The IE Mommy

With warm weather around the corner, add a splash of that springtime feeling to your shower routine with two new limited edition body washes from Softsoap. Softsoap Scentsations Lemonade Berry Splash and Jasmine Oasis are infused with refreshing, seasonal fruit scents and are formulated with moisturizing ingredients to keep skin hydrated and provide a springtime glow.

These two new variants will  only be available at Walmart until May and is the perfect complement to the Spring season.

My Thoughts

There is no where in the world that I would rather be then Maui, Hawaii!. The amazing waters, cool breezes and delicious tropical smells that seem to permeate the air. Ahhh! Heaven!

Of course…I don’t live in Hawaii and have to enjoy my moments when we vacation there…but the reality is that I can enjoy the fabulous “feel” of the islands and springtime with the New Softsoap Scentsations Lemonade Berry Splash and Jasmine Oasis!

They feel like a little bit of  vacation in a bottle. The colors are vibrant and appealing. The scents are heavenly!

Of the two, the Lemonade Berry Splash, was our favorite. My daughter and I had to have a long debate over who was able to claim it for their bathroom. After insisting that it was the perfect color for her bathroom and explaining how much she loved strawberries and lemonade…she won the debate. But not before I was able to at least give it a try.

Softsoap has long been a favorite in our home for their quality products and because of the value they offer. Softsoap Scentsations Lemonade Berry Splash and Jasmine Oasis were certainly a testament to their reputation.

The color and design make them aesthetically pleasing and look great in your bathroom (just like my daughter insisted) and the Softsoap quality make you feel clean and fresh.

If you want to snazz up your bath time routine, maybe even make it a bit of for fun for you kids or more luxurious for yourself (yes, it can do both) then try the NEW Softsoap Scentsations Lemonade Berry Splash and Jasmine Oasis. But remember they are only around until May!

Christine
The IE Mommy

The butterfly symbolizes hope and transformation. Embrace changes in your environment and body, just as each butterfly does. Give this WINGS OF HOPE clay butterfly to friends and loved ones to provide hope during transitional periods in their lives. Each butterfly comes boxed.

Boo, the internet sensation, dubbed the “World’s Cutest Dog”, with over 4 million Facebook fans and the star of his

own book, calendar and YouTube videos, is finally available in plush for fans to love at home! The GUND version of Boo is the spitting image of the famous Pomeranian…right down to his loveable smile!

Now I know that it’s Mother’s Day and that “I” am supposed to be the one that is getting spoiled and pampered but something has obviously happened in the translation to  my daughters. “I” recieved the adorable BOO “World’s Cutest Dog” plush animal to review for Mother’s Day and um…it has mysteriously been discovered in other places like my girls bedroom and playroom.

But really how can they help themselves? This little guy is beyond adorable. He’s sweet looking, cuddly and oh my goodness CUTE!!

If you haven’t figured out what to get your mom or even anyone for a gift! Then you NEED to get BOO!! You’ll fall in love. Score brownie points and even want for yourself!!

At only $20.00 he is an amazing find, great gift and all around best friend. Now, if I could get my girls to give me mine back…it would definitely be a Happy Mother’s Day!!

Christine
The IE Mommy

The Catalogue app by TheFind is a free and new way to browse through all your favorite store catalogs available for iPad, Kindle Fire and Android (large screen) phones. At any time, there are roughly 95 catalog merchants featuring 175-200 issues inside the app including fashion, beauty, home, kids and more.

Catalogue is frequently ranked as the #1 most popular app on iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/us/genre/ios-catalogs/id6022?mt=8 – in the new “Catalogs” category.

With approximately 1 million downloads, Catalogue is also the most downloaded catalog app, and the only catalog shopping app available on Kindle Fire - http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9204282.htm

Unlike traditional catalogs, Catalogue consumers can pull together their own personal favorites from various brands into one location, check local store availability, take a peek at the retailers sale emails and, “using Camera View”, can even see how an item would look in their own home.

Responding to the growing presence of tablets in the hands of shoppers, well known brands and retailers have been quick to get on board. The team at TheFind works directly with major retailers such as Nordstrom, Sur la Table, Toys Dillard’s, J.Crew, Crate & Barrel, Best Buy (weekly circulars), Williams-Sonoma, Barneys New York, Sephora and more than ninety others ranging from children’s clothes to furniture, electronics and even seasonal favorites. Catalogue has access to the same content and deals as the print catalogs the moment they are available, and can often get it in front of the consumer much faster than waiting for it to arrive in the mail and without the clutter of unwanted junk mail.

Available on the iPad only, users can use the camera view function to help visualize how items from a specific catalog can fit into your living space. As the item is selected, the iPad’s camera places the item anywhere within the room where it can be scaled and moved. The image can then be shared with friends via Facebook or email.

Catalogue also features store email that allows the user to obtain the most recent deals and promotions put out by the brand. News and upcoming events are also collated conveniently inside the app. Here the user can find the best deals and discounts without having to clog their regular email account with unwanted spam.

Here is a list of the top merchants that we feature regularly:

• 1-800-Flowers
• Athleta
• Barneys New York
• Best Buy
• Brooks Brothers
• Brookstone
• CB2
• Coldwater Creek
• Crate & Barrel
• Crew Cuts
• Crutchfield
• Dean & Deluca
• dELiA*s
• Dillard’s
• Dooney & Bourke
• eBags
• Eddie Bauer
• Fossil
• Free People
• Godiva
• Golfsmith
• Hammacher Schlemmer
• Hanna Andersson
• Harry and David
• Home Decorators Collection
• J.Crew
• Jos A Bank
• Kmart
• Lamps Plus
• Land’s End
• Lego
• Macy’s
• Net-a-Porter
• Nordstrom
• Patagonia
• Red Envelope
• Ross Simons
• Saks Fifth Avenue
• Sears
• Sephora
• Serena & Lily
• Sierra Trading Post
• SkyMall
• Stella & Dot
• Sur La Table
• Tea Collection
• The Land of Nod
• Toys R Us
• Travelsmith
• UGG Australia
• Urban Outfitters
• Vera Bradley
• Williams-Sonoma
• Wine Enthusiast
• Zappos

Catalogue offers a “green” alternative to the classic catalog shopping:

• 5.6 million tons of catalogs and other direct mail advertisements end up in U.S. landfills annually.
• The average American household receives unsolicited junk mail equal to 1.5 trees every year—more than 100 million trees for all U.S. households combined.
• 44 percent of junk mail is thrown away unopened, but only half that much junk mail (22 percent) is recycled.
• Americans pay $370 million annually to dispose of junk mail that doesn’t get recycled.
• On average, Americans spend 8 months opening junk mail in the course of their lives.

My Thoughts

Ever been at the doctor’s office for hours? I mean hours and hours? Well, that was my day today…seems as if I have a case of strep-throat and need to get some antibiotics.  Of course I was bored waiting in their lobby browsing at 2 month old magazines.

I thought I’d make better use of my “quiet” time and do some great shopping. After all, Mother’s Day is right around the corner and so is my, um (cough, cough) 43rd birthday! Yikes! I actually said that aloud?

Well, anyway…I quickly accessed the Catalogue by TheFind Facebook app and was able to browse through tons of catalogs from my favorite stores.  Not just your run of the mill one or two choices either! I’m talking great names like NOrdstrom’s, Sephora, Best Buy, Dooney & Bourke and Land’s End.  Yay!

Needless to say my “waiting room” time seemed to fly by and I was able to find a few great ideas for Mother’s day gifts as well as great hints for my husband for my birthday.

I like being able to do more then one thing at a time. Sitting in a waiting room is not my idea of being productive but with the Catalogue by TheFind Facebook app I was able to be productive and semi-patient.

The greatest thing is that the app is available for iPad, Android and Kindle along with numerous other devices. Go on…give it a try. I dare you. You know you are going to love it….Oh! and if you need any ideas for my birthday…just let me know.

Christine
The IE Mommy

This post is part of a Blogger Ambassador program which I have received monetary compensation for participating.

From buying new throw pillows to changing the seasonal decorations around our homes, it’s always great to find simple, affordable ways to spice up our home décor. This spring, Cottonelle partnered with famous interior designer Jonathan Adler to create a collection of artistic toilet paper roll covers. Toilet paper is often an overlooked part of the bathroom, but Cottonelle roll covers provide a splash of color and bold pattern in an unexpected place. Outside the bathroom, these Cottonelle roll covers double as decorative storage containers in a variety of places, like your home office or your children’s bedrooms.

My Thoughts

Raise your hand if you love to decorate? Me too!

Now, raise your hand if you love to decorate your bathroom? Um…yeah me too! It’s fun when you get a new shower curtain or a new bath accessory but I don’t think anyone ever thinks about decorating with toilet paper!

On behalf of Cottonelle, famous interior designer, Jonathan Adler, created a collection of artistic toilet paper roll covers! Now you can decorate your bathroom with style and flair and “hide that extra roll”!

Thanks to Mom Central I was able to hold a fun Cottonelle Roll Cover get together and we had a few laughs, some great cupcakes and a great time!

I received the Barjello Blue and the Chevron Pink roll covers to share with my group of sensational ladies (and a few guys).  Hands down the Barjello Pink was the favorite.

I was surprised to learn that many of my guests weren’t very familiar with the Cottonelle toilet paper or products! Where have they been???But everyone loved the Roll Covers and the slogan “When Toilet Paper is this Nice…You Back it Up”!

We had a lot of laughs sharing our secret hiding places for extra rolls and even laughing at those moments were you were left, uh…stranded!

Cottonelle has taken “preparedness” to a whole new level and they’ve done it oh, so fashionably too!

Christine
The IE Mommy

“I participated in a campaign for Mom Central Consulting, on behalf of Cottonelle, and received product samples and a promotional item to facilitate my party”