Category Archives: Beauty & Skin Care

Soapylove soapsicles

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My kids LOVE soapsicles. 

The kids used soapsicles for the first time while we were on vacation in Florida last week and watching them wash & play with these super fragrant and toddler friendly soaps was great!

When Madelyn (2 years old) first saw soapsicles, her reaction was to put them in her mouth and she had to try (lick) all three of them before she was convinced that they are for the bath tub and not to eat.   Disclaimer: I don’t recommend allowing your children to lick soap, although Soaplylove soapsicles are SLS free and all fragrance oils are phthalate free.

Soaplove’s true to size soapsicles are available in several mouth watering fragrances including lemonade and orange.   My favorite, the ‘bath blaster‘ reminds me of the Popsicle I would run to the ice cream truck for.. about 25 years ago.

I didn’t expect the soapsicles to product bubbles, but the bubbles you see in the photograph are from two soapsicles!   I expected to see bare popsicle sticks in the bathtub after the water was drained, but they looked almost new!  Soaplove’s soapsicle sticks are wooden, just like real Popsicle sticks so Madelyn is able to get a good grip on her soapsicle.

Click the photograph below to see an enlarged view of the Bath Blaster soapsicle.

WEBSITE:  Soapylove

Wet Ones antibacterial wipes

Beauty & Skin Care, Cleaning & Cleaners

Bacteria is something I can do without.   People can tell me all day long that my kids need to be exposed to bacteria so they become immune to it but when it comes to being exposed to bacteria such as that on shopping carts, that is gross and I don’t know anyone that will argue with me on that.

Since Sebastian was teeny tiny, I have used Wet Ones antibacterial wipes.  I’ve carried them in my diaper bags, in the car, in my purse, and in my pockets.  They are like family to me.  I feel like I should send Wet Ones a birthday card every year. 

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I am writing this review today to tell you why I like Wet Ones.  The number one reason I like Wet Ones is because of their durability.  9 times out of 10, when I am using an antibacterial wipe I am rubbing pretty hard.  Not enough to slough the skin off the kids hands but just enough to feel satisfied that the bacteria has been evicted from our skin.

I was thrilled recently when I found out that the Wet Ones canister fits in my car cup holder!  You know your life is all about the kids (or that you are a ‘germaphobe’) when you get excited about how easily you can access antibacterial wipes.

Wet Ones don’t dry out our skin after using them and the mild scent leaves our hands feeling clean and fresh.  You can buy Wet Ones antibacterial wipes at just about any convenience store or grocery store.  I am lobbying for a new GPS feature which brings up a list of locations that sell Wet Ones when you push a little Wet Ones button the GPS.  Wouldn’t that be cool while on road trips when you you know that nasty messes are inevitable!?

The 40 count canister is perfect for the car, while the 24 count carton of individually wrapped singles is perfect for trips to the park, and the 15 count travel pack is great to keep in your desk drawer or in that messy kitchen drawer where everything important ends up.  That’s not just me, is it?


I have a lot of Wet Ones to give away to lucky readers!  Visit May 22nd – May 31st to enter to win.  I will choose three winners to receive a variety of 10 packs of Wet Ones!

Stop Violence in the Home Hi-Shine Lip Treatment

Beauty & Skin Care, Fun stuff for parents

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Bodyshopbubble There are hundreds of thousands of women in the United States who would love to have a dream as simple as mine.  But their dream is much more complex and hard to make a reality. It’s a dream of getting out of an violent situation in their home. It’s not easy to get yourself much less your children out of a violent situation. That’s why there are programs across the country that need our help to fund their campaign to stop violence in the home and The Body Shop is making it really easy for us to help.   

I love The Body Shop. I have shopped there for almost twenty years.. since I was a teenager.  Well, The Body Shop is asking for our help with their Stop Violence in the Home campaign and there is a really easy, and fun way you can participate. Buy The Body Shop’s Stop Violence in the Home Hi-Shine Lip Treatment. That’s it!  This stuff is great!  I am always a bit apprehensive about trying new lip treatments because I have super sensitive lips.. they turn bright red when I eat spicy food and put poor quality lip stick or gloss on. No kidding.  I have an appointment with the dermatologist. Anyway, this ultra-shiny, subtly scented lip gloss offers intense moisturization and conditioning for the lips which makes it great for my sensitive lips as it glides on smoothly.  Not only does this lip gloss have a great scent, and smooth texture but it is also super sexy!

Lips of all sensitivities, shapes, full or thin, color, and sizes will LOVE The Body Shop’s Hi-Shine Lip Treatment.

Proceeds (all profits) go to local campaign partners as part of The Body Shop Stop Violence in the Home Campaign.

I’ve made it easy for you to help. Click the link to go to the Hi-Shine Lip Treatment page on The Body Shop’s website, buy this product and you are helping to Stop Violence in the Home. It’s that easy. Period.

The first FIVE readers to email me with a reference to this post will get a Hi-Shine Lip Treatment FREE.. thanks, The Body Shop!

Hanging Cosmetic Bag by Flee

Beauty & Skin Care, Clothes - mom & dad, Fun stuff for parents, Organization, Travel

Flee_cosmetics_bag1This is one of my all time favorite Mommy Gear items. Seriously. I can’t emphasize that enough.

Before I even opened my Flee Hanging Cosmetic Bag, I fell in love with the look of it. The oilcloth pattern is full of personality and because oilcloth is easy to wipe clean, I knew this cosmetic bag would be something I would use everyday.

The cosmetic bag has five pockets. The top pocket holds my lipstick, powder, liners, and other long items. The second pocket is great for toothpaste, make-up, first aid ointment, trial size shampoo and conditioner and the third pocket holds regular size lotions, face wash, and deodorant among other larger items. The bottom pocket is what I call the "secret" pocket. It holds my feminine care products.

The Flee Hanging Cosmetic Bag is great for moms who might not always take a shower in the same bathroom. Sometimes I shower in my bathroom but sometimes I use the kids bathroom so I don’t wake my husband. Since I started using the Flee Hanging Cosmetic Bag, I cause much less ruckus than before because I just have to move the bag from one bathroom to another and I’ve got everything I need!

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The Flee Hanging Cosmetic Bag is something that I think will last a lifetime.  I have already used it on a vacation and got several comments on the functionality and design of the bag. The bag fits nicely in the car, folded in half or inside my suitcase.

The Flee Hanging Cosmetic Bag can hang on both a towel rod using the convenient Velcro strap, shown to the right, or on a towel hook using the bag handles.

Where to buy: Flee

Teddy Bear of the Month Club

Age 0-1 year, Age 1-3, Age 3-5, Age 5-7, Age 7-10, Beauty & Skin Care, Store Reviews,

My son, Sebastian, loves teddy bears. He would love to get a new teddy bear every month. Part of growing up is having stuffed animals that you can snuggle with and take anywhere and having a choice of which teddy bear you take with you to Grandma’s house is even better! Now kids can get a new teddy bear every month! What a great idea.

The teddy bears that are part of the Teddy Bear of the Month club are tested by "teddy bear experts" which are around the age of 11. What a cool job!  The teddy bears are beautifully-crafted, made with premium materials
and have been carefully chosen for their cuteness, friendliness, and
extreme hug-ability.  Only the best teddy bears are accepted into the Teddy Bear of the Month program. Parents (or the gift giver) can choose to purchase a 3 month, 6 month, 1 year plan, or a Teddy Bear of the Season. The gift giver can also choose which month to start the subscription.

Teddy Bear Facts:
The teddy bears are all between 12" and 15".
Only the best teddy bears are accepted into the program.
Each month a new seasonally themed teddy bear is delivered to your door.
Each teddy bear arrives with care and feeding instructions.

With the prices being extremely affordable, I think this is an awesome holiday gift idea!

Where to buy: Teddy Bear of the Month