Beauty Survival Kit

Every busy mom must have a beauty survival kit just in case of whatever comes up during our busy agendas - you never know.  So, take a note of this beauty survival kit by Kate M. D Imperio for Glam.com.

Beauty Survival Kit by Kate M. D Imperio

1. Clear lip gloss or chapstick
2. Dental floss and toothpick
3. Mini mouthwash.
4. Mini trial size perfume spritzer
5. Hairspray or gel
6. Visine and pressed powder
7. Tissues
8. Miniature bottle of lotion
9. For more exclusive events and outings, you may wish to include: Extra pantyhose or at least clear nail polish.
10. Toothbrush and toothpaste

To read the full detail about this Beauty Survival Kit with all the bells and whistles, click here.

Moms Buzz would like to add to this beauty survival kit 3 things moms really need to keep with themselves as well:

1. OxiClean® Spray-A-Way - Instant Stain Remover - for unexpected stains in travel or pocket size.
2. LYSOL® Disinfectant Spray To-Go to eliminate odors in travel or pocket size.
3. Anti-Bacterial Wipes for everything and anything - you know, with kids, we get lots of spills and dirty hands.

- The Moms Buzz

Four Sun Safety Tips by MommyDocs

As summer nears, the MommyDocs help parents make sense of the many sun protection products available for kids. From SPF level sun cream choices and sun-protective clothing to innovative solutions like sunscreen wipes and laundry wash, www.mommydocs.com offers four tips to help parents assess products and formulate the best sun protection strategy for their family. Read four sun safety tips below.

Four Sun Safety Tips

Learn the lingo and shop for sunscreen:  SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor. Everyone needs a sunscreen with a SPF level of 15 or higher and “broad spectrum” coverage (both UVA and UVB rays). Look for ingredients such as zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, oxybenzone, avobenzone, sulisobenzone, and mexoryl.

Wear sun protection clothing and gear: Even kids should wear sunglasses that provide 99-100% UVA and UVB protection and a wide brim hat. For sun-protective clothing, look for an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) of 30 or greater. 

Establish a routine:  Make applying sunscreen part of your child’s daily routine. Apply it 30 minutes before going out and use enough to cover exposed areas.  Don’t forget to reapply every two hours or sooner if swimming, sweating, or toweling off.

Pack and use sunscreen:  Give sunscreen (with application instructions) to your child’s camp counselors, babysitters, daycare providers, etc. to ensure reapplication throughout the day.  As your child gets older, he may be able to reapply it himself with prompting such as, “Every time you come out of the pool, spread more sunscreen over your face and body.”

- The Moms Buzz

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About MommyDocs - www.MommyDocs.com features practical pediatric information and reassurance for parents.  Run by mom physicians Jamie A. Freishtat, a board certified pediatrician and pediatric associate physician at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC, and Rachel L. Schreiber, a board certified allergist/immunologist, internist and Medical Director of Family HealthCare Allergy & Asthma Specialists in Germantown, Maryland, www.MommyDocs.com offers children’s health information via webchats, q&a’s, podcasts and more.  The MommyDocs appear on Washington, DC’s CBS affiliate WUSA-TV/Channel 9 morning newscasts, as “Baby Health” experts on The Bump (www.thebump.com), and as monthly columnists in Washington Parent Magazine.

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

Today, Tuesday, 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 and much more.

Style, Fashion, Beauty, Lifestyle and Health

Glam Spirit: Au Natural: Laughter Is the Best Medicine . Click here for a quick and fun pick-me-up.
   
A Girl's Gotta Spa! wonders if you are in need of some beauty sleep. 5 essential products for a more restful sleep
   
Makeup Minute found a must-have product for her summer makeup bag. Check out this smudgeproof eyeliner to start your summer right!

Stylenotes: Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin, & Jimmy Choo. We've got the skinny on the 3 chic-est shoe designers around -- Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik, and Jimmy Choo.



Parenting, Family, Kids, Moms & Little Couture

Moms Buzz: What to Pack for a Road Trip.  Many may have decided to travel by car rather by air due to the rise of airfares as a result the increasing fuel prices. Here are some travel tips for the busy mom on what to pack for a road trip, especially since we pack for almost the whole family, read about what the travel essentials are.

Top 5 Gifts Categories for Mother's Day

In our top 5 gifts for Mother's Day, we are actually not specifying one item over another, but simply suggesting the top 5 gift categories for Mother's Day.  Whether it is for yourself or your mother, these top 5 gift categories will help in your gift selection. 

Plus, iStorez.com, an online magazine, featuring 1000 of stores and brands, can give you even further detailed ideas under each of these gift categories to narrow down your selection and make gift shopping for Mother's Day easier.

Our Top 5 Gift Categories for Mother's Day:

1. Flowers - click here for further ideas.
2. Gift Sets of Beauty - click here for further ideas.
3. Jewelry click here for further ideas.
4. Gift Baskets click here for further ideas.
5. Chocolates click here for further ideas.

Happy Mother's Day!

- the Moms Buzz     

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

Today, Tuesday, 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 and much more.

Style, Fashion, Beauty, Lifestyle and Health

A Girl's Gotta Spa! A Girl's Gotta Spa! has some great tips for DIY home spa skin care. Don't have a budget for the spa? These DIY tips will help you save some $ on skin care.
   
Shrimpton Couture: A Shrimpton Couture Celebrity Vintage Spot.  Check out Nicole Richie looking hot in vintage jeans.

Couture in the City: Katie Holmes - A New Style Icon.  Katie Holmes -the latest Mrs.Cruise - has become to the fashion and style industry quite the trend setter.
   
Makeup Minute: Makeup Minute doesn't need an umbrella for Lord & Berry's Raincoat Protecting Mascara. Learn about a waterproof mascara that isn't dry or clumpy!
   
GlamSpirit: Meditation Tips for Women on the Go. These 5 fabulous tips will bring balance to even the most hectic days. 
   
Stylenotes: Take Note -- Generra. Generra ermerged in the 1980s and has become one of the top labels for understated, chic apparel -- read on for more about the brand.
   

Parenting, Family, Kids, Moms & Little Couture

TotSnob: Twinkle Ocean Cake Kit Kids Giveaway! To enter, give your best advice on how to keep toys neat and organized! A winner will be chosen April 11th.

Boston Mamas: Seeing Green. Thanks to some fabulous picks from See Kai Run's spring line you'll be seeing green in no time.
   
Clever Parents: Operation Shower Branches Out and Heads West for Memorial Day! Help do your part through Operation Shower, baby showers for expectant and new moms whose husbands are deployed overseas.
   
MomFinds: Win Two Fabulous Hip-Ts to Cover Your Assets. Battle the bulge, smooth out muffin tops and cover up peek-a-boo undies with these ingenious fashion fixes.
   
Moms Buzz: Teaching Kids How to Give Compliments. This video that you will watch is about the importance of teaching kids how to give compliments. This may sound a bit strange at the beginning to you since it is one of the few people skills we do not usually emphasize on your kids because for some reason we do not expect kids to give compliments.

One Chic Mama: Mommy-to-be chic. Ann Taylor LOFT has added maternity clothing to their offerings, and we're giving away a $100 gift certificate.
   
The Nest Baby: American Terry Giveaway. Give us your best bathtime tip to win a gift bucket from American Terry filled with a hooded towel, bubbles, toys and more!

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

Today, Tuesday, 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 and much more. We are happy to present you 2 new fine blogs that have becoome part of BOW: A Girl's Gotta Spa and Makeup Minute.   

Style, Fashion, Beauty, Lifestyle and Health

Couture in the City: Fashion Chic and Couture - Indulge in Spring Styles this Season. Continuing in the vein of the spring season, yesterday we were keeping up with our beauty regime. Today we are focusing on our fashion and styles for spring.
   
A Girl's Gotta Spa! Does Clairol's Perfect 10 hit the mark or miss the bullseye? A Girl's Gotta Spa! weighs in on the good & the bad of Clairol's new Perfect 10. Definitely read this review if you are thinking about using it!
   
Work it Mom!: Expensive strollers, face creams, and vacuums. Are these high end products worth the hype? Is the Bugaboo worth the $800 price tag? What about La Mer cream or the Dyson? Sound off with your opinions!
   
Makeup Minute: Makeup Minute loves Christopher Kane's Juicy Tubes World Tour! Red Hot New York will leave you looking red hot with Christopher Kane's collaboration with Lancome for their newest Juicy Tubes.    

Stiletto Jungle: Louis Vuitton Montorgueil Handbag. Feel caught between a 20-something's starter LV and a 50-something's massive monogram Louis? We've found a Louis Vuitton for the rest of us.
   
Stylenotes: The Latest Trends in Maternity Wear. Shop the latest trends in maternity wear without having to dip into your child’s college fund. Stylenotes shows you how to get chic dresses, shoes, tops, and more at affordable prices.

Glam Spirit: Want the Body of a Ballerina? Give your workout a twist. Try a routine that is fun, different, and guaranteed to give you grace and poise along with a knockout bod!

Parenting, Family, Kids, Moms & Little Couture

Tot Snob: WIN! - Arte Bebe Fantasy Shopping Cart. The rules are simple, choose up to $175 worth of merchandise from Arte Bebe and put the names of the merchandise in our comments. We will pick one winner at random and the winner will win everything that was listed!

Boston Mamas: Chittypulga Goodies! There's just a few days left to enter to win a Fleurville diaper bag PLUS a $100 gift certificate to fill up the Fleurville with fabulous finds from Chittypulga! 
   
Classy Mommy: Cabbage Patch Kids Fun to Feed Baby. Talk about a blast from the past! How fun to see my little girl enjoying one of these dolls. Check out review here on the latest Cabbage Patch Doll. 
   
Clever Parents: Exercises to Wake You and Your Kids Up!  The first thing you should do in the morning before getting out of bed is to stretch. 
   
Healthy Bump: Win a Zoobie! Zoobie Pets are patented, award winnng, plush animals that turn into pillows and blankets. Enter now by visiting the Healthy Bump Blog. 
   
MomFinds: Win a $100 Shopping Spree at Joggermom.com. Need a new stroller? Enter this week's giveaway by telling us how you'd spend the $100 if you won the prize.
   
Moms Buzz: "What You Owe to Your Kids" by Donald Trump. Here is an interesting article Moms Buzz found in Trump University blog written by Donald Trump himself about "What You Owe to Your Kids." In his article, the famous business whiz gives parents of older children an advice on how to make your children financially responsible, how to deal with financial setbacks and manage money.

One Chic Mama: Feed Your Baby in Cushy Comfort. We review the Cuddoozle Nursing Pillow. It's make from memory foam and has it's own little sidekick pillow to offer extra support. 
   
The Nest Baby: Interactive Chinese Gender Chart. Found in an ancient royal tomb near Beijing, this Chinese gender chart -- now in flash and interactive -- is said to be over 90% accurate. Skeptical? Try it out yourself and help us figure out just jow accurate it really is.
 

 

10 Commandments of Pregnancy Exercise

For those busy moms who are expecting their first baby, second or other #, and love to and can exercise, here are 10 handful tenets worth warding.

10 Commandments of Pregnancy Exercise by Erika Lenkert, The Real Deal Guide to Pregnancy

1. Talk with your practitioner about suitable exercise;
2. Aim for 30 minutes of activity several times per week;
3. Stretch before and afterward;
4. Be careful;
5. Hydrate;
6. Dress for success;
7. Follow your body's cues;
8. Don't focus on your fat;
9. Stop the second something doesn't feel right;
10. Remember that the goal is never to lose weight.

According to The Real Deal Guide to Pregnancy, the following were the favorites physical activities of moms-to-be during pregnancy:

• Walking: 59%
• Yoga or prenatal yoga: 32%
• Doing absolutely nothing from the get-go or early on: 16%
• Swimming: 11%
• Chasing toddlers around: 10%
• Bike riding (stationary/recumbent/spin classes): 9%
• Water aerobics, water walking or weight training: 6%
• Elliptical machine or Stairmaster: 4%
• Hiking or Pilates: 3%
• Everything else: 1%

To read more about the benefits of breaking a sweat and the 10 commandments of pregnancy exercise during pregnancy in a fun, enjoyable and witty reading, get The Real Deal Guide for Pregnancy by Erika Lenkert or better yet, enter the Expectant Moms Giveaway to win a free book by clicking the image below or simply go here.

-The Moms Buzz

Bedbugs - A Hot Topic These Days!

Have you heard it in the news yet?  Bedbugs is the new thing [disease] now on rise in the United States.   When Moms Buzz first heard about it from a friend was completely puzzled with the "bed what?" face.  OK.  Here is the scoop now that you may be traveling for Spring Break with the family and staying in hotels, where they are mostly found so far, beware!

What are bedbugs?

Bedbugs are small, flat, and wingless insects. Like mosquitoes, they feed on blood from animals or people. The bugs range in color from almost white to brown. They turn rusty red after feeding.

The bugs get their name because they like to hide in bedding and mattresses. They usually hide during the day and are active at night when they feed. They can live for 10 months, and they can go weeks without feeding.

Bedbugs do not seem to spread disease to people. The bites can also cause an allergic reaction in some people.  See a picture of a bedbug.

Where can you find bedbugs?

Bedbugs are found worldwide, but they are most common in developing countries. Once rare in North America and Europe, bedbugs may be on the rise in these areas.  Bedbugs are most often found in hotels, motels, hostels, shelters, and apartment complexes where large numbers of people come and go.

Because bedbugs hide in small crevices, they can come into your house on luggage, furniture, clothing, pillows, boxes, and other objects. The bugs can hide in beds, floors, furniture, wood, and paper trash during the day.

How do you know if you have bedbugs?

The first sign of bedbugs may be red, itchy bites on the skin, usually on the arms or shoulders. Bedbugs tend to leave straight rows of bites, unlike some other insects that leave bites here and there.  Look for these other signs such as the bugs themselves, especially along the seams of mattresses; tiny bloodstains on sheets and mattresses; dark spots of insect waste where bedbugs might crawl into hiding places on furniture, walls, and floors. 

To read the full article, click here.

- The Moms Buzz

source: www.webmd.com

B.O.W. - Weekly RoundUp of the Best of the Web!

Today, Tuesday, 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 and much more. 

Couture in the City: Spring Hair and Makeup Trends. Tell your winter makeup and hair to take a hike for a while…it’s spring and it’s time to lighten up that look! Black nails with a floral print sun dress? I think not. Check out these cute spring hair and makeup trends to update your look for this season.
   
Stylenotes: Fashion Week Paris: Show Reviews and Get the Look for Less. Check out our Paris Fashion Week reviews on Balenciaga, Christian Dior, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton, while picking up some examples of how to get the “runway look for less!"
   
Moms Buzz: Expectant Moms Giveaway! 10 Pregnancy Books to Giveaway! Whether you are an expectant mom or not, you will certainly want to participate in this giveaway. As women and moms, we always happen to know someone who's expecting, who truly needs to know the real deal about being pregnant. Enter to win!
   
Shrimpton Couture Present The Daily VFQ. Check out the new feature at Shrimpton Couture - fashion quotes from the past!
   
Stiletto Jungle: Best Brow Enhancers. From perfectly polished to super low-maintenance, Stiletto Jungle names the best products for fabulous brows.

Boston Mamas: Fight the Tide. Not only will GreenDimes fight your junk mail and catalogue tide for you (one registration covers up to 8 household members!); they'll plant new trees on your behalf.
   
Classy Mommy: Video Review of Horizon Organic Milk. Horizon Organic Milk passed the taste test with my 2 year old daughter Mackenzie. She loved slurping it down in her non-toxic Boon "Fluid" sippy cup!
   
Clever Parents: Kushies Baby, An Oasis in a Sea of Elmo and Dora. In a time when parents are bombarded with toys and baby products on television, videos, in Internet emails and every day life, it is surprising that finding a great, simple toy can be such a challenge. One trip down the aisle of a big box store is enough to send a parent over the plastic, characterized, noisy, battery-operated edge. What’s a Clever Parent to do?
   
Coochicoos: How Do You Make Dinosaur Soup? Ask your kids how to make their favorite dish and it just might be put in a book.   
   
MomFinds: The Best Rain Gear for Stylish Kids. Puddle-worthy rain boots, seriously slick raincoats and the most colorful umbrellas that will brighten up the gloomiest day.
   
One Chic Mama: Affordable Organics for Mom and Baby. Otopia Organics body products for mamas and babies are free from harmful chemicals and toxins. They’re also more affordable than you might think.

Swanky Moms: Snap Totes. I have a Snap Tote and I will tell you, I receive compliments on it ALL the time!! Even a handful of men have asked me where I got my bag!! I have handed out lots of business cards and given out the name of this wonderful company as I truly love my Snap Tote! It has a photo of my beautiful boys on it and I'm proud to carry it around.... 

B.O.W. - Weekly RoundUp of the Best of the Web!

Today, Tuesday, 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. 

GlamSpirit: Fun Gift Giving Tip from Japan. If you’re planning to give a sweet Valentine’s Day gift to someone special this week, why not present it in a gorgeous red fabric rather than some paper that will just get tossed away.

Moms Buzz: Moms' Night In - Tips and Ideas. After a week's full agenda, we are probably left with little energy, opportunity or incentive for hitting the town with our girl friends. But, that doesn't mean we can't create an equally fun moms' night in! Get the tips!

Couture in the City: New York Fashion Week, Fall 2008, Best of the Best, Temperly London. Thank ye gods for Temperly London…IMHO, Temperly London is the best of the best for New York fashion week, fall 2008. If I had to see one more “Working Girl” 80’s inspired business suit, I was going to hurl…but luckily TL saved my sanity.

Work it Mom!: Quick Valentine's Day Crafts For Kids. Your kids want to make something creative for Valentine's Day and you have exactly two minutes to help them. Check out this list for some quick and fun ideas that don't require your inner Martha Stewart.

Señora Cartera: MARC by Marc Jacobs Fall 2008 Collection. MJ Loves The 80s Feast your eyes on the youthful, chic and retro-fabulous fashions from MARC by Marc Jacobs' Fall '08 collection and find out which handbags the designer has in store for us.

Stiletto Jungle: Peek Inside the Grammy Style Studio. Music and fashion go hand in hand, particularly when it comes to fabulous awards show swag. Stiletto Jungle hit this year's Grammy Style Studio and reports back with all of the fashionable details.

Stylenotes.com: Take Note -- Seeing Red (on the Runways). The abundance of red on the runways this season caught our eye – check out our favorite red looks, and our picks on how to partake in the trend.

TotSnob: Tassimo Coffee for the Tired, Busy Mom. A coffee maker for the mom on the go, perfect for those of us who need a dose of joe without the wait. Now you have time to get both you and your child ready for the day!

Lipstick Jungle TV Show - It's a Jungle Out There Dress Accordingly!

If you loved the series "Sex in the City" and love fashion, don't miss the new series premiere, Lipstick Jungle - It's a Jungle Out There, Dress Accordingly, starting this Thursday, February 7th at 10/9c pm on NBC.

   

This sexy new drama follows three high-powered friends as they weather the ups and downs of lives lived at the top of their game. Movie exec Wendy (Brooke Shields, "Suddenly Susan") does everything she can to balance career and family. Nico (Kim Raver, "24"), editor-in-chief of a hot fashion magazine, has her eye on becoming CEO. And free-spirited designer Victory (Lindsay Price, "Beverly Hills, 90210") longs to make her dreams come true, and maybe find "Mr. Right" along the way.   

Meet the women and the fashions of this new show, Lipstick Jungle -in this fun video. Enjoy!

It's a jungle out there, dress accordingly!

- The Moms Buzz

Moms' Buzz Editor's Hot Picks - November Edition

Moms' Buzz Editors Hot Picks for November are boiling hot - caliente, muy caliente, chaud très chaud because they can also be part of your Holiday gift list, so watch out you don't get burned!

from our Medicine Cabinet

Puffs Plus with a Scent of the Scent of Vicks   

Just in time for the flu season, Puffs has come up with this great products for everyone in the family: Plus with the Scent of Vicks, which combines soothing lotion with the comforting scent of Vicks. The lotion contains aloe, chamomile, and vitamin E; the scent of Vicks contains eucalyptus, menthol, and camphor. This great combination offers soothing comfort when you need it most. Puffs Plus with the Scent of Vicks is a non-medicated, scented facial tissue. The product is safe for all ages when used as intended. Look for Puffs Plus with the scent of Vicks(R) in a variety of sizes nationwide across many major grocery, mass, retail, club and drug stores in the Fall of 2007. www.puffs.com

from our Kitchen Pantry

Reynolds® Handi-Vac™ Vacuum Sealing System

Reynolds® Handi-Vac™ Vacuum Sealer and Vacuum Freezer Bags System is an innovative product designed to improve freezer storage.   It includes a unique hand-held Vacuum Sealer that removes air from the patent pending Vacuum Freezer Bags.  Storing food with e Handi-Vac System helps to preserve the texture and appearance of fresh foods by virtually eliminating freezer burn. Reynolds® Handi-Vac™ Vacuum Sealing System Starter Kit includes: 1 Vacuum Sealer and 3 Vacuum Freezer Bags, Quart Size. $9.99. Available in all major grocery stores and online at www.amazon.com. 

from our Toiletry

Philips Sonicare FlexCare and UV Sanitizer

Philips Sonicare introduces FlexCare and UV Sanitizer, featuring new, innovative technology that removes more plaque and delivers superior oral health by adapting to individual oral care needs. Broader sweeping motion and contour fit bristles provide increased tooth coverage and better plaque removal than other power toothbrushes. Comes in two sizes: standard and compact. The UV Sanitizer helps eliminate up to 99 percent of germs on the brush head in one easy sanitization cycle for the cleanest toothbrush possible. $179.99 www.Target.com, www.amazon.com,  www.BedBath&Beyond.com, and www.costco.com www.Sonicare.com.

from our Children's Closet

Leg Warmers by Babyleg

Adorable meets practical! Pair these snuggly leg warmers with skirts, dresses, onesies and shorts for extra warmth and style, not to mention super easy diaper changes. They protect crawling knees, tiny toes and even elbows too. 80% cotton, 15% polyester, 5% spandex. Fits newborn up to kiddos age 10. Machine wash cold. $12.00 www.twobluepeas.com

from our Kitchen Cabinet

Chef's Quad Timer

Because timinng is everything, get the holiday feast just right. The Chef's Quad Timer features four independent timers (1 minute to 24 hours). Global reset feature clears all timers at once. It features a large dual LCD which displays two timers at once. Neat! Plastic casing with metal face. Wipe clean. 2¾" x 1¾" x 5¼". $29.95 at www.surlatable.com.

from our study

Stainless Steel Mini Clips

Use them like tabs… clip them onto any page you want to mark! Use them like paper clips… MomsAgenda's clips securely hold 1-15 sheets of paper like invitations, letters, notes, or business cards. No worries that anything might slip out. The colorful stripes will brighten up any home agenda you may have! Includes 6 Mini Clips per package, made of tough stainless steel, they hold their shape and can withstand nearly anything! Theses Mini Clips are so useful, they will quickly become a must-have for any mom.  $13.95 at www.momagenda.com.

Note: from our editorial policy we do not get compensated for mentioning a product or business in our posts.  For more info, please read our editorial policy or write to us at info @ themomsbuzz.com. For advertising opportunities, please contact, sales @ themomsbuzz.com.  To participate in Moms' Buzz free Monthly Deals Vendor Program, get details here.

Hot Celebrity Moms

We want you to meet these celebrity ladies who have it all: good looks, great paychecks, and gorgeous children. But, motherhood and busy schedules do not discriminate celebrities. Juggling little kids and big careers isn’t as easy as these celebrities make it look. Glam pays tribute to their favorite superstars turned supermoms (they mean like us!).  Check out who Glam's favorite celebrity moms are in this slide show.

Katie Holmes Holmes and her adorable daughter,
Suri, get some fresh air in Beverly Hills on March 17.

By the way, Moms' Buzz feels we should all be part of this slide show, we may not by superstars, but we definitely are supermoms, and still hot! :)

- The Moms' Buzz

source and photo: www.glam.com

Video: William Tell Overture for Moms

A proud reader of Moms' Buzz sent this to us and we could not resist sharing this video with our readers so that you get a kick out of it because it so so true!!  Watch and enjoy!

Did you get a good laugh? Don't we sound like a broken recording, but it works, doesn't?

- The Moms' Buzz

source & video: www.Youtube.com; a Moms' Buzz reader.

Tips: Get Answers to Your Questions About Your Intimate Apparel

We all have questions about our "underthings" apparel. Moms' Buzz is glad to bring you answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding your intimate apparel.  These intimate tips come directly from a true expert, Mary Krug, the Vice President of Intimate Apparel at Neiman Marcus.

Question: How often should I be professionally fitted for a bra?

Mary Krug: At least once a year, but more often if your weight has fluctuated more than a few pounds, you have given birth recently, or you have undergone a breast augmentation or reduction.

Question: How do I know when my bra is worn out?

Mary Krug: If you bra is "talking" to you during the day; that is, it is uncomfortable, you're constantly tugging at it, the straps are falling down, or you can't wait to take it off the minute you get home, it's time to toss it.

Question: What should be in every intimate apparel drawer?

Mary Krug: At a minimum, you need three basic bras (the ones you reach for every day): 2 in nude and one black. Just remember "one to wash, one to wear, and one to air." Then you need a good strapless, a convertible that accommodates different necklines, sports bra for exercise, shapewear (both regular and high-waisted), a liner or slip, and several different pairs of panties to wear with a variety of silhouettes. And, of course, a sexy lace bra and panties for a special occasion.  Don't forget the opaque hosiery and tights - a must-have for fall's fashions.

Now you heard her, do what you need to do!

- The Moms' Buzz

source: The Book by Neiman Marcus, October 2007.

Parenting: Getting Involved at Your Child's School

Now that our kids are on a regular schedule, and so we are, one of the things that are always in the back of our mind is  "should I volunteer at school or not"?  Whether you are a working mom or a stay at home mom, our schedules are so busy that we always doubt about volunteering one more item into our booked agendas. 

If you are looking for an encouragment to getting involved in your child's school, Moms' Buzz gives it to you:

You will be happy to know that whether your child is just starting kindergarten, entering the final year of high school, or is somewhere in between, there are many good reasons and opportunities for you to volunteer at school. It's a great way to show your child that you take an interest in his or her education, and it sends a positive message that you consider school a worthwhile cause.

Today, schools offer many opportunities for parents to get involved as little or as much as they want to.  Here are some examples of activities in which you can offer to volunteer.  Some are more involved than others, but you can always indicate to what extent you can/want to help:

1. act as a classroom helper.
2. mentor or tutor students.
3. help children with special needs.
4. volunteer in a school computer lab.
5. help organize, cater, or work at fund-raising activities such as bake sales or car washes.
6. act as a lunchroom or playground monitor.
7. help to plan and chaperon field trips, track meets, and other events that take place away from the school.
8. help to plan and chaperon in-school events (i.e., dances, proms, or graduation ceremonies)
   organize or assist with a specific club or interest group (if you have an interest in an activity that isn't currently available to students, offer to help get a group started - for example, a chess club or cycling team.)
9. assist coaches and gym teachers with sports and fitness programs or work in the school concession stand at sporting events.
10. help the school administrators prepare grant proposals, letter-writing campaigns, or press releases or provide other administrative assistance.
11. attend school board meetings.
12. work as a library assistant or offer to help with story time or reading assistance in the school library.
13. sew costumes or build sets for theatrical and musical productions.
14. work with the school band or orchestra or coach music students individually.
    help out with visual arts, crafts, and design courses and projects.
15. hold a workshop for students in trade or technical programs.
16. spend some time with a specific club or interest group (approach the teacher who sponsors the group.)
17. volunteer to speak in the classroom or at a career day, if you have a field of expertise that you'd like to share.
18. supervise or judge experiments at a science fair.
19. If you are a mompreneur offer to have your booth at the school's festival or fair.

If none of these examples suit you, ask your child's teacher, who will likely be glad to help you think of something!  Keep in mind that when volunteering at your child's school, the work you do not only benefits your child, but will enrich the classroom, the whole school, and the entire community by providing students with positive interaction, support, and encouragement.

Happy volunteering!

- The Moms' Buzz

source: www.kidshealth.org: photo: www.scholastic.com

Moms' Buzz Editor's Hot Picks - September Edition

Moms' Buzz Editors Hot Picks for September are boiling hot - caliente, muy caliente, chaud très chaud! So, watch out you don't get burned!

from our Home Office

MomAgenda Kitchen Folio - a solution to the paperwork problem!

Busy moms, this is exactly what we needed, one single agenda to keep contact info, cafeteria menus, class schedules, team lists and the never-ending barrage of hand-outs, forms and flyers your kids bring home from school all in one well-organized place in heavy-duty, clear plastic page protectors with interchangeable tabs that make it easy to categorize by child or by activity. It includes 48 pages and 24 interchangeable tabs, so there's a place for everything. Plus, it is stylish and stain-resistant! 9" x 12". ¾" thick. $29.95 at www.momagenda.com or www.seejanework.com.

from under our Kitchen Sink

Cascade Complete - Cleans so well, no need to pre-wash!

Busy moms, what we were waiting for, a dishwasher detergent that does the rinsing for us! - one less thing to do! Yuppi! Cascade Complete takes care of every step of the wash process so you don't have to. That means there's no need to prewash most dishes like you had to before. Its formula dissolves tough food particles so they don't get stuck on other dishes or trapped in your machine, leaving your dishes clean and shiny! Available in Fresh Scent, Citrus Breeze Scent®, and Melon Blossom. In assorted 45, 75, 110, and 125oz. powder or gel varieties. $6.95 - 59.89 at www.amazon.com or at your local supermarket.

from our Medicine Cabinet

Sani-Hands® for Kids - Pocket Packets

Your kids will love these wipes! An antimicrobial gel rub enhanced by a wipe. The combination of an alcohol gel and the friction of a wipe, they are proven to remove bacteria and soil killing 99.99% of germs - better than rub-in gels alone. Sani-Hands for Kids, easy and fun to use when soap and water aren’t available. It is a perferct item in their lunch box or sports bag, and of course, to keep in your car or bag! $19.99 a box of 120 wipes at www.sanitationtools.com, but you local supermarket has smaller boxes at less price.

from our browser bookmarks

OpenTable Restaurants and Reservations - Free - Instant - Confirmed!

Another item in our busy agenda since we do not have enough is that we manage the social lives of our households. OpenTable.com is a real time online reservation network for restaurants in major US cities, UK, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, you do not need to call 411 to get the number of the restaurant anymore. Free - Instant - Confirmed! Just get online, provide the date, party size, the time you want and make your RSVP - no putting on hold! You get a confirmation email. And, should anything happes, which it is very possible with kids, you can go online and modify or cancel your reservation. $FREE at www.opentable.com.

from our Maternity Closet

AnnTaylor LOFT Maternity Line - Because You Have a Lot to Expect!

Ann Taylor LOFT has just introduced its maternity line! It is all about the LOFT style with a maternity fit.  They have taken the look and feel of their favorite LOFT styles and re-designed them to bring expectant moms maternity styles that will help you look and feel your best! Wow, very lovely and needed! Where to find Ann Taylor LOFT maternity line?  In addition to the complete online collection, LOFT maternity is available in twenty select stores! www.anntaylorloft.com.

from our gadget world

iPod Nano - A Little Video for Eveyone!

Just for our pocket books! It’s the small iPod with one very big idea: Video. Now the world’s most popular music player lets you enjoy TV shows, movies, video podcasts, and more. The larger, brighter display means amazing picture quality. In five eye-catching colors, iPod nano is stunning all around. And with 4GB and 8GB models starting at just $149, little speaks volumes. In anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel, iPod nano is now 6.5 mm thin and even more beautiful. The iPod nano sports a larger, 320-by-240-resolution display that’s 65 percent brighter than before, you can watch up to 5 hours of TV shows, music videos, movies, and podcasts. It also sports a larger, 320-by-240-resolution display that’s 65 percent brighter than before. Plus, you can browse your music by album artwork with Cover Flow. View everything on your iPod nano in a whole new way. Lovely! $149.00-$199.00 at www.apple.com.

from our Mommy Heart

52 Ways to Connect - when they are away in school

Per our posts on Lunch Box Ideas back in August, one of the ideas was to include a message in your child's lunch box.  Instead of making them yourself, you can now get them ready to go! So, go ahead make their day because it is so fun to stash a special note or "promise" coupon in their lunch box or backpack, or slip it into a coat pocket. It is even more fun to receive them! The spiral-bound book of 46 tear-out coupons and 6 mailable postcards gives you 52 ways to show you care. Includes blank coupons to write your own messages too! You can't beat that, can you? Only $8.00 at www.sallyfoster.com.

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Babies: Bathtime Dos and Don'ts

We know, you are all pros at bathing babies, but it does not hurt to be reminded of the Dos and Don'ts of bathtime.  Many times, especially, if we have other children, we tend to get distracted and we do the Don'ts and we don't do the Dos. Here they are:

• DON'T START TOO SOON - begin regular baths after your infant's umbilical cord falls off (about 1-3 weeks after delivery.) Before then, stick to sponge baths.
• DON'T OVERBATHE - 2-3 times a week is enough to stay clean without drying the tender skin.
• DON'T OVERFILL THE TUB - 2 inches of water is plenty and helps avoid the risk of drowning.
• DON'T GET DISTRACTED - Turn away, even for a second  and your child could be at risk of drowning. If the phone rings, which so typical, let it go to voicemail. If there is a knock on the door, ignore it or if your other child needs something, bundle the baby up and take him with you.
• DO BUY THE RIGHT STUFF - you will need a soft towel, preferably hooded, a baby washcloth to fit between tiny toes; and a baby body wash that does double duty as shampoo.  Do not use your other child's body wash or shampoo as they tend to be too strong for a baby skin and hair.
• DO TEST THE TEMPERATURE - use your elbow, your wrist, or the back of your hand to make sure you won't be scalding sensitive skin.

Plus, keep in mind this Baby Seat Alert: when your baby has outgrown a kiddie tub, you might be tempted to buy a bath seat. Don't! Bath seats have been associated with more than a hundred death and injuries, and our U.S. Consumer Reports have found them unsafe.

Bubble trouble is not fun!

-  The Moms' Buzz

source: Shopsmart Aug/Sept 2007 Edition

Back to School: Lunch Box Ideas PART III

Part of this week, we are dedicating it to prepare our busy readers for the "back-to-school" time with tips on how to build a fun, easy, tasty and nutritious lunch box.  Here are more ideas and tips to do that.  Plus, we include in this post a nice downloadable PDF document of cute, loving and fun notes and jokes that you can add to your children's lunch box. 

More tips and ideas you will love...

1. FREEZE: Place a frozen juice box in your kids’ lunch box as it’ll keep the food chilled and will be thawed by lunchtime.

2. Go for VARIETY: Make sandwiches using whole grain tortillas, bagels or pitas.
 
3. WIPES, WIPES: Pack antibacterial wet wipes so your kids can clean their hands before and after eating.

4. SNEAKY VEGGIES: Add grated veggies to sandwiches and wraps for crunch – your kids won’t notice they’re eating something that’s good for them!
 
5. DRESSING It up: Use small resealable bags to pack dressings. Kids can open one corner and simply squeeze onto salad, then discard.

6. Get DIPPING! Pack salsa, hummus, yogurt or salad dressing for your little ones to dunk their sandwich, veggies or fruit into.
 
7. PETITE works better: Make bite-sized and mini versions of regular foods like sandwiches. They work well for small appetites and are more likely to be eaten.

8. BE LOVING: Add a quick note to say good luck on a test or “I love you” – it will brighten your child’s day. Download LunchboxJokes_US_01.pdf and print it.

9. Get ORGANIZED: create you own schedule Monday-Friday of the menu you will prepare for lunch so that you know every morning or the night before what to do for lunch boxes.

10. CONSULT:  check out these sites for other fun and easy to do ideas for lunch boxes: www.familyfun.com and the Lunch Box Builder, and if your family is vegetarian, you may want to visit Vegetarian Lunch Box.

All these tips and ideas, will be available for download, print and laminate in our Useful Documents module on the left sidebar of the blog.

"Lunch boxing" can be an enjoyable activity!

- The Moms' Buzz

source: www.familyfun.com, www.kraftfoods.com.

Back to School: Lunch Box Ideas PART II

Today, in our PART II of lunch box ideas, we want to present you with nutritious, delicious and easy to make lunch boxes.  Remember, lunch boxes are not meant to replace any of three meals in the day, they are supposed to supplement the body to maintain its energy and glucose level in line.

Below are 10 lunch box ideas:

Option 1: 1 small yogurt, wheat ham & mustard sandwich, 1 clementine, a drink;

Option 2: Wheat crackers with cheese and marmalade, an apple or jello, a juice box;

Option 3: 1 milk box or drinkable yogurt, a banana and a bag of cookies (i.e. mini Oreo cookies);

Option 4: Drinkable yogurt, wheat ham & cheese sandwich, pitted olives in halves or grape tomatoes, jello;

Option 5: 1 small yogurt, 1/2 cup of cereal, strawberries, baby carrots, a drink;

Option 6: Chocolate milk, 1 banana, pitted olives or grape tomatoes, wheat cheese & jelly sandwich;

Option 7: Small turkey wrap, 50g pretzels, baby carrots, a drink, 1/2 grapes;

Option 8: Small bowl of Pasta salad, grape tomatoes, 1 clementine, a drink;

Option 9: Baby carrots with yogurt, mustard and honey dip, 1 small slice of cake, 1/2 cup of grapes, wheat crackers with cream cheese;

Option 10: 1/2 cup of dried fruit, 2 slices of Edam o0r Gouda cheese, 30g of nuts (if not allergic), a drink, 1/2 cup of grape tomatoes.

You can mix and combine these 10 options above. The important thing here is to give your children nutritious and tasty food while at school.  They will love it, plus they will be looking forward to eating at home when they get back.

Dont' forget to pack antibacterial wet wipes so your kids can clean their hands before and after eating!

Choose, mix and combine to make the perfect lunch box!

- The Moms' Buzz

source: www.elcomercio.com.pe, www.kraftfoods.com

Note: Don't miss tomorrow's PART III on more tips on lunck box ideas! This week we are dedicating most of our post to help moms get ready for "back-to-school" time.