Fab Five Favorites: Joey New York (Fall Into Beauty Edition)!

I know, I know! I just did a FFF with Joey NY, but when I love a brand, I love it wholeheartedly! The last version was perfect for summer time skin care regimens, this one focuses on products that are great for taking care of your skin as we transition into the cooler Fall weather! {Products pictured above and listed below were all sent for editorial/review consideration}

Stay Germ Free with Burt's Bees! (Quickie Review)

I've made it no secret that I detest germs and that I think kids are cootie harbingers {even my own}. I don't have the time or patience for being sick and I don't want my little ones to fall ill either, so I'm pretty diligent with the hand sanitizer {but only when washing hands with good ol' soap and water is not an option}. I LOVE this Burt's Bees Aloe and Witch Hazel Hand Sanitizer {sent for review} because it is so quick and easy to use! I keep it in Kenzie's stroller and bring it with us when we go to pick up London from the bust stop. I usually bring her a little treat {and even when I don't}, and I like to spray her hands with sanitizer as soon as she gets off the bus {she has her own, but she's five so I can't rightly expect her to be that good at keeping her hands clean}.

Could It Be?!?! I Found My HG Foundation! (Smashbox Liquid Halo HD Foundation)

Smashbox Liquid Halo HD Foundation in Shade 8 

Literally, one year ago {like, to the day!}, I confessed in one of our MABB Weekly Beauty Questions that the most intimidating makeup item for me is foundation. I had a hard time finding shades that matched my complexion and often times struggled with an application technique that didn't make me feel like I looked fake. Well, that problem is officially solved!

Arm Yourself with Satya Jewelry

Arm Yourself bracelets

Be armed with energy and imagination when you wear our latest Arm Yourself bracelets from Satya Jewelry {sent for editorial consideration}. Featuring a serpent coiled around a smooth silk band, it adds instant color and playfulness to any outfit. 10% of proceeds will benefit Home of Hope in Africa, which creates an opportunity for sustained physical, educational and holistic well being for exploited girls in South Africa.

Celebrate International Comfort Day (September 28th) with Crocs!

Any Modern Family viewers out there? Remember that episode when the entire family went to Disney Land and Gloria was super grumpy until Jay bought her a pair of Minnie Mouse slippers to wear to trek around the park? He came to the realization that the reason she was oftentimes cranky was directly tied to the fact that she was not comfortable in her high heel shoes. And any woman who has ever worn ill fitting footwear can attest to the fact that if your shoes are not comfortable, it can definitely make you irrationally irritable.

Crocs Women's Beach Line Boat Shoe in Red/White {c/o Crocs}

But who wants to trade comfort for style? I'd argue that most women would rather suffer through the pain of wearing five inch heels {and subject those around them to the subsequent foul mood} than wear shoes that were comfortable, but not quite fashionable {and there's statistical evidence below to support that hunch}. I can say this because I was one of those women! I'd pick a pair of high heels over more sensible flats any day... until I sprained my ankle earlier this summer. It's much better now {for a solid two weeks + I couldn't walk on it at all}, but I'm still not ready to wear my beloved heels. Enter Crocs , a brand well known for their comfortable footwear, but now with an added focus on being stylish as well!

The Only Way My Girls Will Go Near A Bug! (Prince Lionheart's wheelyBUGS Ride On Toys)

My Kenziekins having a blast on her Lady Bug wheelyBUG

Prince Lionheart's super popular wheelyBUGS (sent for review; $75 for small, $85 for large)  ride on toys are perfect for little legs desiring to explore the world around them. wheelyBUGS ride on toys encourage development of gross motor skills while having fun. They are entirely non toxic and contain no PVC.  Little booties will love the 1" layer of soft sponge while parents will appreciate the tough PU covering so little accidents are easy to clean. The bold, colorful wheelies come in a variety of designs including bumble bee, ladybug, pig, tiger, cow and mouse.