Cool Blue Products from Molton Brown, Philip B., and More!

This Indian summer heat isn’t fading quickly, and it still has us dreaming of ocean blue waves. Dive into these aquatic blue products from Molton Brown, Philip B., Lauren B. Beauty, and manicure tips from Skyy Hadley to keep summer lasting! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Combat and Relieve Stress with these Yoga Essentials

Now that the summer has come to an end, schedules tend to get busier as the days go on! With school back in session and holiday season on the horizon, don’t get caught up in all the stressful chaos. Combat and relieve stress in two ways with your everyday yoga essentials! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Back to School Perfection from Lauren B. Beauty, Philip B. and Molton Brown!

Now that we're well in to September, school is back in full swing! Put your best foot forward and show off your look to your classmates with these perfect back to school products from Lauren B. Beauty, Philip B. and Molton Brown! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

THIS BOOK IS OUT OF CONTROL: The Latest in An Interactive Series for Young Readers by Richard Byrne

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THIS BOOK IS OUT OF CONTROL!, the final picture book in the interactive series by Richard Byrne, will be on sale this October! London and Kenzie were absolutely ecstatic to receive this book mail from Macmillan Kids!

Fall Beauty Must-Haves

Fall is here and {hopefully} that means a change in the weather, so keep your skin and hair looking radiant with these fall beauty must-haves. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Be Chic Literate: The Trouble With Mistletoe {Book Review}

An eARC of the book was provided by the publisher for review considerati

The Trouble with Mistletoe
Author: Jill Shalvis
Series: Book 2 in The Heartbreaker Bay Series
Pages: 384 Pages
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Avon Books, September 27, 2016

Links: Goodreads // Amazon
Overall Rating: 4.5/5

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Get Your Glam On with Korres, Lavanila, and Katy Perry!

Step out this weekend looking your best with a few of our favorite beauty essentials. Get your glam on and feel great all night long while having the time of your life. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

New Year Dress Trends for 2017

Despite the fact that back to school season is my favorite part of the year, it is still a bit exhausting. So many things to buy and so many long to-do lists to complete! I feel like I won a sprinter race when I settle up all affairs in time. Well done, I can say to myself and go ahead with something that I love and something that renews my strength. That reward is diving into the fashion world, no doubt.

iRestore Hair Growth System Debuts New Hair Growth Serum for Fuller, Healthier Hair

For those looking to grow thicker and healthier hair due to thinning hair, Freedom Laser Therapy, maker of the FDA-cleared laser hair loss medical device, the iRestore Hair Growth System, announced today its latest hair growth product, the iRestore Hair Growth Serum. The Hair Growth Serum was developed using an advanced thickening formula, Redensyl®, that is clinically proven to stimulate hair growth for both men and women who suffer from alopecia. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Skincare EssentialsThat Transition Into Fall

As your wardrobe transitions into the fall – so should your skincare. Stock up on the beauty care essentials that help take care of your skin no matter what the cool weather may bring! 

You're Invited To Ted's Montana Grill To Help End Childhood Hunger

Consider this your formal invitation to enjoy a meal at Ted’s Montana Grill to help support the Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Campaign. It's a win-win situation when you can have a delicious mean AND participate in a campaign to help end childhood hunger in America. 

Dog Training The American Male: Take The Test To See Who Is A Member In Good Standing Of The Canine Club

Most women would describe the perfect male as domesticated and well trained, but author L.A. Knight knows that most men are happiest relaxing on the couch, scratching their privates, and watching sports! I'd like to send you a copy of Dog Training the American Male ― his hilarious new book described as Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In meets a funny Fifty Shades of Grey ― in consideration of an interview or review. Says Knight: "Men are dogs… and we like it that way. I say 'bring it on' but just go easy on the electric shock collar!” {Book provided for review/feature consideration}

Rock Out for Fall with Sally Hansen! {Mani Monday}

With fall right around the corner, its time to channel your inner rockstar and and go a little wild for the new season—with the beautiful metallic shades in the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel collection, you can instantly rock out! And if you want a little extra touch, use the Sally Hansen I Heart Nail Art Stud Kit to add a little more glitz. The Miracle Gel shades shown below are Buffalo Nickel, Stillettos and Studs, and Game of Chromes. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Magnificent Magical Beasts: Inside Their Secret World {Wunderkind Reads}

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We're pretty much big nerds in our house - we love comic books, Star Trek, Star Wars, and The Hobbit/LOTR - so when Bloomsbury offered me the chance to review this gorgeous picture book, I was all over it!

Meet the FIRST Activated Charcoal-Based Toothpaste Set to Hit the U.S. Market: CURAPOX

CURAPROX, the Swiss oral health professional, is officially gearing up to launch the first-ever chemical-free, all natural and activated-charcoal based teeth whitening system to the U.S. market this fall— Black Is White! This new collection will offer two refreshing lime-mint flavors of toothpaste to gently, yet effectively, cleanse and whiten teeth (WITHOUT the use of harsh chemicals that your normal whitening toothpastes contain!). These results-proven products are sure to make you smile (pun intended!) ;) {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Head Back to School with Fresh Monster!

We're officially back to school - prepped with new clothing, new school supplies and new haircuts. With a new haircut it’s important to keep your hair healthy and what better way than with a 100% safe and toxin-free line? Fresh Monster believes there shouldn’t be any tradeoffs when it comes to keeping kids clean and safe. Natural products should work just as well as conventional ones—and safe, toxin-free formulas needn’t be a costly luxury. Created by moms who have worked on the front lines of haircare (and know firsthand about the harsh chemicals lurking in personal care products), Fresh Monster offers a full line of toxin-free haircare made just for kids. All-natural botanical extracts; safe, plant-based cleansers; and fragrances blended from all-natural ingredients, never from chemicals. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

5 Things Skin No-Nos from Savvy Travelers

Since our skin is the body’s largest organ, it stands to reason that there are things we should be doing to care for it each and every day. However, many of us go through our daily routines paying very little attention to our skin. In fact, there are a lot of things that we do that end up leading to clogged pores and a dull complexion. These skin “no-nos” should be avoided to help keep skin looking and feeling great. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Color Blocking for Fall with Sally Hansen!

With fall right around the corner, now is the time to get a jump start on your fall look—what better way to do that then by making your nails pop for the fall season. Color blocking nails is a perfect way to add instant depth and trend to your style, colors can be monochromatic, metallic, bright, whatever style fits your look. Here are two looks created by Sally Hansen Global Color Ambassador Madeline Poole for the Fall 2016 runway shows for DKNY and Phillip Lim, and the explanation on how to get the looks and the products used to create them.

3 September Reads for Middle Graders!

This September, Sky Pony Press is pleased to be publishing two fun new middle grade novels, as well as the paperback version of a favorite! {Books provided for review/feature consideration}

Truth or Dare {Wunderkind Reads}

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A few white lies during a simple game of truth or dare spin out of control and make life very complicated for Lia in this brand-new novel from Barbara Dee.

When Lia returns after a summer with her eccentric aunt, it feels like everything has changed within her group of five friends. Everyone just seems more… dramatic. And after playing a game of Truth or Dare, Lia discovers how those divides are growing wider, and tells a few white lies about what really happened over the summer in order to “keep up.” But is “keeping up” with her BFFs really worth it?

Finlandia Cheese's Cheesiest, Meltiest, Gooiest Cheeseburger Survey {National Cheeseburger Day}

According to popular cheese and butter producer Finlandia Cheese, people in the Northeast enjoy American cheese on their burgers more than any other region in the U.S.

Finlandia Cheese [https://www.finlandiacheese.com/] (in conjunction with Learndipity Data Insights) surveyed 2,000 Americans about their cheese preferences as related to cheeseburgers. The results are in, and trust me—they're 'grater' than you ever imagined.

5 Ways to Thrive in the Midst of Challenge and Despair from Donna Stoneham, Ph.D. (Author of The Thriver's Edge)

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It’s easier to thrive when things are going well. It’s much harder to flourish in times of challenge or despair. The past nine-months have been particularly challenging for many as alarming events have unfolded at a pace never experienced before, including multiple terrorist attacks, the plight of refugees, black lives cut short, and police officers murdered. Add to that the most divisive US Presidential election ever and at times it feels as though things are spinning out of control.

Finding the Right Words: What to do If You Suspect Your Child is Having Suicidal Thoughts

By Dr. Laurie Johnson and Dr. Brian Johnson

Every day there are 5,400 attempted suicides by young people in grades 7-12. According to the CDC, “More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza, and chronic lung disease, COMBINED.”

September is Suicide Prevention Month, so it's an appropriate time to introduce you to Dr. Laurie Berdahl and her husband Dr. Brian Johnson. As proud parents, they noticed that youth in our nation were in crisis and they wanted to take steps to prevent further tragedy. Now, they are speaking out to help parents, guardians, and educators understand warning signs in youth that lead to harm, and in some cases death, and what immediate and preventative steps can be taken.

Below excerpt is from their new book WARNING SIGNS: How to Protect Your Kids from Becoming Victims or Perpetrators of Violence and Aggression and helps parents know what to do if they suspect their child is in danger.

Nancy Tillman Warms Hearts with You and Me and the Wishing Tree {Wunderkind Reads}

We had the pleasure of receiving an early copy of beloved children's picture book author Nancy Tillman's latest book, You and Me and the Wishing Trees  (Feiwel & Friends, 9/6/16).

GetYourPerfume’s “Best Beauty Bets for Back to School”

Whether you’re headed off to high school or packing for college, here are a few of the best beauty essentials every girl needs to start the year off right. Whether it’s a new fragrance or maybe a new beauty regimen you’re looking for, GetYourPerfume’s “Best Beauty Bets for Back to School,” has you covered, with great tips for your back to school beauty routine. {Products provided for review/feature consideration}

“Best Beauty Bets for Back to School”:

Invest In Good Rest with Frette

There’s nothing like a good night’s sleep - and that’s something that every mama needs. While it’s important to have a good, comfortable bed and a nice, cool pillow, one thing that you should never underestimate are the linens.

Meet The Moodsters!

Meet The Moodsters, a new line of toys and books designed to teach young children the fundamentals of feelings. The Moodsters, five lovable little detectives (Coz, Lolly, Snorf, Razzy and Quigly), come to the rescue whenever their friends, Zach and Zoey, have a feelings emergency. The stories and toys teach simple strategies to build social and emotional intelligence skills in young children. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is defined as the ability to identify and manage one's own emotions as well as the emotions of others. Decades of scientific research has shown that children with EQ skills are better able to manage their thoughts, feelings and behavior. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Essential Fall Wardrobe Updates for AW 2016

So the time of year is upon us, where all the high street stores go into a frenzy over their new fall lines. Ok, the weather doesn't quite feel cold enough to start thinking about long sleeves and gloves just yet! But to get ahead of the fashion game, it’s best to begin overhauling your closet with key pieces for the FW season now.

Coatigan

An essential fall trend is the coatigan. A cross between a coat and a cardigan, it's usually a coat style piece, knitted in cardigan soft wool. It is a good in-between item for when the temperature drops, but it not raining cats and dogs quite yet.

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Announcing a Brand New Chapter Book Series from Sky Pony Press!

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This September, Sky Pony Press is pleased to announce a brand new endeavor... CHAPTER BOOKS! Their first series comes from internationally bestselling children’s book queen Nancy Krulik (author of the Katie Kazoo series), her daughter Amanda Burwasser, and veteran illustrator Mike Moran.

Treat Yourself to a Worry Free Pedi™

Treat Yourself -- Worry Free Pedi™ sanitizing tablets gives you peace of mind at your next spa appointment. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Meet Noodle & Boo - Luxury Skin Care for Mom and Baby! (Baby Safety Month)

September is Baby Safety Month, and Noodle & Boo is pleased to introduce a safer, talc-free baby powder featuring their signature fragrance (a delicious blend of apricot, sweet water blossoms, milk, honey and vanilla). {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

NYFW Hair How To: Tracy Reese SS17

Cantu debuted at their very first NYFW show this afternoon for Tracy Reese’s SS’17 presentation. The show featured a mix of models paired with inspirational and noteworthy, real women such as Bethann Hardison and Sasheer Zamata. Using Cantu products, lead stylist Bok-Hee created an ethereal, whimsical half-up messy bun on models, while utilizing the natural textures of each the real women to embrace their own style! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Skin Care Awareness Month: Heal Damage Caused By Soap with Babytime!

While being clean is one important part of hygiene, washing too often can damage your skin. Soaps remove natural oils, dehydrate and irritate skin and wash away good bacteria. Washing your entire body too often can leave skin itchy and aggravate conditions like eczema. September is National Skin Care Awareness Month, the perfect time for people to break their routine of lathering their entire bodies from head to toe in soap on a daily basis before dry, frigid winter weather arrives and wreaks more havoc on skin. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Olivia’s Story: From Car Ride Chronicle to Published Novel

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Sometimes the best stories are created through teamwork.

In 2009, retired engineer David L. Dahl retold stories from his youth to his 5-year-old granddaughter, Olivia, to entertain her during long car rides. Eventually, Dahl exhausted his memory of stories and began to make up his own with Olivia as the heroine.

Fashion Week Beauty Essentials from Lavanila, Biore, Korres and more!

With Fashion Week on the horizon, channel your inner fashionista! Be sure to have your vanities’ stocked with the perfect beauty essentials so you’re always looking runway ready from head to toe. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Back to School Spritzes from Fragrance.com!

Nights are getting cooler, the sun is setting earlier and rising later. Toward the end of the month leaves on the trees will begin to change colors, which means many things - one being that the new school year is upon us. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Tips to Create the Ideal Homework Station from Lorena Canals

All hands on deck…the new school year is upon us! Now is the perfect time to get your student’s homework station ready to go for the new school year with Lorena Canals’ machine washable rugs. Parents no longer need to worry about their kids’ craft projects spilling on to the rug—clean-up is a snap, simply throw the rug in the washer! You can beautify your kids’ work space with a gorgeous rug from Lorena Canals plus here are some great back to school homework station tips!

Improve Fitness, Training and Overall Health with Clean Hydration from ZeroWater

With Summer in full swing and many already thinking about their fall fitness regime, a key component to fitness is staying hydrated. Not only is it important to not forget to hydrate during the long hot summer days and during in fitness training, but trying to stay hydrated before any activities to maintain hydration so there is enough reserve for the body. Hydration should be a priority every day and starting with the cleanest water possible is a good start. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Post-Summer Skin Saviors for You!

Face it, after months of sun exposure, dry air conditioning and dipping into chlorine filled pools, we are left looking less like golden goddesses and a bit more like California raisins. In the summer, sun burns, heat rashes, dry patches, and bumpy red mosquito bites invade our previously pristine complexions, but when the warm weather begins to fade, we do need some help to fade our skin troubles away. Earth Therapeutics, AQUATION and Osmotics Cosmeceuticals bring you post-summer skin saviors to help make the transition into fall, bearable, and beautiful. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

Let's Mix Some Refreshing Labor Day Recipes!

With Labor Day around the corner, it would a great time to show readers how to mix up their own low-calorie drinks at home. These low-calorie drink recipes are the perfect combo for your own vacation-in-a-bottle. {Product provided for review/feature consideration}

September's New Picture Books from Sky Pony Press!

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This September, Sky Pony Press is proud to be publishing three wonderful new picture books!

Motherhood Expert Encourages Moms to Rest and Refresh as Children Head Back to School

With summer winding down and children readying to go back to school, internationally known motherhood and relationship expert Mandy Arioto is offering weary moms words of wisdom and grace to inspire and refresh their souls. Arioto provides a humorous, yet deeply insightful look into motherhood and offers hope for women everywhere in her debut book, Starry-Eyed: Seeing Grace in the Unfolding Constellation of Life and Motherhood (Zondervan, ISBN: 0310340403, MSRP: $16.99, Format: Paperback, 224 pages). {Book provided for review/feature consideration}

The Adventures of Celia Kaye Helps Parents and Kids Overcome Stigma {Wunderkind Reads}

Meet creative artist, fitness expert, and entrepreneur Kaitlin Puccio’s first book, THE ADVENTURES OF CELIA KAYE. This fantastic new tool helps parents talk to their kids about the challenges of living with gluten intolerance and other food allergies and how to overcome those challenges. The book is the first in a planned series and features the young Celia Kaye struggling with her “difference” and the stigmas she may face from her peers. {Book provided for review/feature consideration}

Framed! (A T.O.A.S.T. Mystery) {Wunderkind Reads}

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Little Miss Lo has been swept up in my Sherlock obsession {that started when I read A Study In Charlotte early this summer}, so both of us were excited to see this book mail from Simon & Schuster Kids! I'll share a synopsis for James Ponti's  FRAMED! below...

The Perfect Summer Beauty Routine!

Searching for the right products to create the perfect summer beauty routine? Look no further! These products from Philip B, Molton Brown, Avon Skincare, and Rimmel London are just what you need to establish a beauty routine you’ll use for years! {Product provided for review/feature consideration}