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Little Bu Non-Toxic Nail Polish

I'm hoping I have a few years yet before my daughter is interested in nail polish (out of curiosity, when does this happen?!)... but when the time comes, I'll be buying her the Little BU non-toxic polishes. The nail polishes are water-based, odour-less, quick drying, completely non-toxic and free of all the nasty chemicals normally ...

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MAC Skin Finish

I need to preference this post: I am not big on products anymore. There was a time during which I had the false hope that a new pot of eye shadow would revolutionize my look -- it never did. But sometimes I do discover something that makes my life a little easier. I am always tying ...

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DIY summer necklaces

Last week on the beach, my kids and I spent quite a while looking for shells (I don't know who enjoyed it more, the kids or I -- it's just so relaxing!!). And yesterday we made some fun, summery necklaces out of them. Look for the shells with a little hole in them, and use ...

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La Parisienne

If you have ever wondered how Parisian women manage to dress so well and make it look totally effortless, you need to get the book, Parisian Chic . Written by Ines de la Fressange, the former model, muse and designer. It is the ultimate insider guide to shopping, eating and sleeping in Paris. It is ...

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Yoga for you and your baby

When I was pregnant with Sara I went to yoga class once a week faithfully. I danced around the room with other pregnant ladies and connected with my baby embracing my belly. After her birth I went back to a weekly baby massage/yoga class until Sara was crawling around and yoga wasn't an option any ...

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Organic goodies from BabyBearShop

Oh, I'm in love with the cute packaging of the BabyBearShop products. So adorable! This line of organic products is maybe not extensive but it is absolutely enough for what I need. Loving the cheeky baby butter that I'm using for Ava! The lip balms are delicious too (and they come in the cutest packaging), ...

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Win! Inlight spoil-yourself-package

Remember my write up on the 100% organic INLIGHT Nyp Balm? I love that cream and the fact that it's so multi-purpose. Recently, I've also been using the INLIGHT Restorative Body Butter -- very nice, and since I'm still breastfeeding also a very safe choice. INLIGHT, the 100% organic skin care brand, was created by ...

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Dear Avocado...Thank you.

The summer in New York City has been brutal. I've heard that it was the hottest July on record but August was pretty unbearable as well. Meanwhile, I have been outdoors most of the time, forgetting to re-apply sunscreen and definitely not taking care of my hair which now is the consistency of straw. So... ...

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Planter's Crema Riparatrice

A true discovery this summer has been the Viso Mani Corpo repairing cream from Planter's. Made from all natural ingredients, and with a delicious, gentle smell, this cream is equally suitable to put on your body, hands and face. Perfect for when you're traveling! It's lovely for after bath or shower and rich enough to ...

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Sidewalk Shoe Survival Balm

Rejoice! Summer is here in full force and with the clunky boots now tossed to the back of the closet it's time to break out the cute sandals and flats. But oh my… ouch... so uncool... breaking in the new shoes for the new season also means blisters and sore feet! A very good friend ...

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Original Sprout Hair Care for Kids

One of my twin daughters has stick-straight blond hair while the other is a brunette with a thick mane of curly ringlets. During the morning routine the blond is pretty easy -- a quick comb through and she is good to go. The curly brunette however, takes a little more work to get camera ready ...

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Liz Earle, natural skincare

I've been on the look-out for skincare that works for a while now. I have my requirements, of course: it should be gentle, natural, affordable and smell really good. It should also be simple and straightforward -- what I don't like are those brands which offer a million products to be used on top of ...

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Coola Sun Care

Is there anything more mentally taxing then applying sunscreen to small kids? I love the summer and all, but the one thing that really causes anxiety during the morning routine is when we have to apply sunscreen to the family. I hate it. The chase....The begging them to stand still...The sudden jerky movements while you ...

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Safe to be polished, with Priti Princess

Things change when you become a mum. You start behaving differently -- you suddenly do things that you've previously thought you'd never do. Like changing a nappy in public. Or buying loads of pink for your little girl. Or letting them sleep in your bed. Or letting them use make-up. I think if you had told ...

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A possible saviour called Cupcake

My friend calls winter 'soft-play-season' and she dreads it every year. Year one of having children I thought she was just being miserable, and I loved watching my baby boy smile as some slightly clownish adults sang nursery rhymes to him in a church hall. In Year two I was too preoccupied with the new ...

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Resolution 2 of 999,999. Soul Cycle.

Soul Cycle just opened an amazing new space in Tribeca and while I totally TOTALLY dread working out I decided to just suck it up and force myself to go. After all, as mentioned before, the only cardio routine I have these days is courtesy of the Dancey Dance segments from Yo Gabba Gabba. So ...

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Papaw ointment -- an Australian treasure

I'm probably not winning any points for originality with our Australian readers, but before coming to Australia I had never heard of Lucas' Papaw Ointment and it has since become our favourite Australian discovery. This natural remedy, made from an enzyme in papaya fruit, can be used on burns, boils, cuts, insect bites, open wounds, ...

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What I can't leave the house without ...

Anyone who knows me will find it somewhat hysterical that I would be writing about my favourite 'beauty' product. I'm one of those girls who considers mascara and lip-balm "dolling myself up". I'm pretty useless in that whole arena and since having kids even worse. The only 'area' that I did try and spend a ...

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Something for the mommies....Lollia Bubble Bath

Bubble Baths are considered a real treat at our house. Lately, my girls seem to go suddenly deaf when I call them to come in for an evening bath, but when I mention that bubbles will be present... it's party time! That being said, I have spent countless dollars trying all sorts of “organic” ...

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Removeez -- remove with ease!

Here's a product that deserves a place in every family's first-aid cabinet... Removeez is a natural solution which removes everything from sticky tar and sap to permanent marker, tattoos, bandages, chewing gum, etc. One little bottle with many different uses. (Have you ever had to get chewing gum out of your hair? It's not fun ...

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Physique 57 -- the workout that actually works

I wish it wasn’t the case but I don't like to work out. I loathe the gym. The few times I dabbled in Yoga and Pilates I would be all gung-ho for a few months only to eventually find myself watching the clock like a hawk the entire time (is it over now?....now? ...what about ...

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Go Home Gorgeous

Giving birth is exhausting, physically and emotionally, and once the baby is born the mother is typically not that free or in the mood to go to a spa. A new business in the Minneapolis area, which is expanding in other cities, has decided to bring the mountain to Mohammed! Go Home Gorgeous will send a ...

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Baby hair gel

Way back before I had children, I used to love making homemade beauty products -- I gave all my friends handmade lip balm for Christmas one year, and I'd make facial masks and other potions for myself. Now that time is of the essence and we are rushing to get out the door, I don't ...

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