"Don't Be Shy,.. Re-Apply!"...Dr. Robin

Summer is fast approaching and it's time to pull out the sunscreen. Just in time for the nice weather, I've discovered a new line of sunscreen that I love...It's called Dr. Robin and it is perfect for my kids. Formulated by Los Angeles based pediatric dermatologist AND Mom...Dr. Robin Schaffran - It is all natural & water resistant. Oat and Quinoa keep the skin hydrated, while Green Tea wards off free radicals. Zinc Oxide and Titanium Diozide are also key ingredients which block UVA and UVB rays safely effectively and without chemicals. (Yes, I am a scientist now..) Not only do I love that this was created by a dermatologist...but a MOM dermatologist, no less!...She gets it that our kids hate it when sunscreen gets in their eyes...(the biggest complaint in my house...and under our umbrella!)..and has created a formula that we Mom's can trust to be safe for our children's sensitive skin - and won't irritate their eyes - My kids tried it and yes, they liked it.....and especially liked the stethoscope wearing Robin on the tube! There was no struggle while I applied it to their face - That is huge! Dr. Robin can be found at Fred Segal and Kitson.. just to name a few stores.... and of course online at www.drrobbin.md where you can also find a full list of retailers and more information about this very smart Dr. Mom.

Good Scents

As I walked by our neighborhood grocery store on Balboa Island the other day with my little girls, these pretty cobalt blue candles caught my eye. I used to be heavily into scented candles in my twenties and thirties....I was loyal to Diptyque in particular.....although the thick, dark green Rigaud's also brought back rich, happy memories of childhood holidays. That was all well and good until my first pregnancy when the smell of a scented candle within a ten mile radius sent me into a morning sickness aversion frenzy...Ughh!...Since then I am partial to more subtle - tolerable scents...and this one definitely falls into that category..Simple, pretty, slightly citrusy... with a soft beachy look and feel....This line strikes a nice balance between girly sparkle and sophisticated cool. They are reasonably priced at $22.00. You can find them on line at Primal Elements / Icon Candles..or if you are up for a drive...head my way to the beach and find them at Hershey's General Store on Marine Avenue on Balboa Island ...and treat yourself to a Balboa Bar while you're here!...The younger girls might also like their line of sweeter candles with jeweled Cherry Pie, Blueberry Muffin and Lollipop embellishments set in a creamy milk glass ($24.00)...cute!...See you on the boardwalk...Happy Spring...!!