Happy Fourth of July

The Moms Buzz wishes all my readers, visitors and followers a happy, fun and safe 4th of July!!

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Deal of the Week: Shopbop.com

This is a great deal if you like pricey items at great low prices.  Shopbop.com is offering an extra 25% already reduced all sale merchandise until today at 11:59 pm PDT.  This deal does not come by very often, so take a peek, you may luck out with a niece piece! Simply, use coupon code EXTRA25 at checkout. www.shopbop.com.

- The Moms Buzz

What is Nude Makeup? Bobbie Brown Defines It

Have you seen those women who look beautiful and so natural on makeup ads  And, also, those amazing palettes of nude colors makeup that when tried on, don't look so nude or natural on you? 

Recipe of the Week: Breadstick Snails

Photo Credit: Parents.com

Breadstick Snails is the recipe of the week that your children love making them with you and eating them too!  It is fun and so easy to make! This recipe will also stimulate and inspire your creativity at the kitchen!

Facts about 4th of July Celebration for Fun!

Here are some interesting facts about 4th of July celebration that would be nice to know for fun:

150 million hot dogs were estimated to have been consumed last Fourth of July!
31 towns in the U.S. have the word “Liberty” in their name!
14,000 public fireworks displays take place in the U.S. to celebrate the holiday!
25 copies of the Declaration of Independence are known to exist.

- The Moms Buzz

Cameron Diaz's Abs Workout

The Moms Buzz is always curious what workout celebrities do to maintain those fabulous and sexy bodies. In doing my own research to improve my own abs workout routine, I found these workouts designed by Cameron Diaz's personal trainer that will tone your stomach in no time - I think we all need a little abs toning after child-bearing - don't you think?

Fireworks Safety Guidelines to Celebrate 4th of July!

4th of July means celebrating with fireworks and BBQs.  Because we want to keep the celebration going well from the start to the end and have a safe holiday weekend, let's make sure follow these safety guidelines suggested by the Fireworks Safety Organization, especially when children are around:

Packing Tips for Family Travel

It is vacation season and many of us take off to a nice destination. Traveling with kids makes things a bit more complicated  and packing is not something mothers look forward to when traveling.  We are in charge of everyone's packing and sometimes even our partner's too!  Organization is key when packing.  Here is are some good packing tips for family travel: 

Deal of the Week: Shappy Apple

This is week, The Moms Buzz readers get an exclusive deal from Shappy Apple!  Get 15% off your entire purchase using coupon code: The Mom Buzz 15% off at checkout.  Shabby Apple offers affordable, hip attire perfect for day, sport, maternity and evening wear for women and Shabby Baby has an nice collection for a girls! Make it your shopping stop this weekend.  You will definitely love its entire collection.  The Moms Buzz personally love its accessories, especially, the jewelry, of course! 

Recipe of the Week: Grilled Pineapple and Shrimp

Photo credit: Parents.com

The recipe of the week is this delicious and easy recipe to make to make Grilled Pineapple and Shrimp.  It is a fun finger food everyone in the family will like, at least the older ones, you know...
Here is what you need and how to make this fun finger food recipe:

Woman's Day Magazine Has All the Scoop for this 4th of July

This is just an FYI for busy moms who are actively preparing to celebrate 4th of July weekend with friends and families.  If you are hosting a BBQ, hitting the parade route,  Woman’s Day magazine has all the tips and tricks you need to make this year’s Fourth of July a blast for the whole family. From sparkler safety and parade prep, to patriotic art projects and the great American playlist – editors of Women's Day serve up the ultimate guide to celebrating the Red, White & Blue!

Woman's Day is the magazine you will want to have this 4th of July.  For full details pick up the July 7 issue of Woman’s Day Magazine, on newsstands now!

- The Moms Buzz

Tap Water vs. Bottled Water

Just recently, during Earth Day week, The Moms Buzz decided that no more water bottles would be bought at home because bottled water:

Six Steps for protecting swimmers against RWIs

It is pool time and we want to make sure our kids remain healthy during the season by following some healthy swimming guidelines. Below are six steps for promoting healthy swimming and protecting our young swimmers against RWIs (recreational water illnesses):

Blast 130 Calories in 12 Minutes!

This is a short and sweet, but challenging, 12-minutes training that will energize you plus make you burn 130 calories!! It is a good complementary workout or just whenever you can't afford an hour at the gym in your busy mommy schedule! ;) 

All you need is a jump rope - yes, that is it! The circuit was developed by Eric Von Frohlich, founder of Roadfit in New york City, to sculpt all major muscles while improving balance and coordination.  Here is the circuit and how to blast 130 calories in 12 minutes, minute by minute:

Gift Idea # 5 for Father's Day: Legacy Locker Subscription

There are some dads who have it all and it sometimes hard to be creative in your gift for Father's Day or any other occasion for that matter. Here is an idea for those dads who have it everything: how about protecting his digital/web assets and legacy through a Legacy Locker subscription?

Travel Tips When Going Abroad

This is the time of the year when many U.S. families choose to travel abroad for their summer vacations.  In today's world, security information changes quickly, and it may be a good idea to always check with the State Department on important updates about the country you are about to visit before you leave home and also during your trip.  You will be amazed the wealth of travel tips when going abroad that the State Department has to offer for those traveling families.

Deal of the Week: MAC Cosmetics

Aha! Finally, a summer savings makeup lovers were waiting for  from one of the favorite cosmetic brands in the industry.  MAC Cosmetics is offering a SUMO BIG savings of $25 off online of your entire purchase when you enter code SAVE25!  The SUMO BIG savings is valid until TONIGHT!  Hurry!  www.maccosmetics.com.

- The Moms Buzz

A Two-Minute Pep Talk for the Expectant Mom of Multiples!

The Moms Buzz is happy to present our expert on parenting of multiples, Melissa Stanton, author of The Stay-at-Home Survival Guide: "Field-tested strategies for staying smart, sane, and connected while caring for your kids," who will give us today a pep talk for the expectant moms of multiples. If you have are one of those moms or know of one, send her this way because she will certainly need it! 

Gift Idea # 4 for Father's Day: Men's "Snook" Board Shorts

It's tme for dad to get a new pair to swim short to be splashing water with the whole family. The Boss Black me's "snook" board shorts are not only cool looking, but also comfortable with a drawstring waistband, a large outside pocket for those important thingies that need to be on him, and the price is just right.  It is right on sale for $59.50 at Bloomingdales.com. 

- The Moms Buzz

B.O.W. The Best of the Web Weekly Round-Up

Today, Moms Buzz is happy to bring you B.O.W. - the Best Of the Web in a weekly roundup of posts from fine blogs and sites featuring fashion, beauty, lifestyle, parenting, little couture, family, and much more.