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Mom Central has compiled a great gift guide with lots of Father’s Day Gift Ideas.  From outdoor equipment to beer steins, all the items are sorted by price.  I often find myself thinking, “what do men want?”  Make sure he gets just what he’s been needing and dreaming of.   Won’t Dad be pleased!  Be sure to check out the guide and there are even some giveaways! 

Mom Central’s Father’s Day Gift Guide

This set was too tempting, I had to break into it before Father’s Day!    Carol’s Daughter packaged The Big Kahuna gift set in a wooden crate.  Packed inside are three handsome goodies…

• The Big Kahuna bar of soap smells like a smidgeon of heaven, I haven’t tried it but there are nice ridges on it which I’m sure give one heck of a massage.
• The Big Kahuna Shea Souffle is filled with natural butters and oils.  I’m sneaking sparingly but it is sooo moisturizing.
• The Big Kahuna Eau de Toilette fills the fragrance component of this lovely little gift set, it’s got some interesting notes, I’ll have to sniff a bit more before I have an opinion but according to the website there’s “Hawaiian white ginger is artfully blended with lettuce, white musk and fresh herbs for a uniquely fresh scent…” 

 There are still 2 days to shop so you could totally see what I’m talking about for yourself and make the man in your life smell like he’s been on vacation.  Please note that The Big Kahuna Eau de Toilette is sold out so a  good way to get around that is to get him this set.

Carol’s Daughter

Everybody’s looking for the best Smokey Eye Date Night Make Up Tutorial so I thought I’d post up a good new one featuring Josie Maran. Makeup is done by her favorite makeup artist, Sole using Josie Maran Cosmetics. 

I remain hopeful that the next tutorial will be how not to look like a wet rat at the library playgroup, of course it will be too late as I’m off right now… enjoy!

She’s the new Miss California!  Tami Farrell made an appearnace on CNN’s Larry King last week.  Perhaps she gave some indication that she could not walk without being guided by both hips?

Wonder what she’s thinking…

It’s the Monday before Father’s Day and you’re looking to get your dad something seriously nice, costs be darned.  Look no further than the First Class Flight SOS Kit by SheerinO’kho Paris.  I am totally taken with this little gift set for the dad on the go.  Perfect for the man who likes good things in small packages.

3 frosted glass bottles and two packettes house travel-size portions of luxurious, 100% natural active ingredient skinare. I LOVE skincare in glass bottles, the less plastic in my life, the better.  Here’s what he’ll get…

• SheerinO’kho facial cleansing fluid, listed ingredients: Lotus Seed, Moringa, Jojoba, Rose, Liquorice and Acerola
• SheerinO’kho pure rosewater facial mist,listed ingredient: Persian Rose (organic) —- this is soooo mine!!
• SheerinO’kho face cream,listed ingredients: Myrothamnus, Flabellifolia, Tamarindus Indica, Shea/Karite, Cupuacu, Tucuma, Acerola, Indian Senna, Jojoba, Ros, Ginseng, Horse Chestnut, Linden
• SheerinO’kho 2 x Mask Packs, partial list of ingredients: Baobab, Hibiscus, Jojoba, Tucuma, Cupuacu, Shea, Moringa, Tamarindus Indica, Indian Senna, Vitamin E and naturally scented with essential oils.

There’s even a card to explain the order in which to apply the mask so there is no chance of confusion.  This is a great choice but it is not cheap, $129 for this set… well worth it if it’s in the budget.

Check out the Father’s Day Gift Guide for some more pampering gifts for Dads.

Just because you don’t want to spend a lot doesn’t mean he can’t have a great Father’s Day!  The perfect solution is a useful gift that doesn’t cost alot.  

Consider Kings & Queens bar soap, an easy to mail, useful $6 solution to Father’s Day.  A great gift for the sensible man that likes to keep things simple!  A big bar of soap will keep him clean and will appeal to his sense of frugality for quite a while.  The Pepper Bergamot variety seems especially appropriate for men! 

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Check out the Father’s Day Gift Guide for some more pampering gifts for Dads.

Father’s Day is June 21 and you’re still without a present for that special dad?  Consider giving him the cleanest shave with Korres Absinthe Shave Cream.  I know he doesn’t mind using the cheaper stuff but it’s nice to give him a gift he can use that will pamper and soothe him once in a while!

If Dad likes  foamless shaving cream that is rich in essential oils and flavonoids then Korres Absinthe Shave Cream would be a great choice.

• Mineral Oil Free
• Silicone Free
• Propylene Glycol Free
• Ethanolamine Free

Sephora.com and Korres Natural Products stores in New York City.

Check out the Father’s Day Gift Guide for some more pampering gifts for Dads.

It’s about time Melissa Gilbert made an appearance on my blog, she’s gorgeous and talented and is on my tv at least 2 hours a day.  I LOVE Little House on the Prairie and I want to know all I can about the behind the scenes of the show. Of course I never find the time so  I can’t wait to read Gilbert’s new book, Prairie Tale!

I’m proud to be a LHOP supporter and fan, we need more shows like that on tv if you ask me!  I’ve watched the show almost my entire life, I can’t even imagine all the many ways it’s impacted me.  Every episode is a gem and has some great lessons.  If you have a problem, ANY problem, I can surely recommend a Little House episode that may help you – just ask!

Although I don’t normally read memoirs from such young people, I’m happy to make the exception for Prairie Tale.   Now at the tippity top of my long to-do list!  If it’s on yours too feel free to email me with your thoughts and rest assured I will post about it in a few weeks so I don’t give away too much!! 

The picture (above) is at a Borders book signing in NY June 9, 2009 — had I known, I’d have been there!

When I first heard Fergie was in a Pucci dress I got all excited, but after seeing the pics I’m not even sure it’s a Pucci. Here she is in front of David Letterman’s Late Show last night.

Hurry in to your local  Origins store for a free mini-facial.  Get-Glowing with your choice of Origins products and get a sample!

• Firm and Lift
• Relieve Redness
• Hydrate and Repair

I used to use Origins products all the time!  I’m going to try and make it in for my own mini-facial!

Now through June 15, 2009