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August 25, 2006
“Me do it!” How many times have you heard this? With a newly potty-trained little guy or gal, every second counts. Myself belts allow your little one to quickly fasten and unfasten the belt on their own. Your child will thank you for allowing them some independence, and your child’s teacher will thank you for making this task easier as well.
There are adorable designs for both boys and girls and leather options for dressy-days. Create by two moms, myself belts are a snap to use! Just snap the end of the belt to the first belt loop on the right, then pull the belt through all of the loops and fasten to the right side with velcro. Your little one can do and undo the belt all day long by himself!
August 24, 2006
It’s not surprising Lancome’s Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover has won the following awards:
allure; Editors Choice and Best of Beauty Hall of Fame
Glam.com’s Beauty Award 2006 Winner
It truly is the best! Not oily and safe for contacts (if you wear them, like me!). 4.2 fl.oz. for $23 last FOREVER and I use it everyday-can’t live without it:) Definitely a HAUTEMOMMA Item!
Oh…view the Popsugar.com poll and find out what other products people can’t live without!!
August 24, 2006
Jen and I have a lot in common. Unfortunately, one thing we share is a frustration that our 18 and 22 month old sons are picky eaters. Some days, it seems that they are not eaters at all.
I have read that, while babies and toddlers may not eat a balanced meal at every sitting, when allowed to choose from many options, they will consume a balanced diet over the course of a day or a week.
I was pretty skeptical of this. I read about the Baby Bistro Box on Boutique Cafe and figured that it was worth a look. The Baby Bistro Box offers advice and recipes for feeding babies up to 12 months. The Toddler Bistro Box covers kids from 1-3 years. Nutritionist Christina Schmidt created the recipe-box style resources in response to her sister’s concerns about feeding her new baby.
I can’t believe there is so much information in this one little box. There are easy recipes, info on food allergies and important nutrients for growing healthy little ones, food and environmental safety facts and much more. The Toddler Bistro Box comes with shopping lists and fun activities to do at home as well.
Michael still has a mind of his own, but I don’t dread meal time the way I used to. Flexibility is the key here. Just because I wouldn’t choose broccoli for breakfast doesn’t mean Michael won’t love it.
Persistence is important, too. I thought it took 3 or 4 presentations for a child to accept a new food….but it’s actually more like 8-15 presentations. So hang in there and check out the Baby and Toddler Bistro Boxes. photos from www.babybistrobrands.com
August 24, 2006
Fuel to be Fabulous! That is the tagline for TaB energy. It is pink “juice” in a pink can that tastes great, has only five calories and provides lots of energy (thanks to caffeine, ginseng, taurine and carnitine).I have had a serious addiction to Starbucks for a long time. Sweet Baby was saying “Starbucks” at 17 mos. One day, we pulled up to order at the drive-thru and Sweet Boy opened his window and requested “One diaper latte, please” (I have no idea where he came up with that one). And while I’ll always love my grande non-fat mocha, it has lots of calories and stains my teeth. I’ll keep Starbucks for a treat and my new TaB energy for my daily dose of caffeine. (photo from foxnews, copyright the cocacola co) 
Diapees and Wipees Why didn’t I come up with this one…It keeps my diaper bag more organized and now that Sweet Baby is getting older, I can just grab this and toss it in the car or my purse for short trips. This also keeps the diapers nice and neat…no more crumpled diapers, no more searching for the wipes. It washes well, too (just incase someone were to dump a juice box into your mothership…not that this has ever happened to me..ha). photo from diapeesandwipees.com
Azuree Body Oil smells divine, isn’t greasy, and disguises the fact that I spend lots of time in the pool. It was created by the beautiful and posh Tom Ford for Estee Lauder. It is a limited edition for this summer and is sold out many places… but is so worth the effort to find. (photo from gloss.com)
Noodle and Boo Play-Day Sunscreen SPF 30 This is a recent discovery. Noodle and Boo’s sunscreen has the best texture…it is light and smooth like a lotion…not thick and sticky like most other sunscreens. Application time is cut in half, and Sweet Baby doesn’t get upset when it’s time to put it on. I have found that it protects the kids (and me) as well as or better than anything else we’ve tried.
August 23, 2006
FINALLY! Check this out for those who love the grape…..
“Out-of-state wine ban overturnedKentucky’s prohibition on out-of-state wineries shipping their products to the state is unconstitutional because it discriminates against some businesses, a federal judge ruled yesterday.”
The full article will be available on the Web for a limited time:
http://www.kentucky.com/mld/kentucky/15337869.htm
(c) 2006 Lexington Herald-Leader and wire service sources. All Rights Reserved.
Image Copyright © 2000–2006, Rod Phillips. All Rights Reserved.
August 22, 2006
What do you get when you mix up a drink with Stirrings Watermelon Martini mixer and rimmer? A Party!!! I sampled these at a “make the perfect martini” girls’ night out at the Village Vineyard earlier this summer. There are lots of other great flavors as well…including Blueberry Buckle mixer with a pie crust rimmer, Cosmopolitan, apple, lemon drop, and chocolate. These are foolproof, quick, easy and delicious. Just mix with vodka or soda, shake and pour. I gave a few of these kits as prizes at a recent party and they were a big hit. I even make smoothies for my kids with the mixer, yogurt, fruit and ice (no–I don’t give them vodka). See for yourself at http://www.stirrings.com/ or the Village Vineyard. photo from stirrings.com
August 22, 2006
This large iron tray with feet is a great way to prevent your furniture (dresser) from catching fire if a candle you’re burning should happen to explode into flames. (Not that this ever happened to Haute momma!). Seriously, please be careful with your candles…they are so dang
erous and should never be left unattended or allowed to burn anywhere near…well,anything really. photo from Keystonecandle.com
These Elton Rocks from Slatkin ( in collaboration with Elton John) at Neimanmarcus.com are a great way to fragrance your home, but much more modern than potpourri. Just be sure your kids don’t eat them. photo from neimanmarcus.com
August 22, 2006
Are bras often like jeans to you? Do you feel you just can’t seem to find the right bra, but you’ve purchased a ton of them!!?? Well, look no further…Seriously, these are the two best bras!
The first (Heidi’s bra) is The Body Bra by VS. Seriously the best everyday bra there is! Just the right amount of push up, not too much so you don’t look like a hootchie in your t-shirt to take the kids to the playground.
The second is The Infinity Edge push-up bra by VS. It too is perfect! Great for the ‘go-out’ shirts.
Image ©2006 Victoria’s Secret. All rights reserved
August 20, 2006
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Mod Boutique
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August 20, 2006
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