Archives for July 2014

Laura Mercier 2014 Colour Story – Sensual Reflections

July 6, 2014 By DeniseB Leave a Comment

Product	Product Detail	Shade Detail	Price
Lip Glacé	Laura Mercier Lip Glacé is a high-shine, perfectly pigmented lip gloss with rich, long-lasting colour and brilliant shine that creates the appearance of fuller lips.	New, Limited Edition o Desire Repromote, Permanent o Bare Blush	$25
Cheek Mélange	Laura Mercier Cheek Mélange features hand-selected, complementary shades to add natural, glowing colour to cheeks. It provides natural radiance to complexion and is designed to complement all skin tones.	New, Limited Edition o Sensual Reflections	$42
Faux Lash Mascara	Laura created Faux Lash Mascara to give real lashes extreme volume and length for intense exaggeration and drama The formula is extra-smooth, glossy and good-for-lashes, created with a blend of waxes and absolutely no fibers. Build rich, exaggerated lashes that are extraordinarily thick, super-shiny and conditioned.	New, Limited Edition o Sierra Brown Repromote, Permanent o Black	$24
Crème Eye Liner	Laura Mercier Crème Eye Liner is an ultra-smooth, water-proof creamy eye liner that applies with the ease and smooth silky finish of a gel and the precision of a liquid liner. Smudge and transfer-resistant, this long-wearing formula goes on “foolproof” with the Laura Mercier Angled Eye Liner Brush.	New, Limited Edition o Envy Repromote, Permanent o Espresso	$23
Satin Matte Eye Colour	Laura Mercier Satin Matte Eye Colour is a highly-pigmented eye shadow with a creamy texture that applies effortlessly with a multi-dimensional matte finish. Long-wearing formula provides rich colour payoff without dusting.	New, Limited Edition Tempting Green Plum Allure Gold Seduction Sensual Pink	$24
Crème Smooth Lip Colour	A luxurious lipstick that gives lips the ultimate in colour, texture, and finish. In one smoothing swipe, the crème formula envelops lips in rich colour with a semi-lustrous finish.	Repromote, Permanent Sienna Plumberry Cocoa	$24

Self Disclosure: No products were received or compensation. Credit: Laura Mercier.

Filed Under: Beauty and Fashion, Beauty and Fashion Corner

New WILD KRATTS special to air Monday, July 7!

July 5, 2014 By DeniseB Leave a Comment

On Monday, July 7^th, PBS KIDS will premiere WILD KRATTS: BACK IN CREATURE TIME, a one-hour special of the popular series, WILD KRATTS!

In the special, Aviva unveils her most secret invention yet – the Time Trampoline! Now the Kratts crew can jump back in time and finally meet extinct creatures like the Dodo bird and the mysterious Tasmanian Tiger. Check out a preview of BACK IN CREATURE TIME here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QbT8CtsTPw&feature=youtu.be

New episodes of WILD KRATTS will premiere throughout the week of July 7^th as well, please check your local listings! A second WILD KRATTS special, WILD KRATTS: SWAMP THINGS! will premiere in two weeks on July 21.

Credit: PBS Kids.

Filed Under: Media Reviews

PBS KIDS Video now available for Windows phone!

July 5, 2014 By DeniseB Leave a Comment

The hugely popular PBS KIDS Video App just launched on Windows phone for the first time! Windows users can now stream thousands of videos of their favorite PBS KIDS programs anytime, anywhere. http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/pbs-kids-video/c845651d-062a-4d45-a628-b1ea183f64fe?signin=true

The free PBS KIDS Video App features thousands of videos from top PBS KIDS television series, including Curious George, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Wild Kratts, Peg + Cat, and Sesame Street, and also includes resources just for parents. The app also launched this week on Android and Chromecast.

Credit: PBS Kids.

Filed Under: Media Reviews

New (aden + anais)RED Special Edition Collection Empowers Mothers To Nurture The Futures of Generations to Come

July 5, 2014 By DeniseB Leave a Comment

Global baby brand, aden + anais, has joined forces with (RED) to fight for an AIDS Free Generation with the launch of the (aden + anais)^RED Special Edition Collection. Featuring a stylish line of boutique muslin baby products in fun (RED) prints, the new (aden + anais)^REDcollection allows mothers to make a smart choice for their babies while also helping mothers across the globe.

Founded by mother and entrepreneur Raegan Moya-Jones, aden + anais was born out of a mother’s need to care for her baby. In just seven years, the aden + anais brand has become a trusted favorite among consumers, supporting parents in over 63 countries worldwide. And, through its new partnership with (RED), aden + anais is now taking that support one step further. 10% of every (aden + anais)^RED product will help support the Global Fund to fight AIDS and its critical work to reduce the number of babies born each day with HIV.

Deborah Dugan, CEO, (RED), says, “Today, lifesaving medication exists that can prevent mothers living with HIV from passing the virus to their babies, but still everyday 700 babies are needlessly born with the virus. Our goal is to help generate money for the Global Fund so that we can increase access to this medication and get that number near zero. I urge anyone shopping for new mothers and babies to choose (aden + anais)^REDand help bring the world one step closer to an AIDS Free Generation.”

Adds Raegan Moya-Jones, Co-Founder and CEO of aden + anais, “The will of a mother to protect her child is one that hits close to home for me. To really maximize the potential impact of our partnership and drive as many contributions to the Global Fund as possible, it was important to me that the new (aden + anais)^REDSpecial Edition Collection include six of our highest-selling muslin products. These are items that newborns love, that toddlers continue to enjoy, and that expecting parents find essential for their baby registry.”

Available at adenandanais.com and at key distributors in the USA, Australia, Canada, Japan, and Europe, the new (aden + anais)^RED Special Edition Collection includes a four-pack of swaddle blankets ($49.95), a two-pack of swaddle blankets ($32.00), a three-pack of snap bibs ($19.95), a two-pack of burpy bibs ($22.00), a dream blanket ($49.95), and a three-pack of Musy Mates ($19.95) (Europe only).

To date, (RED) has generated more than a quarter billion dollars for the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, to support HIV/AIDS grants in Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania and Zambia. 100 percent of that money goes to work on the ground – no overhead is taken. Global Fund grants that (RED) supports have impacted more than 40 million people with prevention, treatment, counseling, HIV testing, and care services.

Self Disclosure: No compensation was received to post.

Filed Under: Announcements

The Crew Goes Coconuts!: A Captain No Beard Story Volume 6

July 3, 2014 By DeniseB Leave a Comment

The Crew Goes Coconuts is a delightful, creative, imaginative story with a very important lesson for young children. The lesson is that everyone is different and shouldn’t be made fun of or not be liked because of their differences. Everyone has things that they are good at and things that they are not so good at. I love the fun characters such as Mongo the Monkey and Linus the Lion. Matie the Goat is the one who is different. For one, she doesn’t have a name that starts with a “G” for Goat and all the other animals have names that start with the letter of what they are. Captain No Beard is the insightful one who asks all the animals the meaningful questions of “what is something they like about themselves and something they don’t” and this helps the animals to learn that everyone has something about themselves that they don’t like. It also helps that Matie the Goat saves the day! But, you have to read the book to find out more about that! Very creative story and I love the colorful illustrations!

Filed Under: Media Reviews

Islands fine burgers & drinks!

July 3, 2014 By DeniseB Leave a Comment

Last week my family had the opportunity to review the Islands Long Beach Pike location (55 South Pine Avenue) for lunch. This was actually a few days before my birthday and the only reason I mention that fact is because the lunch was just like going out for my birthday! The service was the best! I don’t even think there are enough words to describe how amazing the service was! Our server (Kelli) was simply awesome! I can’t remember ever having better service in a restaurant! But, on to the the food! We started with an appetizer and I have to highly recommend the Spinach and Artichoke Dip!

It is really good! I think that I ate so much of it, that I couldn’t finish my Northshore Tacos. But, don’t worry! I brought the one I couldn’t eat home with me. My son loved the Island Fries and the basket was really big! He was also quite excited about the Unlimited Root Beer (although he could only finish one)! He gives Islands a “thumbs up!”

My husband tried the Hand Shaken Strawberry Daiquiri and was impressed but he was even more impressed with the Kilauea Burger and onion rings! Now, I also tried the Mangortita, which is a Frozen mango flavored Margarita..yum! It was a little strong but delicious! Now, back to the Tacos! I loved the Northshore Tacos! This is just the BEST place to go for lunch with the family. We were really impressed! I thought I wouldn’t have room for dessert but when I heard the words “Chocolate Lava“…well, I couldn’t resist and with my husbands help..I really did eat most of it…yes, it is THAT good! I thought I would be taking it home but it sure didn’t work out that way!

Islands also offers Summertime Happy Hour (Offering Stress Relief as their menu says!) Monday-Friday 3-7 pm in the bar. They offer a variety of appetizers such as Island Fries, Cheddar Fries, Beachside Sliders, Hawaiian Sliders and more! They also offer Drinks of course, such as the Hand Shaken Strawberry Daiquiri and Beach Margs and they have really great prices! We didn’t go to Happy Hour since Islands was so awesome by letting me bring my son to the review. But, my son did love the Island Fries!

Check out the menu!

2014 Summertime Happy Hour Menu

Islands really is a great place for lunch or dinner with the family and for Happy Hour!

Self Disclosure: My family received free lunch as compensation to review this Islands Restaurant but all opinions expressed are honest and truthful. We can’t wait to go back! Photo Credit: Islands/SoCal City Kids.

Filed Under: Featured Services

July 4th Sun Essentials from Coppertone!

July 3, 2014 By DeniseB Leave a Comment

It’s almost the 4th of July! I know…time for BBQ’s, the beach, all those fun outdoor activities! But, don’t forget the sunscreen! During your prep for holiday barbeques and family beach trips, it’s important to remember that suncare is the ultimate summertime essential. The Coppertone closet is brimming with sunscreen classics to protect your family from the sun’s harmful rays this summer. Coppertone has always been a favorite of mine! I was quite happy to receive the following products to review on my website.

Coppertone Kids Tear-Free Lotion: Specially formulated to protect and keep children’s skin soft and smooth. The ultra-gentle, tear free formula won’t sting or irritate eyes, perfect for summertime activities. I love this one and even though it is for kids, I also have used it. I like that it is Fragrance & Dye free and has a Broad Spectrum SPF of 50. It is tear free with Zinc Oxide and many of us know that Coppertone is the #1 Pediatrician Recommended Brand!

Coppertone WaterBABIES Pure & Simple Lotion: The #1 pediatrician-recommended product, specially formulated to provide broad spectrum protection for a baby’s delicate skin. The gentle, moisturizing formula is an essential for your water baby. This one is also Tear Free and has a Broad Spectrum SPF of 50. I would highly recommend this product! Both the Coppertone Kids and the Coppertone Water Babies Pure & Simple are Water Resistant (80 minutes).

Coppertone Clearly Sheer for Sunny Days Broad Spectrum SPF 30: Fast absorbing sunscreen spray with a fresh, clean scent and love how lightweight it is! This is now my go-to sunscreen product for every day use! I actually prefer the Coppertone Kids for long days at the beach.

Additionally, Coppertone recently launched its second year of its Making the Sunscreen Grade program to provide parents with the tools and resources needed to protect children from the sun. I received the Guide to Sun Protection and found it very helpful. I loved the Sun-Savvy Tips for Summer Camp, the Pool, or Anytime.

Happy 4th of July! Don’t forget the Coppertone!

Self Disclosure: I received free Coppertone samples to facilitate this feature but all opinions expressed are truthful and honest. Photo Credit: Coppertone.

Filed Under: Featured Products of the Week

Have your little ones show their patriotism with MAM this 4th of July!

July 3, 2014 By DeniseB Leave a Comment

Independence Day is right around the corner! Let your little one show off their patriotism with our USA motif pacifiers. We received samples and these are just perfect for the upcoming holiday (and really, for anytime!) They are really cute! MAM USA pacifiers are available at http://www.shopmambaby.com/pacifiers-1/6-months-pacifiers/usa-6-months-pacifier-clear-red.

More information:

MAM Pacifiers

MAM’s cutting-edge pacifiers combine technological innovation and trendsetting design to help give babies a healthy start in life. Developed by leading pediatric dentists and developmental psychologists, MAM pacifiers provide maximum comfort and style for babies of all ages.

Clever design and lightweight materials make MAM pacifiers a pleasure to use. All MAM pacifiers feature an orthodontically correct nipple design that allows little ones to safely satisfy their sucking reflex while maintaining proper jaw and tooth alignment. MAM pacifiers feature an easy-to-grasp front knob and a curved shield for a comfortable fit that’s gentle on baby’s skin, thanks to generous air holes and MAM’s patented interior surface.

MAM pacifiers are available in an assortment of colors and design motifs, and come in two nipple options: patented anti-slip Silk Teat™ Silicone or Natural Latex. Like all MAM products, the brand’s pacifiers are BPA-free, PVC-free, lead-free and CPSIA-Compliant.

Suggested retail price: MAM Pacifiers, $7.49 for a pack of two

About MAM

Founded in Vienna, Austria in 1976, MAM offers real solutions for real parenting with an award-winning range of smart and simple products. A global leader in the baby care category, MAM’s mission is to combine the best in technological innovation, medically sound function and contemporary design to provide innovative baby care products essential for a child’s early years. The MAM collection includes pacifiers, bottles, cups, teethers, and oral care items. MAM is sold in over 30 countries and five continents. For more information about MAM products, please visit www.mambaby.com.

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Self Disclosure: I received a free sample to facilitate this post but any opinions are truthful and honest. Photo Credit: MAM.

Filed Under: Featured Products of the Week