Lisa's Must-Have

• Love Handles: Bye Bye Baby Fat

  Posted by Lisa Rosenblatt on 3/11/2010 10:00:00 PM

  As moms, we know that pushing your little one around in a stroller is good exercise. But wouldn't it be great if we could get in a little extra workout while we are already outside, with our kids? Love handles are just the solution for a multitasking mommy.
  
  Love Handles are like adding an elliptical trainer to your stroller. They allow you to propel your stroller forward while working your arms and core. You pump your arms to burn calories, tone muscles and add definition. You can even increase or decrease the resistance. The design attaches to nearly all strollers. How cool is that? 
  
  $99.99 at lovehandlesinc.com
• Help Yourself Feeding Solution

  Posted by Lisa Rosenblatt on 3/10/2010 10:00:00 PM

  Moms can always use an extra helping hand.  When you are feeding your baby, ending up with a mess in your lap is not the ideal scenario.
  
  This cool tray holds the baby food jars (or your own baby food). The best part is the finger hole that allows you to balance the plate easily. 
  
  Don’t worry about spills!  Meal time can be easier! 
  
  
  This plate also suctions to the high chair or flat surface so when self feeding time comes around, you are ready with the same plate/tray that you used during baby food feeding time.  I think the heart shaped plate is so adorable!  BPA-Free and Phthalate-Free.  
  
  Teal Help Yourself Feeding Solution $14.99
  Heart Help Yourself Feeding Solution $12.99
  at www.feedingsolution.com.
  
  
• Creativity for Kids My First Scissors

  Posted by Lisa Rosenblatt on 3/9/2010 10:00:00 PM

  Get those little hands ready for school.  Squeezing these amazingly smart ergonomically designed scissors get your little ones muscles moving and ready for the pencil gripping that is right around the corner.
  
  They are simple for little hands to use and the squeezing motion is really great for muscle coordination.  My First Scissors come with 15 sheets of animal paper, glue stick, wiggly eyes,  yarn, display boards for hanging up your little ones' beautiful creations.
  
  
  Creativity for Kids My First Scissors $12.50 at amazon.com
  
• Mighty Mommies: 9 Months of Fitness DVD

  Posted by Lisa Rosenblatt on 3/8/2010 10:00:00 PM

  Keeping fit during pregnancy is easy with this amazing new DVD by ModernMom Autumn Calabrese.  Autumn shares her fitness tips, secrets, and best fitness plan for the pregnant woman’s body. 
  
  As a mom of one adorable boy, Autumn kept herself looking amazing during her 9 months of pregnancy.  That is her on the cover!  Can you believe it?  I was the queen of mumus when I was pregnant. 
  
  A professional trainer, weight loss expert and physical fitness guru, Autumn’s DVD lets you exercise in the comfort of your own home.  This is designed especially for the pregnant woman’s body and needs.  She trains “The ModernMom Way.” Take it step-by-step-, and do the best you can everyday!  No judgment! :)  Autumn is quite the inspiration!  Her DVD shows simple, easy, and most of all effective exercises that will keep your body in good shape for after pregnancy bounce back.    I wish I had this when I was pregnant.  A definite mommy must have.
  
  $19.99 at www.amazon.com
  
• Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Fast Dry Nail Color

  Posted by Lisa Rosenblatt on 3/7/2010 10:00:00 PM

  What do you do when your 2-year-old is insisting on wearing nail polish to be "like mommy?”
  
  Well, if you are me, you smile (after 2 boys what else can you do) then you start to think that this is going to be very messy if you are not careful. 
  
  This is grown up polish- that works great for moms- but I found it when Chloe insisted on pink nails, and I wanted mess free, quick drying results. 
  
  Easy brush on applicator, quick drying results.  Did my toes in no time, and my little princess was thrilled with her quick drying polish too.
  
  $4.95 at Ultabeauty.com
  
• The Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Happiness Collection

  Posted by Lisa Rosenblatt on 3/4/2010 10:00:00 PM

  I love it when Sephora puts together a set of products that work great, are exactly what I need and best of all- are a great price.
  
  The Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Happiness Collection
  is made of 100% pure minerals with mood boosting Happybelle- a complex with natural plant extract believed to mimic the effect of endorphins. 
  
  If putting on my make up can start my day off as a busy mom on an extra high, then Happybelle it is! 
  
  This set includes bare minerals eyecolor, liner shadow, mascara, 100% natural lip gloss, double ended shadow brush, feather light brush and a super cute faux croc clutch to hold it all.  A great deal for $54 (and has a value of $137 if sold separately.)  Gotta have it.
  
  $54 at Sephora.com
  
  
• Must-Do: Insider Clubs

  Posted by Lisa Rosenblatt on 3/3/2010 10:00:00 PM

  Hey ModernMom Insiders!  I know you love the perks being a ModernMom Insiders gives you, but are you also a member of the Sephora Insider Club?
  
  This is more of a must-do than a must-have, but did you know that if you shop at Sephora 2 weeks before or after your birthday you get 3 tubes of Sephora Collection Super Shimmer Lip Gloss- FREE?  How cool is that? 
  
  I love getting free stuff and around my birthday, why not stop in and grab your favorite products and a little extra gift for your lips? Why not?  Both clubs are free.
  
  Become a ModernMom Insider www.modernmom.com
  Join the Sephora Insider Club www.sephora.com
  
• Philosophy- The Cookie Exchange

  Posted by Lisa Rosenblatt on 3/2/2010 10:00:00 PM

  I might be hungry while I am typing this, but who wouldn’t be with yummy products like these?
  
  Philosophy- The Cookie Exchange are bath products and shower gels that smell amazing and put me in the mood to bake (and eat) something sweet.  Try flavors like Lemon Cookie, Coconut Macaroon, Oatmeal Raisin, and of course, good old fashioned Chocolate Chip.  
  
  Less calories, but will leave you smelling sweet all day.
  
  $22 at Amazon.com
  
• Portable Games

  Posted by Lisa Rosenblatt on 3/1/2010 10:00:00 PM

  If you are going out of town, or even over to Grandma’s house for the day, why not bring a game with you to occupy your kids during downtime that are small and light-weight? How about portable versions of games that we already know we love?
  
  I don’t know a lot of kids that don’t like to fling things - Flippin’ Frogs is just that – kids use lily pad launchers to spring little frogs into a tree. The best part is that launcher and frogs all store inside the tree in a small compact way.

  
  

  
  For older kids, UNO Spin To Go is an old favorite with a twist and includes a special storage clip and bag to keep the cards together.
  

   

   

  
  Another fun one is Pictionary Man. Who doesn’t love Pictionary? But instead of having to lug the big box, this is a portable version that includes clue cards, a mini timer and a little man to draw on.
  

   

  
  

  Smart, fun and easy to throw in your purse or a backpack.

  Flippin Frogs Game To Go $11.99 at Amazon.com

  Uno Spin Game To Go $9.98 at Amazon.com

  Pictionary Man Game To Go $11.19 at Amazon.com

   

  
  

  ModernMom was given these items by Mattel for review. This in no way influenced our opinion on these products.

   

   

  
  

• Cord Charmer

  Posted by Lisa Rosenblatt on 2/28/2010 10:00:00 PM

  If your house is like mine, I feel like we are one huge charging station.   There are plugs everywhere- laptops, iPhones, iPods, Blackberries, ugh!  When I cook, and I need to plug in a blender, you would think it is an electronics store instead of a kitchen. 
  
  I get it.  Phones and electronics charging on the floor is not cool, and it’s definitely not safe with dogs and kids running around.
  
  How about these great little charging stations that keep cords off the floors and counters?  A small shelf hangs off of the outlet and allows the cord to wrap around  the holder. No dangling cords and no cords on my counter so I can cook! :)  That would be a nice change!
  
  Cell phone holder (comes in red, white, black, white or lime.)  $6.99 at solutions.com