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A Reminder to Protect Your Skin With Lubriderm

Your Skin’s 1st Barrier

 

Protecting ourselves from the winter cold is on everyone’s minds these days.  And though we are quick to grab those warm winter accessories like scarves, earmuffs and gloves, we too often forget to add an important 1st-step barrier for our skin – LOTION.  I’ve been guilty of not moisturizing as a busy mom.  I used to religiously apply lotion post shower but after becoming a mom, I was just happy to get a shower in my busy schedule much less make time for any skincare routine!  So it was a nice reminder at the MomTrends blogger breakfast to use Lubriderm as the first layer of defense against the harsh, drying winter.  The new, Advanced Therapy lotion moisturizes skin for 24 hours so really, all I need to do is remember to stop and apply once a day.  I can do that!

It’s clinically shown to provide relief for extra dry skin.  They challenge you to try it for more resilient skin in just one week!  I tried it and can attest to how immediate the effects are!  My skin looked glowy and healthier.   It was age-defying and in my 40s, looking younger is becoming a priority!   

My husband will love this too because it is fast absorbing and you really just need to apply once for it to last all day!

Blogger Brunch

We all enjoyed a fabulous spread care of Serra by Birreria (on the rooftop of Eataly Flatiron).

We met the wonderful chef, and all got to know each other discussing what we were all busy doing this winter season.

And going along with the layering theme of the day, we took turns testing out our crafting skills and layered sand with pinecones, crystals and plants to create a DIY terrarium.

It was SUCH a memorable and lovely way to bond with fellow NYC bloggers, learn about Lubriderm’s latest product, and delight in a cozy atmosphere!

Thank you so much, MomTrends for hosting and organizing this wonderful event with Lubriderm!

And thank you to Serra by Birreria for hosting us at their fabulous 5th Avenue location!

Click here for a Lubriderm coupon. Lubriderm Advanced Therapy Lotion is available at Walmart for $6.97.

See more MomTrends blogger events here. 

For more info. on the event check out Twindollicious’s event recap here or Madmamanyc’s recap here. 

This is a sponsored post but as always, all opinions expressed are 100% my own.
Photos from MomTrends

Gift Guide For the Major Minifashionista On Your Nice List

Have a major minifashionista on your nice list??  What do you get for the girly girl who loves fashion and has an eye for style?  If you’re wondering that this holiday season, you’ve come to the right spot!  ‘Cuz boy do I have great ideas for you!  Here is my gift guide for those good girls on your list!

NM Kids Boutique

This online boutique and IG shop is one of my secret go-tos for kids’ designer dupes and couture – like fashions.  And now it can be your favorite shop for all the latest trends too!  You’ll be delighted to know that they have everything from sunglasses, to swimsuits and sandals.  Here are a couple outfits that I styled using items straight from their store.  Which one do you like most?

If you follow us on Instagram, you know we own and have styled the red sunnies and pink dress below.  Can you believe the dress tag actually says, Gucci?  And it’s only $29.99.  What a steal! Such great quality too!

Kidpik is the perfect gift that keeps on giving!  With monthly subscriptions based on the child’s style preferences, your opinionated minifashionista will receive a head-to-toe, mix-&-match, fully coordinated outfit based on the style survey she answers! Pick the 4, 6, or 12 week frequency option and only keep items you love (returns / exchanges are free and easy).  See here for more details!

Bixbee – Why have a boring backpack when you can have a Bixbee backpack?  For the girl who enjoys standing out and being the envy of all, these backpacks are to die for!  I don’t know about your minifashionista but mine is obsessed with PINK so I’ve rounded up the most dazzling options for your pink-loving diva!

See what I mean?  Darling details, right?  Glitter!  Unicorns!  3D detailing with wings, ears and horns that pop up out?? YES!!  And for those that already have a school backpack still in good shape, get them an upgraded duffle bag for all their dance, sport and slumber party needs!  Or get one to store all of the many doll clothes that I’m sure your fashionista has collected.  Check out these adorable options!

The best part is that not only are these stand out designer bags, they are durable, reliable and ergonomic too.  Their patented, horizontal backpacks for instance are designed to carry weight (as recommended by experts) at the waist level.  Check out the site for sizing options ranging for those fit for a toddler all the way up to high school.  Additionally, you can feel good about purchasing from this brand because for every backpack sold, they donate a backpack filled with school supplies to a child in need!!

Shop Kids Shoes If you’re like most moms, you hardly have time to leisurely shop through actual stores and who wants to do that with baby in tow anyways?  It’s much easier and way more efficient to quickly do your search online.  That’s why I turn to Shop Kids Shoes for shoe needs.  They feature lots of name brands and I always fall in love with more than I intended to shop for!  Here are some of my current favorites.  Which one do you love??

And for the girl who goes gaga for glitter, see the below options!! 

Follow us on Instagram and you’ll see more kids shoes from this site styled from brands like Katy Perry, Michael Kors, Sam Edelman, and Badgley Mischka!

 

Build A Bear (rainbow)

I don’t know about your child, but mine is crazy for rainbow everything.  And she LOVES this dress up rainbow bear! The set comes with plush stuffing, a heart locket, a birth certificate, a fashion outfit, and lots of accessories to customize and build their own bear at home!  What a fun activity for girls 3 and over to add stuffing, write their wish and close it in the special heart locket that fits inside the fashionable, furry friend!  Girls have so much fun dressing this bear-y cute gift and even get to fill out an official birth certificate for it!  Remember Cabbage Patch dolls and the birth certificate craze?  yea.. this is the more cuddly and cute version! Click below to buy!

Hairdorables

Your minifashionista will fit right in with Noah and this “big hair don’t care” girl squad.  So 2018, this lineup is about a funny vlogger with a passion for hair-styling.  Yes, she is a YouTube star.  LOL  The story goes, while shooting her video, Noah fumbled over the words “hair” and “adorable,” accidentally coining the term hairdorable. #instafame!  This is THE surprise toy for girls!  Each package must be pulled and peeled to reveal a whopping 12 stylin’ surprises.

For your crafty or artsy fashionista, check out these fabulous finds!

Klutz has the best assortment of activities for that girly girl on your gift list ranging from sewing crafts for all ages, to artsy books like the fingerprint fabulous one shown here where you can add sparkles to your thumbprint artwork, to lookbooks where you can live our your fashion designer dreams!  I seriously love them all!  And the mini-me inside me wants them for me, er, I mean Juliet! Parents always need a rainy day activity so stocking up on these always makes sense.  Plus they make for great silent travel items that don’t bother other passengers.  See the full assortment and purchase here!

What great finds, right?  And they’re all $100 and under!  There should be a lot to choose from and they’ve been kid-tested by a real major minifashionista.  You can’t go wrong with any of these fab finds!

 

Full Disclosure:

We received product to review during the research phase of this post.  As always, all opinions expressed are our own.