When did you put away the Christmas decorations? What is on your New Year’s resolutions list? We talked about these topics and more on today’s trendymommies report on @980wcap!
Category: Holidays
Here it is! Check out my stocking stuffer segment from @NECN New England Cable News. Below are some great gift ideas and stocking stuffer items and most are under $30.00.
- Everyone needs a calendar for the new year and I cannot say enough about Calendars.com. They have the best selection of calendars online. Moms will love the VanGogh Tri-folo Frame wall calendar as it has three separate frames and can be hung vertically or horizontally and used with any photo! ($18.99) They also have great personalized and customizable calendars.
- Anything from Yankee Candle Co. makes a great hostess gift  – $27.99 for the Large Jars or gift sets start at $19.99. Their fragrances are just great.
- I think The Art of Shaving starter kit ($25) is a ideal for the teenager who just started shaving or the husband who needs something a little more luxurious than his usual razor and shave cream.
- Our tradition each Christmas Eve is to open up a gift of PJ’s and Life is Good has comfy PJ’s with cute prints and sayings for the whole family. Kids like to wear them as lounging pants too.
Onto the stockings stuffer gift ideas:
Kids: Remember looking in your stocking on Christmas morning? Sweet treats and personal care items were the norm for me growing up!
- In the kids stockings I am sure Santa will add a sweet treat. The packaging, presentation and the quality of Hebert candies is great. The Shrewsbury, MA based-company offers a fun time for the holiday season so if you can, head to the mansion off 495! Prices start at $1.95.
- Peppa & Friends Figure Packs ($7.99) and DVD,($14.98) is a must have gift for toddlers. Â Peppa is a loveable, British Pig and airs on Nick Jr.
- Teens will love the Edward and Bella commemorative Twilight ornament which is available at Hallmark stores for $17.95.
- COVERGIRL outlast stay brilliant nail color lasts 7 days and we love the dark colors.
- Any of the new products from Conair.com  and their sister-brand scünci would make a great gift. Girls love The Knotted Ponytail holders and Ponytailer Bracelets that look like jewelry too!
- Willa!  My girls love this new line of skin care called Willa. It is paraben and sulfate free. The skincare line was developed by a mom and daughter.
Pets: We love our pets like our own kids so let’s pamper them this holiday season!
- Melrose, Mass. based Lilly & Abbie is an online store that allows you to design your own custom products including pet items. Who would not want a matching collar and leash?  (starting at $24)
- Your dog will love the Animal Planet Plush dog toy set for $19.99 at Kohls. Â This 4 pack is so cute with a hidden squeaker inside each stuffed toy.
- Crinkits from Zigoopets is designed to provide protection around a water bottle. Crinkits give your dog an interactive toy they won’t want to put down. ($19.99)
MOM: Remember when you were little and you literally got socks and underwear in your stocking? Now perfume, cosmetics, a gift card or two would be welcome too!
- For mom’s stocking she will love Boot Tights What a concept – tights with socks built into them so you can be cozy in your boots. No more cold feet or feet slipping in your boots. Check out the site or find them Bloomingdales, or Nordstroms.com. (starting at $30)
- Hourglass Cosmetics is my new favorite line. Hourglass is a line of cosmetics that is largely paraben- and gluten-free (as well as PETA-friendly!). The Best Of Hourglass Set is so nice! (Lipstick starts at $30, kit is $59)
DAD: Grooming essentials are a key gift and some items for the home office to make it smell nice this season would be a welcome change.
- Riedel Water Carafe is the first of its kind, brand new and perfect for infused water from Riedel Crystal. Available online and at and at major retailers such as Williams-Sonoma, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Macy’s. ($49.95)
- Gillette Fusion ProGlide Styler, is a brand new grooming innovation that combines technology from Gillette and Braun in a single, 3-in-1 tool. It trims, edges and close shaves so guys can style any facial hair they like. Offering wet and dry shaving, it’s compact, runs on AA batteries and doesn’t need to be charged, so it fits perfectly into any busy man’s travel plans! Available in major retailers such as Target and CVS for $19.99.
- ​AirCraft Infused ScentSticks provide a purer, cleaner, safer and greener alternative to home fragrance, allowing you to mix and match ScentSticks to create custom fragrances for the home.  AIRCRAFT introduced a selection of colored vases available in eight contemporary shades which add a pop of festive color to the room. Starter Kits (5 ScentSticks and vase) retail nationwide for $12.99. We also love ScentSicles Scented Ornaments. ScentSicles Scented Ornaments are an innovative way to infuse holiday spirit into your home with authentic seasonal fragrances that can be hidden throughout your home décor. ScentSicles, 5.5 inch long ornaments, can be hooked into faux (and real) Christmas trees and wreaths to add authentic/enhance scent. ScentSicles retail nationwide for $7.99. It’s a great gift for dad to put in his car or office to make it smell like the holidays.
Disclosure: the companies mentioned above sent me the products to review. All opinions are my own.
Here it is! Check out my stocking stuffer segment from @NECN New England Cable News. Below are some great gift ideas and stocking stuffer items and most are under $30.00.
- Everyone needs a calendar for the new year and I cannot say enough about Calendars.com. They have the best selection of calendars online. Moms will love the VanGogh Tri-folo Frame wall calendar as it has three separate frames and can be hung vertically or horizontally and used with any photo! ($18.99) They also have great personalized and customizable calendars.
- Anything from Yankee Candle Co. makes a great hostess gift  – $27.99 for the Large Jars or gift sets start at $19.99. Their fragrances are just great.
- I think The Art of Shaving starter kit ($25) is a ideal for the teenager who just started shaving or the husband who needs something a little more luxurious than his usual razor and shave cream.
- Our tradition each Christmas Eve is to open up a gift of PJ’s and Life is Good has comfy PJ’s with cute prints and sayings for the whole family. Kids like to wear them as lounging pants too.
Onto the stockings stuffer gift ideas:
Kids: Remember looking in your stocking on Christmas morning? Sweet treats and personal care items were the norm for me growing up!
- In the kids stockings I am sure Santa will add a sweet treat. The packaging, presentation and the quality of Hebert candies is great. The Shrewsbury, MA based-company offers a fun time for the holiday season so if you can, head to the mansion off 495! Prices start at $1.95.
- Peppa & Friends Figure Packs ($7.99) and DVD,($14.98) is a must have gift for toddlers. Â Peppa is a loveable, British Pig and airs on Nick Jr.
- Teens will love the Edward and Bella commemorative Twilight ornament which is available at Hallmark stores for $17.95.
- COVERGIRL outlast stay brilliant nail color lasts 7 days and we love the dark colors.
- Any of the new products from Conair.com  and their sister-brand scünci would make a great gift. Girls love The Knotted Ponytail holders and Ponytailer Bracelets that look like jewelry too!
- Willa!  My girls love this new line of skin care called Willa. It is paraben and sulfate free. The skincare line was developed by a mom and daughter.
Pets: We love our pets like our own kids so let’s pamper them this holiday season!
- Melrose, Mass. based Lilly & Abbie is an online store that allows you to design your own custom products including pet items. Who would not want a matching collar and leash?  (starting at $24)
- Your dog will love the Animal Planet Plush dog toy set for $19.99 at Kohls. Â This 4 pack is so cute with a hidden squeaker inside each stuffed toy.
- Crinkits from Zigoopets is designed to provide protection around a water bottle. Crinkits give your dog an interactive toy they won’t want to put down. ($19.99)
MOM: Remember when you were little and you literally got socks and underwear in your stocking? Now perfume, cosmetics, a gift card or two would be welcome too!
- For mom’s stocking she will love Boot Tights What a concept – tights with socks built into them so you can be cozy in your boots. No more cold feet or feet slipping in your boots. Check out the site or find them Bloomingdales, or Nordstroms.com. (starting at $30)
- Hourglass Cosmetics is my new favorite line. Hourglass is a line of cosmetics that is largely paraben- and gluten-free (as well as PETA-friendly!). The Best Of Hourglass Set is so nice! (Lipstick starts at $30, kit is $59)
DAD: Grooming essentials are a key gift and some items for the home office to make it smell nice this season would be a welcome change.
- Riedel Water Carafe is the first of its kind, brand new and perfect for infused water from Riedel Crystal. Available online and at and at major retailers such as Williams-Sonoma, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Macy’s. ($49.95)
- Gillette Fusion ProGlide Styler, is a brand new grooming innovation that combines technology from Gillette and Braun in a single, 3-in-1 tool. It trims, edges and close shaves so guys can style any facial hair they like. Offering wet and dry shaving, it’s compact, runs on AA batteries and doesn’t need to be charged, so it fits perfectly into any busy man’s travel plans! Available in major retailers such as Target and CVS for $19.99.
- ​AirCraft Infused ScentSticks provide a purer, cleaner, safer and greener alternative to home fragrance, allowing you to mix and match ScentSticks to create custom fragrances for the home.  AIRCRAFT introduced a selection of colored vases available in eight contemporary shades which add a pop of festive color to the room. Starter Kits (5 ScentSticks and vase) retail nationwide for $12.99. We also love ScentSicles Scented Ornaments. ScentSicles Scented Ornaments are an innovative way to infuse holiday spirit into your home with authentic seasonal fragrances that can be hidden throughout your home décor. ScentSicles, 5.5 inch long ornaments, can be hooked into faux (and real) Christmas trees and wreaths to add authentic/enhance scent. ScentSicles retail nationwide for $7.99. It’s a great gift for dad to put in his car or office to make it smell like the holidays.
Disclosure: the companies mentioned above sent me the products to review. All opinions are my own.
Here it is! Check out my stocking stuffer segment from @NECN New England Cable News. Below are some great gift ideas and stocking stuffer items and most are under $30.00.
- Everyone needs a calendar for the new year and I cannot say enough about Calendars.com. They have the best selection of calendars online. Moms will love the VanGogh Tri-folo Frame wall calendar as it has three separate frames and can be hung vertically or horizontally and used with any photo! ($18.99) They also have great personalized and customizable calendars.
- Anything from Yankee Candle Co. makes a great hostess gift  – $27.99 for the Large Jars or gift sets start at $19.99. Their fragrances are just great.
- I think The Art of Shaving starter kit ($25) is a ideal for the teenager who just started shaving or the husband who needs something a little more luxurious than his usual razor and shave cream.
- Our tradition each Christmas Eve is to open up a gift of PJ’s and Life is Good has comfy PJ’s with cute prints and sayings for the whole family. Kids like to wear them as lounging pants too.
Onto the stockings stuffer gift ideas:
Kids: Remember looking in your stocking on Christmas morning? Sweet treats and personal care items were the norm for me growing up!
- In the kids stockings I am sure Santa will add a sweet treat. The packaging, presentation and the quality of Hebert candies is great. The Shrewsbury, MA based-company offers a fun time for the holiday season so if you can, head to the mansion off 495! Prices start at $1.95.
- Peppa & Friends Figure Packs ($7.99) and DVD,($14.98) is a must have gift for toddlers. Â Peppa is a loveable, British Pig and airs on Nick Jr.
- Teens will love the Edward and Bella commemorative Twilight ornament which is available at Hallmark stores for $17.95.
- COVERGIRL outlast stay brilliant nail color lasts 7 days and we love the dark colors.
- Any of the new products from Conair.com  and their sister-brand scünci would make a great gift. Girls love The Knotted Ponytail holders and Ponytailer Bracelets that look like jewelry too!
- Willa!  My girls love this new line of skin care called Willa. It is paraben and sulfate free. The skincare line was developed by a mom and daughter.
Pets: We love our pets like our own kids so let’s pamper them this holiday season!
- Melrose, Mass. based Lilly & Abbie is an online store that allows you to design your own custom products including pet items. Who would not want a matching collar and leash?  (starting at $24)
- Your dog will love the Animal Planet Plush dog toy set for $19.99 at Kohls. Â This 4 pack is so cute with a hidden squeaker inside each stuffed toy.
- Crinkits from Zigoopets is designed to provide protection around a water bottle. Crinkits give your dog an interactive toy they won’t want to put down. ($19.99)
MOM: Remember when you were little and you literally got socks and underwear in your stocking? Now perfume, cosmetics, a gift card or two would be welcome too!
- For mom’s stocking she will love Boot Tights What a concept – tights with socks built into them so you can be cozy in your boots. No more cold feet or feet slipping in your boots. Check out the site or find them Bloomingdales, or Nordstroms.com. (starting at $30)
- Hourglass Cosmetics is my new favorite line. Hourglass is a line of cosmetics that is largely paraben- and gluten-free (as well as PETA-friendly!). The Best Of Hourglass Set is so nice! (Lipstick starts at $30, kit is $59)
DAD: Grooming essentials are a key gift and some items for the home office to make it smell nice this season would be a welcome change.
- Riedel Water Carafe is the first of its kind, brand new and perfect for infused water from Riedel Crystal. Available online and at and at major retailers such as Williams-Sonoma, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Macy’s. ($49.95)
- Gillette Fusion ProGlide Styler, is a brand new grooming innovation that combines technology from Gillette and Braun in a single, 3-in-1 tool. It trims, edges and close shaves so guys can style any facial hair they like. Offering wet and dry shaving, it’s compact, runs on AA batteries and doesn’t need to be charged, so it fits perfectly into any busy man’s travel plans! Available in major retailers such as Target and CVS for $19.99.
- ​AirCraft Infused ScentSticks provide a purer, cleaner, safer and greener alternative to home fragrance, allowing you to mix and match ScentSticks to create custom fragrances for the home.  AIRCRAFT introduced a selection of colored vases available in eight contemporary shades which add a pop of festive color to the room. Starter Kits (5 ScentSticks and vase) retail nationwide for $12.99. We also love ScentSicles Scented Ornaments. ScentSicles Scented Ornaments are an innovative way to infuse holiday spirit into your home with authentic seasonal fragrances that can be hidden throughout your home décor. ScentSicles, 5.5 inch long ornaments, can be hooked into faux (and real) Christmas trees and wreaths to add authentic/enhance scent. ScentSicles retail nationwide for $7.99. It’s a great gift for dad to put in his car or office to make it smell like the holidays.
Disclosure: the companies mentioned above sent me the products to review. All opinions are my own.
Today on 980 WCAP-AM we talked holiday decorating and stocking stuffer gift ideas. I have gathered some great finds for my TV segment. Here are just a few that I have tested out!
I wish I thought of this great invention called Boottights.com – a sock and tight all in one.  There are lots of colors and styles to choose from so check out the site. They are tights with socks built into them so you can be cozy in your boots. No more cold feet or feet slipping in your boots, check out the site or find them at Neiman marcus.com or Norstroms.com
COVERGIRL has a new line of nail polish. The COVERGIRL outlast stay brilliant nail color is high gloss nail color that can last for as long as 7 days – great colors too. I love how it looks very shiny just like you get at the salon but I did not have to apply a top coat and it dries very quickly – bonus!
Any of the new products from Conair  and their sister-brand scünci would make a great gift for teens/tweens. The Knotted Ponytail holders from scünci are so colorful kids love to wear them as bracelets but always have one on hand (or I should say on their wrist) Find them for $3.99 at major retailers. They also have a sleek line of  Ponytailer Bracelets that look like jewelry too! Perfect for older kids and moms too.  We also love Conair’s tools to create different looks like the French Twist Updo clip and the Bun Maker which are both easy to use. The Topsy Tail is also quite the tool that can create multiple hairstyles like a fun twisted pony or braids. I also tested out the Infiniti Pro by Conair™ 1875 Watt Salon Performance AC Motor Styling Tool hair dryer. I remember as a child receiving a fancy hair dryer (remember the ones with a shower cap like device attached with a hose to another device?) Well times have changed and so have hair dryers. Ergonomically designed for ultimate comfort this dryer certainly produces salon-quality results. It’s quiet and it does ensures fast drying time too – perfect us moms on the go!
Disclosure: The above items were sent to me from the companies listed to test out and review. All opinions are my own.
There are 26 days until Christmas. Get your shopping shoes on. We talked shopping, sales and more on today’s 980 WCAP-AM trendymommies segment. Listen in on the link below.
There are 26 days until Christmas. Get your shopping shoes on. We talked shopping, sales and more on today’s 980 WCAP-AM trendymommies segment. Listen in on the link below.
I know, I know, the weeks leading up to Halloween I talk about costumes a lot! I just love this holiday and so does New England Cable News. Here is my segment from Tuesday. My girls were the models for the costumes and they had so much fun!
Americans will spend 3 billion on Halloween costumes this year! That is one popular holiday! According to the The National Retail Federations’s 2012 survey the top costumes for kids are princess, batman, spiderman and witch. Of course Pirates, vampires and zombies are still popular too!
Here are some great costumes for Halloween 2012.
Well, first if you are a mom and don’t want to dress up but want to add a bit of fun color to your wardrobe in the weeks leading up to Halloween try Holidickeys! Holidickeys.com is where you can find these fun, colorful, affordable versatile collars – very much in fashion now! Only $30.00 to add a bit of color to your wardrobe without spending too much on a full shirt!
Iparty is just the best and makes it easy for moms to shop – they have all the kids costumes as well as decorations! They have the Halloween essentials for mom and dad including the must have political masks or for mom a quick witch hat and some make-up. For Kids anything with pop culture like angry birds and these cute monster costumes.
Costume Kingdom.com has great costumes for pets and for kids – 20% of your purchases will go toward the Children’s Cancer Association on this super fun site. They have the captain America for boys – mom and son can be twins! The brave costume with the bow and arrow – the archery theme is popular this year with Brave and even the Hunger Games.
HalloweenCostumes.com has great classic costumes – like Alice in Wonderland for moms or captain America t-shirt for moms with Red Gloves and a shield
Happy Halloween!WFSB Channel 3
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:Â Al the items above were sent to me by the companies for review and display. All opinions are my own.