CelEBration ON THE PIER-Santa Monica

There were some awesome events that took place over this past weekend...

Kinerase Skincare presents...CelEBration on the Pier, a benefit for the EB Medical Research Foundation hosted by Courtney Cox and hubby David Arquette, took place in Santa Monica on Saturday. The EB Medical Research Foundation is a volunteer nonprofit foundation dedicated to the support of medical research of Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), its causes, the development of successful treatments, and ultimately, its cure. Epidermolysis Bullosa is is a group of diseases characterized by blister formation after minor trauma to the skin. This family of disorders, most of which are inherited, range in severity from mild to the severely disabling and life-threatening diseases of the skin. This rare genetic disorder affects all ethnic and racial groups. Estimates indicate that as many as 100,000 Americans suffer from some form of EB. Please, please visit www.ebkids.org and learn more about this tragc disease. Here are some pics from the event....

l to rt: David Arquette & Courtney Cox, Camryn Manheim & son, Joley Fisher & family, and Holly Robinson Peete & family.

Photo Credit: WireImage

A WORD ON UNDERAGE DRINKING

As a mom, I found this very interesting and surprising...Did you know that 65% of underage youth obtain alcohol from family and friends? And that only 7% of underage youth report that they obtained alcohol from retailers that did not check ID. Well...there is an organization, The Century Council, that has made it a mission to fight drunk driving and underage drinking. Check out there various initiatives.

WHAT'S FOR DINNER?

DINE WITHOUT WHINE

This is a neat little service for moms on the go or just for folks, like me, that aren't that creative in the kitchen. Another "mompreneur", Christine Steendahl started Dine Without Whine a service that, for a small fee of $4.95 per month, provides the following...

A Personal Note From Christine (the founder)
Main Dish Recipes For Dinner Every Night Of The Week
Suggestions For Side Dishes
Brunch Ideas For Saturday And Sunday
A Couple Dessert Recipes To Be Used Anytime During the Week

PLUS:
Each menu will include a grocery list (categorized by aisle) for the week that includes all the necessary ingredients to prepare the recipes highlighted in the newsletter! All you have to do is cross off any items you may already have on hand - add breakfast, snack or lunch items you may need and you're ready to shop!

FOR TECH SAAVY MOMS

Check out this great looking laptop for those mompreneurs, bloggers, and plain ole internet surfers. This is a piece of art! I am always looking for something unique and Sony VAIO has prevailed. Their new line of laptops have art filled lids created by Maya Hayuk. I've googled Maya but haven't found a website for her work yet. There are plenty of articles regarding her out on the net though. Check her out.

BABY BOOTY BALMS

I am one of those persons that loves products. Products for myself and products for my baby...well when researching lotions and balms for Tristan (my baby) I came across two brands I had never heard of Badger Balms and Bad Ass Booty Balm. Badger Balms boasts all natural ingredients including chamomile and calendula. They have entire line of balms and creams just for baby as well as a little something for moms. Check 'em out at http://www.badgerbalm.com/

I'll have to say my all time favorite is Bad Ass Booty Balm from Least Likely 2 Breed. The diaper ointment is packaged in a very cool tin and what I really like is that a detailed description is given(via website) of all of the ingredients that go into each product. Oh yeah, her other products include Tough Titties Nipple Rub for nursing moms and Mother Effer's Va J-J Jelly for, umm.....vaginal dryness.

HOT HOLIDAY TOYS!!!

These are some of the toys I think the kiddies are gonna want this holiday season. I will try and update frequently!Shop early! Check the usual, www.toyrus.com, www.amazon.com, or www.etoys.com.

Singing Hannah Montana in Concert Doll
"Best of Both Worlds"











Little Superstar Sing-Along Stage
6 months-3 years










Sesame Street Singing Pizza Elmo

ROCK AND RATTLE CLOTHING LINE

This clothing line is sooo cute. With daughter in mind, these designers have fused together their love of music and fashion, hence Rock & Rattle. Their product line includes onsies, bibs, shirts, and pants. Check 'em out at www.rockandrattle.com.

THE MAX DANIEL COLLECTION

Max Daniel is the creator of plush, minky baby throws and security blankets. These are soooo soft! You're gonna wish for one. Check out his collection online at www.maxdaniel.com or call 310-984-9905. These make great baby shower gifts!

ROCKSTAR LIMITED EDITION STROLLER

Tico Torres and Jon Bon Jovi teamed up to create this "rockin" stroller. It retails for about $499. You can buy it online at www.strollermama.com.

COOL BABY PRODUCTS

The Frog Pod by Boon, Inc. is one of the coolest products for young kids. It is a storage unit for your child's bath toys that suctions to wall of the bathtub. The back of the frog is used as a scoop for retrieving toys out of the water. It comes equipped with holes for air dryng ease. The Frog Pod can be found at most Target stores or online at http://www.target.com/ and http://www.booninc.com/.

Another cool product by Boon, Inc. is the Flair Elite pedestal highchair with pnuematic lift. It's super modern and boasts a sleek design. Available this fall, check www.booninc.com for more information.

I am always looking for stylish yet functional diaperbags. This bag is by Keeta Collection, the creation of designers Robbin Mills and Vickie Ray. This bag is so hot that it is temporarily sold out. Check www.keetacollection.com for pricing and availability.

MOMPRENEURS

This section is dedicated to the women that have taken on the arduous task of becoming entrepreneurs while simultaneously taking care of their families.

ROBEEZ FOUNDER, SANDRA WILSON

It was in 1994, when Sandra Wilson was downsized from her airline job that Robeez was born. Named for her then 18 month old son, Robert, Robeez began in the basement of her home and has since grossed millions of dollars. In 2006 Stride Rite acquired Robeez.

http://www.robeez.com/ http://www.striderite.com/

JUICY COUTURE'S FOUNDERS, GELA TAYLOR & PAMELA SKAIST-LEVY

The Juicy Couture founders met at a mutual friend's clothing store in LA several years ago. Gela Taylor was pregnant and struggling as an actress. Pamela Skaist-Levy was making a living designing hats. Their first design was maternity jeans that were derived from old Levi's. In 2001, their reinvention of the sweatsuit became the phenomenon that is now known as Juicy Couture. http://www.juicycouture.com/

REBECCA FINELL, FOUNDER OF BOON, INC

Mother of two, Rebecca Finell designs and develops innovative baby products. Click here for full article.









JULIA BECK, FOUNDER OF FORTY WEEKS

Julia Beck began Forty Weeks after noticing that number of needs and concerns from pregnant women were going unmet. While pregnant with her first child Julia took notice of this overlooked market and Forty Weeks was born. Check her out at www.fortyweeks.com.