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FOOD OPTIONS

Ultra Protein Power Crunch GranolaUltra Protein Power Crunch Granola

Now the first official granola of IRONMAN! A trustworthy food option for these triathlon athletes, kids and moms will love this protein-packed snack! Packing an amazing 8 grams of protein per serving as well as plenty of antioxidants and Omega-3’s, it’s a deliciously healthy snack (or the perfect start to the day teamed up with milk or yogurt). Ultra Protein Power Crunch Granola is made with whole grain oats and organic honey and is baked fresh to order, making it the highest-quality performance granola available. Other flavors available. For more information, visit http://bbcookies.com/shop/home.php?cat=8






Blue Diamond Nut ThinsBlue Diamond® NUT THINS® 

For snacks on the run or when planning your next get together, don’t forget to provide NUT THINS®, an all natural cracker snack packed with good-for-you taste. Made from rice flour and nuts - with no added wheat or gluten - and available in six delicious flavors, NUT THINS® are a healthy, deliciously nutritious snack treat. For more information, visit http://www.BlueDiamond.com.






Erin Baker's Organic Brownie BitesErin Baker’s Organic Brownie Bites 

Now we can have our brownie and eat it too with this brand new not-so-guilty pleasure! Made with the finest Belgian chocolate, Erin Baker’s Organic Brownie Bites are made with all-natural, wholesome ingredients that contain no harmful trans fats, high-fructose corn syrups, or artificial ingredients. Fudgy, chewy, and organic…hard to believe this decadent treat is less than 100 calories. For more information, visit http://bbcookies.com/shop/home.php?cat=4






BABY STUFF

Chaperone Infant Carrier and StrollerChaperone™ Travel Collection

Britax® has announced the Chaperone™ Travel Collection - a new infant carrier and stroller designed to marry advanced safety with ease-of-use features - to help ensure greater protection for baby and mobility for parents. The Chaperone™ infant carrier features Britax® True Side Impact Protection® and can accommodate children between 4 and 30 pounds up to 32 inches. The one-hand fold Chaperone™ stroller can be used with the infant carrier or on its own for children up to 55 pounds. Together, these items provide new parents with everything they need when on the move with baby.

Britax® is the best-selling child seat in Europe and has become one of the most-trusted brands in North America by parents and caregivers since entering the market in 1996. For more information, visit http://Britaxusa.com.

LilyPadz Silicone Breast Feeding PadsLilyPadz Silicone Breast Feeding Pads

The thin silicone nursing pads act like a second skin and flexible, breathable, and nearly invisible. LilyPadz® adhere to a nursing moms skin and not to her bra protecting her from the leakage, rubbing, and sticking that is commonly experienced with traditional cotton pads. Most moms forget they are even wearing them. LilyPadz® have a unique design that maintains pressure on the nipple and forms a non-absorbent barrier to prevent breast milk leakage meaning no more inconvenient pad exchanges so mom and her clothes stay dry. Since LilyPadz® prevent milk leakage, there’s nothing to absorb. For more information, visit http://LilyPadz.com.


SKIN & HAIR CARE PRODUCTS

Ottilie & Lulu's Tween Hair Care ProductsOttilie & Lulu’s™ Tween Hair Care Products

Putting a stop to shower-feuds everywhere is newly launched tween product, Ottilie & Lulu, a smart and creative line specifically created to give tweens something of their own, but with age appropriate messaging and quality ingredients mom’s love.

Ottilie & Lulu’s™ easy-to-use products, ranging in price from $10 to $25, include a Shiny Silky Detangler & Conditioner, Feel Good Shampoo & Body Wash, Clean Skin Facial Wipes, Everyday Moisturizer with a non-chemical Sunscreen, SPF 20 and a Body Glow Lotion. All are created with gentle formulations, of anti-oxidants for protection from environmental stresses, vitamins to nourish and enriching botanicals to soothe. They are non-irritating and do not contain parabens, phthalates, SLS, mineral oil or petrolatum. Ottilie & Lulu™ products are dermatologist, allergy and clinically tested (never on animals) and are made in the USA. Ottilie & Lulu™ products are available online. For more information, visit http://OttilieandLulu.com.

G&G Hair ProductsG&G Hair Products

G&G Hair Products combine style and functionality for toddlers, children and young adults. Healthy young hair needs proteins and natural additives. Keeping up with the ever-changing hair trends of today can compromise the health of your child’s hair, but G&G Hair Products will keep your child healthy, happy and stylish. Our specialized children’s hair hydration system combines natural and organic ingredients to keep your child’s hair looking natural, feeling fresh and smelling fun. All finishing products by G&G include this targeted hydration system of natural nutrients and extracts to lock in moisture without the use of harsh chemicals or preservatives. All G&G Hair Products are free of Paraben and formaldehyde (Hydantoin DMDM), unlike most children’s detanglers and other finishing products. A blend of nutrient rich, natural extracts like Aloe, Echinacea (AEC), and Camellia Oleifera leaf extract (Green Tea) deeply moisturize and nourish hair, improving manageability, gloss and texture for a healthy finishing look. For more information, visit http://GlopandGlam.com.

Insect ArmorInsect Armor

Vermont Soap Organics is introducing Insect Armor so you can enjoy spending time outdoors without battling the bugs. Insect Armor is non greasy, and creates an herbal shield protecting you from flying insects and ticks. Made with organic ingredients and natural essential oils, Insect Armor is a safe and non-toxic alternative for children, pets, you, and the environment.

Insect Armor does not contain DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide) or any other harmful petroleum derived chemicals, pesticides, or neurotoxins. Instead, Vermont Soap Organics uses essential oils proven by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) to have bug repellent properties. For more information, visit http://VermontSoap.com/insectarmor.

Cool BAGS

Kids Konserve Waste-Free Lunch KitKids Konserve Waste-Free Lunch Kit

The average child creates 67 pounds of lunchtime trash each school year; don’t let your child be one of them! Instead, let nothing go to waste with the Kids Konserve Waste-Free Lunch Kit, an eco-friendly yet stylish lunch bag that includes stainless steel containers, reusable sandwich wraps and cloth napkins - all made from the safest, non-leaching, bisphenol-A free (BPA), lead free and phthalate free materials. For more information, visit http://KidsKonserve.com.

L'Oreal Color of Hope Cosmetics Bag and Makeup CollectionRaise Funds with the Color of Hope Cosmetics Bag and Makeup Collection

L’Oréal® Paris will be offering the limited edition   Color of Hope Cosmetics Bag, which includes four key products from the Color of Hope Makeup Collection. With every purchase of the Color of Hope Cosmetics Bag, L'Oréal® Paris will donate $5 to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF). This universally flattering collection is yours only for $29.95 (plus shipping). For more information, visit http://LorealColorofHope.com.


Joey TotesJoey Totes™

Introducing Joey Totes™ - bags with a built-in pouch that are easy to remember because they’re convenient to bring along. Joey Totes™ were designed to make it simple for people to get in the reusable bag habit. Each bag stows into a tiny storage pouch that is sewn directly into each Joey Tote, so it’s impossible to misplace.

Better still, each pouch can also store at least one other tote (two for the “Big Joey”), so all of the bags are conveniently kept in one place that’s still small enough to easily fit into a purse or coat pocket. Made from rip-stop nylon, Joey Totes™ are very mom-friendly in that they hold up to 40 pounds each and are machine washable. For more information, visit http://JoeyTotes.com.




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