As you all may have figured out by now, I am a beauty junkie. I love make-up, body and bath products, and anything that makes me feel attractive as a woman. Let's face it: When you're the busy mom of 3 kids, you need all the help you can get, right? That's why I was so excited to get the opportunity to review the Tropical Matte 88 Color Eyeshadow Palette from BH Cosmetics. I have actually been drooling over their professional, make-up artist quality products for quite some time now, and I am thrilled to own this gorgeous color collection. In my opinion, make-up should be fun. It should be a way to creatively express yourself. Make-up helps set the mood for different occasions, and can be applied in so many different ways. From classic, soft looks to bolder, over the top applications, make-up is a great way to stand out in a crowd. The Tropical Matte 88 Color Eyeshadow Palette from BH Cosmetics arrived well-packaged and completely intact. There were no loose eyeshadows flopping around in the tray (yes, I have had this happen before with other brands) and the case itself is sturdy and very visually appealing. And the colors? Stunning! Even sassy urban princesses go on tropical retreats: warm up your eyes with year-round, summer-toned beauty. Breezy blues and sea glass greens dance with peony pinks and lilting lilacs. Sand dune taupes and ocean-splashed grays are as coolly lovely as a late summer sunset.There is really something for everyone in this awesome little kit! Take a look!
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As the mom of two children under the age of 2, I am always on the lookout for great products for my kids that will also save me money. I recently learned about Kroger's new line of baby and toddler products, Comforts For Baby. This line is full of must have items like diapers, wipes, cotton swabs, and even formula and baby foods that are great for baby while remaining gentle on your wallet. Let's face it: Babies are expensive little creatures, and in today's shaky economy, it makes sense to seek out affordable products that work well without sacrificing quality. I recently received a Comforts For Baby product sampler so I could try these products for myself. Often, store brand items don't perform as well as name brands, so I was eager to test them out on my little monsters. Included were some sippy cups, baby oil, baby powder, cotton swabs, wipes, diapers, and a great diaper bag with the Comforts For Baby logo. It's no secret that we're a cloth diapering family. I love my fluff! But I still keep a small supply of disposable diapers on hand for trips or when the kids are at a sitter's house. Most of our family and friends don't share our enthusiasm for cloth, so it just makes sense to have a disposable option on hand for when the babies go to spend time with them. I love the fact that Comforts For Baby offers a more eco-friendly line of disposables in their Touch of Nature line. Comforts Touch of Nature diapers are chlorine-free, so they create less air and water pollution than many of the leading brands. Instead of using petroleum-based materials, Comforts Touch of Nature uses natural, plant-based resources for the diaper’s linings and outer cover, so they protect your baby’s skin with natural absorbency and coverage, and reduce the amount of energy needed to make them. All for a soft and comfortable diaper that fits great and keeps your baby dry and happy, at a price you can afford. This is definitely something I can feel good about. When I am not using my beloved cloth, I love knowing there is an affordable, greener option available in the world of disposable diapering. WARNING: While I am keeping this post as PG-13 as possible, please be aware that the subject matter and the links herein are of an adult nature and are intended for people 18+. Please don't click anything if you're covered in children or at the office. Otherwise, click away and discover the awesomeness that is EdenFantasys! As you all know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is a horrible disease that touches millions each year. While many women succumb to breast cancer, it is also highly treatable and even curable with early detection. Luckily, I have not been touched by this disease, directly or indirectly. Sadly, I know it is probably just a matter of time before I know someone afflicted with breast cancer. Hopefully with proper research and awareness, we can put a stop to this disease and find a cure. No one's mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, daughter, or friend should have to suffer from breast cancer. Not one more life should be lost. To bring forth awareness, every October companies launch special pink products. Many of the proceeds are then donated to various breast cancer foundations, such as the Susan G. Komen Foundation. There are pink ribbon themed T-shirts, appliances, and so much more available to help find a cure for this debilitating disease. I own several of these products myself, and feel good about doing my part to hopefully help save some lives. My family loves to eat. I usually prepare meals rather than opting for fast food or prepared meals. Why? Fresh food not only tastes better, it is also often better for you. Prepackaged meals and take-out foods are often chock full of additives, fillers, and preservatives. No one wants to load their family full of these things, and I am no exception. When you cook at home using fresh ingredients, you are in complete control over what goes into your meals. Cooking can also be a family affair, and can help give kids the skills and knowledge necessary to make more nutritious dietary choices when they're adults.
Aetna Health Insurance has partnered up with SheSpeaks for a huge contest called the Healthy Food Fight. By submitting your own healthy recipes and browsing others, your family can get on the right track towards a healthy (and tasty) lifestyle! It may sound daunting at first, but let me assure you: Cooking nutritious foods at home is a lot easier than it sounds. Here is a recipe of my own, for example: As one of the leading direct sales companies in America, Aloette is not only the creator of amazing, high quality skincare products, they also offer YOU the opportunity to take control of your future and earn real money as an Aloette Independent Sales Representative. Cosmetics and skincare are a booming business and always will be. I would almost call the beauty industry recession-proof! Even during tough economic times, women still want to look and feel their best and are more than happy to fit beauty and skincare products into their budgets. With easy to sell products and a proven business plan, you can enjoy being your own boss in a fun and flexible position as an Aloette independent sales rep! No, this isn't a scam, or a pyramid scheme, it's a real opportunity to make some extra cash while working with a leading company in the beauty and skincare industry. The Advantages To Becoming An Aloette Independent Sales Representative: * A fantastic and effective product line to work with * Full training and support to guide you to success * The ease of no inventory required * An unlimited earning potential * Flexibility to set your own schedule * A personal discount on Aloette products * Sales recognition and travel * Easy online ordering and support * No deliveries required For more info about how you can join the Aloette team, please watch the short video below: You may recall that I featured Sibu Beauty in June during my huge Birthday Bash Celebration. That was the first time I had used Sibu Beauty products, and I have to say I was absolutely blown away by them! I have been a skincare and beauty junkie for years. Now that I am officially 30, I am paying a lot more attention to what I put onto my skin. Sure, there are plenty of products that work, but many of them are full of harsh ingredients like parabens and pthalates that have been shown to actually be damaging to the skin rather than beneficial. Plus, I am a firm believer that if you cannot pronounce what is in a product, you probably shouldn't blindly put it on your face. If you haven't heard of Sibu Beauty, let me take this opportunity to share a little about this company with you. Sibu Beauty is revolutionizing the world of skin care using a best-kept secret of the ancients: the Sea Buckthorn plant. This beneficial plant grows wild in Tibet, and has been long recognized as a potent and effective ingredient for health and beauty treatments. It has been coined a "Holy Plant" and has been used for over 13 centuries in many different applications. My 11 year old son just started middle school this year. It's amazing to see how fast my "baby" is growing up! He's almost as tall as me now, and he wears bigger shoes than I do already. Along with the growth spurt I was unprepared for, he is also beginning to experience one of the most difficult parts of puberty: Acne. Kids feel awkward enough at this age, but when you add pimples and blemishes to the mix, they can really do a number on a child's self esteem. Luckily, Kyle's skin isn't too bad. He just gets the occasional pimple here and there. He is still incredibly self-conscious about it, though. That's why when I received the opportunity to review the Proactiv system, I jumped at the chance. My son sees the commercials on TV all the time, and has been interested in trying it. After all, who wouldn't want to use what Katy Perry uses? To my preteen, this seemed to be the most important factor initially. What can I say? Proactiv definitely knows how to market to their target audience and have had my son's attention for quite some time now! You may remember that Elaina at A Time Out For Mommy and I teamed up over the summer for our very exciting Birthday Bash event! Well, we're doing it again for a great Holiday Gift Guide! On both sites, you'll be able to learn about fantastic new products perfect for gift giving, and you'll even have the chance to win many of these products just in time for the Holiday season!
This event is still in the planning stages, but a little birdie told me there would be some great electronics, some kids' items, some clothing, and more! And I am still bringing in more sponsors! Here's what I need from YOU to ensure the best event possible. Please leave a comment answering the following question: What kinds of gifts would YOU like to see featured here on NCMO3 and on A Time Out For Mommy during the Holiday Gift Guide event? Be specific, be vague....Just give me an idea of what would make you (or your little ones) excited? I will read all comments and will do everything in my bloggy powers to try and make it happen. I would also LOVE to include WAHM made products. So if you or someone you know has a small business for which they'd like more exposure, please ask them to e-mail me at NewlyCrunchyMamaOf3@gmail.com As a working mama to two small children and with the weather finally turning colder with fall’s arrival, I’m constantly looking for ways to get us excited about getting outside. It can become too easy to cuddle up on the couch with Sesame Street than get outdoors to the fresh air that we all need. My dear husband is a stay at home dad to our two very young and very opinionated children; and after spendingall day working on speech and potty training with our 2 year old, or being “yelled” at by our one year old, it can be hard to convince him to spend more family time outside together when I get home. That’s why I was super excited to hear about Aerobie and their wide collection of High performance sports toys. They have an amazing collection of boomerangs, flying disks and rings, footballs, and more, just the type of stuff that makes my hubby want to get outside and play with all of us. I received the Aerobie Skylighter Light-up disk for my review. This is not your ordinary flying disk. Not only is it super light weight and visually different than other disks that I’ve seen, but it Lights up! Perfect for this time of year as the sun starts to set earlier but everyone would still like those last few moments of outside time. The powerful LED light attached to the flyer is strong enough to light up the whole disk not just small sections to make for a stunning appearance, the lighting module is sonically welded to the disk not glued on, so it’s not going anywhere no matter how much of a beating it takes. As the mom of 2 babies, I have often been envious of the kids since they spend most of their time wearing soft, comfy footed pajamas. You know the ones I mean, right? They usually have a zipper or snaps up the front, are made of plush, luxurious fleece, and have feet built right in to keep those tootsies warm when the nights get colder. Some of them even have a butt flap so you will never have to take them off. Yep, you can use the restroom without your feet ever touching the freezing cold bathroom floor. So of course, the babies are living a life of total comfort in their footies. Recently I was thrilled to discover Pajama City. This company offers adorable footed pajamas for adults! They have a ton of fun options, too.From standard footed pajamas to hooded PJ's and even some with the butt-flap, they have something that is sure to suit every taste. There are classic solid pajamas, as well as a ton of fun, funky prints. My personal favorites are all of their Monkey PJ's as well as the Cute Emo Skulls design, seen in the photo to the left. My husband is obsessed with wolves, and they even offer a wolf design. They have Halloween options, too! I received some samples from Pajama City, and I have to say I am in love with these PJ's! When they first arrived, my husband laughed at me. He thought an adult wearing footies was hilarious. But then he snuggled up to me and saw how soft they were and he changed his tune. Now he says they're "oddly sexy in a non-pedophile sort of way." They are ridiculously soft, very warm, and are the perfect answer to a blanket stealing husband. When I wear my footies to bed, even if Dan hogs the blanket and wraps himself up like a snoring burrito, I still feel like I have a blanket, therefore I don't wake up and attempt to kick him out of the bed and take back what's rightfully mine. My adult footed pajamas from Pajama City are made of a wonderful fleece and are very well constructed. They feel terrific against the skin, and are basically the epitome of comfort. The only thing I would change? The velcro closures to the butt flap. There are 4 thin strips of velcro that secure the drop down panel, and they can open up with movement like rolling around or shifting in a seat. I have not had a major wardrobe malfunction, but I have had 1 or 2 of them open at one time. I'd love it if snaps were incorporated into future designs. Or perhaps even a zipper. Here are some of my favorite styles from Pajama City: |
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