Month: December 2011

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Holidays Toys

Time for the last minute Toy Round-up!

Tis’ the season for tiny toys! fa la la la la…. I found some great toys this holiday season which can fit nicely in a stocking!

  • I love these tin games from The Haywire Group. The French Toast and the Cat’s PJ’s game are perfect for kids ages 3+ as there is no reading required and they are great for travel. ($9.99)
  • Mini Inkoos (4+$7.99) are so cute to draw on over and over again. Their tag line is if you can think it you can ink it (and wash it off and do it again!)
  • Shoulder Buddies (5+, $5.99)  – these remind me of the troll dolls when I was younger. Your kids can wear them anywhere and they have a magic coin that keep the little buddy attached.
  • Handvibes.com are rings with fun saying for $3.99 a pack. You can find them at Target.
  • Banagrams.com – A great word game for grandparents to give grandkids (2-8 players ages 7-97) where you can race each other to create crossword grids. The Pairs in Pears is a memory game that makes pairs of connecting words in matching patterns. Come in adorable packaging
  • Any Game from Marbles the Brain Store .  This is a  unique, fun store that has educational products. The Facebox art is great for kids to get creative and can make up to 100,000 different faces.  ($9.99) The build your own Kaleidoscope retails for $12.99.
  • Wugglepets.com – For $19.99 the little ones can create their own stuffed animal! Well, this won’t fit in a stocking but it’s still an adorable gift!

Happy Holidays!

Trendymommies Toy Round-Up
Categories
Holidays Toys

Time for the last minute Toy Round-up!

Tis’ the season for tiny toys! fa la la la la…. I found some great toys this holiday season which can fit nicely in a stocking!

  • I love these tin games from The Haywire Group. The French Toast and the Cat’s PJ’s game are perfect for kids ages 3+ as there is no reading required and they are great for travel. ($9.99)
  • Mini Inkoos (4+$7.99) are so cute to draw on over and over again. Their tag line is if you can think it you can ink it (and wash it off and do it again!)
  • Shoulder Buddies (5+, $5.99)  – these remind me of the troll dolls when I was younger. Your kids can wear them anywhere and they have a magic coin that keep the little buddy attached.
  • Handvibes.com are rings with fun saying for $3.99 a pack. You can find them at Target.
  • Banagrams.com – A great word game for grandparents to give grandkids (2-8 players ages 7-97) where you can race each other to create crossword grids. The Pairs in Pears is a memory game that makes pairs of connecting words in matching patterns. Come in adorable packaging
  • Any Game from Marbles the Brain Store .  This is a  unique, fun store that has educational products. The Facebox art is great for kids to get creative and can make up to 100,000 different faces.  ($9.99) The build your own Kaleidoscope retails for $12.99.
  • Wugglepets.com – For $19.99 the little ones can create their own stuffed animal! Well, this won’t fit in a stocking but it’s still an adorable gift!

Happy Holidays!

Trendymommies Toy Round-Up
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fashions Holidays TV

Last Minute Gifts: Warm Weather Fashions

In keeping with my blog posts this week…..tis the season for cold weather…fa la la la la…

There are so many fun accessories for the winter season to make you look oh, so fashionable. Here are a few of my favorites and some I mentioned on NECN.

  • It’s a scarf? A shawl? A belt? It can be all of them.  The Isatwist.com is a hand knit flexible woven fabric that does it all (starting at $76)
  • I love Echo scarfs!  Echo Touch gloves in the kids version keeps your little ones’ hands warm while they keep in touch on their iphone, ipad, etc. ($24.00)  They have wonderful infinity ring scarf’s and sets as well. Nice colors and selection on their website
  • Thumbdogs.com are great with any pair of gloves you own.  You can attach to any glove and use your iphone, even to ski gloves too, but make sure you check your phone on the ski lift and not on the slopes! ($12.99)
  • These are very trendy right now: animal hats:  D&Y critter kingdom gloves and hats. Everyone seems to be wearing critter gloves and hats this season. I love this line!
  • My kid’s favorite are the fuzzy animal hoods from Spirit Hoods.  ($79.00)
  • And of course to dress up your boots this season check out HUGGRZ. (Disclosure: and I am not just saying that because they are my client.)  These boot wraps are great, try them out yourself and change the look of the boots you have (so save yourself some $ this season).  They have 20 different styles and fabrics from fur, leopard print and knit.
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fashions Holidays TV Uncategorized

Last Minute Gifts: Warm Weather Fashions

In keeping with my blog posts this week…..tis the season for cold weather…fa la la la la…

There are so many fun accessories for the winter season to make you look oh, so fashionable. Here are a few of my favorites and some I mentioned on NECN.

  • It’s a scarf? A shawl? A belt? It can be all of them.  The Isatwist.com is a hand knit flexible woven fabric that does it all (starting at $76)
  • I love Echo scarfs!  Echo Touch gloves in the kids version keeps your little ones’ hands warm while they keep in touch on their iphone, ipad, etc. ($24.00)  They have wonderful infinity ring scarf’s and sets as well. Nice colors and selection on their website
  • Thumbdogs.com are great with any pair of gloves you own.  You can attach to any glove and use your iphone, even to ski gloves too, but make sure you check your phone on the ski lift and not on the slopes! ($12.99)
  • These are very trendy right now: animal hats:  D&Y critter kingdom gloves and hats. Everyone seems to be wearing critter gloves and hats this season. I love this line!
  • My kid’s favorite are the fuzzy animal hoods from Spirit Hoods.  ($79.00)
  • And of course to dress up your boots this season check out HUGGRZ. (Disclosure: and I am not just saying that because they are my client.)  These boot wraps are great, try them out yourself and change the look of the boots you have (so save yourself some $ this season).  They have 20 different styles and fabrics from fur, leopard print and knit.
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fashions Holidays TV

Last Minute Gifts: Warm Weather Fashions

In keeping with my blog posts this week…..tis the season for cold weather…fa la la la la…

There are so many fun accessories for the winter season to make you look oh, so fashionable. Here are a few of my favorites and some I mentioned on NECN.

  • It’s a scarf? A shawl? A belt? It can be all of them.  The Isatwist.com is a hand knit flexible woven fabric that does it all (starting at $76)
  • I love Echo scarfs!  Echo Touch gloves in the kids version keeps your little ones’ hands warm while they keep in touch on their iphone, ipad, etc. ($24.00)  They have wonderful infinity ring scarf’s and sets as well. Nice colors and selection on their website
  • Thumbdogs.com are great with any pair of gloves you own.  You can attach to any glove and use your iphone, even to ski gloves too, but make sure you check your phone on the ski lift and not on the slopes! ($12.99)
  • These are very trendy right now: animal hats:  D&Y critter kingdom gloves and hats. Everyone seems to be wearing critter gloves and hats this season. I love this line!
  • My kid’s favorite are the fuzzy animal hoods from Spirit Hoods.  ($79.00)
  • And of course to dress up your boots this season check out HUGGRZ. (Disclosure: and I am not just saying that because they are my client.)  These boot wraps are great, try them out yourself and change the look of the boots you have (so save yourself some $ this season).  They have 20 different styles and fabrics from fur, leopard print and knit.
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food Holidays jewelry makeup purses Trends TV

Last Minute Gifts, Stocker Stuffer ideas @NECN

Tis’ the season for running around at the last minute…fa la la la la!

This morning on New England Cable News we were discussing stocking stuffer gift ideas. Here are some of the great finds we absolutely love!

  • Bloom Black Ties.com – it’s a pony tail holder made to look like jewelry on your wrist.  What  a great invention – how many of you have a black pony tail holder on your wrist right now?? Buy these chic ones and you’ll never be embarrassed again with a line of hair ties on your wrist!
  • Speaking of hair ties, DimannoDesigns.com has great handcrafted ponytail holders ($12.00)  and wrist cuffs ($33.00 and up)  – perfect for your teens.
  • I love TarteCosmetics.com This line is a favorite of mine as their products are made with vitamins, minerals and natural fruit and plant extracts and they are formulated without parabens, phthalates and synthetic fragrances. puttin’ on the glitz limited-edition color collection & clutch is worth it as it is a clutch and has THREE compacts that you can choose from ($48.00)
  • If you want to give your little princess a little bling try ostbye.com Ostbye: Little Diva Diamondsâ„¢ collection:  They retail for under $150 and the company offers pendants, bracelets, and earrings. Each piece features a real diamond and sterling silver design.
  • It seems a lot of kids this season are requesting watches.  RUBR watches – Interchangeable, fun, colorful watches  ($25)
  • Bike Glow.com is great for kids.  It’s a fun, safe way to light up your bike. ($25.00)

Here are some organic finds:

  • Glee gum.com is a company is based in Providence, RI that makes all natural, no preservatives,  fun,  flavored gum. The make your own chewing gum makes 50 sticks – all ingredients in the kit including the pan  ($13.00)
  • For your artists – Glob IT ON.com paint set  all natural colors made from fruits and veggies, flowers and spices ($15.00)
  • Kids love hot chocolate so they will need a reusable cup:  Keepcup.com is a  BPA free, kids re-usable cup for hot cocoa  ($10.00)

We love our treats during the holidays and these are sure to bring a smile on a child’s face or a great gift to bring to your neighbors or anyone you visit this season.

  • An Osterville, MA mom created my little cup cake pop.com –– these are very trendy. They have no bake recopies on their web site . The cake pop mold is fun and easy to use  ($5.95)
  • Lake Champlain chocolates – fresh, all natural from VT starting at 10 dollars
  • Other fun candy like Rudolf’s boogers (ha, ha)  can be found at: www.niftycandy.com
  • Dancing Deer.com is a favorite of mine. Based in Boston but available online and at Whole Foods, these Whole Grain Chocolate Chip Cookies are the best. The Whole Grain PB& J squares are new. The sward winning Chocolate Chunk Brownies have been named “America’s Best Tasting Brownie” based on a recent blind taste test in City Hall Plaza, Boston and a national consumer survey. They all come in the perfect stocking stuffer size)

Tomorrow we will tackle the toy list and warm weather fashions and accessories!

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Holidays

A Gift of Light That Gives Back

During this busy time we are scrambling to buy holidays gifts on our list but one local company is making candles that are truly giving back.

Prosperity Candle is an organization based in Massachusetts. They are training women and mothers displaced by war, political unrest or natural disasters to make candles and launch businesses from the safety of their homes. The candles are ideal for a gift that shares and gives back—as each purchase directly supports the candle-maker and gives economic opportunity to women living in distressed areas. Check out their web site special for this holiday season is a candle created to support Partners In Health and another to support Amnesty International and Equal Exchange’s Congo Coffee Project.   And for anyone that likes a spa treat try the Bee Well Gift Basket which includes a candle made by Burmese women who fled persecution and are now living in Springfield, Mass.

Here’s to lighting up the holiday season!

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Holidays

A Gift of Light That Gives Back

During this busy time we are scrambling to buy holidays gifts on our list but one local company is making candles that are truly giving back.

Prosperity Candle is an organization based in Massachusetts. They are training women and mothers displaced by war, political unrest or natural disasters to make candles and launch businesses from the safety of their homes. The candles are ideal for a gift that shares and gives back—as each purchase directly supports the candle-maker and gives economic opportunity to women living in distressed areas. Check out their web site special for this holiday season is a candle created to support Partners In Health and another to support Amnesty International and Equal Exchange’s Congo Coffee Project.   And for anyone that likes a spa treat try the Bee Well Gift Basket which includes a candle made by Burmese women who fled persecution and are now living in Springfield, Mass.

Here’s to lighting up the holiday season!

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Events fashions

For your fashionista: @FashionPlaytes

Calling all future project runway contestants and fashionistas -  If you have a child ages 5-12 you must head to this site now! fashionplaytes.com

FashionPlaytes is an online fashion community for girls where they are able to design their own clothing!    The online sketchbook allows kids to select, customize and accessorize their own clothes.  The clothes are pretty affordable and cute. T-shirts start at $8.00.  I was invited with my girls to tour their Peabody studios for a fashion show. My girls loved it and they loved their custom creations. (the company gave us a $100 gift card for the girls to design their own clothes)

Gift cards are available and they make a perfect and unique holiday gift.

Here are a few of the fun photos from their fashion shoot and show!

@fashionplaytes

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Travel

Travel Plans? @HemlsBriscoe

I am not a big traveler any more. I used to travel all the time for work but since being self-employed and most of my work is done online and over the phone I do not get on a plane or stay in a hotel that often. I do have a trip planned for an overnight in NYC and was looking for a hotel and did not have time to do the research myself and that I why I was so excited to meet Eileen Shank of HemlsBriscoe. (check her out on linked in!)

Within a day she got me a great rate at a hotel in NYC. Day 1 and my trip was planned! Working with someone to help plan your trip, meeting or event is much easier, I think!

The next time you have a group meeting or event to plan contact Eileen at HelmsBriscoe. She specializes in large, group rates (10 or more overnight rooms) and or all rooms and meeting spaces from the smallest meetings to city wide conventions.

FYI…HelmsBriscoe is the global leader in meeting procurement, saving customers time, energy, effort, money and resources and it is the largest site selection company in the world. I do believe they get exclusive access to special rates and promotions not available to anyone else.