The “Best of Quarantainment” Nominee Gift Bag, independently produced by Distinctive Assets, will be delivered to 75 nominees in Best Lead Actor/Actress and Best Supporting Actor/Actress in the Comedy, Drama and Limited Series categories. This conscientious and thoughtful swag bag features minority and female-owned businesses that give back to their communities. These lucky nominees will be celebrated with world-class beauty, tasty treats, special jewelry and more from companies making a difference. And with no further adieu, here are the brands!
Style and Fashion
Fortune and Frame
Fortune and Frame jewelry designs “feel-good” jewelry and accessories that hold meaningful messages, love notes-to-self, the story of you. What started as a thoughtful way to keep and wear fortunes has since become everyday fashion and a way for people around the world to honor meaningful milestones along their personal journeys. www.fortuneandframe.com
City Threads
We have to wear them, so they should be comfortable! City Threads Soft 100% Cotton Masks are Top Rated by the New York Times as “Exceptionally Soft,” “Breathable,” “Stayed in Place”, and have “Excellent Coverage.” Made in the U.S.A. by a family-owned, L.A.-based high-end children’s clothing line since 2002. City Threads is charitable; they run an ongoing mask donation program, giving masks to veterans in senior care facilities. www.citythreads.com
Millianna
Because Black Lives Matter… For every BLM bracelet sold, $49 will be donated to the NAACP. Each piece is hand-woven with 24k plated Japanese beads and features a magnetic closure. And the hand-beaded cut-crystal lanyards attach to any mask ear loops; these are dual-purpose and can also be worn separately as necklaces or bracelets. All made in the U.S. by a female-owned company. www.millianna.com
Bombas
A ‘feel-good’ purchase..literally and figuratively! Bombas is a comfort-focused sock and apparel brand with a mission to help those in need. By receiving this pair of Merino Wool socks, a homeless individual will receive a specially-designed pair of socks – an essential item needed by those experiencing homelessness. To date, Bombas has donated more than 35 million pairs of socks to the homeless community. www.bombas.com
Stretchy Stack
These handmade VOTE stretchy bracelets are embracing positive transformation with style and also serve as a wearable diffuser by adding 1-2 drops of uplifting Cloud Nine all-natural artisan essential oils from Madame’s Apothecary, onto the beads which are made from volcanic lava and absorb the oil so you can enjoy the beautiful scents and enjoy the benefits all day! www.stretchystack.com
Camilla Seritti
Luxe statement pieces for women – jewelry. Dresses. Swimwear. Handbags. www.camillaseretti.com
Happiest Tee
These cozy luxury American-made t-shirts and sweatshirts that celebrate iconic happy places around the world. Be comfortable in your daily life! Especially when working from home. www.happiesttee.com
THE GREEN GARMENTO
Certified female-owned, The Green Garmento creates clean closets and a clean planet with reusable totes and garment bags. Responsible for taking close to 3 million pounds of plastic out of the ecosystem all across the US and in 25 counties. www.thegreengarmento.com
The Rescue Kit Company
The Rescue Kit Company makes affordable, high-quality fashion emergency kits to help prevent and solve any potential wardrobe disasters. Included in your gift is a custom hair and pin kit packed in their signature travel bag; one of the many items included in their full-size retail kits.www.therescuekitco.com
Treats and Goodies
Baketivity
A perfect product at a perfect time. Baketivity is a baking subscription box for kids. Each kit contains the recipe and instructions for a special baking activity and the pre-measured ingredients for that recipe, neatly packaged in individual vacuum-packed bags to prevent messy spills. The kits also include an educational lesson to take away and an exciting game related to each activity. You can also buy individual kits. www.baketivity.com
PETA
PETA’s vegan snack bag features delicious salty and sweet vegan treats from Black-owned brands, including Azzizah’s Herbal Green Popcorn, Funky Mello vegan marshmallows, Maya’s Cookies, Mylk Dog Notcho Cheez kale chips and vegan queso, and Cinnamon Maple Walnut Oat Butter . . . perfect for binge-watching the best animal-friendly shows during quarantine and beyond. www.peta.org www.herbalgreenpopcorn.com www.funkymello.com www.mayascookies.com www.mylkdog.com www.oatbutterbrand.com
Prince of Peace Ginger
Ginger has so many health benefits and Prince of Peace makes it available in some very tasty options. They package the timeless benefits and spicy taste of ginger into delicious Ginger Chews and Ginger Honey Crystals instant beverage. Ginger is known for comforting the stomach, helping with nausea, warming the body’s senses, supporting circulation and more. Prince of Peace’s Foundation is a non-profit organization that helps abandoned and disabled children by managing and financing the Prince of Peace Children’s Home in Tianjin, China. Locally, Prince of Peace also contributes more than a million dollars’ worth of food, beverages, and monetary gifts to charitable organizations annually. www.princeofpeaceginger.com
Tea Forte
Indulge with luxury tea brand Tea Forté’s limited-edition Fleur Collection, including the Fleur Gift Set, Single Steeps Sampler and Kati Steeping Cup and Infuser. The collection has been created in partnership with The New York Botanical Garden and packaged in original artwork created from The New York Botanical Garden’s world-renowned archive of botanical prints. Enjoy five delicious organic tea blends: Hibiscus Blossom, Peach Blossom, Earl Grey, Jasmine Green and Blueberry Merlot. www.teaforte.com
SOUR PATCH KIDS Classic candy – first they’re sour, then they’re sweet. Soft, chewy, and always delicious, these tasty candies come in playful fruity flavors that will excite your taste buds. The SOUR PATCH KIDS brand believes that everyone should have access to an affordable college education. We have committed $1 Million over the next 5 years to create a scholarship fund for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities. www.sourpatchkids.com
CHOMPS
Chomps come in handy when you’re craving something healthy and tasty. This is a healthy meat snack brand with products made from the highest-quality, sustainably sourced proteins. Chomps beef and venison are 100% grass-fed and their turkey is free-range. These meat snacks are protein-packed, and with absolutely no compromise on taste – they’re delicious and nutritious. All of their proteins are hormone-free, antibiotic-free, and humanely raised. Chomps contain no hidden, harmful ingredients, no added sugar, soy, dairy, artificial preservatives or colors, MSG, fillers like rice flour or pork, binders, added nitrates or nitrites. www.chomps.com
Health and Wellness
AND/life
What a respite! I think this is what we’ve all hoped for! No more being “good,” no more grueling workouts, restricting food or inner critic. The opposite of a one-size-fits-all fitness app, Andrea Marcellus’ highly customizable AND/life app offers a holistic approach to getting into your best shape with a personalized course of action that’s right for you – within the time you actually have and the life you actually live. Even better, with AND/life you’ll never feel alone again. With Andrea’s at-home classes that treat you like a bestie, and patent-pending tech that lets you challenge friends and family to do workouts you create LIVE onscreen with you, AND/life sets you up to be your best self, both physically and mentally. www.andlife.com
Four Sigmatic
Four Sigmatic’s Plant-based Protein includes 18 grams of pure organic vegan protein with a balanced amino acid profile and a high dose of 7 amazing mushrooms and adaptogens to support your immune system and occasional stress. Four Sigmatic contributes to Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective and has supported: NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Black Lives Matter, ACLU, Gyrl Wonder, Brown Girls Do Ballet, Lake Street Small Business Rebuilding Fund, Advancement Project California, National Police Accountability Project, Black Girls Code, Campaign Zero by We The Protestors and The Innocence Project. www.foursigmatic.com
Elixinol
A pioneer in the CBD industry, Elixinol is focused on improving the quality of people’s lives through the power of cannabinoids. Elixinol’s Stress Less CBD capsules pair full-spectrum CBD and Ashwagandha, designed to help your mind and body cope with occasional stress and promote a balanced mood. www.elixinol.com
Beauty and Body
MAËLYS
Perk up! This innovative booty mask promotes firmer-looking buttocks and reduces cellulite. The mask formula contains a unique complex assisting the fat-burning process, improving blood circulation and smoothing the skin. Charitable: MAËLYS donates to Project Beauty Share. Project Beauty Share provides personal hygiene, cosmetics and beauty products to non-profit organizations who serve women and families overcoming abuse, addiction, homelessness and poverty to help restore hope and dignity in their lives. www.maelyscosmetics.com
Madame’s Apothecary
DREAMY! This uplifting CLOUD NINE roller from Madame’s Apothecary is handmade with 100% all-natural artisan essential oils and is crystal-infused with a decadent Lapis Lazuli gemstone roller. The perfect aromatherapy to use with your accompanying volcanic VOTE bracelet & wearable diffuser from Stretchy Stack. www.madamesapothecary.com
Hot Head by Thermal Hair Care
Now you’re able to have your own beauty day at home. Take your deep conditioning sessions to the next level with the Hot Head cordless heat cap! This microwavable deep conditioning heat cap, made from all-natural materials, is the perfect self-care product for delivering salon-quality hair treatments in the comfort of your own home. www.thermalhaircare.com
AFRICAN PRIDE
Every product in this special line is made with a signature blend of rich ingredients of African origin to help nurture your hair and create any style in the healthiest, most nourishing way possible. The four-piece set includes Moisture Miracle (1) Aloe & Coconut Water Pre-Shampoo, (2) Honey & Coconut Oil Shampoo, (3) Honey, Chocolate & Coconut Oil Conditioner and (4) Five Essential Oils. www.africanpridehair.com
Isa Lazo
Pamper yourself with luxurious Lazo facial oil. This is a completely natural, essential oil-based product. Feel good about applying this natural substance into your skin to get a beautiful glow. Rich in antioxidants, it is perfect for all skin-types, ages and genders. www.isalazo.com
Goldshield GS75 Surface Antimicrobial
Stay safe! This helps! One spray application of water-based, alcohol-free, long-lasting GS75 Antimicrobial Protectant is all it takes on many indoor surfaces, HVAC filters, carpets, fabrics, car interiors etc. to provide an “invisible” protective shield that will inhibit bacteria that causes odor, staining and discoloration such as mold, mildew, fungi, and algae for up to 90 days. Wow! You can also use on outdoor surfaces such as wood decks, furniture cushions, and umbrellas. Goldshield will protect for up to 90 days as well. GS75 is EPA approved. You also get a bonus gift of GS85 Surface Cleaner: Regular use of GS85 is all it takes to clean dirt, grime, and kitchen spills, and eliminate odors on surfaces, carpets, fabrics, etc. Its unique, persistent cleaning features help eliminate odors and stains for longer periods of time than any other product of its kind on the market today. I’ll say! www.goldshieldtech.com/
EON Sanitizing Mist
We need this! You cannot have enough of this on hand. This ready-to-spray, convenient, safe hand sanitizer helps reduce germs that can potentially cause disease. For use when soap and water are not available. Have the confidence to protect yourself and your family. Effective on 99.99% of germs. www.eonmist.com
Travel
JAMNOLA
A private, VIP tour of JAMNOLA™ [Joy-Art-Music New Orleans], a new and iconic cultural funhouse in New Orleans, celebrating the city’s heritage of art, music and culinary bliss. All profits from sales of JAMNOLA’s “It’s About New Orleans” t-shirt go to FeedtheSecondLine.org which is at the forefront of New Orleans Covid-19 relief efforts. www.jamnola.com
