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MNO baby!

Trendymommies headed out for their first official girls night out (well, overnight stay) to Gloucester Mass and it was a blast. The City of Gloucester is beautiful and there are many fun things to do.  So if you are looking for a mom’s getaway or a trip to the beach with the kids head up to Gloucester, Mass. 

Our accommodations were wonderful. The Atlantis Oceanfront Inn was amazing. https://www.atlantisoceanfrontinn.com

Each room has an ocean view. As you lie in your bed you can hear and see the ocean waves. There is an oceanfront breakfast cafe which I hear is fabulous. I will try next time I visit (as we slept in late……what? There were no kids to wake us up!) One of my favorite beaches – Good Harbor – is a 1/4 mile away. There were great places to eat, museums to visit and nightlife.

Our trip this time was focused on shopping.  We took a trip down Main Street and were in and out of some interesting and unique stores.

  • Bananas was full of fun including rows of eclectic clothing, shoes and jewelry. Vintage finds were everywhere! Rachel Zoe would have fun in this store (it is BA-Nan AS)
  • GreenLife has great organic finds for mom and baby.
  • The Black Swan has trinkets and jewelry and we discovered fantastic extra large fortune cookies covered in chocolate.
  • Menage Galllery had beautiful handmade furniture and unique gifts  https://www.menagegallery.com
  • Pisces is also a great gift shop.  They have fun glassware, treats and some clothing

So gals, next time you are planning a get-a-way for the girls head up to Gloucester, Mass for food, fun, shopping, great scenery and a peaceful atmosphere!

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Lunch, Lunch, Lunch

In my search for the perfect back to school lunch bag I wanted to make sure the ones I give my kids are PVC free. Of course I love LLBean back packs and according to their web site their lunch boxes are tested for no lead, phthalates or PVCs. They have every color imaginable!  https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/844?nav=gnrost

I just discovered the fuel line of products for the kids! Designed well and in matching colors….just perfect! Plus they are affordable! Tested the insulated lunch bag, the dry snack container and stainless steel water bottle and my kids loved them. Check out their other products too as they come in four fun colors. All are lead free, no PVC and no Bisphenol-A! I love how the snack container has a clip for easy backpack access and the foldable cutlery set is a perfect fit for lunch boxes.  

https://www.trudeaucorp.com/us/products/fuel/default.html

https://thesoftlanding.com/kids-lunches.html

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Fall Fashion

Still wearing my flip flops and summer clothes but the weather in New England had a fall feel so now I am figuring out what I have that is “in” this season.  I do have to say I must have been ahead of the curve as I have some of these items that I can add to my already existing wardrobe!

Here are top fall trends:

  • Military – think twill jacket, green cargo pants and you’re good to go. Just don’t wear them together!  Jcrew has a military jacket on sale now, hurry hurry…..
  • Camel – belted winter coat – check; short camel skirt? check!
  • Gray accessories – dare I say Gray is the new black? From shoes to bags anything goes. Love the Alex tote from Banana Republic: https://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=45436&vid=1&pid=772597&scid=772597022
  • Velvet – I am sure most gals has some velvet in their closet from a previous year (or from many, many years ago) Velvet pants or dress too much for you? Try an accessory. Top Shop has a cute velvet ring and some velvet leggings that are so cute.  http://us.topshop.com
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Fall Fashion

Still wearing my flip flops and summer clothes but the weather in New England had a fall feel so now I am figuring out what I have that is “in” this season.  I do have to say I must have been ahead of the curve as I have some of these items that I can add to my already existing wardrobe!

Here are top fall trends:

  • Military – think twill jacket, green cargo pants and you’re good to go. Just don’t wear them together!  Jcrew has a military jacket on sale now, hurry hurry…..
  • Camel – belted winter coat – check; short camel skirt? check!
  • Gray accessories – dare I say Gray is the new black? From shoes to bags anything goes. Love the Alex tote from Banana Republic: https://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=45436&vid=1&pid=772597&scid=772597022
  • Velvet – I am sure most gals has some velvet in their closet from a previous year (or from many, many years ago) Velvet pants or dress too much for you? Try an accessory. Top Shop has a cute velvet ring and some velvet leggings that are so cute.  http://us.topshop.com
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Yummy!

I was invited to attend the Stop&Shop blogger luncheon at Sibling Rivalry in Boston and it was informative. Oh yeah and the food was great. Chef David Kinkead showed us how he created our lunch and what we could do with the leftovers. We also were provided with some great ideas for healthy snack for kids for school lunches.  I do enjoy a trip to Stop&Shop especially now that they have their organic line called Nature’s Promise. I will be sure to buy the veggie sticks and the ginger snaps on my next trip!

For busy moms Stop&Shop also has an online newsletter called small victories.

I liked the entry “day camp lunches that can take the heat” and the suggestions for “cookout food that won’t go straight to your buns”. Great recipes and ideas as well as time saving tips and savings – check it out.

https://www.smallvictories.com/stopandshop/

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Yummy!

I was invited to attend the Stop&Shop blogger luncheon at Sibling Rivalry in Boston and it was informative. Oh yeah and the food was great. Chef David Kinkead showed us how he created our lunch and what we could do with the leftovers. We also were provided with some great ideas for healthy snack for kids for school lunches.  I do enjoy a trip to Stop&Shop especially now that they have their organic line called Nature’s Promise. I will be sure to buy the veggie sticks and the ginger snaps on my next trip!

For busy moms Stop&Shop also has an online newsletter called small victories.

I liked the entry “day camp lunches that can take the heat” and the suggestions for “cookout food that won’t go straight to your buns”. Great recipes and ideas as well as time saving tips and savings – check it out.

https://www.smallvictories.com/stopandshop/

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Beach Essentials

Besides flip flops and sunscreen what else do you need for the beach? We mommies could use a few items – simple items to make dealing with the sun and sand a bit easier.

Baby Powder – simply rub this on and sand wipes off easily from little hands and toes. No complaining the water is too cold!

Evan Facial Spray – I have used this for years and my hubby used to laugh when I would bring it on trips. Put it in the refrigerator and it’s a really nice treat for your face on a hot day. https://www.evian.com/#/en_US/56-Facial-Spray

Hair protector -Loreal’s EverPure UV protect spray is great. I love the smell and it has no sulfates in it! It has UV filters in it to protect color treated hair from the sun.

A sun hat is a must. I have quite the collection!  The web site shady lady (love that name!) has a great selection. I love the color and style of the sun dancer hat. It also has coverage in the back.

https://www.shadyladyproducts.com/product_p/615.htm

Sun Grubbies has this unique hat called the off shore water sun hat. It’s lightweight, has an adjustable neck strap so it won’t fall off when you are surfing or kayaking. Plus, it’s floatable so you won’t lose it if it does fall off.  https://www.sungrubbies.com/product_index_html/product_detail_html/OffShoreWater-Sun-Hat.htm

Coolibar offers some nice hats and if you can’t decide on a color why not get the reversible bucket hat

https://www.coolibar.com/02509w.html

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Have Bag….Will Travel

Have bag will travel

I do have soooo many bags but just love a good beach bag! Zippered, draw string, open tote – I love them all. Look in your closet to see what you have but if you are like me, each year I tend to buy a new one. Here are my favorites.

Land’s end has always been a favorite, especially with the zippers.  Of course LL Bean is great too. Bright and fun are key words when looking for a beach bag.  

Kids would love this adorable bag from little miss matched, but yet I like it too! Love the outside mesh pocket.  https://www.littlemissmatched.com/Catalog/bags/Kooky_Pink_Hearts_Beach_Tote_Bag

The beach store has tons of fun bags to choose from.  I like this large navy bag – the structure of it is perfect. https://www.beachstore.com/Beach-Products/Fashion-Beach-Bags/Large-Canvas-Beach-Tote-w-Spots-Navy

I love anything Lilly Pulitzer. The loose lilly is wide enough for everything and it has a cute rope handle. The sea and be seen large tote works too! https://www.lillypulitzer.com/Originals-Collection/Loose-Lilly-Bag/invt/70167999k79

Other favorites include Vineyard Vines and Tory Burch 

https://www.vineyardvines.com/category__14698_14698_____13051

https://www.toryburch.com/toryburch/browse/productDetail.jsp?icProduct=21109085&icSort=&icCategory=

What are you favorites?

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Sunscreen Search

I have been on the search for a more natural sunscreen for my kids. Can you believe all the chemicals they put in sunscreen? Also, my kids will barely stand still for the applications. So I stress about the application PLUS what’s in it! Not anymore…..Supergoop!â„¢ to the rescue.

Supergoop! sunscreen swipes are amazing. They are pre-moistened, paraben-free, water resistant wipes with SPF 30 and are great for my kids’ sensitive skin. Their SPF 30 Quickstick with vitamin C does the job quickly – no complaints here. The quick stick is 100% natural with no parabens, petrochemicals, phtlates, PABA, fragrances or chemical preservatives.  For mommy, they have SPF 30 everyday UV face and body moisturizing lotion that is water and sweat resistant. 

My 8 year old had some thoughts on Supergoop: “here is what I love about it: it’s not cold, doesn’t sting and it’s quick and it’s easy to apply – yeah say that”.  I do agree!

https://www.supergoop.com

I found another great line – Mission Skincare. It’s great f you children play sports.

According to their web site MISSION Skincare® is the first and only line of Athlete-Engineered® Skincare products. It was founded in 2008 by a premier group of world-class athletes including Serena Williams, Steve Nash, David Wright, Mia Hamm, Amanda Beard, Sergio Garcia, and more.

The kids all-sport sunscreen with UVA/UVB protection is fast drying and goes on clear with no rubbing. The ultra sweatproof, waterproof formula is paraben and preservative free. My kids love it.

https://www.missionskincare.com

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keep it clean and simple

Not all hand soaps are created equal (and natural).  I did not realize my favorite handsoap, Clean Well All Natural Antibacterial Foaming Handsoap, comes in so many scents. I have been buying the Orange Vanilla but thanks to the folks at Clean Well I am now testing out the Lavender, Spearmint Lime and Ginger Bergamot.  What?  You have not heard of Clean Well? Say it isn’t so. It is one of my favorites. It is an all natural handsoap that is safe and natural with no toxic chemicals, certified cruelty-free and not tested on animals. It is made with a revolutionary green technology that is a patented blend of essential oils to kill 99.99 % of germs on contact.  This kid friendly cleaner is free of Triclosan and alcohol. According to the Clean Well Web site Triclosan is a preservative chemical and endocrine disruptor.  They also are makers of the All-Natural Hand Sanitizer which comes in a spray as well as sanitizing wipes – perfect for those beach trips! They all smell so nice!   https://www.cleanwelltoday.com