kosher and Halal! Plus, it contains only one teaspoon of sugar. Pick your favorite flavor and enjoy! 

Make Your Life Sweeter® founder Yasmeen Tadia traded in her 10-year career in corporate America as a Director of Human Resources to transform standard - issue, carnival cotton candy & popcorn into hand-crafted, gourmet indulgences. This single mom’s entrepreneurial vision was born out of her desire to provide a healthier candy alternative for her sweet son, Zain. Yasmeen’s signature line of sweet sensations includes Fluffpop® Mini Cotton Candy, Sugaire® Organic Cotton Candy, Hotpoppin® Handcrafted Gourmet Popcorn, ModSweets, and The Zphere her most recent creation. Yasmeen reached a milestone in 2014 when she attained the U.S. patent for Mini Cotton Candy Pops. “Make Your Life Sweeter” is also a motto Yasmeen lives by, which led her to create a non-profit organization called Random Acts of Sweetness® as she strives to make a sweet impact on the lives of others with her #spreadingsweetness campaign.

OUR BEAUTY TIPS FOR THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) QUARANTINE

Links to purchase:

  1. https://www.simplyzeena.com/collections/accessories/halal-polish ($12.99)

  2. https://www.sweethomebath.com/store/p158/Lavender_Soap_Bar.html ($8.50)

  3. https://shop.fitish.com/collections/beauty/products/face-wash ($34)

  4. https://trueloveskincare.com/shop/soap-pack/ ($79)

  5. https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/tweezerman-smooth-finish-facial-hair-remover-prod179250177 ($15)

  6. https://www.madison-reed.com/shop/root-reboot ($20)

  7. http://fluffpop.com/sugaire-certified-organic-cotton-candy/ ($6.75)




 
THE SWEETEST INSTAGRAMMABLE PLACE IN THE WORLD: COLOR FACTORY HOUSTON

Color Factory and Make Your Life Sweeter® - can you name a better duo?! You’ve probably heard of the famous Color Factory by now, but for those who haven’t, it is an interactive art exhibit that is all things colorful, playful, insta-worthy and FUN!

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Since 2019, Make Your Life Sweeter® has worked with Color Factory, serving our products to enhance the exhibition experiences. Color Factory opened in Houston late last year and it was about time we took a field trip! 

Color Factory Houston is made up of interactive color installations that are representative of the city. Exhibits feature some of Houston’s favorite artists, designers, creatives and makers, individually chosen to tell their unique story and to inspire creativity and curiosity to all that enter. 

Since its opening in 2017, Color Factory has filled Instagram feeds for all the right reasons. The space is filled with bright colors, one-of-a-kind experiences, and yummy snacks (that’s where we come in). There are dozens of Instagrammable moments, all captured without ever pulling out your phone. Each guest receives a photo token upon entering the museum. Throughout the exhibits, cameras capture candid moments of visitors enjoying and interacting with each room. At the end of the visit, you can scan your token to access all of the pictures.

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One of Color Factory’s most popular rooms is called the Confetti Accumulation. Here, the ceiling continually rains confetti, filling the room with an explosion of color in every direction. To make this room even better, visitors can indulge in our Confetti Hot Poppin® popcorn and guess each kernel’s flavor!

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In another wing of the factory (and my personal favorite), guests not only interact with color and sweet treats, but also with each other, in the Complimentary Compliments room. Here, visitors face a stranger or friend to exchange compliments. The color of your given compliment determines the flavors of the Make Your Life Sweeter® Modsweets® gummy treats delivered to you in the Perfect Pairing room. Talk about making life sweeter! It just doesn’t get any better than that. 

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Color Factory’s celebration of art, color and the imagination is remarkable. What a magical day! I feel so fortunate to collaborate with a company that helps us make lives sweeter every day. 

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Make Your Life Sweeter

-Yasmeen