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Halloween Countdown 2011

Halloween is right around the corner – 23 days and counting. Do you and the kids have your costumes picked out? What are the latest trends for kids costumes and adult costumes for Halloween 2011? Here they are….

Each season we see Halloween costumes tied to a theme, movie or reality show.  Halloween 2011 is all about zombies and advertising men, Harry Potter, Angry Birds, Green Lantern, Captain America and of course vampires still rule for adults and kids.

Or if it’s something in the news this past year you can bet you’ll see a costume. For adults this Halloween 2011 season we will see a lot of Charlie Sheen, Arnold and Anthony Wiener costumes as well as Lady Gaga and Katie Perry still and I’m sure we will see many black swan costumes as well. Jersey Shore will still be popular for the adults. Last year my friends and I went as the cast of jersey shore. How fun!

Here are some great web sites to find Halloween costumes for 2011.

Chasing-Fireflies has the most adorable costumes like the Baby Bat and the colorful Peacock costume. This online retailer of fun children’s products has a very whimsical selection of costumes and also has great clothing and special occasion themed gifts. They also have costumes for the whole family and great mommy and me matching costumes.

For older kids, whatever movie is popular makes the cut.

Costume Express has the most variety of kids’ costumes online.  Little kids always like Disney princess each year and witches are always popular. This season for kids the zombies, Captain Americas,  Green Lantern, the Bumblebee character from Transformers, Bey Blades and star wars are a hit but we are still seeing Harry Potter for both boys and girls.

Old School Costumes are coming back like the Smurfs, Strawberry Shortcake, Raggedy Ann and Andy, Super Mario Bros. and Ghostbusters are among the more popular old-school costumes this year.

Tween girls will be dressing up as if they were attending Monster High – Frankie Stein is one of the characters. Then you also have the cheerleader zombies.

Happy Halloween costume shopping!

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Bad mommy moment

Well we all have them. After a busy day of work I was yelling from my home office for the kids to put on their swim suits for swim team practice (oh,  about a hundred times).  Shuffled them to the car, drove to practice and while in the locker room my seven year old says, “where is my suit?” As I crept closer and checked under her shirt, sure enough no suit on her nor in her swim bag. Ugh! I lost it and yelled and said why didn’t you put your swim suit on as you knew we were HEADING TO SWIM PRACTICE?? I made her go up to her coach and tell her she was going to be late and drove back home, walked in the house and there was the swimsuit on the sofa. She knew I was mad. Now I will pack an extra suit in the car just in case…lesson learned…and I will try not to yell as much.

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What’s in Your Makeup Case? @tartecosmetics @revlon

I have several makeup bags filled but I always love to try new products.  Here are some recent purchases I thought I would share. What are your must have makeup finds for the fall?

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What’s in Your Makeup Case? @tartecosmetics @revlon

I have several makeup bags filled but I always love to try new products.  Here are some recent purchases I thought I would share. What are your must have makeup finds for the fall?

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Boston Fashion Week

I have to admit while I do love fashion and love to talk about it, I did not attend any of the shows at Boston’s Fashion Week – can you believe it? Yeah neither can I…..  I so wanted to but it’s a busy time of year for the kids. I can live through other bloggers and check out the latest news from them. However, you can try to get tickets still for tonight’s show by heading to the box office.

My friend and fashion stylist  Eva Gaiardelli is working the event and is even offering a great deal for a wardrobe consultation and closet analysis. So if you received some inspiration from the runway or are just looking to shop your closet check out her special here

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Boston Fashion Week

I have to admit while I do love fashion and love to talk about it, I did not attend any of the shows at Boston’s Fashion Week – can you believe it? Yeah neither can I…..  I so wanted to but it’s a busy time of year for the kids. I can live through other bloggers and check out the latest news from them. However, you can try to get tickets still for tonight’s show by heading to the box office.

My friend and fashion stylist  Eva Gaiardelli is working the event and is even offering a great deal for a wardrobe consultation and closet analysis. So if you received some inspiration from the runway or are just looking to shop your closet check out her special here

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fashions

Boston Fashion Week

I have to admit while I do love fashion and love to talk about it, I did not attend any of the shows at Boston’s Fashion Week – can you believe it? Yeah neither can I…..  I so wanted to but it’s a busy time of year for the kids. I can live through other bloggers and check out the latest news from them. However, you can try to get tickets still for tonight’s show by heading to the box office.

My friend and fashion stylist  Eva Gaiardelli is working the event and is even offering a great deal for a wardrobe consultation and closet analysis. So if you received some inspiration from the runway or are just looking to shop your closet check out her special here

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The Homework Box @MomsMadeEasy

We are in our back to school mode but my kids are not excited about homework. That is until they saw the homework box. “What’s that and can I use it?”  “That looks cool” were the responses I received from my 7 and 10 year old. When I told them it was to help them stay organized with their homework they thought it was cool.

Moms Made Easy sent us one to review and we love it. If it comes time for homework in your house and there is always a delay of, where’s my pencil, stapler, etc.etc. well now there is no more excuses to not be organized with this homework organizing system. Check out my video review.

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Travel size products

I just love travel size products. Not only are they necessary when you travel but they are a great way to test out products you just are not sure about.  I found some of my favorite products the other day in travel sizes (my kids squealed when t hey saw them as they are cute in the smaller version)

My older daughter loves this shampoo and conditioner from Organix, especially the coconut milk shampoo and conditioner. She also loves the tea tree mint. I was so excited when I saw them in the travel size.  I had no idea they had a body line as well so we’ll have to test it out!

Even Fairy Tales has a travel size.  The kids are ok with me spraying the Rosemary Repel Leave-In Spray and now with the 2oz travel size I can take it with me anywhere. Hello…you will be spraying the back of the head rest on the plane with this stuff!

I was so happy with my purchases and then I discovered this great site – 3Floz.com. It is the go to site for all your favorite brands in travel size items. What I love most is they have these ready-made kits to go. What a great concept!

I may have to get the Ole Henriksen starter kit and the PHYTO Petite-Smooth and Sleek Kit. So whether you are hitting the gym or traveling for a girls’ weekend you can choose The Spa Week Traveling Beauty Kit, the Kate’s Perfect Faux Tan Kit or the Back Pack Survival Kit. Ready..to..go.

The site even has an under $10 section so before you head anywhere check it out!

My travel size purchases
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Travel size products

I just love travel size products. Not only are they necessary when you travel but they are a great way to test out products you just are not sure about.  I found some of my favorite products the other day in travel sizes (my kids squealed when t hey saw them as they are cute in the smaller version)

My older daughter loves this shampoo and conditioner from Organix, especially the coconut milk shampoo and conditioner. She also loves the tea tree mint. I was so excited when I saw them in the travel size.  I had no idea they had a body line as well so we’ll have to test it out!

Even Fairy Tales has a travel size.  The kids are ok with me spraying the Rosemary Repel Leave-In Spray and now with the 2oz travel size I can take it with me anywhere. Hello…you will be spraying the back of the head rest on the plane with this stuff!

I was so happy with my purchases and then I discovered this great site – 3Floz.com. It is the go to site for all your favorite brands in travel size items. What I love most is they have these ready-made kits to go. What a great concept!

I may have to get the Ole Henriksen starter kit and the PHYTO Petite-Smooth and Sleek Kit. So whether you are hitting the gym or traveling for a girls’ weekend you can choose The Spa Week Traveling Beauty Kit, the Kate’s Perfect Faux Tan Kit or the Back Pack Survival Kit. Ready..to..go.

The site even has an under $10 section so before you head anywhere check it out!

My travel size purchases