4 Fab Finds Every Mom Needs To Know About This Holiday Season

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1. JCPenney

We all grew up knowing JCPenney and many of us have nostalgic memories of the store/brand.  Did you know though that they’ve recently launched a new lifestyle brand called Peyton & Parker?  It is exclusive to JCPenney and designed by their in-house team.

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At the event we were able to see, touch and even try on their classic looks, perfect for the whole family.

Think holiday photos, people, you’re gonna want to stock up on holiday plaid, sparkle and red and green colors!  Plus this is the time to think about refreshing your home decor!  They have everything you need to update your mantle or table’s look with Christmas decor.  See below for a setup so beautiful it will have you aching to move on from Halloween and hop, skip, and jump towards the holidays!  Shop all these affordable finds through Peyton and Parker here.  You can also follow them on IG, Twitter and FB @JCPenney

2. Boiron  

Being happy and healthy is top of mind for all of us moms so we were happy to hear about the #1 pediatrician recommended, homeopathic medicine brand!  Best known for their top-selling flu medicine, Oscillococcinum and their line of cough and cold relief medicines including Chestal and ColdCalm, their products work without causing drowsiness.  And we can all appreciate that!

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You can also feel safe giving this to your family knowing you don’t have to worry about unsafe drug interactions.   I’ve already tried ColdCalm which is good for babies as young as 6 months old, and am excited to try their honey syrup for coughs.  Never worry about overdosing!  Visit boironusa.com for more information and/or follow them on social media @BoironUSA.

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What a fun event activation they had!! Their healthy smoothie bar was AH-mazing and included, edible flowers and all the yummiest fruits and toppings!

3.  Culturelle  

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Do you take probiotics?  I recently learned about the importance of them for your gut health and digestion.  So I was happy to find Culturelle at the event given they are the #1 pediatrician recommended kids’ probiotic brand.  (Based on a 2016 survey among pediatricians recommending a kids probiotic brand).  I trust them to be safe and gentle, helping build a strong foundation for a child’s growth and development. They work naturally with your baby’s booty, oops I mean body.  Ok I mean both. lol  *Note these statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and this product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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At the event, we were challenged to pack a new diaper bag with all the essentials.  Oh boy did this bring back memories! Because although I’ve passed this diaper stage in motherhood, I still semi-freak out making sure my mommy bag is packed with everything Juliet might need on any given day.  My bag (featured above on the left) included their Grow and Thrive which promotes a healthy digestive and immune system, packed with vitamin D for strong bones (along with hand sanitizer, a first aid kit, snacks, wipes and WINE).  Yes, I tried to pack the red wine.  Two in fact.  Cuz you know, the struggle is real! haha  You can follow Culturelle on FB, IG and Twitter.

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4.  VTech Toys

I LOVE a toy that can teach.  And I’m always looking for opportunities to have my child learn something new and believe that kids can learn so much through play.  VTech believes this too with their “play to learn and learn to grow” motto.  And with tech-y toys topping every expert’s must-buy list they are a brand you need to follow.  Their innovative, educational products are enriching, fun and high quality!  I don’t know about you but this unicorn (above) seemed to be calling my name.  “Starshine the Bright Lights Unicorn” is her name!  They said it was for ages 1.5 and above …that includes me, doesn’t it??

Check out their handy holiday gift guide that lets you search the site by age, price range and character theme.  And find them on social media @VTechToys.  Thanks to them, we all received mommy massages.  Wouldn’t it be nice if all playrooms included a massage chair and masseuse?? One can dream can’t they?

Speaking of toys and since we are approaching Halloween, click here for toy-inspired DIY costume ideas!

And that’s the full recap!!  Thank you MomTrends and Parents Magazine for organizing and inviting!  It was a fun, fabulous and festive soiree!momtrends, momtrends events, nyc influencers




This was a sponsored post but as always all opinions expressed are 100% my own. 

 

Back To School with MomTrends and NYC Bloggers

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August for moms means back-to-school season.  And that for us means shopping season!  Making sure we are fully prepared for the non-stop needs of school season,  MomTrends, recently invited me and other NYC mommy bloggers to join them in discussing trends of the season as well as viewing new products from some of the leading family-oriented brands.

It was a great networking event to connect with the brands while being a fun mom’s night out filled with manis, mini-fashion show, and mom-osas.  (Thanks Natalie’s for the juice-infused prosecco!)

Did I mention the fashion?

That’s the best part of back to school season, isn’t it?  Tea Collection was on-site showcasing their latest fall collection, which of course, is all organic.  I can’t wait to show you more of this once we receive our outfit from them!  Make sure to follow me on Instagram for our daily style diary and fashionable adventures.

Snapperrock, a swim-based company that offers UPF 50+ in all their swimwear, had some adorable daddy and me and mommy and me options that really caught my eye.  ‘Cuz you know, how I just love twinning with my little!

#MomtrendsSchool also promoted beauty treatments, which for any busy mom can really feel like a luxury.   I was thrilled to be able to catch up with a mom friend over our complimentary Mani or Pedi.com.

Did you know Mani or Pedi will meet you in the comforts of your own home or office?  That’s a game-changer, right?  And Vamousse, a company known for their lice treatments, sent their glam squad to help make us over.  Thank YOU!

Our back to school education, continued as we made the rounds across the room and discovered Avery who had a fun, colorful collab with Amy Tangerine for rainbow-infused dividers, binders, and planners!

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Comedic chef, George Duran represented Jarlsberg and offered tasty twists on the classic grilled cheese sandwich.  I spun the wheel and won a truffle grilled cheese sandwich, which happened to be my favorite.  And I also got inspired to add bacon, apricot jam or tomato to the traditional lunchtime goodie.

I was happy to see Stonyfield there because it’s such a trusted go-to for organic yogurts and smoothies.  And I was thrilled to find they were launching snack packs for hungry kids on the go!  Juliet is now seriously obsessed with their latest creations and asked for these everyday of dance camp! Pretzels packed with yogurt?  Yes please!

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Lastly, I loved seeing Mabels Labels because every mom needs to label their kid’s school items.  And these personalized labels for shoes, clothes, water bottles, & lunch boxes are simply the best!  Cute and customizable, they’re waterproof and dishwasher and microwave safe!  Read our full review on them here!

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These were my favorite brands found at the event!  I’d love to hear how you are gearing up for this back to school season!  What are YOUR favorite products to help you level up and be that supermom you know you wanna be?

 

Thank you, MomTrends for this fabulous event!

 

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