Archives for April 2014

Easter Basket Idea for Girls!

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These dolls are not your average dolls in the marketplace today.

Lottie has a message for young girls… Be bold, be brave, be you!

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We all talk about it…girls and body image. Media images of perfection that can never be achieved, sexy pictures and Halloween costumes that allow girls to be prematurely sexualized and not allowing girls to be girls anymore. Even in the doll isle, it is hard to find good representations of what young girls should look like and give positive messages about letting them be themselves. Even Barbie has chosen sex appeal over its young girl market when it chose to be part of the SI Swimsuit Issue (SEE HERE)

 

To address these issues, Arklu launched Lottie in August 2012, a new, innovative doll for children aged 3- 9.

 

 

Lottie has been based on the scientific proportions of a 9 year old child, with the exception of her head (which has been increased to accommodate hair play). She does not wear jeweler, makeup or high heels. She can stand on her own two feet. Lottie is fun and educational; an affordable, aspirational ‘pro girl’ doll. Her clothes are vibrant in color and have significant attention to detail. Lottie’s clothes are very much activity based, in line with those of a 9 year old instead of an adult. She wears pretty dresses, as well as hard-wearing clothes for muddy, outdoors play. Lottie allows girls to be girls and enjoy their childhood, in all its facets.

 

Since her debut, Lottie has won 19 awards in the USA, Canada and UK, including 5 Oppenheim Portfolio Platinum Awards, generated international press coverage and been the beneficiary of positive parent and blogger reviews.

We received two of these Lottie Dolls to review and my first reaction was “OH WOW!!! They are just too sweet!” I wish they had these dolls when I was a young girl! We received Pandora’s Box and Autumn Leaves and my niece can’t wait to see me this Easter because she says she loves these dolls!  What I love is that these dolls really are so age appropriate  and really adorable and cool at the same time! I love the accessories you can purchase to go with them. We received Pandora The Persian Cat, Biscuit The Beagle and Boogie Boarder! We had to request a sample of Boogie Boarder because well…we do live in sunny So Cal!

I love the whole message of Lottie…Be bold, be brave, be you! It really is such an important message for young girls today!

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For more information go to: http://www.lottie.com/

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lottiedolls

Self Disclosure: I received free Lottie Dolls and accessories to facilitate this feature but all opinions expressed are my own.

 

TwirlyGirl

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Are you looking for fun, spring time fashions for your daughter, niece, or granddaughter? We recently discovered TwirlyGirl and I almost wish that they made the bright and fun reversible skirt for adults! They have  the cutest reversible skirts for girls. What an unique idea!  I don’t have a daughter but my niece just loves a reversible skirt like this! I knew when I saw these skirts that I just had to have her receive it as a gift to review.

When I handed her the brightly colored package she had the biggest smile on her face and said “What is this?” I simply said for her to unwrap it and see! I love how TwirlyGirl wrapped the Reversible Skirt! You don’t need to even put it in a gift bag. My niece thought it was wrapped up so pretty.

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My niece quickly unwrapped the reversible skirt and she was so excited that she started dancing around and twirling as soon as she put the skirt on. She’s not the biggest fan of pink but she is thrilled that it can quickly turn into green! She says the best thing is that she can wear it over leggings and other pants! She also says she feels like she has started a new fashion at school and all her friends want a reversible skirt now. (I would include photos but my niece does not wish to have her photo in the post). The fabrics are also soft and the colors are just fun and bright! I really think that my niece feels more beautiful and confident when she wears this skirt. Her mom says that it is what she calls “her lucky twirly skirt” and she wears it when she’s feeling a bit anxious about something at school such as the spelling bee last week.  Hey! She came in second place so maybe the skirt really does add to her confidence!

They come in sizes from toddlers to size 14. There are other styles available too! My niece is hoping to get another one soon. See images below! These are only a few images, there are more available on the website. The skirts retail for $62. They would make a great gift this Spring!

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It also comes all nicely wrapped! I was quite impressed about this. My niece thought it was just so cool! TwirlyGirl also has other girls cute clothes so visit TwirlyGirl to see these adorable reversible skirts and many other fashions for girls! They have really stylish tops and the cutest dresses. Now, if I can just get them to make them in women’s sizes!  You can find them on Facebook and Twitter too! They can also be found on Pinterest.

TwirlyGirl has offered our readers a special coupon code JoyTG25 and you will receive 15% off your order. Simply put the code into the Coupon Code box at checkout. Expires on 5-1-14. It does not apply to sale items, gift certificates or Design your Own Dress feature. So, don’t miss out!
Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Peninsula Shopping Center Hosts Easter Bunny for Photos

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WHO:             Peninsula Shopping Center

WHAT:          On March 29, Peninsula Shopping Center welcomed the arrival of the Easter Bunny for the spring season. The Easter bunny is now located in the Paseo between La Salsa and Inka Wasi for photo opportunities throughout the upcoming weeks.  On Saturdays and Sundays until April 19 free balloon art and face painting will be available for children and families to enjoy during select hours.

Easter Bunny Photo Packages

Daffodil $39.99
(4) 5×7, (4) 4×6, (8) wallets, digital download & $20 online credit

Bunny Special $36.99
(2) 5×7, (2) 4×6, (8) wallets, digital download & $20 online credit

Lily $27.99
(1) 5×7, digital download & $10 online credit

Tulip $19.99
(1) 5×7, (2) 4×6 & $5 online credit

Add a Sheet of Any Pose $8.99
Add any size photo to your photo package: (1) 5×7, (2) 4×6 or (8) wallets

WHEN:          Monday – Thursday: Noon- 7:00 p.m.

Friday and Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Sundays: Noon – 5:00 p.m.

 

WHERE:       Peninsula Shopping Center

44B Peninsula Center

Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274

 

WHY:             Peninsula Shopping Center is pleased to provide a family-friendly and fun shopping experience to the local community for the spring and Easter season.

The Mom Conference

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More fun than a solo shopping trip and more informative than a library full of parenting books, The Mom Conference is a week of online classes from your greatest resource: each other!
The Mom Conference is a free week-long online event (April 7-14, 2014) packed with inspiring interviews and videos with some of the top bestselling authors, parenting experts, fitness gurus and DIY pros.
The Mom Conference will inspire mothers with new ideas to SIMPLIFY life, including:
  • Enjoy being a mother by learning how to stop comparing, judging, or feeling guilty
  • Put dinner on the table with a few simple tricks when you create 30 days worth of meals in just a few hours
  • Get your kids to listen without yelling, nagging, or reminding (this will change your life)
  • Organize any space and keep it that way (what?!)
  • Maintain (or re-light) the spark in your relationship
  • Reclaim your rockin’ bod’ after childbirth without DIEting
  • Take simple steps to define your time and balance being a mom with other projects/work
Matthew L. Sanders (MS Family Studies and Human Development MS Psychology and Behavioral Sciences), Psychological Consultant and speaker for The Mom Conference, is offering a complimentary registration.

Simply use this link: REGISTER HERE
Self Disclosure: Mom Conference sponsored. Not affiliated with SoCal City Kids.

 

 

SleepPhones

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The all-occasion gift: SleepPhones are perfect for everyone who wants and
needs a good night’s sleep-

The average adult in America gets slightly more than six
and one-half hours of sleep a night. Experts say we should be getting from
seven to nine hours and some estimates say that as many as one-third of us
have a very hard time getting the rest we need. So, here’s a real sleeper of a
gift idea: SleepPhones, “pajamas for your ears,” are the ideal gift for anyone
who ever has a difficult time getting to sleep at night. Great for holidays,
Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and other special occasions.
“It was a real problem for me,” said Dr. Wei-Shin Lai, CEO and inventor of
SleepPhones, the most comfortable, sleep-inducing headband headphones.
“When I was on call at the emergency room, a phone call about a patient in the
middle of the night would keep me up all night long. I invented SleepPhones to
help me get the rest I needed and now you can give them as a gift to anyone
who needs some sleep.”
These remarkable headband headphones make falling asleep easy.
Patented SleepPhones plug directly into virtually any music player, enabling the
user to listen to anything they like, including music favorites or sounds that
utilize binaural beats technology to soothe and calm brainwaves, gently lulling
one to sleep.
SleepPhones provides a number of free downloads with binaural beats
technology for MP3s on its website: www.sleepphones.com. There’s a
convenient app for the iPhone, as well.

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I received my own SleepPhones to try out and they really do work! They are so comfy and really did help me get a good night’s sleep! I received the SleepPhones Original Soft headphones that sale for $39.95 but they are also available in wireless for $99.95. I also received the SleepPhones Cirrus the Sheep (he’s so cute!) I love that he has a back pocket to store SleepPhones during the day. At night, an MP3 player can also fit inside the back pocket. Cirrus would make a great Easter gift! You may have seen him on Facebook lately!

For more information and to buy SleepPhones (and Cirrus) check out the SleepPhones website!

Self Disclosure: I received free products to facilitate this feature but any opinions expressed are truthful. Photo Credit: SleepPhones.

 

Spring time fashions with mark.

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I love the Spring time fashions from mark. These two are new favorites of mine! The mark Butterfly Bliss Tank is so “Spring!” It’s comfortable and so stylish! I love this graphic tank! It is available in sizes Small-xxLarge and retails for $20. Made from 65% polyester and 35% cotton. It is a Must-Have this Spring! Need a bag to hit the gym? mark bright About Now Carry All Tote is just perfect! It is so roomy! It has eight pockets and a matching detachable cosmetic case. I love the bright pink color and the slouchy shape. It’s perfect for taking to the gym and is also the best overnight bag! It retails for $42.

For these products and so many more wonderful products, check out the mark. website.

Self Disclosure: I received free products to facilitate this feature but all opinions expressed are truthful.

 

Karmic Fit for stylish Yoga fashions!

Looking for comfortable yet stylish Yoga clothing? I recently received a pair of Pranayama Gathered Waist Fold-over Womens White Yoga Pants by Jala from our new friends at Karmic Fit and just love how comfy and stylish they are! You can be comfortable and look cool all at the same time! They are great to wear to the Yoga class and they are also stylish enough to wear casually. These are definitely a Must-have for the Spring and upcoming summer! Great for women of all ages and they do come in Black and Ink Blue as well.  These really are my favorite new yoga pants!

More info:

  • Material: Knit cotton yoga pants with a gathered fold over waist
  • Inseam: Flared leg 31″ inseam measuring from a small
  • Material: 92% cotton 8% spandex
  • Sizes: Small 2-4, Medium 6-8, Large 10-12, XL 14-16
  • Made in USA
  • Part of the Jala Collection

Check out these and many other stylish yoga fashions at Karmic Fit.  (You can simply click on the ad in our sidebar too!) You can also find them on Facebook!

Self Disclosure: I received a product for free to facilitate this feature but any opinions expressed are my own and completely truthful.

Summer Colour Story – New Attitude

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It’s here! The Laura Mercier’s 2014 Summer Colour Story collection released this month! The new, limited edition New Attitude Collection hits counters at the beginning of April, and provides bold, brave makeup colours that encourage you to be impulsive and adventurous.

 

The Inspiration:

·         It’s time to step outside your own boundaries. Leave your comfort zone. Take risks, be brave.

·         Have fun with this adventurous colour collection where lips are vibrantly colourful.  Nails get daring. Eyes have attitude.

·         Surprise yourself with bold blues, playful teals and on-trend purple.

·         Take chances, be impulsive and express the true you.

Product

Product Detail Shade Detail Price

Baked Eye Colour Quad

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Offer unlimited eye looks with shade combinations hand-selected by Laura; versatile formula can be used wet or dry New, Limited Edition

  • ·         Rendezvous in Monte Carlo
  • ·         Summer in St. Tropez
$44

Gel Lip Colour

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Laura Mercier Gel Lip Colour is an innovative gel-based lipstick that cushions lips in comforting, sheer colour with a shine finish and subtle sweet vanilla flavor; the super smooth formula leaves lips conditioned and hydrated New, Limited Edition

  • ·         Heartbreaker
  • ·         Tempation
  • ·         Clementine
  • ·         Flushed
$23

Nail Lacquer

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Provides chip-resistant colour and long-lasting intense shine in two beautiful shades New Limited Edition

  • ·         Reckless
  • ·         Attitude
$18

Sheer Crème Colour

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Laura’s new Sheer Crème Colour is a crème face colour that provides a soft veil of colour for a “bonne mine” (healthy glow) effect New Limited Edition

  • ·         Golden Pink
$35

Longwear Crème Eye Pencil

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This creamy liner glides on smoothly with foolproof precision to create customizable eye definition; the water-proof formula ensures vibrant colour payoff that lasts all day New Limited Edition

  • ·         Teal


Repromote

  • ·         Violet
$24

Faux Lash Mascara

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Builds rich, exaggerated lashes that are extraordinarily thick, super-shiny and conditioned; the formula is extra-smooth, glossy and good-for-lashes, created with a blend of waxes and absolutely no fibers Repromote

  • ·         Black
$24

I received the Baked Eye Colour Quad and the Longwear Crème Eye Pencil to try out and I love both products! They are Summer Must-Haves! So, it is still Spring! have you been outside in sunny So. Cal  today? I love the colors and they are also suitable for Spring! What I love best about Laura Mercier eye pencils is how smoothly they glide on and the color lasts all day!

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this feature but opinions are truthful. Photo Credit: Laura Mercier.