Month: June 2014

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Favorite Supermarket Turns 100! @StopandShop

This year our favorite supermarket Stop & Shop is celebrating their 100th Anniversary! We love Stop & Shop! Throughout the year, Stop & Shop will celebrate “Fresh Ideas for 100 Years” by offering special offers, activities and events showcasing the company’s promise to the neighborhoods and the communities it serves. The celebrations started on May 23rd and you may see limited edition collection of retro products with vintage packaging (including the adorable coffee cans seen in the photo as well as the celebratory reusable bags) Stop & Shop’s official birthday is September 6, 2014. Look for additional in-store celebrations and offers on this day.

Some of the community events include:

• 100 Days of Giving – From Memorial through Labor Day, Stop & Shop New England will donate $1,000 to 100 New England non-profit organizations. These donations are in addition to the $15 million in donations to hunger relief organizations and children’s health and wellness programs in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island this year.

• Summer Concert Series – Every Wednesday from June 4 to September 3, join Stop & Shop on the plaza at their New England Headquarters at 1385 Hancock Street in Quincy, MA. for a free concert. The entertainment is open to the public from noon – 1p.m.

For more information visit www.stopandshop.com/celebrate100 or go to their Facebook page for all the details. There is a Facebook Recipe Contest called Fresh Ideas Fridays. Each Friday, a product will be featured and fans will be asked to share recipes and ideas using the products. Winners will be chosen weekly for great prizes!

Speaking of winners, to win a $25 gift card to Stop & Shop comment on the blog post or on trendymommies Facebook page about your favorite Stop & Shop product and like our trendymommies facebook page. A winner will be chosen randomly and announced July 1!

Disclosure: The company sent me a gift pack including the coffee and gift card. All opinions are my own!

Stop & Shop Celebrates 100 Years
Stop & Shop Celebrates 100 Years

 

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Tweens and shampoo/body washes @babobotanicals

Both my girls love products that smell good – shampoo, body wash etc. Sometimes the products they would like to use are made with chemicals and parabens.  That is why I love Babo Botanicals shampoos and body washes. Their new Berry Primrose Smoothing Shampoo and Wash and smoothing conditioner are perfect for tweens. They smell amazing (according to my two tweens) and I love how the shampoo acts as a wash as well so in the instance you have swimmers like my two you only have to pack one bottle!

Speaking of swimmers, babo has their Swim & Sport line and the girls love the Swim & Sport Conditioner as it detangles and helps to strengthen hair.

I love the Oatmilk Calendula shampoo and body wash and the moisturizing baby lotion as it is great for sensitive skin. What I have found is many times with organic products they don’t necessarily smell that great. But all their products smell amazing and are very soothing.   All are also made in the U.S.A without any parabens or phthalates.  Check them out!

My favorite products @babobotanicals
My favorite products @babobotanicals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disclosure: babo sent me the products to test out. All opinions are my own.

 

 

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baby products body wash shampoo

Tweens and shampoo/body washes @babobotanicals

Both my girls love products that smell good – shampoo, body wash etc. Sometimes the products they would like to use are made with chemicals and parabens.  That is why I love Babo Botanicals shampoos and body washes. Their new Berry Primrose Smoothing Shampoo and Wash and smoothing conditioner are perfect for tweens. They smell amazing (according to my two tweens) and I love how the shampoo acts as a wash as well so in the instance you have swimmers like my two you only have to pack one bottle!

Speaking of swimmers, babo has their Swim & Sport line and the girls love the Swim & Sport Conditioner as it detangles and helps to strengthen hair.

I love the Oatmilk Calendula shampoo and body wash and the moisturizing baby lotion as it is great for sensitive skin. What I have found is many times with organic products they don’t necessarily smell that great. But all their products smell amazing and are very soothing.   All are also made in the U.S.A without any parabens or phthalates.  Check them out!

My favorite products @babobotanicals
My favorite products @babobotanicals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disclosure: babo sent me the products to test out. All opinions are my own.

 

 

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Family Fun Travel Destination @GreatWolf Lodge #GWLNewEngland

Looking for a quick trip overnight someplace close with adventure, water and relaxation? We recommend the newest indoor waterpark resort @GreatWolfLodge. We were invited to the grand opening celebration last week in Fitchburg, Mass and what an adventure.  I surprised my kids by not telling them their secret destination for the day. When we pulled up to the parking lot they were screaming!  This really is a family fun destination  as not only does it have 68,000 square feet of waterpark but 300,000 gallons of water and it’s more than a waterpark with interactive games, activities, a kiddie spa and more.

There is a waterslide for all ages from the kiddie Whooping Hallow and Tadpole Pond to the Howling Tornado and the exclusive Wolf Tale, you will not be bored at all. The girls and I loved the Slap Tail Pond which is the gigantic wave pool.  I tested ALL the waterslides and I do mean ALL of them including the Wolf Tale, in which you step into a clear enclosed tunnel and then the clear floor drops right out from underneath you.  The younger kids would love the Fort Mackenzie which is like a treehouse in water!

We were so impressed with the waterpark that we didn’t even venture back to the Howlin Timbers Play Park (next time!) There is a 9-hole mini golf course, family bowling and a 30 feet adventure climbing attraction! There is also the Howly Wood® XD Theater which is a motion thrill ride that transports you directly into the movie action! We will have to check this out for sure next time we visit!

My girls also loved the Scooops Kids Spa which has ice cream-themed manicures, facials and more. There are three different gift shops and six restaurants/snack bars (which includes a Dunkin Donuts). Ok so where does the relaxation come in? I like how the lounge chairs are close by the pool so if mom and dad want to take a bit of a break they can. However, I was going non-stop with my kids!  There is also the arcade and a restaurant close by in the arcade so parents can relax there too. My girls are all about a good arcade experience!

Admission is exclusive to resort guests. Head over to Great Wolf Lodge online and you can save 30 percent on your stay.

Disclosure: My kids and I were invited to the grand opening celebration for the day and got to enjoy the adventure. All opinions are my own.

All smiles @GreatWolfLodge
All smiles @GreatWolfLodge
Wave Pool!
Wave Pool!
The kids and the slides...quite an adventure
The kids and the slides…quite an adventure

 

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Wrinkles be gone @myNuFACE

We are heading into the summer season in New England so that means lots of sun!  As I age I try to avoid the bad affects of the sun and use lots of sunscreen but am trying more ways to combat those wrinkles. I have tried my share of wrinkle reducing creams and just discovered this new technology called The Trinity Facial Toaning Device by NuFace. It is an FDA cleared device to improve facial contour and skin tone and is a wrinkle reducer. I like it because it is easy to use, takes only 5 minutes a day and you can see a difference in wrinkle reduction. You simply prep your skin with the gel primer, glide the NuFACE device over your face (directions show you exactly how to do it -in the right direction) and remove the primer and wipe down the device. Simple!

How exactly does the device work? It delivers soft wave microcurrents to stimulate the skin so you will see an improved appearance. I really didn’t feel anything as I used it just every once in a while would I feel a slight tingle.

Check out their web site MyNuFace.com

Disclosure: The company sent me the device to test out. All opinions are my own.

@MyNuFACE device. My new favorite product!
@MyNuFACE device. My new favorite product!
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fashions

Summer is almost here Love my @cabanalife gear

I just love fashionable summer clothes. Especially fashionable summer clothes with a purpose and an SPF! Cabana Life has great protective hats, cover ups and beachwear for the whole family and they are all very stylish and functional.

A rashguard is a great way to stay covered up but I never found one that I like or that looked good on, until now. This ruched one in a bright blue color can also double as a dress in the instance you leave the beach or pool for a quick lunch or shopping trip. Simply pull the stings on the side to wear longer or shorter as either a shirt or dress and you are good to go. It also has an SPF 50 built into the fabric so you are protected too.

The Blue Cove hat is the best one I have seen and it looks great on! With a wide brim (5.5″ ) it is a perfect addition to your rashguard.

They have a variety of cover-ups, hats, accessories and beach bags to choose from too. What I love most is you can get a matching tunic cover-up for your daughter and yourself. Stay sun-safe this summer!

Disclosure: The company sent me the hat and rashguard to review. All opinions are my own.

@cabanalife SPF clothing is functional and fashionable
@cabanalife SPF clothing is functional and fashionable