You mean you have not completed shopping yet? It’s ok…I still have some last minute gifts to get. My girls always like to head to Staplesfor supplies and cute items that they say they need every week!  A gift card is just what to get them. Staples not only has great office supplies but during the holidays they have great gifts – from chocolate, gift sets and of course office decor that will brighten any one’s day. If you are looking for a gift for a co-worker or a last minute gift, stop into their retail store. Here are some of the fun items from Staples (the scotch tape dispenser is the best for the dog lover in your family)
Brookstone is another favorite. (you know you stop in there every time you pass by it in the mall!)  Several years ago I bought their towel warmer (love it) and of course those remote control airplanes…. To keep your kids occupied during winter break check out their newest, fun product Sand!
THIS will keep them occupied…trust me. And it does not make a mess.
Your tween will love the bop speaker as it sticks to anything! Happy last minute shopping!
Disclosure: Brookstone and Staples sent me the above products to check out and review. All opinions are my own of course.
Fun last minute gift ideas from BrookstoneThe Chill it bag and Crabtree & Evelyn gift set from StaplesStocking Stuffer Ideas @Staples
I always like to recommend a good product. As October is breast cancer awareness,there is still time to shop for a cause. Here are some great gift ideas that also give back. We love them all.
Eos Lip Balm – When this product first came out I was obsessed! Lip balm in a smooth ball is so cute. This breast cancer awareness 2 pack is only $6.49 and a portion of the proceeds will benefit breast cancer research.
Spa Ritual nail polish- SpaRitual’s ‘In Pink’ collection for BCA Month is just a great gift. SpaRitual, an eco-friendly beauty brand, uses vegan and organic ingredients. The formulations are naturally colored and free of synthetic dyes. 20 percent of sales from SpaRitual’s ‘In Pink’ nail lacquer collection go to Cancer Schmancer™, founded by actress and cancer survivor, Fran Drescher. Cancer Schmancer is dedicated to saving lives through prevention & early detection of cancer. The collection includes the following colors: Idyllic, Loving In Pink, Love Is In The Air and Fran-tastic Pink.
Mel’s bracelets – Friends of Mel Foundation in Rockland, Mass – This started In 2005: a small circle of friends joined together to raise funds for cancer research in memory of their dear friend Mel Simmons (who was from Hingham, Mass.). Instead of a hopeful $5,000 the women raised an incredible $1 million in that first year. Since then, the foundation has gifted a total of $3 million to 45 different cancer causes around the country. Known for Mel’s Bracelets, colorful beaded bracelets that have a global following of half a million women – they symbolize friendship, love and support. They have two colorful bracelets: one for $20 and a special edition Mel’s bracelet with genuine Swarovski Crystal rounds for $45.
Paul Mitchell Products –Paul Mitchell Limited-Edition “The Girls Are Alright†Collection: Paul Mitchell is inspiring women to take matters into their own hands, and make sure their “girls are alright.†In support of the National Breast Cancer Research Foundation, limited-edition Paul Mitchell tools and styling products are emblazoned with bold words of encouragement, to help spread the message that “early detection rulez.â€
Included in these products are: Paul Mitchell Haute Rollers Travel Set: This set of six premium, 1†hot rollers in a pink thermal bag is perfect for girls on the go; Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum: Super Skinny® Complex penetrates deep into hair to displace water and constrict hair for speedy drying and styling; Paul Mitchell Hot Off The Press: hair spray: Rice hull extract builds a weightless barrier between hair and heat styling tool; Paul Mitchell Express Ion Smooth: Express Ion Complex ™ smooths hair from the inside out for healthy, shiny results and Paul Mitchell Detangling Brush: Super soft bristles massage scalp.
I always like to recommend a good product. As October is breast cancer awareness,there is still time to shop for a cause. Here are some great gift ideas that also give back. We love them all.
Eos Lip Balm – When this product first came out I was obsessed! Lip balm in a smooth ball is so cute. This breast cancer awareness 2 pack is only $6.49 and a portion of the proceeds will benefit breast cancer research.
Spa Ritual nail polish- SpaRitual’s ‘In Pink’ collection for BCA Month is just a great gift. SpaRitual, an eco-friendly beauty brand, uses vegan and organic ingredients. The formulations are naturally colored and free of synthetic dyes. 20 percent of sales from SpaRitual’s ‘In Pink’ nail lacquer collection go to Cancer Schmancer™, founded by actress and cancer survivor, Fran Drescher. Cancer Schmancer is dedicated to saving lives through prevention & early detection of cancer. The collection includes the following colors: Idyllic, Loving In Pink, Love Is In The Air and Fran-tastic Pink.
Mel’s bracelets – Friends of Mel Foundation in Rockland, Mass – This started In 2005: a small circle of friends joined together to raise funds for cancer research in memory of their dear friend Mel Simmons (who was from Hingham, Mass.). Instead of a hopeful $5,000 the women raised an incredible $1 million in that first year. Since then, the foundation has gifted a total of $3 million to 45 different cancer causes around the country. Known for Mel’s Bracelets, colorful beaded bracelets that have a global following of half a million women – they symbolize friendship, love and support. They have two colorful bracelets: one for $20 and a special edition Mel’s bracelet with genuine Swarovski Crystal rounds for $45.
Paul Mitchell Products –Paul Mitchell Limited-Edition “The Girls Are Alright†Collection: Paul Mitchell is inspiring women to take matters into their own hands, and make sure their “girls are alright.†In support of the National Breast Cancer Research Foundation, limited-edition Paul Mitchell tools and styling products are emblazoned with bold words of encouragement, to help spread the message that “early detection rulez.â€
Included in these products are: Paul Mitchell Haute Rollers Travel Set: This set of six premium, 1†hot rollers in a pink thermal bag is perfect for girls on the go; Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum: Super Skinny® Complex penetrates deep into hair to displace water and constrict hair for speedy drying and styling; Paul Mitchell Hot Off The Press: hair spray: Rice hull extract builds a weightless barrier between hair and heat styling tool; Paul Mitchell Express Ion Smooth: Express Ion Complex ™ smooths hair from the inside out for healthy, shiny results and Paul Mitchell Detangling Brush: Super soft bristles massage scalp.
Today on 980 WCAP-AM we were talking back to school items! It is almost that time – do you have your backpacks ready and lunch boxes set? If not check out some of these cool items that came across the trendymommies.com desk.
Backpacks – Love LL Bean backpacks as they are PVC and BPA free and they last forever. My 9 year old is using the backpack we got for my 12 year old last year and it’s as good as new. They really have the best selection for kids of all ages. We do like how if you visit the store they help with the sizing for your child.
Whole Foods sells the adorable Crocodile Creek backpacksand lunch boxes that are perfect for preschoolers that are eco-friendly and cute. Whole Foods also had the Eco Kids ice packs, and quite the selection of all natural items to store in your kids backpacks from lip balms to hand sanitizer and even a bamboo utensil set. The whole foods vanilla honey lip balm is great and if your middle schooler needs a good hand wipe (great for after gym class) have them try the Alba Botanica hawaiian 3 in 1 clean towelettes. We tested them out and they smell great!
Lunch storage needs to be fun, bright and colorful! The Plymouth based cool gearmakes a great selection of lunch sacks, water bottles, salad storage items that are all BPA free.
Especially for the younger kids lice can continue to be a problem throughout the school year. Babo Botanicals makes the best lice prevention kit. The shampoo and spray is 95% effective in preventing lice according to the company website. The great smelling tea tree scent is not too overpowering and is a must have for busy moms. I also love the moisturizing baby shampoo and wash, especially in the summertime – it’s perfect for dry skin.
If you struggle with your child in the morning rush with brushing their hair then you need a knot genie!It is a pain-free way to brush kids hair and even get them to brush their own hair. It is really what moms want. We tested it out and it really works.
For the college crew: grab a go go pillow for a fun way to store your tablet and read in bed. My tweens actually love this pillow. It holds the tablet so you can have it on your lap. It folds up as a travel pillow and can even work as a backpack (perfect if younger kids head to grandmas after school) Waterbobble.com is another neat invention and a must have at college. Its’ a BPA free water bottle with a filter right inside and affordable starting at $9.99. Now you can have filtered water at your fingertips. If you just want to carry your phone here is a must have accessory that is slim and holds your id, a credit card and some cash. CardNinja.com is a great accessory for apple, android and blackberry phones. It fits right on the back eliminating the need for a wallet!
Back to school essentials
Disclosure: The above companies sent me the products to review. All opinions are my own.
Today on 980 WCAP-AM we were talking back to school items! It is almost that time – do you have your backpacks ready and lunch boxes set? If not check out some of these cool items that came across the trendymommies.com desk.
Backpacks – Love LL Bean backpacks as they are PVC and BPA free and they last forever. My 9 year old is using the backpack we got for my 12 year old last year and it’s as good as new. They really have the best selection for kids of all ages. We do like how if you visit the store they help with the sizing for your child.
Whole Foods sells the adorable Crocodile Creek backpacksand lunch boxes that are perfect for preschoolers that are eco-friendly and cute. Whole Foods also had the Eco Kids ice packs, and quite the selection of all natural items to store in your kids backpacks from lip balms to hand sanitizer and even a bamboo utensil set. The whole foods vanilla honey lip balm is great and if your middle schooler needs a good hand wipe (great for after gym class) have them try the Alba Botanica hawaiian 3 in 1 clean towelettes. We tested them out and they smell great!
Lunch storage needs to be fun, bright and colorful! The Plymouth based cool gearmakes a great selection of lunch sacks, water bottles, salad storage items that are all BPA free.
Especially for the younger kids lice can continue to be a problem throughout the school year. Babo Botanicals makes the best lice prevention kit. The shampoo and spray is 95% effective in preventing lice according to the company website. The great smelling tea tree scent is not too overpowering and is a must have for busy moms. I also love the moisturizing baby shampoo and wash, especially in the summertime – it’s perfect for dry skin.
If you struggle with your child in the morning rush with brushing their hair then you need a knot genie!It is a pain-free way to brush kids hair and even get them to brush their own hair. It is really what moms want. We tested it out and it really works.
For the college crew: grab a go go pillow for a fun way to store your tablet and read in bed. My tweens actually love this pillow. It holds the tablet so you can have it on your lap. It folds up as a travel pillow and can even work as a backpack (perfect if younger kids head to grandmas after school) Waterbobble.com is another neat invention and a must have at college. Its’ a BPA free water bottle with a filter right inside and affordable starting at $9.99. Now you can have filtered water at your fingertips. If you just want to carry your phone here is a must have accessory that is slim and holds your id, a credit card and some cash. CardNinja.com is a great accessory for apple, android and blackberry phones. It fits right on the back eliminating the need for a wallet!
Back to school essentials
Disclosure: The above companies sent me the products to review. All opinions are my own.
Today on 980 WCAP-AM we were talking back to school items! It is almost that time – do you have your backpacks ready and lunch boxes set? If not check out some of these cool items that came across the trendymommies.com desk.
Backpacks – Love LL Bean backpacks as they are PVC and BPA free and they last forever. My 9 year old is using the backpack we got for my 12 year old last year and it’s as good as new. They really have the best selection for kids of all ages. We do like how if you visit the store they help with the sizing for your child.
Whole Foods sells the adorable Crocodile Creek backpacksand lunch boxes that are perfect for preschoolers that are eco-friendly and cute. Whole Foods also had the Eco Kids ice packs, and quite the selection of all natural items to store in your kids backpacks from lip balms to hand sanitizer and even a bamboo utensil set. The whole foods vanilla honey lip balm is great and if your middle schooler needs a good hand wipe (great for after gym class) have them try the Alba Botanica hawaiian 3 in 1 clean towelettes. We tested them out and they smell great!
Lunch storage needs to be fun, bright and colorful! The Plymouth based cool gearmakes a great selection of lunch sacks, water bottles, salad storage items that are all BPA free.
Especially for the younger kids lice can continue to be a problem throughout the school year. Babo Botanicals makes the best lice prevention kit. The shampoo and spray is 95% effective in preventing lice according to the company website. The great smelling tea tree scent is not too overpowering and is a must have for busy moms. I also love the moisturizing baby shampoo and wash, especially in the summertime – it’s perfect for dry skin.
If you struggle with your child in the morning rush with brushing their hair then you need a knot genie!It is a pain-free way to brush kids hair and even get them to brush their own hair. It is really what moms want. We tested it out and it really works.
For the college crew: grab a go go pillow for a fun way to store your tablet and read in bed. My tweens actually love this pillow. It holds the tablet so you can have it on your lap. It folds up as a travel pillow and can even work as a backpack (perfect if younger kids head to grandmas after school) Waterbobble.com is another neat invention and a must have at college. Its’ a BPA free water bottle with a filter right inside and affordable starting at $9.99. Now you can have filtered water at your fingertips. If you just want to carry your phone here is a must have accessory that is slim and holds your id, a credit card and some cash. CardNinja.com is a great accessory for apple, android and blackberry phones. It fits right on the back eliminating the need for a wallet!
Back to school essentials
Disclosure: The above companies sent me the products to review. All opinions are my own.
I told myself this was the year I would embrace technology. For Christmas and my birthday my husband bought me the iphone 5 and mini i pad. I finally bought myself a nook (with glowlight!) For mother’s day my husband bought me a laptop. So far I only opened up the nook a few times. While I went away for girls weekend in Miami my friend had her kindle and was like, “how come you are not reading on your new nook?” I just wanted to relax, enjoy the scenery and not have to worry about finishing the book! anyway… I hope to use all my new technologies more often. It is amazing how technology continues to change. Remember when no one had a cell phone? How did we ever get by without a quick check of facebook, twitter, email, instagram…..
I am also loving the cases for my new devices. I discovered these really cool cases fromBUILTny. The company sent me a couple to test out for my ipad and then I bought myself one for my laptop. I like the material. It is made from NEOPRENE (like the wet suit material) and they really do offer Great protection. Check it out!
Disclosure: builtNY send me a couple kindle, mini-ipad cases to test out; all opinions in this post are my own
I told myself this was the year I would embrace technology. For Christmas and my birthday my husband bought me the iphone 5 and mini i pad. I finally bought myself a nook (with glowlight!) For mother’s day my husband bought me a laptop. So far I only opened up the nook a few times. While I went away for girls weekend in Miami my friend had her kindle and was like, “how come you are not reading on your new nook?” I just wanted to relax, enjoy the scenery and not have to worry about finishing the book! anyway… I hope to use all my new technologies more often. It is amazing how technology continues to change. Remember when no one had a cell phone? How did we ever get by without a quick check of facebook, twitter, email, instagram…..
I am also loving the cases for my new devices. I discovered these really cool cases fromBUILTny. The company sent me a couple to test out for my ipad and then I bought myself one for my laptop. I like the material. It is made from NEOPRENE (like the wet suit material) and they really do offer Great protection. Check it out!
Disclosure: builtNY send me a couple kindle, mini-ipad cases to test out; all opinions in this post are my own
I am liking any type of quick cleansing wipes and ones that cleanse, tone and refresh all in one are the best. My biggest pet peeve with cleansing wipes is that some are not moist enough. First Aid Beauty sent me a few products to test out and I love them all, including the cleansing wipes. First Aid Beauty’s New gentle cleansing wipes are great if you are in a hurry and need a quick clean. My tweens especially like using them after sports if we are going to head to grab a bite to eat and they don’t have time for a shower! They are hypoallergenic, alcohol and oil-free. Both girls said they are pillow like and it felt like a cloud on their skin.
What I like even more about FAB products is that they are free of harsh chemicals like parabens, phthalates, alcohol, fragrances and artificial dyes. I really try hard to make sure my girls lean toward products like these that are safe and do not have any yucky chemicals in them.
I went on to test the FAB daily dose kit. This is an anti-aging beauty regimen at its best. It includes the face cleaner, the facial radiance pads, dual repair eye and face cream and the dual repair power serum. All are very soothing and safe for sensitive skin. It’s my new favorite line. Check out all their products online.
Disclosure: First Aid Beauty sent me the above mentioned products to test out. All opinions are my own.
