Tiny Picks

Recently I was sent a tube of Tickle Time Mineral Powder Sunblock for Kids for review. When I got the email asking if I was interested in learning more, the answer was a quick yes!  

Skin cancer runs in my family and we live in Orange County where the sun shines year round so protecting my girls’ skin with daily sunscreen is not an option, it’s a necessity.

Tickle Time Mineral Powder Sunblock for kids was created by actress Anne Heche who wanted to create a sunscreen for her kids that was fun, but not irritating, and could be applied without the typical protests common when applying lotions, creams or sprays.

Do your kids protest sunscreen application? Sunscreen application used to be full on warfare in this household, that’s why this product has me tickled pink!  

Why I Love Tickle Time Mineral Powder Sunblock for Kids

1. It is easy to apply each morning before school.
2. They LIKE putting it on.  We yell, “Tickle Time!” and it makes it fun! No more screaming protests.
3. It is a powder, so it almost goes on like a light makeup.
4. It’s fast and you don’t have to worry about it going in their eyes.
5. It is perfect to carry in your purse for impromptu park outings, etc.

Things you should know about Tickle Time Mineral Powder Sunblock for Kids

1. It’s made with 100% all-natural minerals
2. It offers Complete UVA-UVB protection
3. It lasts all day
4. Each tube contains over 300 applications
5. It is water-resistant
6. It is soothing and calming and can be used on rash or eczema-prone skin.

Buy Tickle Time Mineral Powder Sunblock now through October 31st, 2012 and receive free ground shipping! I guarantee you will be tickled pink too.

www.tickletimesunblock.com

[Disclosure: I was sent a free Tickle Time Mineral Powder Sunblock for kids to facilitate this review. 100% of my opinions are my own and I only write about products I am passionate about - this being one of them. Images courtesy of Tickle Time.]

I think I have been watching too much Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen because I have been saying “I am obsessed with…” so much lately that my husband now asks me Andy-style, “what three things are you obsessed with this week?” Any other Real Housewives and Andy fans out there with me??

So my latest obsession is Chobani Non-fat Greek Yogurt. Let me explain why.

Having gestational diabetes with my second pregnancy was the best thing that could have happened to me. At the time it wasn’t, but in retrospect it absolutely was. Even today, three years later, I still eat a modified diabetes diet, which entails eating 5 times a day: three small meals and two small snacks. I also never let myself go more than 3 hours without eating something to keep my blood sugar stable. Eating this way has been great for my metabolism and gives me energy (which is important when you are a mom!)

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Up until recently, I have never found bed sheets that I absolutely LOVE. In fact, I have spent quite a bit of money on high thread count sheets that really weren’t that great.  When we got our new dreamy iComfort bed, I needed to buy new sheets since we went from a Cal King to a King and that is when I discovered the best, softest, coziest bed sheets EVER!

It happened by accident actually.  I bought a set of the Bed Bath and Beyond Pure Beech Sateen Sheets for our guest bed first. After I washed them and felt how amazingly soft they were, I went straight back to get a King set for us.

They didn’t carry King size in the store, so I had to order online. I have a  Bed Bath and Beyond tip to share! You can bring in your 20% off coupon that you probably get in the mail into the store and can have an associate order it online for you and apply the 20% off coupon, which is what I did.

For such luxurious sheets, they are not that expensive, ranging from $79.99 – $99.99 per set. With the 20% off, it’s not a bad price for the best sheets you will ever sleep on.

They are flipping amazing. Soooooo soft and cozy. They just sort of drape over you like silk. I have never felt sheets so soft in my entire life. I wash and dry them on “delicate,” and I have only had them a short time so I can’t tell you how they hold up, but from first impression, so far so good.

Now, time for a nap…have a fabulous weekend!

It’s almost my favorite time of the year – holiday photo card month! And if that cute little fa la la la la bird in the graphic above doesn’t get you in the holiday spirit, I don’t know what will! That design above is one of my absolute favorites this year from Erin Condren.

I am obsessed with holiday photo cards. Love getting them. Love shopping for them. Love sending them. So I thought it only fitting that I write a post on my top picks for super cute holiday photo card sites.

So here is my list of some super cute holiday photo card sites to check out for this year’s Christmas or holiday card.

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I thought this was a timely post because with the holidays approaching who couldn’t use a little extra cash this time of year? Or maybe in January when the credit card bills come in?!

I have personally always wanted to be a part of a focus group because I thought it would be fun to share my opinions on products. When I heard about Fieldwork LA – Orange County marketing research services I was excited to share this information as I thought a lot of mamas might be interested and want to sign up.

Have you heard of a focus group before?  Basically a focus group is a research study on products and services that you use.  Typically lasting 1 – 2 hours, they are round table discussions moderated by market research professionals looking to gather real-life opinions from the consumer – YOU! And, at the end of the discussion, you walk out with payment which is typically anywhere between $50 – $100. Isn’t that awesome?

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