Mott's for Tots

Sick and tired of trying to dilute your child's juice box with water? Mott's has come to the rescue with Mott's for Tots! Mott's for Tots is a new single serving juice box that contains purified water with juice. By diluting the juice, Mott's for Tots has 40% less sugar than regular apple juice.

Mott's for Tots comes in several flavors: Apple, Apple White Grape, Fruit Punch, and Strawberry Banana.

Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

What a fun way to serve cupcakes...bake them in ice cream cones! Simply fill flat ice cream cones 2/3 full. Then place the cones in a high-sided baking pan and bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes. Wait for the cupcakes to cool before frosting and decorating.

Idea: A great 4th of July treat!

Idea and photo courtesy of Real Simple Magazine

Little Tikes Bouncers - Free Shipping!

These bouncers are so much fun for the kids and fairly easy to put up and take down. They are perfect for the summer, especially the Slam n' Slide (featured, top left).

Right now, Little Tikes is offering free shipping on selected bouncers - which is a huge savings. Shipping for large items like this can cost you up to $100.

But hurry, free shipping is only available until June 25.

Pacifier Thermometer

What a fantastic idea! For babies that take well to pacifiers, this is a perfect way to take his or her temperature. A great feature of the pacifier thermometer is the fever alert. While sleeping, if your baby's temperature reaches 99.5 degrees or higher, the fever alert flashes and beeps. You can buy The First Years American Red Cross, Digital Pacifier Thermometerat drugstore.com.

I have never tried this product, but it sounds like a great option for infants and babies that take well to pacifiers.

If you have tried this product, please share your comments.

Hollywood Fashion Tape to the Rescue

Here is a great product that can help hide or tape down anything you are wearing. If at times, it seems like your bra keeps showing in a certain top, then you can use Hollywood Fashion Tape to secure your clothing to your undergarments. Perhaps it is glorified double stick tape, but it comes in an assortment of sizes and shapes to help pull off any outfit.

I have used this fashion tape several times with great success and reassurance that only what I want people to see is what they actually see. You can find Hollywood Fashion Tape at drugstore.com ($6.95 and up).

Thomas the Train Toy Recall

Some of the wooden Thomas the Train and Friends toys have been voluntarily recalled. Please read the following information for more details on all the toys that have been recalled and steps to take.

Children's Place Monster Sale Starts Today

Get gigantic savings at the childrensplace.com Monster Sale! Summer items for up to 33% off!

Look at that adorable jean mini skirt or those bermuda shorts! Hurry now and get $5 Flat Rate Shipping at The Children's Place!

Best Beaches for Summer Vacations

Most Americans plan to visit the beach at least once this summer. Travel and Leisure Magazine has put together a list of the best beaches in America. You can check them out under the following categories:

• Secret Sands


• People Watching


• Swimming Spots


• Nature Escapes


• Fun for Everyone

You can order Travel and Leisure through ValueMags - 90 Days Risk Free!

Great Gift Idea for the Dad Who loves to BBQ

With Father's Day just a week away, you still have a little time to get the perfect gift for the socializing BBQ-er. The Wireless Barbeque Thermometer allows dad to step up to 100ft away from the BBQ and know the exact temperature of the meat as it's cooking and when it's ready to eat. This wireless barbecue thermometer includes a detachable belt clip/table stand as well as batteries. This thermometer is only $29.95 through Gorman Gift Gallery.

For $60, one of the great Gifts for the Father in your life is the Wireless Talking BBQ Thermometer from Red Envelope. (This may be good especially if dad is throwing back a few beers while BBQ-ing.)

Fun Family Vacations

This weekend we had a fantastic family vacation. We stayed at Paradise Point in San Diego which is also where we got married almost 4 years ago. Even though we got married there and have returned to celebrate 2 anniversaries, we have never been able to appreciate all the resort has to offer.

This weekend we had a great time just letting our 2 year old run around on the beach, feed the ducks at the pond, and make the mile trip to Sea World so that we could see "Crush" the sea turtle from Finding Nemo and Happy Feet (as my son likes to call the penguins). All in all, it was a great trip and we look forward to going back in the years to come.

Here are the Travel Channel's Top 10 Picks:

10. Atlantis Resort and CasinoA lost continent, filled with adventure, intrigue and plenty of water activities for the kids.

9. Snowbird Ski and Summer ResortThe right place for a wonderful, wintry vacation.

8. Tanque Verde RanchThis family-friendly ranch will give you the chance to "ride 'em cowboy!"

7. Hilton Waikoloa VillageA sprawling 64-acre paradise that offers tropical adventures.

6. Kingsmill ResortA sporty resort offers every recreational activity imaginable for the active family.

5. Circus CircusThe perfect place to clown around with the entire family.

4. Out 'n' About TreesortOne of the world's most unique resorts.

3. Club Med IxtapaA fun-filled family resort South of the Border.

2. La Costa Resort and SpaThe ultimate kid-friendly environment where parents can pursue their own activities without worry.

1. Disney's Animal Kingdom LodgeAn African safari close to home.

Victoria's Not So Secret 100 Ways Bra

With summer virtually upon us, it is time to wear all of those cute, and sometimes revealing, tops. But have you ever looked at a top and said, "How am I going to wear that without a bra?" Too many times I have passed on a cute top because (especially as a mom now) I can't pull off a top without a bra...Well, Victoria's Secret has created a bra that can be worn, get this, 100 ways! Hence the name 100 Way Strapless Convertible Bra. They even made a chart to show each and every way you can wear it.

What is also great about the bra is that they have created it with eyelets throughout the inseam of the bra so that you can attach a strap according to your body, not just where VS thinks you should attach it. The bra comes with 3 sets of straps: regular, halter and a low-back coverter strap to wear with backless outfits. And if you hurry, you can save 25% on this bra. Regularly, the bra is $49.50, but it is currently on sale for just $37. Now no top is too strappy or low that it can't be worn with a bra!

P.S. I hope the amazing model at the top of the post didn't scare you into thinking this was a "gentlemen's" blog. I was going to model it and take a picture of myself but thought I would spare you the horror!

Pink Veil Can Get the Bachelorette Party Started

While checking out Style Me Pretty, I saw a fantastic feature about a company that will put a bachelorette party together for you. Pink Veil is a Southern California based company that specializes in bachelorette parties in Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Pink Veil does all the planning (ie.hotel, meals, and clubs) and bills each girl individually (which is a big plus considering it seems like one lucky girl planning always gets to put the rooms and reservations on her card).

What's even better, Pink Veil has all the hook-ups to make your Vegas party poppin' or your relaxing trip to San Fran fantastically tranquil.

Naturally, if you are like me and everyone you know is married, then you can use Pink Veil's services to plan an amazing girls' weekend, too. Contact Pink Veil to plan your next girls' weekend.

Grocery Shopping Secrets

Having kids can make going grocery shopping more of a chore than it already is. But here are some tips that can help save money and minutes the next time you head out to the store.

• Have a snack before shopping. Everything looks good when you are hungry.


• Make a list and stick to it. Impulse buying means bigger bills.


• Pick up a flyer when you walk in the store. It is the best way to spot sales and see which items are on special.


• Buy in bulk. You will save money and make fewer trips to the store.

Sale at Joggermom.com

In my search for the perfect double stroller, I stumbled upon a site called Joggermom.com. They offer a wide selection single, double and triple strollers and free shipping on roders of $100 or more (which won't be hard to spend if you are buying a stroller!). Also, until June 15th Joggermom.com is offering a 5% discount for all moms. Just use the code "MayMoms5K" in the voucher box at the time of check out. Happy jogging!