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Jen’s (Easy) Guide to Beautiful Skin

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Jen with one of her two boys.

My friend Jen has gorgeous skin. And no, it’s not because she stays out of the sun. Jen is extremely active–she surfs, walks, swims at the pool, takes her kids to the park and is a teacher so she’s out on the playground at recess. I was telling Chelsea, Kelly and Maya about how beautiful her skin was at a girl’s dinner, and all of them asked, “How does she do it? What products does she use? Are they expensive?” And I had no idea. Yes, she wears a hat and sunscreen at all times, but other than that, I didn’t know too much about her skin regimen. So Breezy Mama decided to go straight to the source and ask. And though there are a couple pricier brands, the rest are available at drugstores! Read on to learn her secrets. . . [Read more…] about Jen’s (Easy) Guide to Beautiful Skin

Gilt’s Gone Bellissimo? KC’s Got the Scoop!

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Joining Angie Harmon, Sharon Osbourne, Lisa Loeb and others, KC got the scoop on Gilt Baby & Kids launch of the Wendy Bellissimo collection on Gilt.com.

From KC:

Tuesday evening, I went to the Gilt Baby & Kids event celebrating the launch of the Wendy Bellissimo children’s collection on Gilt.com, which took place at the Palihouse Hotel in West Hollywood

I love events like this- lovely location, great people, champagne, and darling clothes. Sweaters, dresses, accessories, shoes, onesies, hats…all in soft fabrics and peaceful palettes of color. Granted, I can’t fit in any of them because I think my size [Read more…] about Gilt’s Gone Bellissimo? KC’s Got the Scoop!

Fourth of July Fashion for Kids

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Who’s ready for the red, white and blue? Breezy Mama‘s Kid’s Fashion Editor Alexis Adams is here to show how you can dress up your little ones in the most patriotic of ways for the 4th of July.

From Alexis:

Summer is nearly upon us, which means the Fourth of July is approaching quickly. When it comes to dressing my kids in festive holiday gear, I seek out options that are practical and budget friendly.Thankfully, Old Navy has created patriotic pieces that are cute, comfortable and affordable. We can enjoy Independence Day without worrying about [Read more…] about Fourth of July Fashion for Kids

Breezy Mama’s 3rd Annual Sunscreen Review

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It’s that time again–the weather is getting warmer, the kids are getting out of school, and we start slathering on the sunscreen. For the 3rd year, Breezy Mama has tested new, organic sunscreens to have hit the market–brands which you may have never heard of, but are all guaranteed to work. This year we took them to the beach, baseball games (MLB & Little League!), carnivals, surf contests–all outside events with intense sun to give you the best of what we received.

Pssst . . . Make sure to scroll to the bottom of post to get tips on what to look for in  a sunscreen, what’s the difference between Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide and more! There’s also links to past [Read more…] about Breezy Mama’s 3rd Annual Sunscreen Review

Sunny and Safe Swimwear

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It’s that time of year! Sunny skies, warm weather. . . the time to start shopping for your lil’ ones swimsuit! Breezy Mama Alexis gives us the following adorable options, for both girls and boys–now if she could only make shopping for our own swimsuit as much fun!

‘Tis the season of beach days and pool parties! When it comes to swimwear, I seek out options that offer style, protection, and quality. There is nothing worse than a stretched out bathing suit covered in pills . . . after being worn just a few times. My all time favorite label for swimwear is [Read more…] about Sunny and Safe Swimwear