Fab Finds
KOOBLI To The Rescue!
It happens to the best of us...you are about to leave for work and your baby or kid gets his/her breakfast all over your clean suit! You are all dressed up for a night out and your kids hug you goodbye with hands covered in paint! Lucky for us, we just found out about a product that'll save you and your dry cleaning bill Koobli to the rescue!
Introducing koobli, the first easy-to-wear unisex garment designed exclusively to protect clothes from spills and stains associated with mealtimes, playtimes and other household messes you or your child can find a way to get into. Made from 100% micro polyester suede woven, koobli is lightweight and breathable, water and stain resistant, flame retardant and machine washable. It is the ideal solution for a host of potential everyday messes, including arts & crafts projects, eating in the car, feeding your pets and watering your plants.
Available in blueberry or cherry, koobli comes in two sizes - small/medium and large/extra large. It has two large pockets (handy for carrying pacifiers, bottles, baby food jars or small toys) and features elastic cuff protection at the wrists and a high collar with a Velcro fastener at the back of the neck.
koobli is the brainchild of mother and entrepreneur Dr. Lisa Belzberg and her business partner, Erin Pace. To prepare for the launch of koobli, the pair conducted focus groups, met with parents and listened to their many stories of how they - often futilely - have tried to protect their clothes and uniforms from the unpredictability of their little ones.
The perfect holiday gift for parents and caregivers, koobli retails for $25.00 and is available for purchase at www.koobli.com.
Posted in: Blog, Fab Finds, Role Mommy Recommends on 12/10/2010
Just a spoon full of...
Most kids out there do not enjoy taking their medicine. Especially this time of year (half the kids in my son's class including my son are out sick) we parents can use all the help we can get! KidKUPZ - (Created by NYC Mom and daughter team) is a new medicine dispensing cup with fruit-flavored rims that help make swallowing medicine easy and delicious for kids. Endorsed by a renowned pediatrician, KidKUPZ (SRP $4.99) is available at Walgreens in four flavors including Sour Cherry, Blue Raspberry, Watermelon and Green Apple.
"We launched KidKupz with the goal of making the act of taking medicine fun for kids--less of a chore and more of a treat," says Jill Addeo, mother of two and President and co-Founder of KidKupz. Having a sick kid is difficult enough... getting them to take their medicine without a fuss sounds good to me!
For details regarding KidKupz, please log onto www.kidkupz.com or call 888/KIDKUPZ
(543-5879).
Posted in: Blog, Fab Finds, Role Mommy Recommends on 12/09/2010
The Role Mommy Fave Five
Too busy to catch up on the news, entertainment and life in general? No worries, check out our Fave Five of the week and share some of your picks if we're missing any!
1. You Again - Took my kids and husband to see this movie starring Kristen Bell, Sigourney Weaver, Jamie Lee Curtis and Betty White and LOVED it. If you were bullied in high school and lived to tell about it, or were the popular girl who regrets having tortured a few nerds who are now bazillionaires, then this is the film for you. You know it's a hit when you leave the theater and your kids say - "Mom, I would totally buy this movie on DVD."
2. Disney Resorts Announcement - We'll have a more in depth post soon, but last week, I got to attend an event hosted by Tom Bergeron which featured a surprise appearance by Michael J. Fox (OMG). The event was produced by Disney Resorts to unveil its new campaign to turn the spotlight on vacationers and share the details on some of their latest offerings - including the launch of the Disney Dream - a new cruise ship with a 150 foot water slide that sends adventurers racing out over the ocean (in an enclosed tube of course). If you've been to Disney and have a favorite memory you'd like to share, your photos and video could potentially wind up in a commercial! Just head over to their Disney Resorts Facebook page and take a look...
3. Sandwich 101 with the Deen Bros. Paul Deen's sons know how to make a mean sandwich and recently, I got the chance to meet them when they hosted a sandwich making event on behalf of the Grain Foods Foundation. The brothers shared with us how they launched their successful sandwich business - their mom sent them knocking on doors selling her tasty creations when they were kids and it paid off big time. Plus, they gave us some lessons in sandwich making and shared the recipe for the ultimate PB&J panini sandwich. Yummy! Visit the Go with the Grain Facebook page and enter to win the chance to spend a weekend with the Deen brothers.
4. The New Fall Collection at Ann Taylor Loft - had a mini shopping spree yesterday and since I am a sweater fanatic, I was over the moon to find that Loft has long comfy sweaters in all shapes, sizes and colors - but charcoal gray is definitely the color they're showing most. Also picked up a pair of my favorite pants (I'm a Marisa - a curvy fit that sits below the waist) and a frilly gray t-shirt with flowers and a little bling. Plus, snagged a denim jacket that was on sale for $39.99 - happiness is...Sales!
5. Tasti D-Lite. I don't know about you - but I used to love hitting Tasti D-Lite with my friends when I was still living in Manhattan and then, when we moved, I simply forgot about it because all we had in the burbs was Carvel, Ben & Jerry's and the supermarket. Well, not anymore! Tasti D-Lite has ventured out of the city and into Westchester and I got the chance to enjoy a small Dutch chocolate cup with blueberries that was less than 100 calories and my daughter went for a scrumptious parfait filled with berries, chocolate ice cream and granola. Nothing makes me happier than ice cream that tastes great and is low in calories. Like a beer commercial for desserts. And if you are a die-hard Tasti D-lite fan like me, you can get one of their cards at the store and Tweet or Facebook about your love of Tasti-D and earn points for more treats. Soooo smart.
So what's on your fave five this week? Share your picks now!
Posted in: Events, Fab Finds, Role Mommy Recommends, TV on 09/26/2010
Giveaway Central: Fountain of Youth in a Basket!
Since Bonny recently posted about one of her best kept secrets to help make age spots fade away, I've just uncovered another savior for your skin. Ever since I hit 40 my skin has been taking a beating. I've always battled dry skin, but suddenly, I'm starting to see more visible lines on my face and to be honest, it kind of freaks me out because my grandmother used to have a face that was chock full of wrinkles - here's hoping I take after my other grandmother who battled weight issues her whole life but had flawless skin.
So as I begin my quest to find the fountain of youth in a bottle, I've discovered a brand new skin care line called Dr. Lopo's skin solutions. Dr. Lopo is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the UCLA School of Medicine and Vice-Chief of Staff at Providence-Tarzana Regional Medical Center. Plus, KCAL-9 has nominated Dr. Lopo's SkinSolutions as a 2010 The Best of LA. Her belief is that skincare should not just feel good but should contribute to the overall health of skin. Her product line includes: cleansers, anti-aging serums, lightening agents, hand and body lotions, sunscreens and many more. Check out Dr. Lobo's skin solutions today and find out how your skin can start looking and feeling great right away!
Now for the fun part...if you'd like to enter to win a basket full of skincare items compliments of Dr. Lobo, comment now with your email address and Twitter handle and let us know why you're in desperate need of these amazing products!
Posted in: Daily Shout Out, Fab Finds, giveaway central on 03/19/2010
