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Farouk Systems, Inc. is a Houston based company that manufactures high-quality professional hair care products with major brands including CHI® and BioSilk®. Below you will find two of Farouk’s latest innovations, the CHI Tea Tree Oil Collection & Kabloom Brush…
CHI Tea Tree Oil Collection
This collection is a haircare line enriched with both tea tree oil and peppermint oil for ultimate hair and scalp rejuvenation. The lavish line includes CHI Tea Tree Oil Shampoo, CHI Tea Tree Oil Conditioner, CHI Tea Tree Oil Blow Dry Primer Lotion, CHI Tea Tree Oil Serum, CHI Tea Tree Oil Soothing Scalp Spray, and CHI Tea Tree Oil Revitalizing Masque. Treat your scalp and strands to these invigorating treatments for a healthier, replenished look.
The key ingredients are tea tree oil, peppermint oil, silk, and chamomile which all work collaboratively to purify the scalp while balancing oils and maintaining optimal moisture levels. The tea tree oil, an antioxidant, removes buildup while replenishing moisture by unclogging pores. The silk also replenishes moisture and retains strength and shine as the chamomile soothes the scalp.
This haircare line offers a gentle solution for replenishing your scalp to achieve incredible strength and shine.
Price: $16-$30
Where to Buy: www.loxabeauty.com
CHI Kabloom Brush
The CHI Kabloom Brush is a little power packed brush that is not only brightly colored with squiggle shaped nylon bristles but also adds fun to every stroke.It is a great beauty accessory that fits easily in your purse, gym bag or brief case. As an added bonus, the reverse side of the brush has a mirror to check out your great style.
Ideal for medium to long hair.
Price: $9.96
Where to Buy: http://www.loxabeauty.com/chi-kabloom-brush

Having a new baby is an adventure. What you start off with is an idea of what parenting will be like, and then you give birth and someone hits you with a train, and then tells you to raise a baby. It’s not the ideal, but it’s what parenting starts off with – a bang!
Newborn babies are filled with wonder. Not only do you have this tiny creature that you need to keep alive, but this newborn is yours. No one else’s, and that leads to overwhelming emotions that you cannot begin to explain. The idea that you are in charge of another human being doesn’t really hit you until after you have the baby, and that’s just the beginning of the adventure. You’ve already bought everything that your new baby will need to be comfortable and warm for the first months of life, but what about you? Parents have a whole new set of needs, and we have put together a list of five things that every new parent needs when they start out on this new time in life.

A Special Thank You to Minky Chic for providing a product to facilitate my review! When it comes to my babies I love to get things that are silky and adorable. And nothing is more silky and adorable than baby blankets! And I can never have too many! I was recently given the opportunity to review a super silky minky & satin blanket from Minky Chic! Minky Chic is a company of love, a love of everything plush! Minky Chic is a one-woman, home-based business. All items are handmade in my personal studio. I am a perfectionist and strive very hard to make sure all blankets meet my own high standards as well as those of my consumers. As a mother myself I know how important baby blankets in particular can be. Security blankets are a wonderful part of childhood, providing a sense of ownership and safety in a nice warm and very soft package. After making my first minky blanket I became fascinated with the fabric. I began researching it’s history and found out that minky fabric was first used to make mostly stuffed animals, changing pad covers and shopping cart seat covers. Then came the blankets and its popularity soared. It has created a rage in all markets and is much loved by all who have discovered it. At Minky Chic I provide a wide assortment of minky products for all ages. Minky blankets and pillows are great additions to any living room, family room or bedroom. Minky blankets are also great additions to a teenagers room or college dorm room. Everyone can find a blanket they’ll love at Minky Chic. From the moment it came out of the shipping box I knew I was in love! Not only do they stitch with love, but they pack it with love too! The blanket came wrapped in tissue paper, and a satin ribbon. I love hand made items just because you know there was love put behind it…it wasn’t machine made, it was made by someones hands, and you know they take pride in their work, the Minky Chic blanket is no exception! Silky satin on one side, soft minky fabric on the other and trimmed in silk makes this blanket super cuddly! And the 30×40 size makes it big enough to last the whole first year and possible beyond (depending on your child’s size). I choose a brown color because it is a neutral and it can go with any gender or theme! Being a tad thicker, it is unusually cool to the touch, but warms nicely to match your little ones temperature. This satin will soften more and more over time as washed and yet will hold up well over multiple washings. All minkys are made of 100% Polyester making them both hypoallergenic and fade resistant. Minky blankets are far superior to fleece and even cotton as fibers will not break down over time with multiple washings. I love this blanket and am excited to share Minky Chic with you! Minky Chic has so many designs & styles to choose from! And even if you don’t like the satin, they have two sided minky blankets to choose from! They also do embroidery, pillows & pet products! Disclosure: This post may include affiliate links with fund the Mom of 3 Boys blog. I have received a product(s) for review purposes only, however I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. Minky Chic has not influenced the editorial nature of this post, and No other compensation was received. Please see our disclosure policy for more information. Now that you know all about Minky Chic, its time to win your own! Just fill in the form below for your chance to win!

Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” forever changed the landscape of children’s literature; Disney’s animated “Alice in Wonderland” embraced this fantasy world filled with peculiar characters; and Tim Burton directed a visually-stunning, live-action film that mesmerized audiences worldwide. On Oct. 18, 2016, the enchanting and beloved franchise that has captivated generations of adventurers continues when Disney’s “Alice Through theLooking Glass” arrives home on Digital HD, Blu-ray™, Disney Movies Anywhere, DVD and On-Demand.
In “Alice Through the Looking Glass,” the all-star cast from the 2010 blockbuster is back with Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter who’s desperately searching for his family; Anne Hathaway as Mirana, the kind, mild-mannered White Queen; Helena Bonham Carter as Iracebeth, the short-tempered, big-headed Red Queen; and Mia Wasikowska as Alice, the heroine at the heart of the story. Sacha Baron Cohen joins the ensemble as Time, a magical being that is part human, part clock, and the late Alan Rickman—to whom the film is dedicated—is the voice of Absolem, the blue Monarch butterfly who metamorphosed from the blue caterpillar “Alice in Wonderland.”
Fascinating, in-depth bonus features invite in-home audiences to further explore the whimsical world of Underland. Three-time Oscar®-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood reveals the creative process behind the film’s ornate costuming; P!nk provides on-set access during production of her “Just Like Fire” music video; Sacha Baron Cohen showcases his quirky new character, Time; and Director James Bobin offers insightful audio commentary and introduces five, never-before-seen deleted scenes.
Bonus features include*:
DIGITAL HD/SD & BLU-RAY:
A Stitch in Time: Costuming Wonderland – Three-time Oscar®-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood (“Alice in Wonderland,” “Memoirs of a Geisha”) explains how costuming helps shape the curious characters of Underland and reveals hidden Easter Eggs within the cast’s ornate outfits.
Music Video: “Just Like Fire” by P!nk – “Watch this madness, colorful charade” in P!nk’s music video for “Just Like Fire,” the hit song featured in “Alice Through the Looking Glass” that powered to the top 10 on Billboard’s Hot 100.
Behind the Music Video – Go on set with P!nk for production of her “Just Like Fire” music video, featuring fantastical imagery, aerial stunts, Underland character cameos, and guest appearances by P!nk’s family.
Behind The Looking Glass – Jump back and forth through time during this in-depth look into the making of “Alice Through the LookingGlass,” hosted by director James Bobin.
Time On… – Delight in this discussion with the unpredictable and witty Sacha Baron Cohen who plays Time, the keeper of the Chronosphere, a metallic sphere that powers all time.
Alice Goes Through the Looking Glass: A Scene Peeler – View a side-by-side comparison of raw production footage and final scenes, as Alice enters Underland through a magical looking glass.
Alice Goes Through Time’s Castle: A Scene Peeler – View raw production footage alongside final scenes, as Alice enters Time’s castle of eternity.
Characters of Underland – Get to know the quirky and colorful supporting characters in Underland, such as the tubby twins known as the Tweedles (Matt Lucas) and Absolem (Alan Rickman), the blue caterpillar turned blue Monarch butterfly.
Filmmaker Audio Commentary by James Bobin – Director James Bobin delivers scene-by-scene insight into the creation of “AliceThrough the Looking Glass.”
Deleted Scenes with Director Commentary – Bobin introduces five never-before-seen scenes that didn’t make the final cut of Disney’s spectacular adventure.
DVD:
A Stitch in Time: Costuming Wonderland
*Bonus features may vary by Digital Retailer
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With help from Chef Jeff Mauro, host of Food Network’s hit daytime show The Kitchen, Juicy Juice unveils a Flavor Exploration website with exclusive content for families, including original recipes, helpful tips and an upcoming three-part video series. Available in 16 flavor varieties, the Juicy Juice 100% juice line offers kid-favorite flavors and juicy fruit combinations like Apple to Passion Dragonfruit and Orange Tangerine.
While on the website, parents, and kids can play flavor-filled activities and games, like a fruit memory match game, and learn fun facts about global fruits inspired by all 16 of the brand’s 100% juice flavor varieties. Families can also unlock special Juicy Juice savings and spin the virtual Flavor Wheel for the chance to win daily prizes from February 5 th through April 30 th , including gift cards.