O.K. parents, if you have a “tween”, we all can commiserate on finding the right clothes to fit our girls.  Guess what?  I’ve found some hot and hip new activewear that isn’t Justice! (ladies, you know what I’m saying!)

Limeapple is quickly becoming a favorite among tweens—and their moms—because the style is energetic, bright, comfortable and age-appropriate.

Ava is a gymnast and lives in activewear.  Finding “age appropriate” wear has been difficult, until now.  What I’ve seen from Limeapple is activewear that is bold and encourages girls to get fit and feel strong!

I was sent this outfit from Limeapple.  Ava saw it and immediately put it on.  What does she do?  Goes outside and starts doing hand stands, jumps, etc.  She loves the feel of the clothes and trust me, she is VERY PICKY (heavy sigh).

Limeapple has worked with Costco to design a line of exclusive active wear sets for only $18.99 (that includes the top AND bottom!). But hurry as it’s only for a limited time! You can also purchase online and the price includes shipping and handling.

From first hand experience and a couple of washes, this activewear is high quality with moisture wicking and pilling resistance, flat seams for comfort, and little extra details like built in lining and hidden waistband pockets.

Make sure and check out Limeapple at Costco. You won’t be sorry!

Disclaimer: I’m not getting paid for this post through any links. I was given the $18.99 outfit for Ava to check out. As you know readers, I’m very honest about my opinions and wouldn’t give it a thumbs up if I didn’t like it 🙂 and recommend!

Are you looking for an AWESOME self tanner?  If so, I think I’ve FINALLY found one that does the job amazingly well! In fact, I’m putting NKD SKN under “My Favorite Things” category because now I WILL wear shorts in early spring.

I have to admit, I haven’t used a ton of self tanners, probably because those that I have tried were streaky, orange and just looked fake.  I received the Vita Liberata NKD SKN Medium Tinted Tan Mousse and Tanning Mitt LAST YEAR to review and honestly was a bit skeptical. (since I have never tried another and one bottle lasted me the entire spring/summer season).

The product has an easy four-step claim to perfect NKD SKN.  I DON’T read directions. 🙂 That’s because I’m always pressed for time.  What do I do?  Pump it out of the bottle and slap it on my right leg with the mitt.  WOW, was I impressed.  As sloppy as I slapped it on, I was super impressed at how even it applied.  It looked like the real deal!  Then I got into it and decided to read the directions and apply the self-tanner all over my body, except my face.

I can’t stand my legs until I get a little color to them and I find myself wearing pants until at least May.  Well, that has since changed.  I am now wearing shorts in early April!  NKD SKN costs $19.99.  You can find it at Kohls.com, Target and Ulta!  You can also find it on Amazon but I wasn’t thrilled with the price.  Wait for a discount code and you’ve got yourself a deal! You can buy it online or at ULTA.  I find the cost well worth the investment for the quality and the last.

NKD SKN is from Vita Liberata Luxury Tanning & Skincare and uses natural and organic ingredients that care for the skin! Vita Liberata’s philosophy is to provide self-tanning products that are easy to apply, dry instantly, and fade naturally (with a tan that lasts up to seven days). The product is odorless.

All of the products are odorless and made with natural extracts. The mousse does dry instantly on application! That’s a definite benefit to this product, especially if you are in a hurry! The products are designed for the girl on the go, making it easy and cost effective to get your perfect glow while being sold at Ulta Beauty locations.

Word of warning:  Do not wear white and work out shortly after applying.  I had a pretty hard work out and sweat a ton.  I did have some of the mousse on my shirt which easily washed out.

Disclaimer:  I was sent this product to review, but as you can see my opinion above is 100% my own!

Do you know what I love about our readers?  We like to pay it forward and that’s why TOMS is so popular on our site! Well, guess what? TOMS has added BAGS to their one-for-one repertoire.

With every bag purchase Toms will help a mother and baby in need by providing them with a birth kit (which includes crucial tools like gloves, soap, a surgical blade and clean surface).

Founder & Chief Shoe Giver of Toms, Blake Mycoskie, just welcomed his first child with his wife Heather which brought on the inspiration.  And the bags are SUPER cute!

They range in price from $28-$298. The collection includes wallets, clutches, messenger bags, tote bags, duffel bags, cross body bags made from materials such as canvas and other textiles.

The bags are influenced by the TOMS team during their travels to South America, South Asian and Africa.

To learn more about their new give, take a look at this video!

There are good ideas and then there are GREAT ideas.  I was working out with my neighbor Nichole today and she told me she was asked by TONS of people about where she got her Under The Weather Tent during a cold night of baseball the other day.  She says it’s the best invention yet, especially for families who have kids in sports.

Spring games are just around the corner and if you have kids in sports, there are NEVER enough blankets to keep you warm.  And if you have other children, this is a great option to keep them warm and dry as they watch their siblings.  Now, there is no “deal” associated with the Under The Weather Tent... this is just one sports mom passing advice on to others that this is the BEST THING EVER!

Nichole said she and her two kids zipped it up the other night and was they were perfectly toasty. She said everyone else at the game looked absolutely miserable!

They cost $89.99 and shipping is around $15.  To me, there is no amount of money I won’t pay to be warm and comfortable during cold Texas baseball games!  You can thank Nichole for sharing this with all of us! 

Plus, here are directions on how to pack it up easily!

What if every time you picked up your purse, you were reminded to tune out the white noise and ask yourself, “where do I want to go?!”

I’m picky about a couple of things in my closet. I mean REALLY picky about my shoes and my purse. I will hold off buying either of these items until I found exactly the right fit for my personality.

The Soul Carrier purse does just that.

I was sent this amazing purse to check out and I honestly believe it would make an amazing Valentine’s Day gift for a loved one. Soul Carrier is a unique and thoughtful gift for someone special as they represent the story within.

What is Soul Carrier and why is it different? Well, it’s more than just a bag. The story behind Soul Carrier is really remarkable and the bags inspire happiness, serenity and love.

The tag on the purse pretty much sums it up:

“Your soul is your authentic inner core.  It’s your unique and true identity and the foundation for the print you leave on this world.  Soul Carrier hopes to design things that make them come alive and put their soul in alignment. It lights us up to create products what will be a part of someone’s journey. Here is to asking yourself where you want to go. Here is to having the courage to pursue your journey to authenticity.”

You might be asking, can a purse really make you feel alive and align with your soul.

Well, truth be told, YES!  Why?  Because every time I pick up my purse now I am reminded of my soul and the person I want to be and reflect to the world.  Is the purse doing it?  Of course not, but the purse is the catalyst and reminding me of my inner core and who I want to be in the world.

So beyond just the message, the purse is super high quality!  It’s made from genuine leather in Leon, Mexico.  In other words it’s going to keep up and stay durable in my crazy demanding life.  The purses range in price from $125 for the bag I have to $325 for the tote (which IS my next purchase when I save enough on groceries this month to justify the purchase :))!

You can choose either light and dark leather and detail color options in chic mint and sassy watermelon.  The purses truly transcend all seasons.

Soul Carrier makes a statement of inner strength, beauty and peace while coordinating perfectly with those favorite ripped jeans and funky sunglasses.  There are bags, totes and clutches.

Soul Carrier was born out of a combination of artistic passion, soul searching and determination.  After overcoming a personal tragedy, founder Jennifer Paige took a leap.  Rather than follow her original path of completing Law School, she followed a deep passion for design and after earning a business degree, completing design school and interning for major designer brands, created her own line of products. Dedicated to inspiring others to be inspired, igniting creativity and encouraging people to get in alignment with their souls, Jennifer and Soul Carrier delivers quality handbags with a simple message: Tune out the white noise and ask yourself, “where do I want to go?!”

Laura Thornquist