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Pet Gifts! @980WCAP

We love our pets and of course if you have a pet there is a stocking hung by the chimney for Christmas.  We talked about pet gifts and more on today’s trendymommies report on 980 WCAP.

Who doesn’t want a matching collar and leash from Melrose based Lilly & Abbie? This online store that allows you to design your own custom products including pet beds and more.

Animal Planet has a great Plush dog toy set. The 4 pack is so cute with a hidden squeaker inside each of the little animals.  $19.99 Kohls

Here is something very creative:  Crinkits gives your dog an interactive toy they won’t want to put down. Crinkits from Zigoopets.com is designed to provide protection around a water bottle.  $19.99

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Pet Gifts!
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Events

Blogging Buddies @#BSMHoliday Party #2

Since I missed Holiday party #1 I am so glad I got to see the my blogging friends Tuesday night. What a fun event @MiddlesexCommon. The evening started out with drinks at Burlington Wine & Spirits and then we all headed over to @BurtonsGrill for appetizers. Sadly I missed out on the tasty looking apps as I had to head to another event, but I have eaten at Burtons before and it was a great dining experience. A big thanks to the swag bag sponsors @Burlington_Rack @ThePaperStore @OldNavy @CleanHappens and @KraussDerm and an even bigger thank you to Alana Brooks,   Isra Hashmi and Nirasha Jaganath,  for organizing this get together for us bloggers! I just wish I took more photos and chatted longer!

 

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Holiday Parties @National_Jean #HolidayShopNJC @RobGronkowski

What a fun night with two parties to attend!  National Jean Company hosted an evening of shopping to support One Family Inc. One Family Inc., founded by Paul and Phyllis Fireman and family. It is a non-profit aiming to end family homelessness in Massachusetts. The shopping event was hosted by Penny Firemen and emceed by Sara Underwood of Fox 25. Special guest WAS Rob Gronkowski! (such a sweetie) and of course I looked so tiny next to him!

We were able to browse the latest styles at National Jean Company. All admissions tickets and 10% of the evening’s sales will be donated to One Family. If you have not visited the National Jean Company store GO THERE!  The one in Newton Center is great. The store stocks the top denim designers including J Brand Jeans, Paige, Hudson and my all time favorite- Joes. They also have really cool clothes, shoes and accessories. Grab a gift certificate for that special someone as a last minute gift!  Also last night my favorite group of ladies – Boston Social Media Peeps – hosted a fabulous event as well – more to come on that soirée in my next post!

Photo Credit:  Photo by Michael Blanchard

Rob Gronkowski @National_Jean

From left to right @National_Jean event: Penny Fireman, Rob Gronkowski and Sara Underwood

Steve Simon, owner of National Jean Company with Rob Gronkowski

 

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fashions Holidays Nail Polish Products

@WCAP: holiday decorating, stocking stuffer ideas for mom’s, teens

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.

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Events home improvement Organization

Tis’ the Season to Decorate: @The Fancy Kind

I love to decorate but this year I needed a little help so I had Gretchen at The Fancy Kind  come over to my house to assess what I did so far and add her magical touch. Within 2 hours she transformed my space by adding and removing items I would have never imagined. The one tip that changed my thinking of decorating, especially for the holidays, is whenever you add a decoration remove something in return to avoid clutter.  The Fancy Kind is a home party staging service based in Bedford, MA.  If you are looking to set the stage for your family get together, intimate dinner party, holiday party or corporate event, Gretchen is the one to call.  She can transform a room from dull to spectacular and she specializes in holiday decorating. So if you need help decking the halls this season call her to make the holiday decorating a bit easier.

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Events home improvement Organization

Tis’ the Season to Decorate: @The Fancy Kind

I love to decorate but this year I needed a little help so I had Gretchen at The Fancy Kind  come over to my house to assess what I did so far and add her magical touch. Within 2 hours she transformed my space by adding and removing items I would have never imagined. The one tip that changed my thinking of decorating, especially for the holidays, is whenever you add a decoration remove something in return to avoid clutter.  The Fancy Kind is a home party staging service based in Bedford, MA.  If you are looking to set the stage for your family get together, intimate dinner party, holiday party or corporate event, Gretchen is the one to call.  She can transform a room from dull to spectacular and she specializes in holiday decorating. So if you need help decking the halls this season call her to make the holiday decorating a bit easier.

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Cyber Monday is over but the shopping continues

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.

 

WCAP-AM Trendymommies segment

 

 

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Events Holidays

Cyber Monday is over but the shopping continues

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.

 

WCAP-AM Trendymommies segment

 

 

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Events Products Toys

Cyber Monday @BetterCT

It’s Cyber Monday so happy online shopping!   I gathered some great finds for my WFSB-TV Better CT Trendymommies segment and here are some fun items for everyone on your list!

For Mom:

  • Dads upload your favorite photos for mom and present her with a custom photo calendar from calendars.com (priced from $19.99 to $23.99) It makes a great gift for mom or a grandparent gift as they are completely customizable. They offer the most personalization options of any calendar on the market!   Moms will also love the VanGogh Tri-folio Frame wall calendar as it has three separate frames and can be hung vertically or horizontally. ($18.99)
  • Mom loves jewelry and we love anything from overstock.com. They have the best jewelry including the sterling silver ¼ carat diamond hoop earrings which are affordable at $25.00. This site has just about everything for everybody – from pet items to home items, electronics and more and offers free shipping on Cyber Monday.
  • Isabelt  is great solution for moms and tweens too. It’s an invisible belt that lies flat so it’s perfect to wear with sweaters.  There is 30% off sale happening now with the code: gobble.  Isabelt original is $16.95.

For Teen/tween:

  • Teen girls will love any kit from Tarte Cosmetics including this baby it’s bold outside lip glosses kit. Tarte cosmetics is an all natural line and contains no parabens. Their kits are about $30.00.
  • A great stocking stuffer for girls is any of the products from Lia Skincare   Their products start at $7.95 and include face wash, toner pads and moisturizer and the products are all natural.
  • We love to wear the Dry Divas Designer Shower Cap   as it’s a fun, colorful new way to protect a good blow dry for mom and a bright stocking stuffer too for tween girls. Free shipping for Cyber Monday with the coupon code: STYLE. Cost: $26.00.

Food:

  • A new Artisan food subscription company called  Knoshbox is so good!  They offer new artisan foods from around the USA each month. Order their Holiday Collection by December 1 and on Cyber Monday you can Try or Gift a  box for $24.00.
  • Another favorite of mine is Pretzel Crisps especially their new flavors  in White Chocolate & Peppermint and Dark Chocolate & Peppermint flavors. They are perfect for the holidays.  The sweet and salty snacks contain 120 calories/5 g of fat per serving and are available in 4 ounce bags for about $2.99.  MUST try their other flavors including Buffalo Wings!

For kids:

  • I just love Boo!  The World’s Cutest Dog Boo is now available at gund.com and for $20.00 you can have your own Boo & Itty Bitty Boo’s are adorable too!
  • The Doc McStuffins  “Time for Your Check-Up” Doll ($39.99) is based on the new Disney Junior series about a girl who heals stuffed animals and toys out of her playhouse clinic. The show is currently the #1 preschool cable TV series, and the doll has been chosen as a Toy Insider’s HOT 20 and one of Time To Play’s Most Wanted holiday toys!
  • I love games and we have game night each week. Your kids may love the  Annoying Orange Fresh Talking Target Game ($19.99).  Fans of the social media sensation (and now TV star) will LOVE getting heckled by their favorite joke-telling orange as they try to hit the target. The Chupacabra: Survive The Night Board Game is a GLOW in the dark dice game ($19.99) and players try to be the last mammal standing in this crazy glow-in-the-dark dice game based on the creatures from Latin American folklore.
  • Lego.com – anything from lego is a must have gift and great for kids of any age.

 

Disclosure:  The above products were sent to me to review and display and mention on my TV and radio segments. All opinions are my own.

Categories
Events Products Toys

Cyber Monday @BetterCT

It’s Cyber Monday so happy online shopping!   I gathered some great finds for my WFSB-TV Better CT Trendymommies segment and here are some fun items for everyone on your list!

For Mom:

  • Dads upload your favorite photos for mom and present her with a custom photo calendar from calendars.com (priced from $19.99 to $23.99) It makes a great gift for mom or a grandparent gift as they are completely customizable. They offer the most personalization options of any calendar on the market!   Moms will also love the VanGogh Tri-folio Frame wall calendar as it has three separate frames and can be hung vertically or horizontally. ($18.99)
  • Mom loves jewelry and we love anything from overstock.com. They have the best jewelry including the sterling silver ¼ carat diamond hoop earrings which are affordable at $25.00. This site has just about everything for everybody – from pet items to home items, electronics and more and offers free shipping on Cyber Monday.
  • Isabelt  is great solution for moms and tweens too. It’s an invisible belt that lies flat so it’s perfect to wear with sweaters.  There is 30% off sale happening now with the code: gobble.  Isabelt original is $16.95.

For Teen/tween:

  • Teen girls will love any kit from Tarte Cosmetics including this baby it’s bold outside lip glosses kit. Tarte cosmetics is an all natural line and contains no parabens. Their kits are about $30.00.
  • A great stocking stuffer for girls is any of the products from Lia Skincare   Their products start at $7.95 and include face wash, toner pads and moisturizer and the products are all natural.
  • We love to wear the Dry Divas Designer Shower Cap   as it’s a fun, colorful new way to protect a good blow dry for mom and a bright stocking stuffer too for tween girls. Free shipping for Cyber Monday with the coupon code: STYLE. Cost: $26.00.

Food:

  • A new Artisan food subscription company called  Knoshbox is so good!  They offer new artisan foods from around the USA each month. Order their Holiday Collection by December 1 and on Cyber Monday you can Try or Gift a  box for $24.00.
  • Another favorite of mine is Pretzel Crisps especially their new flavors  in White Chocolate & Peppermint and Dark Chocolate & Peppermint flavors. They are perfect for the holidays.  The sweet and salty snacks contain 120 calories/5 g of fat per serving and are available in 4 ounce bags for about $2.99.  MUST try their other flavors including Buffalo Wings!

For kids:

  • I just love Boo!  The World’s Cutest Dog Boo is now available at gund.com and for $20.00 you can have your own Boo & Itty Bitty Boo’s are adorable too!
  • The Doc McStuffins  “Time for Your Check-Up” Doll ($39.99) is based on the new Disney Junior series about a girl who heals stuffed animals and toys out of her playhouse clinic. The show is currently the #1 preschool cable TV series, and the doll has been chosen as a Toy Insider’s HOT 20 and one of Time To Play’s Most Wanted holiday toys!
  • I love games and we have game night each week. Your kids may love the  Annoying Orange Fresh Talking Target Game ($19.99).  Fans of the social media sensation (and now TV star) will LOVE getting heckled by their favorite joke-telling orange as they try to hit the target. The Chupacabra: Survive The Night Board Game is a GLOW in the dark dice game ($19.99) and players try to be the last mammal standing in this crazy glow-in-the-dark dice game based on the creatures from Latin American folklore.
  • Lego.com – anything from lego is a must have gift and great for kids of any age.

 

Disclosure:  The above products were sent to me to review and display and mention on my TV and radio segments. All opinions are my own.