Want picture-perfect skin? All it takes are these simple tricks
Wondering what she does to look so good? We found out her secrets to maintaining a flawless face, and we give you full permission to rip them off.
Want picture-perfect skin? All it takes are these simple tricks
Wondering what she does to look so good? We found out her secrets to maintaining a flawless face, and we give you full permission to rip them off.
Make combing and styling your baby's hair a cinch with the new Le Baby hair gel- a styling gel free of harsh chemicals meant to define your little one's wispy curls and tackle unruly after-nap hair. From taming those wild fly-aways to smoothing frizzies, Le Baby hair gel works on all hair types and is hypoallergenic for sensitive skin.
Not just for toddlers and tiaras anymore, baby hairstyling products have now become a must-have diaper bag accessory. Little celebrity tots like Suri Cruise and Kingston Rossdale are being hailed as the next best thing of their generation in terms of style. Celebrity kids are sporting rocker chic Mohawks, bohemian-cool shags and posh bobs causing stylists to acclaim them as today’s hairstyle icons.
Created by Tami Dimmerman- a mother of two, Le Baby is a hypoallergenic hair gel designed especially for babies, kids and anyone with sensitive skin. The unique formulas leave your child's hair shiny, healthy looking and more manageable. Here's what she had to say about Le Baby: “Today's fashionable parents think of their children as extensions of themselves. Today’s modern kids need to look just as fashionable and stylish as their cool moms and dads. Hairstyles have become a way of self-expression for kids and remind others that they have their own personalities.” Very well said.
Le Baby Hair Gel is now available at www.lebabyinc.com for $9.95 (2 oz tube).
*Good news, Hip Mama's Place readers! We have one full size tube of Le Baby Hair Gel (a $10 Value) to give away to one of you! Read details below on how to enter the contest.
To enter the contest, just leave a comment by March 8th, 2010 at 12MN, EST. This contest is open to U.S. AND CANADA ADDRESSES ONLY. I will choose ONE (1) WINNER using Random.org and will be announced as a comment on this post.
*IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NOT CROSS-PROMOTE ANY OTHER GIVEAWAYS HAPPENING ON ANY OTHER BLOG OR WEBSITE. DO NOT LEAVE ANY COMMENT ON THIS POST IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO ENTER THE CONTEST. I WILL APPRECIATE IT.
Your comment is your one entry. To earn extra entries, just do the following: (You may leave extra comments for your extra entries if you wish)
1. Grab the Hip Mama's Place badge code under the "Grab Our Fabulous Button" and paste it on an HTML page on your blog sidebar. (2 EXTRA ENTRIES)
2. Tweet this event on Twitter with a direct link to this URL page: (JUST COPY THE WHOLE PHRASE BELOW AND PASTE IT ON YOUR TWITTER PROFILE UPDATE) (2 EXTRA ENTRIES)
I just entered the Le Baby Hair Gel for babies and kids giveaway! http://bit.ly/9KwNY0 #hair #kids #contests #giveaways
3. Mention this giveaway on your Facebook with a direct link to the giveaway URL address: (1 EXTRA ENTRY)
http://www.hipmamasplace.com/2010/02/le-baby-inc-hair-gel-for-babies.html
4. Write a short post about this giveaway on your blog linking to our home page or the URL page address on #3 (2 EXTRA ENTRIES)
5. Follow Hip Mama's Place on Twitter (1 EXTRA ENTRY)
6. Become a Fan of Hip Mama's Place on Facebook (1 EXTRA ENTRY)
You will have TEN (10) total entries when you do the above-mentioned extra entries besides your comment. The more entries you have, the greater chances of winning! Good luck!
Hip Mama's Place Disclosure: “The opinions I am sharing remain my own. No product was received for this post except for the giveaway item provided by the sponsor”.
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Labels: Hair Products for Kids, Le Baby Hair Gel, Le Baby Hair Gel Giveaway
From Sandra Oh to Lucy Liu, these celebrities know how to play up their Asian beauty
One thing all Asian women do have in common? The ability to look absolutely stunning. These stars show off their radiant skin, pouty lips, flirty lashes and smoldering eyes, and here we'll give you the scoop on the makeup techniques they use.
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Labels: Beauty Tips, Makeup Looks for Asians, Total Beauty
Just because you're pregnant doesn't mean you have to look less fabulous.
ChiaraKruza- the go to maternity line for Hollywood's hottest pregnant celebrities- recently collaborated with mass retailer Target to offer pregnant women everywhere chic, elegant, and stylish clothing- without the hefty price tags.
Owned and designed by a mom Stephanie Boye, ChiaraKruza is a favorite maternity line by the hottest Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie, Gwen Stefani, Halle Berry and Jennifer Garner, just to name a few. They all love Chiarakruza’s sexy tops, curve-enhancing dresses and superbly cut trousers!
Featuring a 12-line tastefully-designed selection of chic, stylish, high-quality pieces at amazingly affordable prices, ChiaraKruza's collection for Target delivers the styles and comfort every modern mom will love! There's the booty-loving Sexy Jean, with faux distressing detail and front flap pockets; the cleavage-enhancing Kate Top; and the Fox Dress, a maxi-length style with a sexy slit and deep pockets and the Stephanie Pant which is classic and will look great with the Julie or Kate top (in fact, any top will look fab with these pair of pants!).
ChiaraKruza collection for Target is now available in over 175 Target stores nationwide- all with price ranges that can't be beat: $19.99 to $34.99.
Learn how to get the cold winter weather to leave your gorgeous looks alone
Winter can be your skin and hair's worst nightmare. It dries out your cuticles, frizzes your strands and makes skin flake -- ugh! To the rescue: tips from Winter Olympics Team USA. Here they share their secrets on how to battle cold winter temps and look gorgeous all cold-weather season long.
I'm sure you've all heard about Mama Mio Skincare- award-winning skincare products that are used and highly endorsed by famous celebrities like Jessica Alba, Christina Aguilera, Victoria Beckham, Kirsten Dunst, Lindsay Lohan- to name a few. These celebrities all want the same thing we all do: a gorgeous body and softer, smoother skin!
What more could you want from Mama Mio Skincare? Here are products that offer SAFE ingredients while being extremely effective in giving you strong, elastic, healthy, well-toned, FIT skin!
By the way, I may have not mentioned this here on Hip Mama's Place yet. But I have a personal revelation to make. My honey and I are getting married in September this year. (Yes, we're VERY EXCITED!). So along with all the wedding plans, my mind is set on losing several unwanted pounds and ensure that my skin will look fabulous on my wedding day. So what better time to start using Mama Mio Skincare products again! :)
Here are my top Mama Mio Skincare top picks for absolutely gorgeous body and skin:
*Bootcamp for Tummies Skincare & Exercise ($99.00)
Commit yourself to this "4 minutes a day for 30 days" Bootcamp for Tummies Skincare & Exercise system and you'll have tighter, flatter, smoother and more defined abs. Developed by ab rehab guru, Julie Tupler, this 4 minute tummy-tucking exercise programme promises a more improved posture, stronger back and softer, more toned skin around the tummy area. This handy take-home kit contains the 4 minute tummy-tucking exercise programme by ab rehab guru, Julie Tupler; the Tummy Toner Skin Tightener which improves texture and tone of your skin (100ml/3.4 fl.oz) and the Get Waisted Body Shaper which contains 9 clinically tested waist-whittling fat-busting ingredients (100ml/3.4 fl.oz). Show your tummy pure love with Bootcamp for Tummies Skincare & Exercise system! Mine certainly hasn't felt firmer and looked more toned since I've started using this system. :)
*Shrink To Fit Cellulite Cream ($56.00) Problems with cellulite? Look no further. Hailed by Elle Magazine as the BEST cellulite cream, Shrink To Fit Cellulite Cream is a cellulite-blasting serum is disguised in a richly moisturising cream that's proven effective to reduce the appearance of cellulite. Shrink To Fit contains the most expensive cellulite busters, circulation stimulators and antioxidants at very high levels that makes it incredibly effective!
*OMega Body Buff Exfoliator ($33.00)
I love treating my skin with these stuff before my shower! I don't use it everyday- but 2 times a week makes all the difference in my skin. :) The OMega Body Buff Exfoliator has a gentle blend of Sweet Almond Oil, Chamomile, Aloe Vera and Vitamin E with micro-ground pumice to help remove dead skin cells and encourage cell renewal, all in 3 minutes flat! I love that they don't make a mess like salt and sugar scrubs too! Just a few dollops in my hands to rub over my entire body for about 3 minutes, hop in the shower to rinse off, and my skin feels incredibly moisturised and soft! I follow it with my favorite body cream mixed with a drop of body oil and I truly feel divine! :)
*Boob Tube Bust & Neck Firmer ($45.00)
Daily dose your neck, chest and boobs with this amazingly rich cream and overtime, you'll see the dramatic difference in the quality of your skin in those areas. No more crinkles or droop for you- just firmer, fitter and more youthful skin! Look at these amazing ingredients you won't find in other similar specialised skin creams: CoQ10 (a known powerful antioxidant that helps prevent collagen degradation), Evening Primrose Oil (moisturising and emollient oil to greatly reduce the effects of aging), Shea Butter (most potent healing butter)- to name only a few.
*Lucky Legs Cooling Serum ($19.50)
I'm a very busy working/stay at-home mommy so I'm up on my feet all the time. By the mid-afternoon, I get an energy dip and my legs and feet feel so heavy I wish you have something quick on hand to relieve the aches. Well, I just found a great new product from Mama Mio for my tired and weary limbs from knees to tip toes- Lucky Legs Cooling Serum! We all demand a lot from our feet and legs, so a mini-spa treatment like Lucky Legs Cooling Serum from Mama Mio will have them feeling refreshed and instantly relaxed! I love that it also leaves my legs and feet look a little shimmery while easing my tiredness.
*OMega Shower Cream ($19.00)
I love the smell and feel of Sweet Almond Oil in my skin care products so the first time I used the OMega Shower Cream from Mama Mio, I was an instant fan! Wow. This wonderful-smelling shower cream not only cleanses my skin while in the shower- it also hydrates and moisturizes. I like that it's also sulphate-free. This crème de la crème also boasts of these other super skin-nourishing ingredients: Omega 3, 6 and 9, Avocado Oil, Chamomile, Glycerin, Aloe Vera and Arnica. I absolutely "heart" this shower cream! :)
*Good news, Hip Mama's Place readers! One of you will win a full-size bottle of the Boob Tube Bust & Neck Firmer by Mama Mio! Read details below on how to enter the contest.
To enter the contest browse through the Mama Mio website (www.mamamio.com) and tell me which Mama Mio Skincare product you'd like to try the most and why.
This contest ends on March 2nd, 2010 at 12MN, EST and is open to U.S. AND CANADA ADDRESSES ONLY. I will choose ONE (1) WINNER using Random.org and will be announced as a comment on this post.
*IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NOT CROSS-PROMOTE ANY OTHER GIVEAWAYS HAPPENING ON ANY OTHER BLOG OR WEBSITE. DO NOT LEAVE ANY COMMENT ON THIS POST IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO ENTER THE CONTEST. I WILL APPRECIATE IT.
Your comment is your one entry. To earn extra entries, just do the following: (You may leave extra comments for your extra entries if you wish)
1. Grab the Hip Mama's Place badge code under the "Grab Our Fabulous Button" and paste it on an HTML page on your blog sidebar. (2 EXTRA ENTRIES)
2. Tweet this event on Twitter with a direct link to this URL page: (JUST COPY THE WHOLE PHRASE BELOW AND PASTE IT ON YOUR TWITTER PROFILE UPDATE) (2 EXTRA ENTRIES)
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5. Follow Hip Mama's Place on Twitter (1 EXTRA ENTRY)
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Hip Mama's Place Disclosure: “The opinions I am sharing remain my own. I received the products mentioned in this post to facilitate my review and I was allowed to keep them”.
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Labels: Mama Mio Giveaway, Mama Mio SkinCare
Test your product-ingredient knowledge and find out when to save -- or splurge
Field trip! We're headed to the drugstore and the department store -- where you're sure to find loads of products that make the same promises but have very different price tags. See if you can spot the difference between drugstore and department store products based on ingredients alone.
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Labels: Beauty Quiz, Beauty Tips, Total Beauty
For those very hectic days when you just don't want to spend so much time in the kitchen, Banquet has created home-style frozen dinners that you can just heat up, make fast and serve!
For over 50 years and crossing several generations, Banquet has helped busy moms provide those great "rescue meals", like Banquet frozen entrées that the whole family will enjoy in just minutes. Banquet offers more than enough single-serve dinner varieties so each family member can choose what they like- from Macaroni & Cheese or Chicken Fingers for your picky eaters, or adults who prefer more sophisticated options like Chicken Pasta Marinara, Sweet and Sour Chicken or Creamy Pasta Carbonara.
And as a way of saying "Thanks a Million" to their loyal customers over all these years, Banquet is giving away more than $1 million worth of redeemable cash prizes this February through April. Beginning February 8, look for Banquet frozen dinner meals with the "Thanks a Million" logo on the box. Each of these specially-marked packages will contain a special game piece, either one of over 16,000 redeemable cash prizes worth anywhere from $10 to $100,000, or a Banquet coupon. What's better than that? A quick dinner on the table in minutes and a chance to find the equivalent of the "Willy Wonka" golden ticket!
Hip Mama's Place Disclosure: "I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Banquet and received a sample to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.”
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If you're trying to lose weight but just can't find the time to hit the gym, check out this new anytime, anywhere workout to help you lose weight, improve fitness, increase energy, and manage stress- the PowerHouse HIT THE DECK.
Combining cardio and strength training, PowerHouse HIT THE DECK is an all-in-one workout designed for anyone who wants to have a convenient workout at home or on the road.
PowerHouse Hit The Deck™ — one box has it all!
HOW TO USE THE PowerHouse HIT THE DECK:
Set the timer, draw your first card, and do as many repetitions as you can. When the timer beeps, draw your next card!
Simple, easy, effective: a cardiovascular AND strength training workout at the same time, as well as an effective tool to combat stress and the Cortisol Crisis™
WHAT CAN PowerHouse Hit the Deck™ DO FOR YOU?
* Help you to lose weight, burn fat, and add muscle tone
* Provide cardio AND weight training exercise at the same time
* Expand your ability to handle and recover from stress
* Improve your overall levels of fitness and wellness
* Allow for flexibility - workouts can be any length desired
* Offer variety by providing wide range of effective exercises
* Deliver an excellent workout with no fitness equipment
* Provide a great way to cross-train
* Improve the quality of your sleep
PowerHouse Hit The Deck™ is now available for purchase online at: www.powerhousehitthedeck.com for $19.99
*Good news, Hip Mama's Place readers! One of you will win the PowerHouse Hit The Deck™ (a $19.99 value!). Read the details below on how to enter the contest.
To enter the contest, leave a comment and tell me why you want to try using the PowerHouse Hit The Deck™ workout system.
This contest ends on February 27th, 2010 at 12MN, EST and is open to U.S. AND CANADA ADDRESSES ONLY. I will choose ONE (1) WINNER using Random.org and will be announced as a comment on this post.
*IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NOT CROSS-PROMOTE ANY OTHER GIVEAWAYS HAPPENING ON ANY OTHER BLOG OR WEBSITE. DO NOT LEAVE ANY COMMENT ON THIS POST IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO ENTER THE CONTEST. I WILL APPRECIATE IT.
Your comment is your one entry. To earn extra entries, just do the following: (You may leave extra comments for your extra entries if you wish)
1. Grab the Hip Mama's Place badge code under the "Grab Our Fabulous Button" and paste it on an HTML page on your blog sidebar. (2 EXTRA ENTRIES)
2. Tweet this event on Twitter with a direct link to this URL page: (JUST COPY THE WHOLE PHRASE BELOW AND PASTE IT ON YOUR TWITTER PROFILE UPDATE) (2 EXTRA ENTRIES)
There's a PowerHouse Hit The Deck™ giveaway on Hip Mama's Place! http://bit.ly/d95O5O #giveaways #contests #deals #exercise #fitness
3. Mention this giveaway on your Facebook with a direct link to the giveaway URL address: (1 EXTRA ENTRY)
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See the effects stress has on your hair, skin and nails then learn how to prevent it
Is the stress monster starting to rear its ugly head? Well, you'd better make it stop (for your looks' sake). See how -- quick.
"Chivalry is not dead". First off, what is "chivalry"? I found a really straightforward definition from WiseGEEK and I like the way they defined it:
Chivalry in its modern sense tends to apply to the courtesies a man might pay to a lady. These include standing until a woman sits, offering a woman a seat on a bus, or opening a door for a woman. These actions are the remains of the once great code for knightly behavior espoused during the Middle Ages.
I am happy to say, I'm with a truly "modern renaissance" man who proves to me everyday that "chivalry is not dead". From opening car doors for me to making me order my food from the menu first when we go out to eat at restaurants. On Valentine's Day morning, he greeted me with a soft kiss and took me to a romantic dinner that night. 
If you've seen the Dockers commercial on Super Bowl 2010, it showed men stepping up without their pants (although the commercial was about pants) and conveyed a message towards the end about men "wearing the pants".
Oh, and how appropriate! I was asked by Dockers to host a giveaway for FIVE (5) pairs of Dockers Khaki pants for 5 lucky men who can prove that men ARE wearing the pants and that #chivalryisnotdead.
*WIN IT!
If your man showed you any act of Valentine's Day Chivalry (everything from bringing you a bunch of flowers, a sweet box of chocolates to a surprise weekend get-away or anything similar), comment up on this post by noon EST on Friday, February 19th, 2010 and you will be eligible to win a pair of Dockers Khakis in the color of your choice- classic khaki or cool red! I will choose FIVE (5) WINNERS in the US and Canada using Random.org and will announce as a comment on this post.
*EXTRA ENTRIES FOR MORE CHANCES OF WINNING!
Your comment is your one entry. To earn extra entries, just do the following: (You may leave extra comments for your extra entries if you wish)
1. Grab the Hip Mama's Place badge code under the "Grab Our Fabulous Button" and paste it on an HTML page on your blog sidebar. (2 EXTRA ENTRIES)
2. Tweet about how your man showed acts of chivalry (however you want to write it) on your own Twitter account and include the hashtag #chivalryisnotdead and @hipmamasplace (2 EXTRA ENTRIES)
Example of a Twitter post:
Dan brought me beautiful flowers on Valentine's Day
#chivalryisnotdead @hipmamasplace
3. Mention this giveaway on your Facebook with a direct link to the giveaway URL address: (1 EXTRA ENTRY)
http://www.hipmamasplace.com/2010/02/quick-giveaway-five-pairs-of-dockers.html
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You will have TEN (10) total entries when you do the above-mentioned extra entries besides your comment. The more entries you have, the greater chances of winning! Good luck!
*Special thanks to WiseGEEK for the awesome definition on "chivalry"
Hip Mama's Place Disclosure: “The opinions I'm sharing remain my own. No compensation was received for this post except for the 5 pairs of Dockers Khakis as giveaways to the readers of Hip Mama's Place”.
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Labels: Chivalry Is Not Dead, Dockers Khakis Giveaway, Dockers Super Bowl 2010 Commercial
On days when I need a little break from the kitchen, I look for food products that are quick and easy to prepare while still serving healthy and delicious meals for my family. We love Tyson products in our kitchen so I was glad to try the new Tyson® Grilled & Ready Chicken Breast Fillets!
Tyson® Grilled & Ready Chicken Breast Fillets are fully cooked and are ready to go from the freezer to the pan to the plate in less than 5 minutes! They're perfect additions to salads, entrées or sandwiches. What's good too is that, Tyson® Grilled Fillets are 98% fat free and contain no preservatives. So what you get is lean, quality protein that moms like you and me can feel good about serving to our families. Tyson's Grilled & Ready Chicken Breast Fillets offer that great grilled taste- minus the grill!
Tyson® Grilled & Ready Chicken Breast Fillets are also economical as they are packed in convenient, resealable bags so you use only what you need and the rest stays fresh in your freezer. Need recipes using Tyson products? Go to the Tyson Recipe Central for great recipes and cooking ideas!
Look for these delicious Tyson® Grilled & Ready Chicken Breast Fillets and other products from Tyson at the frozen section at your grocer!
*Good news, Hip Mama's Place readers! I have two coupons (each a $10 retail value- total of $20 in coupons) to give away to one of you so you can try two full sizes of any of the Tyson® Grilled & Ready products!
To enter the contest, simply visit www.tyson.com and browse through their many food products. When you're done, come back to this post and leave a comment and tell me what Tyson® Grilled & Ready products you'd like to try.
This contest ends on February 26th, 2010 at 12MN, EST and is open to U.S. ADDRESSES ONLY. I will choose ONE (1) WINNER using Random.org and will be announced as a comment on this post.
*IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NOT CROSS-PROMOTE ANY OTHER GIVEAWAYS HAPPENING ON ANY OTHER BLOG OR WEBSITE. DO NOT LEAVE ANY COMMENT ON THIS POST IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO ENTER THE CONTEST. I WILL APPRECIATE IT.
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I just entered the Tyson Foods $20 Coupon giveaway on Hip Mama's Place! http://bit.ly/93On3q #giveaways #contests #deals #TysonPMG
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You will have eight (8) total entries when you do the above-mentioned extra entries besides your comment. The more entries you have, the greater chances of winning! Good luck!
Hip Mama's Place Disclosure: “The opinions I'm sharing remain my own. I received coupons for the products mentioned in this post to facilitate my review and I was allowed to keep them”.
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Labels: Tyson Coupons, Tyson Grilled and Ready
Find out what your winter hair and makeup habits say about you
Whether it's finding a permanent spot next to the fireplace or partying it up snow-bunny style, you've got to deal with winter weather in one way or another, right? See what your style says about you.
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Labels: Beauty Quiz, Beauty Tips, Total Beauty
Steal one of these celebrity looks on February 14th
Whether you're going on your first date or your fiftieth, be confident and sexy in your skin by trying one of these easy celebrity looks. Here we share tricks on how to get them.
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Labels: Sexy Date-Night Hair and Makeup Looks, Valentine's Day Beauty
Do you know that over 2,000 babies in the United States still die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) each year? And one known leading risk factor is overheating.
With the cold winter months upon us, it's easy to crank the heating and use those plush, thick blankets to keep our babies warm. But be forewarned: infants who are overdressed or covered in heavy blankets or many blankets are at higher risk for SIDS. So when you lay your baby down to sleep, make sure she is dressed lightly and comfortably to avoid overheating. The CJ Foundation for SIDS- a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping reduce the risk of future infant deaths- recommends the use of wearable blankets and sleep-sacks in place of blankets to keep infants warm while sleeping.
aden + anais®, creator of the original muslin swaddling blanket and unique muslin cotton sleeping bags, is proudly sponsoring the CJ Foundation for SIDS and their continuing efforts to educate parents about the importance of not over-bundling and over-heating their infants. In an effort to support the CJ Foundation for SIDS’ mission, aden + anais® began sponsoring the foundation in October 2009 during SIDS Awareness Month. Each aden + anais® product is made of 100% breathable muslin cotton, which allows baby’s body temperature to adjust naturally, reducing the risk of overheating.
The CJ Foundation recently launched its Sleep in Safety, Grow in Style (SSGS) campaign to help educate parents about the importance of designing safe sleeping environments for babies. aden + anais® is working to help the CJ Foundation inform parents of the many ways they can keep their baby safe. While over-heating is one risk-factor for SIDS, SSGS and aden + anais® seek to educate parents about this and the other risk-reducing, precautionary practices:
* Consider the use of fans to increases ventilation
* Room temperature should be comfortable for a lightly-clothed adult, approximately 61-67 degree Fahrenheit
* Cribs should be totally free of all loose blankets, stuffed animals and crib bumpers
* Lay baby to sleep in an improved crib, on a firm mattress; do not let the baby sleep on soft things, like a couch, pillow, sheepskin, foam pad or waterbed
* No smoking when pregnant or near baby
* If possible, breastfeed baby
* Offer a pacifier at bedtime
* Co-sleeping should be in the same room but not the same bed or other sleep surface as parents
Education is the key to keeping your baby safe. For more information on SIDS, visit www.cjsids.org.
And for baby's safe night’s sleep, consider getting the cozy sleeping bags by aden + anais featuring 4 layers of breathable muslin cotton. aden + anais sleeping bags will eliminate loose crib blankets, which can be dangerous to your baby while sleeping.
*Good news, Hip Mama's Place readers! aden + anais has offered to give away one (1) of their cozy sleeping bags in the winner's choice of size and fabric print!
To enter the contest, simply visit www.adenandanais.com and browse through the cozy sleeping bags section of the shop. When you're done, come back to this post and leave a comment with your choice of cozy sleeping bag size and fabric print.
This contest ends on February 24th, 2010 at 12MN, EST and is open to U.S. AND CANADA ADDRESSES ONLY. I will choose ONE (1) WINNER using Random.org and will be announced as a comment on this post.
*IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NOT CROSS-PROMOTE ANY OTHER GIVEAWAYS HAPPENING ON ANY OTHER BLOG OR WEBSITE. DO NOT LEAVE ANY COMMENT ON THIS POST IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO ENTER THE CONTEST. I WILL APPRECIATE IT.
Your comment is your one entry. To earn extra entries, just do the following: (You may leave extra comments for your extra entries if you wish)
1. Grab the Hip Mama's Place badge code under the "Grab Our Fabulous Button" and paste it on an HTML page on your blog sidebar. (1 EXTRA ENTRY)
2. Tweet this event on Twitter with a direct link to this URL page: (JUST COPY THE WHOLE PHRASE BELOW AND PASTE IT ON YOUR TWITTER PROFILE UPDATE) (1 EXTRA ENTRY)
I just entered the aden + anais cozy sleeping bag giveaway on Hip Mama's Place! http://bit.ly/ay6GOl #giveaways #contests #deals #baby
3. Mention this giveaway on your Facebook with a direct link to the giveaway URL address: (1 EXTRA ENTRY)
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4. Write a short post about this giveaway on your blog linking to our home page or the URL page address on #3 (2 EXTRA ENTRIES)
5. Follow Hip Mama's Place on Twitter (1 EXTRA ENTRY)
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You will have eight (8) total entries when you do the above-mentioned extra entries besides your comment. The more entries you have, the greater chances of winning! Good luck!
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Labels: aden + anais cozy sleeping bag, giveaways for baby, SIDS Awareness
Save money and re-use old products with these "off-label" tricks
Have a ton of old beauty products that you don't use anymore? (Let's face it -- we don't always throw that stuff out, right?) But now, instead of just letting them gather dust, put them to good use with these MacGyver-like tricks.
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Labels: Beauty Tips, Frugal Living, Total Beauty
Last year, Hip Mama's Place participated in promoting the Kohl’s Cares for Kids® program- a charitable program that features $5 merchandise at Kohl's stores with 100 percent of net profit benefiting children’s health and education initiatives nationwide.
This year, in celebration of its 10th year anniversary, Kohl’s Cares for Kids® program is offering yet another exciting stuff for kids featuring four Dr. Suess books and their coordinating plush toys- for just $5 each!
· The Lorax - Lorax plush
· The Foot Book – Orange “Foot” Character plush
· Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! – Yellow “Thinks” Character plush
· If I Ran the Circus – Whale plush
My boys- especially my (advanced reader) four year old son Gabriel, love anything Dr. Seuss! So we were thrilled to receive the books and coordinating plush toys to review. We already own The Lorax, but have not read the other three titles from this set. By far, the boys' new favorite Dr. Seuss book is "Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!" Just like any of Dr. Seuss books, the silliness and rhyming texts of this book never fail to amuse and the illustrations are impressive. This book teaches children how to use their imaginations and encourages them to explore the world without fear. This is a fantastic read-aloud book for beginning readers!
In 2009, Newsweek named Kohl's as the number one green retailer. This year, Kohl's is pleased to offer The Lorax at such an incredible value to help kids learn the importance of caring for the environment. Also, all four Dr. Seuss books that are offered as part of the Kohl’s Cares for Kids® program are printed on 60 percent post-consumer recycled paper.
For adults, Kohl’s came out with The Green Book to raise awareness on "going green" and how to take steps to be more environmentally responsible. You can find out what famous celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Ellen DeGeneres, Will Ferrell, Faith Hill, and Martha Stewart are doing to help the environment in this book.
So this spring, why don't you get your child and yourself reading, go green and give back to your local community with these cool stuff from Kohl's? These stuff are all bargains for just $5 each! Available for purchase now at more than 1,000 Kohl’s stores nationwide and at www.kohls.com
*Good news, Hip Mama's Place readers! Kohl's has offered to give away all four Dr.Seuss books with their coordinating plush toys to four of you, lucky HMP readers in the U.S.! Read details below on how to enter the contest.
To enter the contest, leave a comment with your choice of Dr. Seuss book title: The Lorax, The Foot Book, Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!, and If I Ran The Circus.
This contest ends on February 21st, 2010 at 12MN, EST and is open to U.S. ADDRESSES ONLY. I will choose FOUR (4) WINNERS using Random.org and will be announced as a comment on this post.
*IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NOT CROSS-PROMOTE ANY OTHER GIVEAWAYS HAPPENING ON ANY OTHER BLOG OR WEBSITE. DO NOT LEAVE ANY COMMENT ON THIS POST IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO ENTER THE CONTEST. I WILL APPRECIATE IT.
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Labels: Dr Seuss at Kohl's, Dr Seuss Books and Plush Toys Giveaway, Kohl’s Cares for Kids®
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The great philosopher Plato once said that music “is a more potent instrument than any other for education”. Recent research has proven that music is vital in all areas of a young child's development- academically, emotionally, physically and spiritually.
Both my boys- four year old Gabriel and almost three year old Jaden love music. I'm all for introducing them to the many different ways they learn new things. At the same time, I also know that not every new kids' product that comes out in the market delivers what it's suppose to. That said, I am quite cautious when choosing things to give my children- including music and media products.
Recently, we received three new DVDs (Way To Go, Juno!, Juno's Rhythm Adventure and Indie's Great Teddy Bear Hunt) and the Orchestral Edition CD from Juno Baby for review. At first, I thought the DVDs might be too juvenile for my quite already advanced learner, Gabriel. At four years old, he can already read a full book, can write and spell his name, knows all the colors, shapes, animals, names of everyday things, can count numbers up to 100- you name it. Recently, he also started saying some Spanish words and numbers. His teachers are amazed and has commented that he has a brain of a seven year old. But surprisingly, Gabriel sat back and watched each DVD episode of Juno Baby with much enthusiasm. My other three year old son Jaden definitely love the cute puppets and the music too! I'm not surprised why Juno Baby is highly-acclaimed and has received many awards including the Parent’s Choice Award and Dr. Toy’s Best 100 Products and Top 10 Video List.
Juno Baby is an Emmy Award-winning product line born from the original orchestral compositions of acclaimed composer and company founder, Dr. Belinda Takahashi who firmly believes that "by surrounding young children with beautiful music, we can engage their minds, inspire them artistically, and nurture them emotionally".
Juno Baby music and media products are created for children from 18 months to 4.5 years old. Check out these products and more online at: www.junobaby.com
Juno Baby also offers comfy tees for little boys and girls ages 6 months-4T and are made of ultra soft 100% cotton. My boys look adorable in the Juno T-Shirt and the Murphy T-Shirt.
*Good news, Hip Mama's Place readers! Juno Baby has graciously offered to give away three (3) DVDs, one DVD each to 3 winners in the US! Read details below on how to enter the contest.
To enter the contest, go visit www.junobaby.com online and check out the DVD section. When you're done, come back to this post and leave a comment with your choice of DVD title that you'd like to win.
Juno Baby DVD Titles:
*Way To Go, Juno! (Facing Fears Through Music)
*Juno's Rhythm Adventure (Making Rhythm out of Everyday Things)
*Indie's Great Teddy Bear Hunt (Problem Solving Through Music)
This contest ends on February 19th, 2010 at 12MN, EST and is open to U.S. ADDRESSES ONLY. I will choose THREE (3) WINNERS using Random.org and will be announced as a comment on this post.
*IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NOT CROSS-PROMOTE ANY OTHER GIVEAWAYS HAPPENING ON ANY OTHER BLOG OR WEBSITE. DO NOT LEAVE ANY COMMENT ON THIS POST IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO ENTER THE CONTEST. I WILL APPRECIATE IT.
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Labels: Juno Baby Apparel, Juno Baby DVD Giveaway, Juno Baby DVD Review
Valentine's Day is a perfect time to enchant and delight those you love with gifts that are truly beautiful and well thought of.
I'm a huge fan of Cambria Cove online and once again this Valentine's Day, they're offering gorgeous, one-of-a-kind and classy gifts to help you create beautiful memories with your special someone.
Here are some of my personal favorites from Cambria Cove for Valentine's Day:
Heart Soaps- Set of 3 by Gianna Rose Atelier ($30.00)
There's nothing so romantic as these: heart-shaped soaps embossed with a bouquet of violet blooms! I love the delicate scent- honey and aloe- which are Gianna Rose Atelier’s signature fragrances. This set of three graceful and creamy white soaps are ready for gift-giving as they come individually-wrapped in soft black toile, white, and pink tissue paper, and then presented in an organza bag hand-tied with a satin ribbon.
P.S. I Love You Pillow Case by Faceplant- Standard set of 2 ($50.00)- As the product description says, this is one special gift that's perfect for Valentine's Day, an anniversary, birthday, or anytime you want to show someone how much you care. Cozy, romantic and sweet. I "heart" the "P.S. I Love You" printed on them. These pillowcases are made of 100% cotton and are neatly folded and slipped into a 9" square gauze envelope with a button closure.
Love Token Scroll Heart Necklace by Lori Bonn ($70.00)- Express your feelings with style with this simple, yet enchanting heart necklace from Lori Bonn. Hanging at a 1" drop from an 18" box chain, this sterling silver heart pendant features Lori Bonn's signature filigree detail. The Love Token Heart Necklace is a gift your loved one will cherish!
iPouch Wallet by knomo Fuchsia ($68.00)- Ever wished you have a more functional wallet that will hold your iPhone, Blackberry, cash, credit cards, and coins all in one? Check out the iPouch Wallet by knomo at Cambria Cove. I'm loving mine in Fuchsia! This stylish and compact wallet is just perfect for my busy working mom life. :)
Crocodile Embossed Calfskin Luggage Tag by Graphic Image- ($30.00-$40.00)
- My man travels a lot and I can't tell you all how many times he's had lost luggages and mistaken luggage identity. These sturdy and stylish crocodile-embossed luggage tags by Graphic Image will definitely help avoid those travel hassles again! Fits neatly around luggage handles, this luggage tags are uniquely-designed to conceal personal information unless needed. Available in brown and black croc in your choice of two designs: plain ($30) or personalized with a single initial letter ($40).
Cakes Cutting Board by Joseph Joseph ($36.00)- This Cakes worktop saver from Joseph Joseph offers both fun and function. In fact, it's one of those handy dandy, decorative and multi-functional kitchen gadget you can have. Great to use as a cutting board, a platter for your baked goodies, a mega coaster for all your dainty drinks at your parties- use your imagination! Another cool thing, it's made to withstand temperatures of up to 525°F and the surface is made hygienic, odor- and stain-resistant for all your food preparation. A lifetime guarantee is also offered against breakage.
For exceptional gifts that are meant to bring unexpected delights, visit Cambria Cove online today. Check out their Gift-Giving section for unique and beautiful gifts these Valentine's Day!
*Good news, Hip Mama's Place readers! Once again, Cambria Cove is offering a $100 Gift Certificate giveaway for one lucky reader! Read details below on how to enter the contest.
To enter the contest, go visit www.cambriacove.com and browse around the store. When you're done, come back to this post and leave a comment telling me what you would buy at Cambria Cove if you were to win the $100 gift card.
This contest ends on February 13th, 2010 at 12MN, EST and is open to U.S. AND CANADA ADDRESSES ONLY. I will choose ONE (1) WINNER using Random.org and will be announced as a comment on this post.
*IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NOT CROSS-PROMOTE ANY OTHER GIVEAWAYS HAPPENING ON ANY OTHER BLOG OR WEBSITE. DO NOT LEAVE ANY COMMENT ON THIS POST IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO ENTER THE CONTEST. I WILL APPRECIATE IT.
Your comment is your one entry. To earn extra entries, just do the following: (You may leave extra comments for your extra entries if you wish)
1. Grab the Hip Mama's Place badge code under the "Grab Our Fabulous Button" and paste it on an HTML page on your blog sidebar.
2. Tweet this event on Twitter with a direct link to this URL page: (JUST COPY THE WHOLE PHRASE BELOW AND PASTE IT ON YOUR TWITTER PROFILE UPDATE)
"I just entered the $100 Cambria Cove GC giveaway on Hip Mama's Place! http://bit.ly/ccHmci #Valentines #giveaways #contests #deals #gifts
3. Mention this giveaway on your Facebook with a direct link to the giveaway URL address:
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Labels: Cambria Cove, Cambria Cove Giveaway, Valentine's Day Gift Ideas 2010
If you've read Katharine McMahon's critically-acclaimed novels The Alchemist's Daughter and The Rose of Sebastopol, you won't want to miss her new mystery tale, The Crimson Rooms.
Set in the year 1924 England in the aftermath of World War I, The Crimson Rooms tells the story of a young woman Evelyn Gifford who defied conventions to become one of the country's first female lawyers. The story is based on Carrie Morrison—a real and historic figure who was the first woman to be admitted to the British Law Society in 1920.
I was immediately drawn to Evelyn Gifford's character in this story. She is a modest, yet determined young woman who wasn't afraid of facing the difficulties to find her place in a changing world. Part mystery, drama, and love story, The Crimson Rooms is an overall marvelous read!
Synopsis:
In the spirit of Sarah Waters and Geraldine Brooks, a dramatic mystery about love, secrets, and discovery in post-World War I London.
Still haunted by the death of her only brother, James, in the Great War, Evelyn Gifford is completely unprepared when a young nurse and her six-year-old son appear on the Giffords' doorstep one night. The child, the nurse claims, is James's, conceived in a battlefield hospital. The grief-stricken Giffords take them both in; but Evelyn, a struggling attorney, must now support her entire family-at a time when work for women lawyers is almost nonexistent.
Suddenly a new case falls in Evelyn's lap: Seemingly hopeless, it's been abandoned by her male coworkers. The accused-a veteran charged with murdering his young wife- is almost certain to die on the gallows. . . . And yet, Evelyn believes he is truly innocent, just as she suspects there may be more to the story of her "nephew" than meets the eye. . .
Where to buy the book:
The Crimson Rooms is now available at the following online retailers: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Borders and Indie Bound.
Hip Mama's Place Disclosure:
“I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by MotherTalk on behalf of G.P. Putnam's Sons/Riverhead and received a copy of the book to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.”
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Labels: Book Reviews, The Crimson Rooms by Katherine McMahon Book Review
