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Loloma 100% Pure Organic Virgin Coconut Oil Moisturizer is a must for both Baby and Mom!

March 12, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Loloma can be used for mom and baby

I love this moisturizer because it is a perfect gift for new Moms! It can be used on babies and Moms!

Why Babies?

Loloma was created for the use of eczema.

One of the oils the creators found which was very helpful was coconut oil which is also known as the tree of life, it has been used for generations for different uses including carrying antibacterial, anti-steph, antiviral and anti-microbial properties to help to soothe babies skin.

They found traditional oils were very greasy and the smell was rather strong. In order to have a more pleasant experience with such an amazing naturally healing product, we set out to find ways to reduce the smell and alter the texture to be light weight and highly absorbent whilst retaining all its good healing properties.  

Over the years, they managed to design pioneering technology working diligently with engineers and chemists to attain just this. The process begins with the finest quality organic nuts which are hand picked by generational farmers. The process is a totally chemical free where flesh of the coconuts are run through centrifuge machines and filtered using pure Fijian artesian water to extract fresh virgin coconut oil. This is further filtered to reduce the smell to a light sweet scent plus a highly absorbent moisturizer giving you Loloma Love by Nature.

Uses for babies:

Loloma can also be used for cradle cap, for massaging, for nourishing babies hair, as it is totally chemical free and if babies happen to put it in their mouths, it is safe and will not harm them.

Benefits for babies:

• Nourishes & Protects Skin and Hair

• Apply on Diaper Rash and Cradle Cap

• Soothes Eczema and irritated skin

• Brings on sleep with massage

• Daily skin love

Why Mamas?

Mamas also deserve the love and care,  Loloma also has many uses and wonderful beauty benefits.  As moms we are always trying be more efficient and effective with our time, one of our customers uses it as a shower moisturizer, therefore not having to apply moisturizer afterwards, leaving your skin feeling velvety smooth, other uses, as make up removers, using a hot washcloth to remove daily make up from face and eyes, cracked heals, uses are endless.

Here are some beauty benefits:

 Face: anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and moisturizing. It is made up of mainly nourishing fatty acids, high in lauric acid, also contains vitamin E and heathy fats. It makes a great natural moisturiser.

 Body: high in antioxidants, helps to restore skins PH levels, making the skin feel velvety smooth and non- greasy

 Hair: Use as hair moisturiser, Women and men today are looking for more natural products, what better to use than Loloma – the natural answer,   so natural its edible!

Why is it unique:

–        Derived from a specific breed of coconuts –  Fijian Talls specific only to Fiji

–        The environment alone where the coconuts are sourced from are precious and pristine,  the air is crisp, clean see breezes flowing, beautiful sunshine from clear sky’s, these coconuts from 100 year old plantations are continuously breathing this breath of nature, highly nourishing to provide all the natural goodness to the land and its people.

–        Coconuts are sourced from remote islands which supports livelihoods for suppliers, farmers and communities.

–        Carefully designed pioneering technology to remove all impurities to reduce the smell to a light fragrance and light weight highly absorbent moisturizer.

–        The product is completely chemical free while other oils use a bleaching process to whiten their oil whereas Loloma is naturally clear.

Loloma is available for purchase on www.amazon.com, www.macys.com and www.lolomafiji.com.

Website: www.lolomafiji.com

Instagram: @loloma_lovebynature

Facebook:  facebook.com/Loloma

Self Disclosure: I received a free sample to facilitate this post. Information and images were also provided.

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Ease the Transition from Bath time to Bedtime – Without the Fuss!

March 12, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Your little one will love Nikki the Leopard!

Bath time can be a stressful time of day for parents- we are trying to wind down, get the kiddos clean, and create a relaxing environment for them to transition to bedtime. Most parents think that bath time is just a time to clean the kids rush through it to bedtime but there can be so many wonderful benefits to this soapy & sudsy time of day!

Founders of Frankie Dean® Dream Blankets™ and healthcare professionals, Brian and Jenavie Noggle pride themselves in knowing a lot about this time of the day since their whole motto is to ease this transition from the bath, to reading to your little one, to bedtime, resulting in a proper night’s sleep. 

Here are some benefits you can experience by embracing the bubble bath: 

  • Allow your child to take a deep breath and unwind  – Studies have shown for both adults and children a routine like bath time will notify the brain that it’s time to soothe, relax, and prepare for slumber. We like to dim the lights a bit, throw some bubbles in the bath, add scents like lavender to the water, and turn on some spa like relaxing music to chill. You can even make it fun; for Halloween you can put a small strand of orange lights on the bathroom wall and at Christmas a strand of red & green lights. We tell them it’s time for a Halloween bath and our kiddos love this time and actually look forward to it. 
  • Creates bonding time with you and your littles – When you are spending time with your children washing them, caring for them, and giving them one on one attention they love this. All kids want is 100% of parents’ attention 100% of the time, but this isn’t realistic especially for parents working from home post Covid. Most of the day as parents we are multitasking things like: phone calls, emails, texts, schedules, meals, diapers, activities, naps, etc. Shutting it all down during bath time tells your kids that they are the center of attention and this helps create feelings of closeness and bonding. 
  • Learning can be part of bath time – We like to play games during bath time like pretending the kids are chefs and we are patrons at their shop and they are making things for us like lemonade (of course we don’t drink it, lol), smoothies, and juice at the juice bar. We get them little plastic cups and teach them about measuring, pouring, colors, mixing, and last but not least bubbles. We also tell them they are scientists in their lab and they are mixing solutions for use with plastic test tubes and plastic graduated cylinders. We even find child safe color tabs to add to the water to make it interesting for them. We call different colors elements like calcium, magnesium, and potassium and make them mix them together for us. Without them even knowing they are learning about chemistry.
  • Color up the tub – You can use this time to tap into the right side of their brain having them draw and color with washable crayons. We let our little guys draw all over the tub and wall then wash it off after. We have them draw their favorite foods, their favorite dinosaurs, the planets, the sun, etc. They love this and get excited to show us the work they have completed, which gives them ownership in their work. 
  • Good time for conversation – Once your toddlers begin to speak, bath time is a great time to have end of the day conversations recapping all of the things they learned throughout the day. You can recount things you did together that day or in the past. This helps create fun memories and teaches kids to reminisce about positive things while tapping into their long term memory. This is a fun time to indulge and see the world through your little ones eyes which can create a lot of laughter. 

Whatever you do with your kiddos at bath time whether it’s bubbles, play, relaxation, fun scents, or art it helps kids slow down a bit and helps parents mental health as well by putting the phone down and relaxing. 

You can purchase at https://frankie-dean.com/

Self Disclosure: I received a free sample to facilitate his post. Images were also provided.

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Starling Skincare Gift Sets are a must for Self-Care! Perfect for Tweens and Teens too!

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Indulge yourself in some self-care with toxin-free, plant-based and organic formulations that will make your skin glow! The solution-focused formulations from Starling Skincare help to eliminate sensitivity and redness, bringing skin back to optimal health. What is great is that it is also great for teens! Created for those with allergies and sensitivities in mind, Starling Skincare has eliminated all common allergens, including nuts, gluten, soy, synthetic fragrance, and preservatives. The line offers an incredible array of balms, serums, cleansers, and deodorants for everyone, including tweens and teens. This Spring, one of their gift sets would make a wonderful gift!  (perfect for Easter Baskets too! You can find them at https://buystarling.com/collections/sets-and-limited-time-offers. The Kid’s Starter Set is sure to be a hit and it is on sale right now!

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this post. Images were also provided.

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A Fun Charlie Brown Spin-Off Focusing On The Life Of Charlie Brown’s Dog Snoopy

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The world’s most iconic dog is ready for his close-up. Dive into new adventures with the happy-dancing, high-flying, big-dreaming beagle, who’s joined by best friend Woodstock and the rest of the “Peanuts” gang.

KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Samantha P. comments, “The Snoopy Show is a fun spin-off series from Charlie Brown’s many movies and shows. This animated series is enjoyable for young audiences because it focuses on the life of Charlie Brown’s dog Snoopy.” See her full review below.

The Snoopy Show

By Samantha P., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 11

The Snoopy Show is a fun spin-off series from Charlie Brown’s many movies and shows. This animated series is enjoyable for young audiences because it focuses on the life of Charlie Brown’s dog Snoopy. This show has the same style as the originals, which makes it interesting to watch, especially if you are a fan of the Charlie Brown classics!

Each episode follows Snoopy, Woodstock, Charlie Brown (Ethan Pugiotto) and Charlie Brown’s friends as they get into different hilarious situations. Woodstock and Snoopy have creative and intriguing solutions to problems they face, like wanting a fishbowl so they can become astronauts, or writing a story for a competition. Every episode is unique and has a creative storyline.

This series has interesting anthropomorphic characters, because Snoopy, along with his animal friends, walks on two legs and has many human characteristics. Snoopy (Terry McGurrin) doesn’t talk, but he makes many noises like yelling, grunting, sighing and laughing for his character. Woodstock (Rob Tinkler) does something similar for Woodstock. Every episode has about three five-minute shows within it. The first episode has three stories about the backstory of Snoopy, which is really interesting.

Every episode has a different theme; some common themes are selflessness, perseverance and coming-of-age.

I give The Snoopy Show 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 7 to 11. The Snoopy Show returns for season two on Apple TV Friday, March 11, 2022.

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The Batman * This Stellar Film Shows A Deeper, Darker Side Of Batman And Other Characters

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Batman ventures into Gotham City’s underworld when a sadistic killer leaves behind a trail of cryptic clues. As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator’s plans become clear, he must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit and bring justice to the abuse of power and corruption that has long plagued the metropolis.

KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Ethan P. comments, “I like The Batman because the overall script is interesting and very suspenseful. This movie is definitely worth the 2 hours and 55 minutes to watch—I was not expecting it to be this good!” Allison B. adds, “Out of the deep dark depths of Gotham City comes the newest addition to one of the best-known franchises. The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson is thrilling, chilling, and jam-packed with action. We all know and love Batman, but this stellar cast will show you a deeper, darker side of him and other characters who have been loved, and hated, for generations.” See their full reviews below.

The Batman
Ethan P., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 13


I like The Batman because the overall script is interesting and very suspenseful. This movie is definitely worth the 2 hours and 55 minutes to watch—I was not expecting it to be this good!

The Batman takes place in Gotham City, home of all the Batman stories. A crazy killer named Riddler (Paul Dano) kills liars like political figures and reveals how corrupt they are. Riddler likes to leave trails of clues behind which forces Bruce Wayne (Robert Pattinson), a single millionaire, to become a detective to find out who the Riddler is. As you know Batman is Bruce Wayne’s secret identity. Along the way, Batman visits old friends like Penguin (Colin Farrell) and meets new ones like Selina or Catwoman (Zoe Kravitz).

The graphics are amazing looking, although the CGI is not as good compared to other films. I was a little disappointed with the Batmobile because it just looks like a sports car with a powerful engine. Very different from the other Batmobiles in the past movies. Robert Pattinson’s transformation into Batman is impressive. We see a muscular Robert Pattinson with impressive fighting skills. Colin Farrell is unrecognizable as Penguin. It was fun to watch Zoe Kravitz portraying Catwoman. She resembles Halle Berry when she portrayed Catwoman for the movie of the same name. Her fighting skills are impressive and catch the audience’s attention. The gruesome way the Riddler kills his victims makes this a very dark Batman movie—very different from the other Batman films. My favorite part is when Batman uses the hook to walk down a building, kind of like he did in the older films or the 1960’s show instead of going down.

The moral of this movie is that not everyone can be good. Bruce finds out the dark side of the Wayne family after Riddler exposes his family—and not only his family but other people such as cops, too.

I give The Batman 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it to ages 13 to 18, plus adults. Watch the movie in theatres on March 4, 2022. 

The Batman

By Allison B., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 15

Out of the deep dark depths of Gotham City comes the newest addition to one of the best-known franchises. The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson is thrilling, chilling, and jam-packed with action. We all know and love Batman, but this stellar cast will show you a deeper, darker side of him and other characters who have been loved, and hated, for generations. 

The Batman is an exciting addition to the DC Universe, but does not follow the original Dark Knight trilogy. This new film follows beloved hero, Batman, as he tracks down a series of murders of Gotham’s most powerful people. He is given clues written in cryptic codes that he has to decipher, all while the deviously smart (and insane) Riddler (Paul Dano) is killing off important people one by one. From a history of lies, in a corrupt city, and in a battle over the true meaning of justice comes the new DC film that will get in your mind and stay there. 

From the moment the lights of the theater dimmed and the movie started, I was hooked. I have never been a fan of movies that waste time getting to the meat of the story, and The Batman wastes no time. This film is full of suspense, and the music is one of the major components that contributes to that. In intense situations, atmosphere is everything, and the music by Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino creates the perfect amount of eeriness and tension. Robert Pattinson’s acting is also incredible. This Batman speaks very little, but his body language and facial expressions speak volumes. I was extremely impressed by how real and broken Pattison makes his character seem, and I have never seen this protagonist reach depths like this in other Batman stories. The one thing in this movie I would have liked to see more of is the story behind Batman’s technology. He seems to have a million gadgets, but the audience doesn’t know exactly what they are or where they came from. 

The message of this film is that vengeance won’t change the past, but helping others can change the future. A big part of this film is about justice and what that means. In the end, we see that justice isn’t about killing or hurting others. Justice is about taking what is wrong and fixing it by doing the right thing. Justice does not equal bloody revenge. 

I give The Batman 5 out of 5 stars, and I recommend it to ages 13 to 17, plus adults.  You can see The Batman in theatres on March 4, 2022.

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