Author: trendymommies

Summer is in full swing and so is dry skin and scalp! That is why I am glad I have some products from Desert Essence. The company sent me a few of their products to test out including their newest just launched soap bars and lotions in Island Mango and Italian Lemon. All of their products smell so good! But what I like best about them is that they are made without any chemicals, are 100 percent vegan and gluten free. All of their products are great and you can order them online or head to your local whole foods to check out the product line.

The exfoliating Italian lemon soap bar is so unique and smells just great! After you wash with it try the Italian lemon hand and body lotion. This soap is perfect, especially if you use self-tanner this season.

My girls are swimmers and the company recommended they shampoo with the Italian Red Grape Shampoo or the Tea Tree Replenishing Shampoo. Both smell great. The Red Grape is perfect for color treated hair and has anti-oxidents in it which acts as a UV filter – just what you need for the summer season. The Tea Tree shampoo is great as you head into back to school season as I read that it is a natural protectant during lice season.

Desert Essence’s 100% Pure Jojoba Oil is available in full size and travel size, so you can have one in the pool or swim bag! Use it for hair protection and massage it into hair before swimming for protection against chlorine and salt water. It’s also great for pedicure prep!

My favorite scents during the summer are vanilla and coconut. Desert Essence has a great travel kit of coconut body wash, shampoo, conditioner and hand and body lotion. They smell heavenly! I will use them all year just to enjoy the scent!

Disclosure: The company sent me the above products to test out. All opinions are my own.

Summer is in full swing and so is dry skin and scalp! That is why I am glad I have some products from Desert Essence. The company sent me a few of their products to test out including their newest just launched soap bars and lotions in Island Mango and Italian Lemon. All of their products smell so good! But what I like best about them is that they are made without any chemicals, are 100 percent vegan and gluten free. All of their products are great and you can order them online or head to your local whole foods to check out the product line.

The exfoliating Italian lemon soap bar is so unique and smells just great! After you wash with it try the Italian lemon hand and body lotion. This soap is perfect, especially if you use self-tanner this season.

My girls are swimmers and the company recommended they shampoo with the Italian Red Grape Shampoo or the Tea Tree Replenishing Shampoo. Both smell great. The Red Grape is perfect for color treated hair and has anti-oxidents in it which acts as a UV filter – just what you need for the summer season. The Tea Tree shampoo is great as you head into back to school season as I read that it is a natural protectant during lice season.

Desert Essence’s 100% Pure Jojoba Oil is available in full size and travel size, so you can have one in the pool or swim bag! Use it for hair protection and massage it into hair before swimming for protection against chlorine and salt water. It’s also great for pedicure prep!

My favorite scents during the summer are vanilla and coconut. Desert Essence has a great travel kit of coconut body wash, shampoo, conditioner and hand and body lotion. They smell heavenly! I will use them all year just to enjoy the scent!

Disclosure: The company sent me the above products to test out. All opinions are my own.

For those of you with dogs it can be hard in the summertime to go to many different events as you don’t want to leave your fur baby at home. Well, here is a great event that is dog friendly! This Sunday, the Red Sox will host the 9th annual Futures at Fenway minor league game, followed by a showing of the movie “Field of Dreams.” Tickets are just $15 for this fun event and you can bring your dog too!!

The Red Sox is partnering with the MSPCA, who will be on site at the event with adoptable dogs and information on the MSPCA. For more information check out their website.

There is a new tiny collectible toy for girls and my girls love them!

They are launching exclusively at Walmart stores in Hartford and will be available nationwide by the end of the year. Called Shopkins – they are super tiny, grocery-themed collectibles from Moose Toys.

Shopkins are inspired by items from each aisle in the grocery store and housed in adorable shopping bags. There are 140 different characters to collect and trade and there are limited edition characters that feature special finishes and are grouped by different sections of the supermarket, from Sweet Treats to Frozen Food to Toiletries.

The company sent me a couple packages and the kids tore into them. They are for ages 4 and up but my girls (ages 9 and 12) thought they were adorable. We also had a 6 year old with us to test them out (she literally squealed when she saw the package).  Immediately they were discussing collecting, trading and playing. Prices are pretty good too. For the 5-pack it’s $4.99 and for the 12-pack it’s 9.99.

Girls will love adding cute fruits, sweets, dairy and more to their Shopkins™ collection with the 5-Pack! In the 5-pack it includes five characters and five shopping bags so girls will get a ‘taste’ of what it’s like to build a Shopkins world. The Shopkins™ 12-Pack features twelve characters, four shopping bags, one shopping basket and a collector’s guide. What a cute invention. It is sure to keep the little ones busy for a bit!

Disclosure: The company send me the packages to review. All opinions are my own.

This year our favorite supermarket Stop & Shop is celebrating their 100th Anniversary! We love Stop & Shop! Throughout the year, Stop & Shop will celebrate “Fresh Ideas for 100 Years” by offering special offers, activities and events showcasing the company’s promise to the neighborhoods and the communities it serves. The celebrations started on May 23rd and you may see limited edition collection of retro products with vintage packaging (including the adorable coffee cans seen in the photo as well as the celebratory reusable bags) Stop & Shop’s official birthday is September 6, 2014. Look for additional in-store celebrations and offers on this day.

Some of the community events include:

• 100 Days of Giving – From Memorial through Labor Day, Stop & Shop New England will donate $1,000 to 100 New England non-profit organizations. These donations are in addition to the $15 million in donations to hunger relief organizations and children’s health and wellness programs in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island this year.

• Summer Concert Series – Every Wednesday from June 4 to September 3, join Stop & Shop on the plaza at their New England Headquarters at 1385 Hancock Street in Quincy, MA. for a free concert. The entertainment is open to the public from noon – 1p.m.

For more information visit www.stopandshop.com/celebrate100 or go to their Facebook page for all the details. There is a Facebook Recipe Contest called Fresh Ideas Fridays. Each Friday, a product will be featured and fans will be asked to share recipes and ideas using the products. Winners will be chosen weekly for great prizes!

Speaking of winners, to win a $25 gift card to Stop & Shop comment on the blog post or on trendymommies Facebook page about your favorite Stop & Shop product and like our trendymommies facebook page. A winner will be chosen randomly and announced July 1!

Disclosure: The company sent me a gift pack including the coffee and gift card. All opinions are my own!