When my first son was just a baby, the chemicals that I learned were in most baby shampoos and bath soaps scared me, honestly. Even when I looked through the non-toxic shampoos for babies at our grocery, I wasn't sure which ones I could …
I am totally a fan of free beauty samples--isn't everyone? After all, my days are filled with more soccer games and ballet practices than they are with leisurely shopping excursions where I can try out the latest, greatest beauty product…
My mom started taking me to get facials when I was in middle school. Every month or so, we'd go to the spa at the gym where we had a membership, I think in an effort to avoid having to take me to a dermatologist. It worked, and I got hoo…
I don't know about you, but I feel like I've tried tons of kid's shampoos, with mixed reviews from my kids. While there are many non-toxic shampoos for babies and kids these days, it's been hard to find a scent that speaks to my sons, wh…
I still remember reading an article in Cosmo in my twenties and laughing at the thought of eye wrinkles. I'm not laughing anymore. When I resolved to be better to my skin in the new year, I spent an hour at the health food store, reading…
If you're on the hunt for a squee-worthy custom baby shower favor that people will actually use and love, look no further. We've found all-natural, handmade soaps with customizable wrappers and delicious scents that will look posh on dis…
Anything overly fragranced gives me an insta-headache so I am committed to finding the best fragrance-free beauty products. The chemicals in synthetic fragrances are known to cause some nasty allergic reactions; I've even had to change s…
If you've been following the recent news (and our own posts for the last few years), it turns out that antibacterial soaps are not the safe soaps for babies and kids they've claimed to be. The FDA recently issued a statement saying that …
We love yummy scented bath products here at CMP, especially ones that are kid-safe and eco-friendly. In my personal quest to go a little more organic in the new year, I've found a great new line of bath products from the UK that smell gr…
Last year, we brought you 10 of the best subscription gift boxes we could find. And this year, we're adding on to the list because there are so many new exciting entries. (Geez, remember when it was just Birchbox ? Although we do still l…
I love my peppermint mocha latte as much as the next girl, so it's a shame they're gone so fast that all I'm left with is a whipped cream mustache and fond memories. But when you combine the delicious scent of peppermint and cocoa with l…
Chapped and cracked lips are no fun. First of all, ouch. Secondly? They make your lip gloss and lipstick look terrible. Third of all, they're no fun to kiss. So in the hopes of a smooth-lipped winter, I’ve been slathering on some great l…
Motherhood has definitely taken a toll on my skin--especially the chronic lack of sleep. Remember that gorgeous glow of youth? Sigh. Me too. Which is why I am such a huge fan of skincare oils. Ready to glow? Skincare oils hydrate and pro…
Um, I've seen what I look like in the morning if I haven't washed off my makeup...and it's downright scary. So I'm always on the lookout for awesome (and affordable) makeup removers. Here are four of our faves--just in time for Halloween…
On October 31st, I'll look the other way when my kids pop their tenth fun-sized candy treat in their mouths, but I am trying to avoid smearing toxic face paints onto their faces before they head out the door. After reading that most face…
Hi ho, everybody! We've found a new, affordable 2-in-1 shampoo and body wash for kids that's as squeaky clean and safe as Main Street, USA, even for tender skin. And it smells pretty good, too. The Mickey + Minnie 2-in-1 Shampoo + Body W…
My beauty dream would be to never have to wear foundation again. I would loooove to have perfectly even-toned skin, without a brown or red spot in sight. Sadly, that ship has sailed. I usually wear foundation and concealer to cover up un…
Helloooo, fall and winter skin. We meet again...sigh. It's always around this time of year that my poor face starts to look--and feel--like it's going to flake off completely. I've experimented with a ton of different products (and I mea…
If the living is easy in the summertime, autumn calls for a bit more sophistication in the nail polish department. I'm pretty low-maintenance with my beauty routine , but in the fall I make a weekly effort with my manicure. And my favori…
It's been two weeks since school started and to say that I've been leaving the house for drop-off looking halfway decent would be very generous. I haven't quite figured out the whole three-minute beauty routine , so thankfully I have som…
featured partner Hi, I'm Liz and I'm a CVS addict. It's been a long slow build, only made worse--or better?--with the establishment of a brand new CVS in a charming old building a mere two block's walk from my home. Danger! Danger! Now, …
My love of perfume is equaled only by my hatred for perfume counters. How is a busy mom supposed to find interesting new boutique fragrances that don't smell like your grandmother's purse? Easy. Try this new monthly subscription and have…
I'm a sunscreen addict. I won't leave the house unless I'm slathered with the sunscreen. (And you wouldn't be mistaken if you saw two kids leave my house in the mornings looking like they were dipped in white paint.) But finding moisturi…
I'm going through a lip gloss phase . It happens around this time each year, when it feels too hot to be sporting some heavy, matte lipstick, but I still want to look polished. So I'm really happy to discover a not-so-new but new to me o…