We received so many wonderful products to review over the summer! If you’re looking for a gift idea or wondering what another Mom thinks of a product, this is the review for you to read!
Books:
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Raising Girls – Written by a a pediatrician, teacher, and health writer, all of whom have daughters themselves, this no-nonsense book covers birth to womanhood with age- and stage-specific tips on supporting and encouraging your daughter as she grows. I was glad to see sections devoted to my personal concerns about my daughter, including body image, making friends, dating, and living in the digital world. Available on Amazon and in bookstores.
20 Easy Ways to Help Save the Earth – From recycling bottles and cans to innovative ideas like using rainwater for watering household plants, this brightly illustrated book teaches kids why it’s important to protect our plant. It’s written in both English and Spanish by Youth Soccer Coach Pedro Rita and his wife, psychologist Susan Adam-Rita. Coach Pedro was inspired to write this book after seeing how many food wrappers, water bottles and other pieces of trash were scattered on soccer fields after games. The book reinforces tips you may already be teaching your kids like turning off lights and biking or walking instead of driving. Available on Amazon.
Skin Care:
Belli’s Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer – Belli products are mainly aimed at expectant mothers, but this moisturizing hand sanitizer is terrific for anyone who wants a non-drying alternative to typical alcohol-based products. Made with benzalkonium chloride– a non-drying, powerful antibacterial that kills 99.9% of germs on contact. It has a light citrus scent and the 2 ounce tube is easy to throw in a purse or diaper bag and can be taken in your carry-on bag on an airplane. Check out the Belli site for more terrific and safe products for Moms and babies.
Neutrogena Skin ID – This product is for everyone with any kind of skin breakouts! I received two personalized kits, one for me and one for my 12 year old son, and we both got products that treat our specific skin issues. I have occasional breakouts but mostly blackheads and dry patches, he gets pimples plus blackheads. We both took the What’s your skin iD? evaluation, then we each got 3 products plus a travel bag. I have been VERY pleased with the products we received, especially the creamy scrub/mask. A bit of it on top of a pimple before bed and the pimple is practically gone in the morning! The cost is $39.00 plus S&H for a 60-day supply, with a 60 day money back guarantee. You will automatically get refills every 60 days unless you cancel. Compared to the cost of other treatment kits, this is very reasonable.
Outdoors:
Grill Daddy – Here in Michigan, most people stop grilling outside after Labor Day, but for those of you who are lucky to be able to grill year-round, I can highly recommend the Grill Daddy. You fill it with hot water, then as you scrub your grill, it releases a stream of water to help dissolve baked on food and grease. The bristles are made with stainless steel and get in between the grates of the grill. We had the best results using it on the grill after cooking, before the grill was totally cool. Much less messy than using those green scrubby pads! Available on their website for $19.95 plus S&H.
Arm & Hammer Baking Soda – Did you know you can use baking soda in your POOL? It’s true! Arm & Hammer sells a waterproof 12 lb. Resealable Pouch with an enclosed scoop to keep ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda handy at poolside. Here’s how it works: ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda helps maintain the pH of the water in your pool in the desired range and provide necessary alkalinity (mineral salts found in water). Recommended pH control by ARM & HAMMER® Baking Soda and a disinfecting agent will keep your pool water sparkling clear, and your eyes from burning. We don’t have a pool, so Arm & Hammer sent me a box to put in my fridge, and a canister with a shaker top that’s perfect for scrubbing countertop stains without scratching. No kitchen should be without baking soda!
These are just some of the terrific products we reviewed over the summer, watch for another product review round-up coming soon!
Wow I didn’t know you could use baking soda in your pool. Thanks for the useful reviews!