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Dry Shampoo? love @HairRules

I have been looking for a dry shampoo that has no parabens or sulfates and I found it!  Hair Rules offers a healthy approach to hair care.  They have something for everyone – straight, kinky or curly hair. The “lift” is a volumizing dry shampoo that smells great and has a light, fresh scent. I also tested out the volumizing shampoo and loved it as it is safe for color treated hair. I used it on the kids too and they gave it a thumbs up.  The volumizing hair spray works great as well and trust me it was difficult to find hair spray without sulfates and parabens!  If you notice in the photo the cap is missing as I have been using the hair spray so much!  You can find the line at Target or Ulta.

Hair Rules Products

 

Disclosure: The company sent me the products to review. All opinions are my own.

 

 

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Events

Bring on the summer fun!

Memorial Day is this coming weekend. Today on 980 WCAP-AM we were talking pool and sun safety and what to do on the first official weekend of summer.

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makeup

Loving my new HD Starter Kit! @MAKEUPFOREVERUS

I don’t wear much foundation but when I go on TV I need a little extra coverage. You know a make-up is good when you want to wear it every day and that is how I feel about MAKE UP FOR EVER’S HD line.  In three simple steps you can have a flawless finish and believe me people have commented on my skin when I wear it.

The company sent me the HD complexion starter kit which has all the essentials and costs $79. What you get is the HD Invisible Cover Foundation shade of your choice, the HD Microperfecting Primer, The Microfinish Powder and the HD Kabuki Brush.

I love the primer. It is a lightweight oil-free formula that minimizes the appearance of pores. The Microfinish Powder is a 100% mineral silica formula that adds a soft-focus effect to the complexion. The Kabuki Brush is so soft!  They have many other great make-up products including their new smudge-proof, long lasting eye shadow pencil. The stick is easy to use, waterproof and it LASTS. The creamy shadow glides on the lids quickly and effortlessly. It comes in 12 colors in either matte or shiny finishes and retails for $20.00. Try it and let me know what you think.

 

 

Disclosure: the company sent me the kit to review. All opinions are my own.

 

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Exercise

Stay fit while on vacation @fitkitdotcom

Here is the perfect solution to working out on the run (no pun intended!)  Fit Kit contains all the essentials in one portable case. This fitness solution comes with an exercise band, resistance tube, jump rope and a stability attachment. You can also have access to the online resources as well as an exercise library, so it’s like having your own personal trainer. It is easy to use and very compact so there are no more excuses to not exercising while you are traveling. I will be taking this with me on our summer vacation! Give it a try ……and at $34.99 it’s an affordable and easy way to stay fit.

Also, check out @AmieHoffFitness to follow co-founder and fitness expert Amie Hofffitness and get more great tips.

Disclosure: The company sent me a kit to review. All opinions are my own.

 

Fit Kit!Fitness gear packed into a kit to go
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Exercise

Stay fit while on vacation @fitkitdotcom

Here is the perfect solution to working out on the run (no pun intended!)  Fit Kit contains all the essentials in one portable case. This fitness solution comes with an exercise band, resistance tube, jump rope and a stability attachment. You can also have access to the online resources as well as an exercise library, so it’s like having your own personal trainer. It is easy to use and very compact so there are no more excuses to not exercising while you are traveling. I will be taking this with me on our summer vacation! Give it a try ……and at $34.99 it’s an affordable and easy way to stay fit.

Also, check out @AmieHoffFitness to follow co-founder and fitness expert Amie Hofffitness and get more great tips.

Disclosure: The company sent me a kit to review. All opinions are my own.

 

Fit Kit!Fitness gear packed into a kit to go
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Stop & Shop Give-a-Way

I have a special treat for a reader!  Our friends at Stop & Shop sent me a beautiful gift basket with a few kitchen staples and a great recipe for banana cranberry muffins. I was so busy for Mother’s Day I could not make them. I love any type of breakfast treat.  You too can have this wonderful basket  – just Tweet this giveaway (please include @trendymommies in the tweet), comment on my facebook page or comment here about your favorite type of scone or muffin and one lucky reader will get a gift basket with the recipe and the goodies!

This giveaway will end at 5 pm (EST) on May 22nd and is open to Continental US residents only. The winner will be chosen via random.org and will be notified by email.

 

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baby products Events

@DroolBaby:Exciting Products!

Last night I attended the @DroolBaby expo in Boston, sponsored by Magic Beans.

It was packed with expecting moms and tons of must have baby products.  There were cupcakes, yogurt and snack items to munch on and a whole lot of strollers and high chairs!  Always on the look out for new products, here are my favorites I spotted…

MD Moms – These all natural products are developed by pediatrician-moms. The line offers body wash, sunscreen, moisturizer and more – all pure, gentle and award winning!

I loved chewbeads! These are fashionable teething jewelry made with no BPA, PVC or phthalates and can be easily cleaned with soap and water.  They make a great gift for new moms.

 Blooming Bath is a great new invention. It is a soft, fun and colorful way to bathe your baby.

Chew Beads
Drool Baby Expo
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baby products Events

The Best Baby Expo @Droolbaby for expectant & new parents

I cannot wait until Tuesday for the Drool Expo so I can check out the latest and greatest baby items!  I wish this was around when I was a new parent! This baby expo, presented by Magic Beans, in collaboration with Plum Productions and

Big City Moms connects parents with the must have baby gear.  You can sample new products, win prizes, and they have a gift bag too! Here are the details and there are still tickets left.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM (ET)
The Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts
539 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02116
Light refreshments and drinks will be served.

Buy Tickets Here 

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Holidays

@Better TV Mother’s Day Gift Ideas/Crafts!

It’s almost here: Mother’s Day! What would you like to receive? Today at Better CT we were talking Mother Day Gift Ideas, especially unique ones that mom or dad can make with the kids.  Here is the link to the segment and some of the fun products we showcased!

 

  • I just love anything personalized with my kids name on it!  This is the Heart Page Pendant (retails for $189) from Carved Creations. What a great company.  This personalized jewelry is individually crafted in Pur Luxium (which is Carved Creations fine jewelers-grade stainless steel). They have rings, bracelets and other great gift ideas.
  • Here is a great idea for your kids artwork and a unique gift for mom. The Pieced Palette   makes great scarves and pillows out of your child’s artwork.  Have dad sit down with the kids and have them draw a masterpiece. The pieced palette will scan the image and put it on a scarf or can make a two-sided pillow with your child’s artwork on one side and a note on the other (like “You’re the best mom!. These are also great for grandma! Choose scarf or pillow, each $50.
  • All moms have a ton of photos lying around or just sitting on your computer. Have dad gather the kids and go to MixBook.com to create your custom photo book.  They can do photo books, cards and calendars online. I love that it looks like an actual book. They have all sorts of themes – Mother’s Day, Family Tree or even a recipe book.
  • If you have a crafty child choose one of these activities that you can make with them. Gifts.com is the premier gifting authority.  The deluxe pottery wheel is great for adventurous ones and the ultimate nail studio is perfect for spa day for the girls. I just love the make you own cards – Gifts.com has a great kit that has all you need and neatly packaged in a carrying case.
  • My new favorite item is the   Diva Dangler earring organizer The Diva Dangler earring organizer is a reversible wooden frame covered in their proprietary fabric called Duramesh, a strong material with perfectly sized holes that make it a cinch to hang – and remove – earrings. It can hang on the wall of a bedroom, bathroom or even office, or the frame can be placed in the custom base which serves as a ring holder and which can hold up to 32 rings.  I love how it looks like a work of art, so organize your jewelry any way you want. It’s beautiful and affordable at $29.99.

Disclosure:  Al the items above were sent to me by the companies for review and display. All opinions are my own.

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Events

Mother’s Day & Upcoming @DroolBaby

We were talking Mother’s Day gift ideas and the upcoming Drool Expo in Boston for expectant parents! Listen in….

 

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