Sugar Scrubs and More: Sweetly You – Review

Everything Nice

Ultimate Spa Treatment

I live in New England, and in winter, our furnace is constantly going.  We have gas, forced hot-air heat, which is really drying to your skin.

As much as I say I’m going to try, I don’t seem to be able to get to a spa for a pedicure, massage or facial.  Thus, I’m left to my own devices.  Keeping my skin moisturized is a constant battle, especially now that I’m a Baby Boomer.

Recently I had the opportunity to try some fantastic sugar scrubs from Sweetly You.

After using these scrubs several times in the shower, I feel like a new woman!

Kari and Justin Hoopes, the founders of Sweetly You, live in Cache Valley, Utah and have two toddlers ages 2 and 4.

Sweetly You offers an Essential Sugar Scrub that uses the natural power of Avocado Oil, Bees Wax, JoJoba Beads and raw cane sugar to leave rough, flaky skin touchably soft! Perfect to use during the harsh winter months. A great companion to our luxurious Foaming Bath Butter. Buff some life into your tired skin today!

I tried the Coconut Lime Verbena Essential Sugar Scrub, and matching Premium Body Lotion.  I also tried the Hawaiian Breeze Essential Sugar Scrub.  Talk about aromatherapy!

After locking myself in the shower for a respite, I used a loofah sponge and slathered on the sugar scrub.  Since I wear socks quite frequently (have to keep my tootsies warm!) sometimes it causes my skin to flake around the ankles and leg area.

This sweet-smelling sugar scrub exfoliated all that flaky skin away, and I applied the lotion on over moist skin afterwards!

Sweetly You has Scented Bath and Body products like Premium Lotion, Foaming Bath Butter, Sugar Scrub, Solid Perfume,and Dead Sea Bath Salts. Their unique Scents include Signature scents that are quite similar to those of Bath & Body Works, Victoria®s Secret any other divine scents you can imagine! You can also custom design your own bath and body gift packages.

Sweetly You’s shipping department goals are to keep shipping costs as low as possible for the customer.

Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day is coming up soon – or pick up a gift package for a Mom-to-Be!

For More Information Visit: Sweetly You

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If I Could Turn Back Time: Part 4 – The Kids Arrive

Time Passes Quickly Into The Future

I’m having so much fun this week trudging down memory lane. (I think.)

Actually, I’m on MomDot’s forum, and TellingDad, the only male member there, made a statement that gave me the inspiration for this post.

If I Could Turn Back Time

Our firstborn came along nine years after we were married – born in 1983.  The 1980s found me knee deep in kids, diapers, and work.

I was eco-friendly, green and cloth-diapering before it even became fashionable.  You young gals today make me laugh – it’s as if you invented it.  We just DID IT.

Pampers and a few other brands were just coming out then, but my mom got me a diaper service for one month.  After that, I was on my own.  Diaper pails, Dreft and Borax.  And  big yellow safety pins.  I even think I kept some.

The big decision then, which stirred a lot of controversy was … do I go back to work.  There were two schools of thought – either you did, or you didn’t.  I went part time.

Which makes me laugh again, because foremost, my generation was fighting that glass-ceiling thing, which still hasn’t been settled.  We wanted to keep our careers on the fast-track, yet we wanted to stay home with the kiddos.

There was the playgroup, tennis/pool club set – and then there were those of us who had to work to pay the mortgage.

So really, this whole controversy is nothing new, and hasn’t changed in 20 years.

I worked three days per week in a law office, and made up the other two by working at home at night on a (gasp!) state-of-the-art Royal electric typewriter – which totaled 40 hours.

Fortunately, my daycare was split between my mom and my mother-in-law.

Days off found me down the Connecticut beaches

Or inviting myself over to my girlfriend’s house visiting my friends who happened to have pools.

Take note of the Farrah Fawcett – Princess Di hairdo….

That first Mother’s Day was super fun with all the holidays – I really enjoyed dressing up my daughter!  When DD became a mom and celebrated her first Mother’s Day, it certainly brought back memories!

I used to love the Rothschild coat, hat and leggings sets – and even managed to get one for ‘Lil Moomette when she was about the same age!  Little stinker threw up on it the first time she wore it though.  Guess who footed the dry cleaning bill?

Darling Daughter #2 came along in 1987, and then the fun really began!  I never had a sister, so I was kind of happy that both of my kids were girls.

Check out this “Sassy Seat”

If I could turn back time
If I could find a way

“If I Could Turn Back Time” …. Cher

Further Reading:

Woodstock: Talking About My Generation

Post Woodstock: Part 2 – The 1970s And Still Kid-Free

Life In Dysfunction Junction: Part 3 – Guest Post by The Cat

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Happy Mother’s Day from Moomettesgram’s Musings

Happy Mother’s Day to all my readers at Moomettesgram’s Musings!

Did you know:

Think of all the work that mothers do in raising their children. Mothers need to be celebrated! President Woodrow Wilson realized this on May 9, 1914, proclaiming the first Mother’s Day. He asked Americans on that day to give a public “thank you” to their mothers and all mothers.

I hope you’re enjoying a wonderful day with your familes.  Last night we spent an enjoyable evening out with the kids.  My charming son-in-law’s parents were down visiting from Vermont, and it’s always nice to get together with them.  It’s hard to believe that I’ve been a mom for 26 years now, and a grandmother for 3 years!

Don’t forget that Mom Mastermind’s “10 Day May Madness” starts today!   Each of the products are on sale for just $5 each, and normally sell for more than 4x that amount!

Let me know how you spent your Mother’s Day!

Hat Tip to: America’s Libary

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Happy Mother’s Day From Moomette’s Magnificents Reviews

Happy Mother’s Day to all my readers at Moomette’s Magnificents Reviews!

I hope you’re enjoying the day with your family and loved ones!

Last night my family celebrated by going out to dinner a Japanese restaurant.  My charming son-in-law’s parents were down visiting from Vermont and it was always so nice to get together with them.

It’s hard to believe that I’ve been a mom for 26 years, and a grandmom for 3 years already!

Don’t forget to check out Mom Mastermind’s  “10 Day May Madness” that starts today!  Each of the products are on sale for just $5 each!

Hope did you spend Mother’s Day?  I’d love to know!

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Mom Masterminds Mother’s Day Sale

I can’t say enough about Mom Masterminds, I’ve learned so much from their site.  Plus, I was interviewed in a Cross-Blog Conversation and found it such a new concept and so exciting to participate!

The ladies at Mom Masterminds have gone mad!

Why do I say that? Well, this Sunday is Mother’s Day, right?

These Moms decided they were going to have a mad sale of their products starting on Mother’s Day. It’s aptly called “10 Day May Madness.”

http://10daymaymadness.com/

Here’s the crazy part: each of the products are on sale for just $5 each.

These products normally sell for 4 times that amount or more!

Here’s a sampling of what you can get for $5 each:

- a custom blog header
- an Ebook about a specific aspect of Internet marketing
- 6 months of advertising
- private label rights content
- an Ecourse about blogging

- an Ebook about once a week cooking

I don’t know about you, but I’ve already made a list of all the stuff I’m
getting from this page.   Go here to make your wish list now:

http://10daymaymadness.com/

I told you these Moms have gone mad!  And what’s wrong about that? Nothing!

Happy Mother’s Day!

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National Mom’s Nite Out ~ Join In Tonite May 7, 2009

MOMS NATIONWIDE TAKE THE NIGHT OFF
National Celebration of Motherhood Set for May 7, 2009

Look out America, mom’s taking the night off! The first National Mom’s Nite Out is scheduled for May 7th, 2009 and includes special events, virtual communal celebrations and the common goal of celebrating motherhood. More than 200 mom bloggers, 50 mom websites, and a dozen companies have committed to giving Moms a well-deserved night off.

National Mom’s Nite Out is being orchestrated by Maria Bailey, Host of Mom Talk Radio and author of “The Ultimate Mom Book” as well as top Mom Websites, Newbaby.com, www.newbaby.com, BlueSuitMom.com, www.bluesuitmom.com, and MomSelect.com, www.momselect.com

“Our goal in hosting National Mom’s Nite Out is to unite Moms all over the country prior to Mother’s Day,” says Maria Bailey, Author of “The Ultimate Mom Book” (HCI, 2009) and Host of Mom Talk Radio. “Most moms spend Mother’s Day taking care of the other mothers in their lives so we hope to give moms a well deserved night off right before Mother’s Day.”

The evening will consist of over 400 local events held across the country, as well mom-organized parties and virtual activities. Retailers such as Simon Malls, Children’s Orchard stores, and Giggle will be hosting special Mom’s Nite Out celebrations, complete with refreshments, entertainment and special offers. Family destinations Pump it Up and BounceU are even offering discounts to dad and caregivers in selected areas who want entertain the kids while Mom is enjoying her evening. Food and beverages at many of these events are being provided by corporate sponsors, such as Jose Cuervo.

Top mom bloggers and highly respected mom experts are also getting in on the fun by hosting their own events. Hundreds of mom-organized parties and gathering will be taking place that evening, including a Boston-area comedy show hosted by popular mom podcasters, Manic Mommies, a New York City “Daycation” themed party at Giggle and book signing party in Los Angeles with Mom authors and experts such as Kimberley Clayton Blaine, Romi Lassally, Megan Calhoun, Michelle Lamar, and Mallika Chopra.

If Moms can’t attend an event at a physical location, they can still take part in the festivities. To allow moms everywhere to participate, mothers will be invited to throw their own Mom’s Nite Out event by downloading party ideas and elements from the National Mom’s Nite Out website, www.momsniteout.com On the evening of the event, thousands of moms will be socializing virtually through online chats, Skype and Twitter tweet-ups.

• What: National Mom’s Nite Out is shaping up to be the largest cooperative effort of Mommy groups, Mom-focused organizations, bloggers and vloggers- all coming together for one great night in support of motherhood.
• When: Thursday, May 7, 2009 (Thursday before Mother’s Day)
• Where: Online, On Twitter, In Social Network Sites, In-home and in Sponsoring Retail Locations
• Official Song: Mothers Day Today, available on iTunes and the National Mom’s Nite Out site
Performed by: Jill Gioia
Written & Produced by: Jim Papoulis Conceived by: Alignment Enterprises
In Partnership with: MAMAPALOOZA: Mom-Branded Entertainment
• Official Drink: Mamatini, Momopolitan and Mamajitos
• Official Food: Chocolate

For event locations and a complete list of partners, visit http://www.momsniteout.com/

Maria Bailey is the author of “The Ultimate Mom Book” (HCI, 2009), Host of Mom Talk Radio, Founder of BlueSuitMom.com and co-Founder of Newbaby.com. She is also the author of “Mom 3.0:Marketing With Moms By Leveraging New Media and Technology”, “Marketing to Moms: Getting Your Share of the Trillion Dollar Market” and “Trillion Dollar Moms: Marketing to a New Generation of Mothers.” Bailey has been featured in US News and World Report, Wall Street Journal and on CNN, Lifetime TV and various local affiliates. Bailey is also the host of Mom Talk Radio and co-Host of Good Day with Doug Stephan, the #7 morning drive time radio show.

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Make Any Mom’s Mother’s Day Extra Special This Year

The newest hat I wear now is that of taxi driver.  In addition to working full-time in an office cubicle (still) and of course working from home on all of my blogs, I now pick up the darling grand-kids from daycare and bring them home until their parents pick them up after work.

If I haven’t started something in the crockpot in the morning, or remembered to check the freezer before I leave for work, that doesn’t leave me much time to prepare dinner when I get home with my charges.

What I really could use as a present for Mother’s Day is for Rachel Ray to show up on my doorstep and say she’ll be at my beck and call for a week (make that a year?)  But that isn’t likely to happen!

If you are looking for a different Mother’s Day present this year to give to someone harried, give the gift of time management as well as convenience

Thinking of nutritious, great tasting and simple to create meals can be time consuming and stressful for many mothers.  Deciding on what to make and putting together dinner for their family is a challenge.  Many moms can spend hours each week just planning.

If you are looking for a gift that will not only save Mom, your favorite sister, sister-in-law (or Grandmom!) some time, but also make her entire family happy and satisfied with a delicious meal, look into a menu planning service.

Menu Planning Services are an extremely convenient and effective way to help mom plan the family dinner each evening of the week. But planning what to cook for each dinner is just the beginning. Such services generally also include easy to follow grocery lists that show all the ingredients for the meals of the week, so mom can easily shop one time and pick up all the ingredients she needs to prepare each week’s meals. No more running to the store each day after work and wasting precious time that should be spent with you.

Menu Planning is also especially helpful for those that are on a budget or who would like to save more. You can save hundreds of dollars each month by not taking the family out to eat, and instead providing a tasty and nutritious meal right at home.

With a menu planning service you can get recipes for every night along with easy side dishes and scrumptious desserts that can be cooked any time. Also, you also get a tailored shopping list for each week of food that compliments your meals. You won’t have to search all the recipes for the ingredients you’ll need. It’s already done for you!  Plus, you will receive many each month that can help you be frugal as well as  save money on your grocery bill and ensure your family is eating healthy, delicious and nutritious meals. Now wouldn’t every Mom love that?

If you are searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, give her the enjoyment of Meal Planning.

For more great tips, head over to my new Recipe Blog ~ Moomettesgram’s Favorite Recipes

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Mother’s Day is May 10 – Spot a Mom with 1-800-FLOWERS.COM

Mother’s Day is May 10th this year, and what Mother doesn’t enjoy flowers!  I know as a Grandmom I do, and I like to enjoy them while I’m still above ground!

1-800-FLOWERS.COM has launched a new movement for Mother’s Day called Spot a Mom.

The Spot A Mom movement celebrates all the unique types of Moms in the world. No two moms are the same, so 1-800-FLOWERS.COM has created a fun digital guide that you  can use to find the different types of moms and what kind of floral arrangements best suit their personality and lifestyle.

Check it out at the Spot a Mom website.  Spotlight a Mom and she could win a Beaches Resort Luxury Included Family Vacation!

Visit their Facebook page and become a fan, you will receive a promo code for 15% off all Mother’s Day floral arrangements from the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM website (which I encourage you to share with your family!)

You can also follow 1-800-FLOWERS.COM on Twitter at www.twitter.com/1800flowers

1-800-FLOWERS.COM’s lifestyle expert, Julie Mulligan, also has her own blog, where she’ll be discussing flower trends and tips, and featuring different moms in the blogosphere and what flowers would match best with their personality.

Whether it’s for your own mom, Grandmom, favorite aunt, daughter, sister, stepmom, mother-in-law, or someone who’s been like a mom to you, do something nice for them!

Visit: 1-800-FLOWERS.com

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Carpool Karma CD – Make Carpool Time Your Time – Review and Giveaway

As a mom and Grandmom, I don’t get an opportunity to experience too much solitude except when I’m alone driving my car.  That’s why you’ll often see me on Twitter, tweeting and getting most of my creative writing done at night, when the house is quiet.

On one of my recent posts, I mentioned how I’ve once again earned the title of designed carpool driver since my new duties include picking up the grandkiddos from daycare until their parents get home!

I’ve been asked by Mom Fuse to review the new Carpool Karma CD that “Turns Your Car Into a Brain and Body Gym.” Wow ~ can I give that a workout!

As a young mom I was always trucking the kids to gymnastics; Daisy meetings; dance lessons; field trips; softball; soccer, cross-country and lacrosse practices.  Once my oldest daughter went away to college, I was often found carpooling her friends home from campus for long weekends to towns in our surrounding area.!

The new Carpool Karma CD was developed by two moms who shared a passion for physical fitness and whole-body wellness.  Their philosophy is:

…make carpool time your time” and optimizes your time in the car

I found the music very soothing, and thought it much like “New Age“ music. As I live in New England, part of the great megalopolis of the East Coast, the music was soothing enough to remove any instances of road rage that may have been going through my mind!   Current research shows that brain exercises help to prevent memory loss and Alzheimer disease ~ avoiding “overload” or in my case, “senior moments.” There are 25 audio tracks that include fun and stimulating mind and body exercises.

Carpool Karma is offering readers of Moomette’s Magnificents Reviews an additional 10% discount on purchase via their website if you enter the discount code MFUSE.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner on May 10th.   Give someone you care about the gift of Carpool Karma!

For More Information: Carpool Karma

Moomette’s Magnificents Reviews is hosting a Giveaway Contest! For a chance to win, there will be one winner of a Carpool Karma audio CD!

Main Rule: (remember if this rule is not followed then no others will count)
Just visit Carpool Karma and leave a comment about what you like best about their CD and why you’d like to win one.

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This contest will run until April 20 at approximately 11:00 pm.

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Make Mom’s Mother’s Day Extra Special With a Gift She’ll Really Like

If you are looking for a different Mother’s Day present this year, give the gift of convenience. For many mothers thinking of nutritious, great tasting and simple to create meals can be extremely time consuming. Many moms can spend hours each week just deciding on what to make and putting together dinner for their family. If you are looking for a gift that will not only save her some time, but also make the entire family happy and satisfied with a delicious meal, look into a menu planning service.

Menu Planning Services are an extremely convenient and effective way to help mom plan the family dinner each evening of the week. But planning what to cook for each dinner is just the beginning. Such services generally also include easy to follow grocery lists that show all the ingredients for the meals of the week, so mom can easily shop one time and pick up all the ingredients she needs to prepare each week’s meals. No more running to the store each day after work and wasting precious time that should be spent with you.

Menu Planning is also especially helpful for those that are on a budget or who would like to save more. You can save hundreds of dollars each month by not taking the family out to eat, and instead providing a tasty and nutritious meal right at home.

With a menu planning service you generally get recipes for each night along with side dishes and desserts that can be cooked any time. Additionally, you also get a tailored shopping list for each week of food that goes along with your meals. No more scouring all the recipes for the ingredients you need. It’s already done for you. Plus, you will receive lots of extras each month that can help you save on your grocery bill and ensure your family is eating delicious and nutritious meals. Something mom is sure to love!

If you are searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, give her the enjoyment of Meal Planning.
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To Give Mom a Menu Planning Gift this Mother’s Day visit Dine Without Whine

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