Buy organic, holistic, cruelty free, and botanical beauty products at Beauty.com.

On my never-ending search for the best in natural skincare I found a number of yummy products at Beauty.com. They carry many natural skincare lines including Phyto and L’Occitane. They also have a holistic line called Dr.Hauschka Skin Care. I’m happy to be able to offer you these products – you should see a graphic link to the right for easy shopping access. Also note that they offer free shipping on orders over $49.

If you have some wee ones on your holiday shopping list, you should stop by SuperSmartyPants.net. This online store features a variety of unique items for children. Time for potty training? You could get a Dog Potty… and it’s not for the dog; it’s a cute toilet seat any toddler will want to use.

Super Smarty Pants also carries a line of hand-crafted wooden toys and games, including a tool set and Chinese checkers. If you need something more cuddly, take a look at the Cozy Cookie. This gingerbread man shaped plush pillow is filled with rice and can be heated in the microwave to provide warm, soothing gingerbread-aroma comfort.

If you really must go high-tech, you can choose from a line of kid-sized computer desks and accessories. The piggy computer mouse may be just what you’re looking for.

Did you know that many toners are actually nothing more than witch hazel? Check you toner and see what’s in it. If it has witch hazel and you like the way it works, you might as well just buy some witch hazel at your local drugstore–you’ll save some money doing that.

However, if you prefer something a little milder, you may want to look for a toner that does not contain witch hazel (or alcohol). I would suggest something along the lines of Organic Health and Beauty’s Lavender Rosewater Toner. This gentle toner is designed to provide a deeper cleanse after using your cleanser and to restore the proper pH balance of your skin. The ingredients are: Distilled water with organic rosebuds and petals, lavender, fennel, calendula, yarrow and green tea extract, glycerin (a rich humectant) with soothing and healing pure lavender and palma rosa essential oils.

I really like this toner and find that it leaves the skin in just the right condition to receive your moisturizer and any other special treatments you may use.

The price is just $17.95 and right now there is a buy 2 get 1 free deal going on.

In addition to the fantastic line of products from Noevir, I’ve added a link to Organic Health and Beauty. You should see a text link and a banner graphic to the right. I think you’ll be pleased with the selection of personal care, wellness and super food products. Most importantly, the products are all vegan-friendly, so you can shop knowing that not only have the products not been tested on animals, but they contain no animal-related ingredients.

I’ll be providing product reviews and other helpful information as the weeks go by.

Happy Shopping!

This week’s featured MomPack business is Beloved Embroidery. I think embroidered items and monogramming hold a special place in the hearts of anyone, including me, who grew up in the Deep South. Beloved Embroidery has an array of embroidered gift and baby items and also can do custom embroidery and monogramming for you. For the holidays, they have the most adorable candy cane holders; designs include Santa, of course, and an assortment of cute critters. Priced at just $3.50 each you can get one for each of the kids, grandkids, or nieces and nephews. Stop by their website and pick up a special personalized gift or a few stocking stuffers for the holidays.

If you have a little girl in your life who loves girly girl clothes, consider doing some holiday shopping at Victoria’s Chic Boutique. This fellow MomPack member has adorable clothes for little girls from infant to grade school. You can purchase everything from Tutus to Cutie Pie handbags. My favorite item is the fur-trimmed t-shirt. The fur comes in a variety of colors including pink and yellow. This item could be worn under any number of outfits.

Visit Victoria’s Chic Boutique and see if you get inspired to buy a unique gift for the little princess in your life.

Now that Fall is here and the weather is changing, it’s a good time to review our skincare routines. Cooler weather usually means drier air; some of us who had to fight mid-day shine during humid summer days may suddenly find that our cheeks are too dry.

Tweak your basic routine to keep your complexion looking fantastic. Continue with your usual cleanser and toner, rarely will you need to vary this step with the seasons. Instead consider adding a special treatment either before or after your regular moisturizer. For example, with the Noevir 99 Line you could start using the Protecting Skin Cream on your cheeks and other dry areas of the face. If you are faced with very severe dryness, you can use the Extra Moisture Cream. Both of these are used after your normal moisturizer. If you prefer a serum, try the Advanced Moisture Concentrate EX; it’s applied just before your normal moisturizer.

Even though it’s Fall and Winter is just around the corner, don’t neglect to use a sunscreen. The sun is Enemy #1 when it comes to aging our skin. Raysela Face Protector in SPF 30 is the final step in your anti-aging beauty routine. Unlike many other sunscreens, Raysela provides an excellent base for cosmetics.

Regardless of your age, well cared for skin can look radiant during every season of the year.