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Finding a fun, stylish mom swimsuit

The other day I was complaining about finding appropriate swimsuits for my young girls and now I was having a hard time finding an appropriate swimsuit for myself! I went on the mission and first stop was Target. I tried on a few suits and the girls were very honest and said no way, yuck, don’t even think about wearing that (this coming from a 6 and 9 year old!)  They did have some really nice ones like suits from their Calypso line.  So where is a mom to find an fun, fashionable, well fitting suit?  Here are some ideas!

Lands End – I love their shell beach collection! I also love how you can shop by your body type – hello tummy control. Check out the Women’s Regular Tummy Control Medallion Print V-neck Tankini Swimsuit Top

Everything but water – same thing here – you can shop by looking up style and comfort. They even have a section called enhance cleavage! I like the Kenneth Cole Bed of Roses Tankini Top

If you want to splurge go to Trina Turk. I buy one of her suits every year (although if I am lucky I can find one at Marshalls!)  The Tamarindo Tankini and belted hipster is so chic!

These are just a few ideas.  Good luck and happy shopping!

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Products

Recap: Drool Baby Expo Boston

I attended The Drool Baby Expo at the Seaport Hotel and there was a TON of cool baby gear to check out. Baby products only get better each year. I wish some of these items were around when my kids were little. There are now lots of safer options too especially with feeding systems and snack packs.  I was blown away by the options for snacking like the Snack Happened Reusable Snack Bags by Itzy Ritzy they handed out or the Flip Top snack Cup by oxo tot . Boon has some great items as well like their snack pod.

Drool was the must attend event for  parents-to-be, new parents, family members and friends to see the best new strollers, car seats, baby carriers, accessories, and safety items and more. You could test out products, win prizes, snack on refreshments and the gift bag was awesome. It was presented by Magic Beans and Big City Moms.

So lots and lots of products!  Here are just a few of my favorites:

Dapple Baby offers green cleaners for kids and their families. The company offers a line of dish liquid, toy and surface cleaners and surface wipes.

Baby legs are these adorable leg warmers for babies that makes diaper changing and potty training easy!

Any of the items from booninc especially that snack ball!

The pink-list.com is a membership program for moms that provides rewards and opportunities at local businesses in Boston.

Mamasmove. is a fitness, spa and center for kids and babies all rolled into one in Norwell. They offer women’s fitness programs, expert-led children’s classes and they have a playground for kids on the South Shore!

There were so many strollers it was crazy how ergonomically designed they all are now. I liked the Denim collection by bugaboo and the new stokke Xplory

I could go on and on, especially about those cupcakes from Party Favors Brookline but you can check out the list of exhibitors here.

The crowd at Drool Expo Boston, MA

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Product Review: KRLY Kids shampoo, conditioner and styling spray gel

If you have a child that has really curly hair you know how hard it is to get them to comb it after washing it!  Especially during the summer season with all the chlorine, salt water and sun, it makes it even more difficult to wash and wear their curly hair.

Our friends at Ouidad sent us some samples of their KRLY Kids No Time for Tears Shampoo, No More Knots 2 in 1 Conditioner and Pump n’ Go Styling Spray Gel to test out.

I loved the smell of all the products and the comb went right through my younger daughters’ very long, wavy hair.  I have naturally wavy hair and tested the products the other night after a day at the pool and no more dry, tangled hair for me! I am sure if you buy this for your curly haired kids you will be using it at some point!

Ouidad created these products to gently cleanse, condition and style children’s curly hair.  The KRLY Kids line is gentle, moisturizing and easy to use.  Known as the curl expert Ouidad has been designing products specifically formulated for those with curly hair. The products are lightweight and water soluble leaving the hair free of residue and product build up.  The line is available here at their web site, Ouidad certified salons and Sephora.

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A Bedroom Makeover

My kids need a room makeover. I need to paint the walls a fresh, fun color and they need new dressers. I can’t even begin to talk about my disappointment about their dressers. We bought large white dressers at a baby furniture warehouse and within 2 years the knobs came off as well as the paint! Ugh!

Anyway..they love blue, blue, blue and blue. The comforters they have are pink, pink, pink which they love as well so a compromise may have to be a light sea blue which each comforter has tiny bits of this color in it.

I wanted to jazz it up with some fun zebra sheets like these from become.com. They even have them in pink! How fun.

When my kids were little it was all about the pink. But lately the trend for girls has been lavender.  If you have or are planning to have a baby girl lavender is the way to go – so sweet and different!  These lavender crib bedding sets are so cute and modern. The Sweet Potato by Glenna Jean LuLu Crib Bedding Collection is very cute.

Hey even the red comforter set for the adults can jazz up any boring bedroom.  Check it out.

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Identity theft – what a family needs to know

As a mom you worry about so many things with the kids and extended family. No one really thinks about identity theft….until it happens to you. It can be a pain to deal with and does the worry ever go away?  IdentityHawk has some great solutions.   You can even get an accurate, up-to-the-minute assessment of your current risk to indicate how vulnerable you are to identity theft on this web site. The site has information monitoring so you can check potential threats to your identity.  The protection tools on the site provides an ideal solution for identity theft protection. They also have a great article, “4 Things You Need to Know About Identity Theft” which is a must read! Check it out.

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opinion

The Orpah Factor

Everyone’s been talking about it – the last few episodes of Oprah. What I am most surprised about is some people have been very negative in their words (and writings) about the last few episodes. It seems everyone has an opinion on Oprah.   You have to admit she had a lot of clout and introduced us to some interesting people and products.  There were many events we cannot forget (hello Tom Cruise) and she has inspired many, many women throughout her years in broadcasting. So…in my opinion……I will miss the favorite things episodes, the tearjerker stories of gloom turned into success and yes, the many movie stars that were interviewed.  Yes, I will watch today’s show along with millions of others and say goodbye to a broadcasting icon, familiar face, woman warrior and great interviewer!

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fashions

Age appropriate dressing

So I was laughing after I saw this story on The Today Show about how old is too old to wear…bikinis, short skirts and high heels.  Leggings after 45??? This survey said no way. What?? I love leggings and will continue to wear them!  The Today Show even did its own survey.  It was funny to hear people’s opinion on when you should retire wearing certain clothes.

I totally agree with the panelists on The Today Show.   It’s not about age. You have to understand what fits your body.  I say wear what you want when you want as long as you feel comfortable.  I am all about age appropriate-ness.   If it’s hot outside I will wear shorts.  Since I am short I relish the high heels.  Since my legs are skinny I will wear short skirts. The bikini on the other hand I will pass on since covering my middle is a priority and no I am not revealing my age!

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Clothes

Summer dresses and footwear from BCBGMAXAZRIA

I can’t wait for the summer weather to arrive here in Boston – it has been chilly these last few days and I am glaring at fashion magazines wishing to wear some of the fun clothes. On my list of items to buy this summer are some fun shoes and a tank or two!

Our friends at Bluefly have the best clothes. Check out one of my favorite designers bcbg on Bluefly. If you love flirty, feminine dresses and stylish separates this is the collection for you (and oh the shoes!). I have a black BCBG skirt that I bought years ago that I still wear to every occassion and everyone complements me on it!

Here are some of my favorites I spotted on Bluefly.  This lime neon burnout cotton racer back tank combines two trends in one – bright and a sheer, almost lace looking tank – love the sheerness of it.

I remember years ago I was invited to a white party – where you wear all white (I did have a hard time deciding what to wear ) This white striped chiffon one-shoulder gown would have been just right!  So pretty.

For shoes I am craving a flat and a wood heel. Love the bcbg shoes! These beach leather ‘Agreice’ buckle platform sandals are the perfect summer accessories for cute shorts and dresses. The pewter leather ‘Betsy’ cluster flats would look great with jeans and some silver jewelry!

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makeup Products

Must have sunscreen, hair accessories and a zip-up mini bag

What do these have in common? Beside being on the list of my must have’s this summer season they are all going in my summer tote bag for the pool and beach!

Our friends at Kiss My Face sent us the sunscreen items to review.

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opinion personal

5 Tips for a Happy Mother’s Day

Mother’s around the world rejoice – it’s your day!

Here is a suggested way to enjoy this day or get ready for requests for next year!

1.  Tell the hubby what you want – you can interpret this anyway you want! If you want to relax in bed for a few hours (alone!) , go to the salon for a few hours of you time or spend it outdoors with the kids and hubby, plan it, say it and let them know that this is what you want to do on your day!

2. Think of what you did for your mom on  this day. Although my mom is not with me I think back to what we did for her and it makes me smile. Traditions are always the best gift.

3. This is the best day to have people do stuff for you so be creative! “Kids, Please pick up and put all your clothes away, it is after all Mother’s Day” “Honey, can you clean the garage? That is what I want most!”

4. A favorite meal cooked or a hot fudge sundae delivered to you – whatever your favorite treat is enjoy it. Although my idea of a new recipe backfired this morning, it was the thought that counts right? If you look closely at the picture my kids tried to hide the fact that the pancake was charred as they added some sprinkles and a little cheerio to the top of the pancake (how cute are they?) The pretzel crumbs were a nice touch.  YES, I did eat it and believe it or not it was not that bad! (at least that is what I told them)

5. Relax, relax and relax and enjoy your day!

5 Tips-Happy Mother's Day