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Suave Kids® 3-in-1 Muppets Most Wanted Shampoo Conditioner & Body Wash #MuppetsMostWantedEvent

March 22, 2014 by Momstart 1 Comment

The Muppets are at it again and Suave Kids^® is joining them to help celebrate the premiere of Disney’s Muppets Most Wanted, hitting theaters March 21^st. For a limited time, select Suave Kids products will feature characters from the Muppets gang, making bath time the best time for your little ones!

I received samples while I was in LA on my press trip with Disney. So the kids are using it in their bathroom. I love the kids having a 3-in-1 because then it’s less of a mess in the bathtub or shower. They love it and they feel so independent using it because it’s easy for them to open. In fact, Miles told me the other day you can go mom I don’t need your help in the shower. Great, my son is a big boy now. It’s sort of a bittersweet moment, I’m proud and yet sad because I don’t want him to grow up.

Suave Kids^®Muppetsproducts:

· Suave Kids® 2-in-1 Shampoo Smoothers – Reduces tangles and split-ends, leaving hair feeling extra soft. This product gently cleans and moisturizes for less than the more expensive brands.

o Available in Strawberry featuring Miss Piggy

· Suave Kids® 2-in-1 Shampoo – Cleanses and contains conditioners to help eliminate tough tangles in one easy step.

o Available in Watermelon featuring Animal

· Suave Kids® 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash – Cleans and detangles hair while leaving skin soft and smooth.

o Available in Apple Featuring Kermit and Raspberry featuring Fozzie Bear

· Suave Kids® Tear-Free Body Wash – Made specifically for kids’ skin, the gentle formula cleanses effectively without drying out your child’s delicate skin like a bar soap can.

o Available in Strawberry featuring Miss Piggy, Berry featuring Gonzo and Free & Gentle featuring Kermit

Check out your favorite characters “Most Wanted” on-the-road essentials while they promote their new movie here and follow Suave Professionals Celebrity Stylist Marcus Francis’ simple tips below to recreate the signature waves Miss Piggy flaunted on the red carpet for the move premiere:

1. To prep strands, use Suave Kids^®2-in-1Shampoo Smoothers in Strawberry featuring Miss Piggy herself on the limited-edition packaging. This gentle, creamy conditioning formula reduces tangles and split-ends, leaving hair feeling extra soft.

2. Once hair is completely dry, hold a one-inch curling iron vertically and wrap each section of hair around the barrel.

3. After hair has cooled, gently brush out curls using your fingers.

4. Lock in the look and tame unruly flyaways with Suave Kids^® Swingin’ Coconut Light-Hold Hairspray.

Mr. Bubble 3 in 1: Body Wash Shampoo and Conditioner & iOS App Mr. Bubble

October 5, 2013 by Momstart Leave a Comment

It’s been a while since I’ve worked with Mr. Bubble but we haven’t stopped using it, that’s for sure. I just received samples from them of the Mr. Bubble 3 in 1, body wash, Shampoo and Conditioner and I’m excited to use it on the kids. Well, Miles has decided that he has outgrown bubbles but Zoe and I will enjoy it. Which brings me to the question? When are you supposed to separate your kids in the tub???

I love the Mr. Bubble 3 in 1. Mr. Bubble makes getting clean almost as much fun as getting dirty. A gentle, hypo-allergenic formula that’s tear free and dye free. The bubblegum fragrance and tons of suds makes bath time fun! This 3-in-1 formula is perfect for cleaning from head to toe! This formula does not contain animal-derived ingredients and is not tested on animals. The other one is a sensitive formula that is extra gentle.

There is a new Mr. Bubble App that you can try if you have an iOS device, the Mr. Bubble! app.

Join the iconic Mr. Bubble character that has delighted kids & parents for over 50 years and splash, pop, paint and wash in a virtual bathtub. With big buttons for little fingers and lots of interactive animations and sounds, it’s an app kids won’t be able to put down.
NO ADS or IN-APP PURCHASES, the Mr. Bubble app comes compete with three fun mini-games to play:

Virtual Bath Time
Fill the tub, add bubble bath, splash & pop bubbles, play with a rubber duck and 5 other bath toys. Even get a visit from Mr. Bubble himself now and then!

Bubble Paint
Pick from a group of cartoon kids (or Mr. Bubble himself!) or use your own photo to paint on with bubble or foam soap. Make bubble beards or hair, just like when you play in a real bubble bath. You can then save or share your bubble paintings.

Mr. Bubble Washup
Get Mr. Bubble dirty with everything from beach sand, a messy peanut butter & jelly sandwich or a friendly (but muddy) dog, then turn on the shower and wash him clean!

Other Mr. Bubble Features:
– Works on all iPads (including the mini), iPhones and iPod Touches with iOS 5.1 or later!
– Beautiful Retina graphics for iPad and iPhone
– Designed for kids 3-6, with no text instructions to read
– "Child-safe" mode that keeps little ones from accessing the more complicated screens like settings, camera/photo album, or sharing photos via email.

Protect Your Family’s Hair Naturally with Fairy Tales Sun & Swim Collection

August 24, 2013 by Momstart 1 Comment

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Protect Your Family’s Hair Naturally with Fairy Tales Sun & Swim Collection

By Emily

I’ve got two little girls who must have been fish in a former life. If I don’t get them involved in some aquatic activity at least once a week, they’d go crazy stuck on dry land. Thank goodness swimming is a great activity we can enjoy as a family year round. In the summer we like splashing in the lakes, wading around the Puget Sound and taking trips to the coast. Summer just isn’t summer without a day at the beach! When the cooler seasons roll around you can find us playing at the community pools and aquatic centers. I love that we as a family can have fun together while getting in some much needed exercise. The only downside to raising little water babies is preventing and dealing with the damage that sand, salt and chlorine can do to our hair.

I have to be careful about what products I choose to use on my daughters since they have such fine hair and sensitive skin. Typically, I like to stick with natural shampoos and conditioners to combat the residue and chemicals left in my children’s hair. Something about cleaning hair with chemicals seems counterproductive. So when I had the opportunity to check out the Fairy Tales Sun & Swim collection, I was eager to give it a try and compare it to the other natural hair products I’ve used in the past.

The Fairy Tales Sun & Swim collection is a line of natural products that the entire family can use to protect hair from sun exposure, chlorine and sea salt that can build-up and cause damage. The collection includes:

The Fairy Tales Lifeguard Clarifying Shampoo – gently removes chlorine, sea salt and unwanted minerals from the hair. Infused with orange flower extract, grapefruit and lemon, the Lifeguard Shampoo cleans, softens and hydrates hair. It was chosen as one of the best shampoos moms steal from their kids by Allure.com.

The Fairy Tales Lemon-Aid Conditioner – removes all traces of chlorine, sea salt and minerals, while deep conditioning with aloe, jojoba and vitamins E & B.

The Fairy Tales Coco Cabana Sun Spray – loaded with banana and coconut extracts that protects sun-drenched hair and locks in moisture.

This summer, our schedule included days at the beach, swim lessons and pool play dates so I had plenty of opportunities to put the Fairy Tales Sun & Swim collection to the test. For my daughters, the first rule of any shampoo must be “no stinging”. Second rule, they want it to smell good. For me, I want it to clean and not cause any further damage. I’m happy to say the Lifeguard Clarifying Shampoo met all our needs. The shampoo smelled amazing, refreshing and clean. I have found in the past that many natural products smell as natural as, well, dirt. Seriously, the Fairy Tales Lifeguard Shampoo smells amazing, did I mention that already? And it cleans. Since I didn’t have to wrestle my youngest daughter while she tried to shield her eyes, I could actually scrub her hair clean.

The Lemon-Aid Conditioner is also a fantastic smelling sting-free product. My concern with many natural conditioners is that many don’t really condition well. No amount of product can seem to fully soften my hair, especially after a day in the pool. With the Lemon-Aid Conditioner, it only took two quarter size drops to do the job, which is beneficial not just from a money-saving standpoint, but also because I don’t want it to run out anytime soon – it softens great and smells wonderful.

I found that my new “must-have-can’t-do-without-product” is the Fairy Tales Coco Cabana Spray. It is perfect for protecting hair and keeping it moisturized. I actually use it daily as a leave-in conditioner. My kids love it as a detangler. We all love the smell, like paradise in a bottle. It reminds my kids of Hawaii, I compare the smell to the pina coladas I enjoyed in Hawaii. This scent of the Coco Cabana Spray could be pretty therapeutic in the middle of a dreary winter!

When I received the Fairy Tales Sum & Swim collection I was excited to try them out and use on my kids; something that I could put to the test on the harsh conditions of sand, sun and chlorine. But actually we’ve been using the products daily now and I’ve got to get another set for my own bathroom. Needless to say the Fairy Tales Sun & Swim collection has also become a staple in our swim bag.

For more information on The Fairy Tales line of hair and skin products, visit http://www.fairytaleshaircare.com/. Be sure to check out their Bug Bandit, a DEET-free natural bug repellant as well as their Lice Repel Shampoo, just in time for back to school. You can also follow news and updates about Fairy Tales on Twitter and Facebook.

Disclosure – This product was provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer for the writing of this review; however, opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation.

About Emily:

Emily is also very active in the local MOMS CLUB. The mother of two girls, ages 7 and 3, Emily also cares for her lovable old shihtzu, a frisky kitty and a flock of egg-laying chickens. Originally from Wisconsin, Emily transplanted to Pacific Northwest after college to be with the handsome, sweet guy she met on Spring Break. They have now been married for 10 years. Emily hates housecleaning, loves wine and enjoys dining out. She would love to find a cure for the depression and anxiety she has dealt with on and off since early adulthood, just like me. She is an amazing mom and friend.

Philip B. Oud Royal Forever Shine Shampoo and Conditioner

May 9, 2013 by Momstart Leave a Comment

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Philip B. Oud Royal Forever Shine Shampoo and Conditioner

By Lynn:

I was given the opportunity to try out a shampoo and conditioner by Philip B. Oooh what a lovely little product! I am often on the lookout for a shampoo and conditioner set that leaves my hair feeling soft after the wash and hey, let’s be honest I’m a stay at home mom, I need this stuff to last a few days WITH a workout here and there in between! It also doesn’t get oily too quickly which is surprising. I’ve had a few conditioners that make my hair feel soft and silky, but at the cost of getting oily too quickly.

My hair is super coarse and thick and tends to get oily, and this really has not been the case with this shampoo and conditioner. My hair feels clean too! I’ve used it a few times now, as sometimes my hair gets “used to” a product and doesn’t seem to work as well, but not true here. Another little “experiment” I did with the product is put it on my 5 year old’s super straight hair. It made her hair is SO soft! I don’t wash her hair that often, she’s clean and doesn’t get sweaty so I don’t find it necessary to have the added argument every other night but after A WEEK of washing her hair it is still not only soft but SHINY! Seriously.

Philip B. Oud Royal Forever Shine advertises that it defrizzes and this is something I noticed for me. They say it also has a “time released botanical hydrators” that keep your hair shiny for longer and like I’ve said I really noticed this.

It’s a little on the pricey side but I think it’s worth it if you are someone like me who has frizzy out-of-control-hair and needs to have good hair days from time to time! As moms we need to have some pampering times for ourselves! Get it for yourself or your mom, or forward this on to your hubby if he needs an idea of something extra to spoil you!

Oh and did I mention how SOFT my hair is?? Oohhh!

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Pamper Yourself with a VO5 Treatment

May 19, 2012 by Momstart 54 Comments

Mother’s Day is over but pampering mom should be an on-going thing. Even if you can’t find anyone to pamper; you as a mother, you deserve to pamper yourself. Why not pamper yourself with a little extra hair care. …..If you’re reading this and not a mom but know a mom that could use some time check out a few simple tips to pamper that mom on-the-go.

– Give them time to Enjoy a relaxing bath by taking the kids for a few hours

– Give her A fun, new lipstick shade is a quick change to your daily beauty routine

– Treat her to a fresh haircut or day at the sap

– Give her new nail polis maybe a bright, bold color for Spring

Alberto VO5, the iconic hair care brand we’ve all grown up with, also offers shampoos and conditioners with 5 essential vitamins for healthy, beautiful hair.

So treat yourself to a relaxing and moisturizing hair treatment with Alberto VO5’s Hot Oil to dramatically revitalize your hair making it look healthy, shiny and brand new. Better yet, it only takes one minute! I’ve been using hot oil on my hair since I was a teenager in middle school. I love how easy it is to use and how silky smooth your hair looks after using it. It’s great for over processed hair. So give it a try!!!

This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winner, Alicia Z.

Please see the giveaway rules.

Beginning Bath & Beauty Skin Care Products for Baby By Maclaren

March 10, 2012 by Momstart 14 Comments

By: Ashley

It wasn’t too long ago that I became a HUGE fan of Maclaren. I was in the market for a lightweight, yet durable, stroller and quickly learned that no one (in my very humble opinion) could match Maclaren. That’s why, I was SO excited to learn about Maclaren’s line of skin products! If a company could make such amazing gear that made life easier for both parents and children, I couldn’t wait to see what that same dedication would do for a skin care line. Let me start off by saying, I was NOT disappointed!

“Maclaren makes skin care stuff? Who knew?” That was literally what I said when received the samples of products for this review. Now, a shower, some lotion, and some body balm later, I am fully supporting the Maclaren Beginning line. What makes this stuff so special? Here’s what Maclaren has to say…

(These are) products offering everyday personal care for the entire family (mothers, fathers, babies and children). beginning…everyday, a natural and gentle range of holistic bath and body care products, delivers real therapeutic benefits based on holistic aromatherapypractices, and is made from the purest ingredients safe for sensitive skin.

Now, here’s what I have to say! I’ve kind of gone back and forth about what I think of the potentially dangerous chemicals found in lotions, shampoos, soaps, etc. It’s a tough spot to be in when you want to do everything you can to keep your babies healthy but also need to be cost conscious and… well to be honest, not afraid of everything in the world. That’s one of the reasons I really like the Maclaren Beginnings line. The products are natural… but don’t cost an arm and a leg. A little more than some of the other more traditional baby products, yes… but, for high quality skin care, suitable for sensitive skin, that leaves your body and mind feeling luxuriously relaxed…? Beginning is a GREAT product line.

Product Line Descriptions:

Replenishing Body Lotion: Enriched with the moisturizing and anti-aging benefits of avocado, almond and chamomile oils, this water-based, non-greasy body lotion is specially formulated for delicate and sensitive skin. An organic essential oils blend of relaxing lavender and regenerative avocado oil, combined with moisturizing almond oil, glycerin and cocoa butter, boost the skin’s defenses against the damaging effects of UV rays while softening and soothing the skin.

Gentle Cleansing Face and Body Wipes: Made from soft organic cotton and lightly scented with organic lavender essential oil, these alcohol free cleansing wipes are gentle enough for use on body and face. Known for its anti-bacterial and soothing properties, lavender essential oil leaves skin clean, fresh and stress free.

Gentle Softening Shampoo: Created using only the mildest ingredients to cleanse and moisturize the hair and scalp, this gentle softening shampoo leaves hair shiny and silky. A comforting blend of soothing lavender and restorative mandarin essential oils, combined with hydrating aloe and glycerin, make this gentle shampoo rich in healing properties.

Gentle Moisturizing Hair Conditioner: Specially formulated to complement the beginning gentle softening shampoo, this mild conditioner is lightweight in texture, leaves hair moisturized and hydrated, and has the calming scent of lavender oil. A blend of mandarin oil, aloe Vera juice oil and glycerin provides hair with repairing and restorative benefits.

Hydrating Lip and Cheek Balm: A distinctive blend of organic Shea butter, bees wax and jojoba oil hydrates and moisturizes lips and cheeks. This balm is infused with a light lavender scent and specially formulated with natural vitamin E to protect sensitive skin.

Indulging Body Butter: A rich, buttery moisturizer providing an intensive dry skin treatment, this body butter has a lightweight texture for quick absorption. Highly moisturizing with a blend of organic Shea and cocoa butter, as well as soothing aloe Vera and almond oil, this special formulation leaves skin hydrated and soft. For ultimate relaxation, it is lightly fragranced with a blend of revitalizing orange and sensual ylang ylang.

Aromatherapy is another added plus of the Maclaren Beginning line. Whether it’s the relaxing scent of lavender, or the energizing burst of mandarin orange, they have done a great job of using just the right amount of scent. I don’t use scented things very often because I can get overwhelmed by smell. The natural scents in Maclaren Beginning are just right.

Check out MaclarenBaby.com to try out these products. You can also find them at some other online stores. Perfect for new moms, baby shower gifts, and more!

MomStart is an Ambassador for Maclaren and received products for review.

About Ashley: Ashley is the president of our local MOMS Club. Ashley has a background in teaching Kindergarten and working with children K through 8th grade. She is now a SAHM and writes her own blog at Momicles.

John Frieda Frizz-Ease Start Repairing Shampoo Conditioner & Original Serum Giveaway

August 27, 2011 by Momstart 261 Comments

I’m asked to write reviews all the time. I just can’t possible accept everything even if I wanted to. So sometimes I’ll ask for a donation on behalf of the current charity I’m working with in exchange for a giveaway post. I LOVE IT when they say yes.

The PR company currently representing John Frieda’s Frizz-Ease products has agreed to send me samples for my Pampers Miracle Mission Charity project for Special Delivery. I’m super excited about having such nice hair care products to give to these moms in need. I LOVE the John Frieda products I’ve used. What do you think of John Frieda?

Information about some of the Frizz-Ease® Hair Serum collection:

Frizz-Ease® Hair Serum Thermal Protection Formula – This formula is the ultimate way to protect hair from the damage that causes frizz and color-fading – namely, hair dryers, flat irons and, most importantly for summer, UV exposure. It contains a Thermal Shield Complex, and promotes smoothing in order to help prevent future frizz that can stem from heat and UV damage. In addition, it leaves hair silky and with vibrant, enviable shine.

Frizz-Ease® Hair Serum Original Formula – This blockbuster formula began the Frizz-Ease® phenomenon to transform moderate frizz and flyaways. Original Formula Hair Serum is formulated with Seaweed Extract and promotes smoothing. With continued use, this formula actually helps to prevent future frizz from forming.

Frizz-Ease® Hair Serum Extra-Strength Formula – Designed for unruly, coarse hair, this formula contains Seaweed Extract and Silk Protein, known to condition and smooth hair. Over time, the use of this formula has the remarkable ability to help prevent future frizz.

This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winner, Breanne.

All rules can be found under giveaway rules. We received free samples.

Jenerations Baby Collection: Organic Shampoo, Lotion, Gel, and Conditioner

June 3, 2011 by Momstart 3 Comments

Founded by hairstylist and salon owner, Jennifer Reilly, jenerations baby enables mothers to feel comfortable in developing healthy hair and body care regimens for their children at a young age while bringing sensitive and organic products to the children’s market. The jenerations baby collection includes shampoo, conditioner, hair gel, body lotion, body wash and soap with prices ranging from $7.00 – $15.00.

I received four samples from jenerations baby and I loved the smell of each of the products.

Jenerations baby Shampoo Bodywash

The shampoo and bodywash is lightly scented completley natural and organic made with extra sensitive mild ingredients. Including extracts of comfrey, chamomile and rosemary giving it that wonderful scent. Plus, NO lavender or tea tree oils, which may cause unhealthy increases in hormone levels. Hypoallergenic and physician tested. It’s the ultimate in luxury for your little one!

Jenerations baby Head to Toe Lotion

The baby lotion keeps your child’s skin smooth and silky with a light creamy fresh smell. The lotion has the moisturizing shea butter and sweet almond oil in it giving you a non greasy easy absorbing feel. There is NO lavender or tea tree oils, which may cause unhealthy increases in hormone levels. 100% sulfate and paraben free, completely natural and organic, hypoallergenic, and physician tested.

Jenerations baby Hair Gel

The baby hair gel is a great consistency to work with. And yes, I use gel on my kids and even used it on Miles at a very young age. I loved his curls and would do anything to keep them in. This safe children’s hair gel is completely natural and organic, and 100% sulfate and paraben free. Define curls, tame flyaways, or simply create a fun style of your own! Contains NO lavender or tea tree oils, which may cause unhealthy increases in hormone levels. Hypoallergenic and physician tested.

Jenerations baby Conditioner No Tangles

Zoe loves to have her hair braided but the tangles kill us both. Or at least they kill our mood. I have to use either a detangler or conditioner. With sunflower oil, wheat germ oil, and panthenol, this conditioner adds moisture and shine like none other. 100% sulfate and paraben free, completely natural and organic, hypoallergenic, physican tested, and with NO lavender or tea tree oils, which may cause unhealthy increases in hormone levels.

Disclosure – A product was provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the writing of this review; however, opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation

Green Tip: Buy Chemical Free Products This Year, Here’s Our Chemical Free Product List

December 31, 2010 by Momstart 5 Comments

This marks the last green tip from Summer in our 31 days of Red and Green here on Mom Start. Hopefully Summer will grace us with many more green tips and steps on making our lives more eco friendly in the future. Her last tip is about buying chemical free products and these are her chemical free product selections.

Are you ready to begin the New Year? Moreover, is your house ready for the New Year? Try and make yourself greener in the New Year by purchasing products not tested on animals and chemical-free. It is ok to start off with small changes in your toiletries. You know, small changes like in your shampoo, conditioner, make-up, lotions, toothpaste, etc. are a great place to start. I’ll share with you some of my favorite chemical free products:

Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash – Trader Joe’s Refresh (for about $2 a bottle it’s a steal)

Lotions – St. Ives lotion

Deodorant – Arm & Hammer Essentials Natural Deodorant and Tom’s of Maine (make sure there’s no antiperspirant and that it’s aluminum free)

Lip Balm (and Other Beauty Products) – Burt’s Bees Lip Balm

Diaper Cream – Burt’s Bees Diaper Cream

Toothpaste – Tom’s of Maine

In finding and using products like these I feel good about my body and the environment. If needed, take little steps to introduce products such as these into your home. These are products I actually use and love. Be sure, as with any new product, that you test new products on a small area of skin if you have sensitive skin or believe you may have a reaction on a product.

Thank you for joining me in my red and GREEN December 2010 adventures! Hope I gave you some great ideas that made you and yours healthier and happier. Happy New Year!

About Summer:

Summer is the President of our Local MOMS Club chapter, she is the mother of two adorable active boys, and is always thinking of ways to help others. She is a friend, a wife, and always busy as all mommies are. She is very active on Facebook, addicted to Geocaching and very interested in organic and green living.