APRIL 08
APRIL SHOWERS
THE MUSTS OF THE MONTH REIGN SUPREME
THAT'S HOW WE ROLL
Super high-end—and drool-worthy—stroller line Silver Cross is bringing its coveted designs to the masses. Now you can trot Junior around in the height of old-world ingenuity (the company started making prams in 1877) meets contemporary cool in the fresh and functional, Dazzle. With clean lines and chic colors like Tangerine, Cornflower Blue, Neon Pink and Cosmic Black, this lightweight stroller boasts a single-handed folding system, a hooded canopy with twin air vents and easy-to-maneuver handling for a ride that's pimped, primped and posh in all the right places.
($299,
www.estella-nyc.com)
Click here to win this hot set of wheels.


MOTHER PUCKER
Perk up your pout with Smashbox's Hybrid 2 in 1 Color & Shine Lip Gloss. Not only is this product totally chic (and nicely tucked away in Earth-friendly packaging) but with each Smashbox Hybrid purchase, a Moringa tree, a self-renewing food source, is planted in a developing country. These glosses glow in Marigold (golden shimmer), Pink Lily (sheer bright pink) and Azalea (rosy bronze). Color, shine and nutrients, all in a recyclable tube? Now that's lip service! ($19,
www.smashbox.com)
Click here to win this great green gloss.

ABOUT FACE
Rosacea is a condition that affects an estimated 14 million Americans and is three times more common in women ages 30 to 60. Now you can combat the skin condition with Eau Thermale Avène's Redness Relief Soothing Cream. Complete with an SPF 25, this face-saver reduces redness via a trio of powerful and effective ingredients. Couple it with their Thermal Spring Water, a spray that's clinically proven to soothe and calm irritated skin, and you'll be able to put your best face forward in no time.
($20, Eau Thermale Avène Redness Relief Cream,
www.skinelite.com; $14, 10.58 ounces of Eau Thermale Avène Thermal Spring Water,
www.drugstore.com)
Click here to win this soothing set.

WALK THIS WAY
Move into skinny and fit with ThinQ. Promoted as the world's thinnest pocket pedometer—it looks more like a credit card than its traditional predecessor—this ultra sleek monitor accurately measures steps taken, distance traveled and calories burned, while discreetly hiding in your pants or shirt pocket or wallet. No clipping necessary.
($29.99,
www.sportline.com)
Click here to win this track star.
GREEN IS GOOD
There are tons and tons of parenting books on the market today, but perhaps none are timely and crucial than
Healthy Child Healthy World: Creating a Cleaner, Greener, Safer Home. This green go-to guide provides parents of all stages, from pregnancy and beyond, with practical and easy ways to create a safer and smarter world for their children—inside the home and out. With how-to advice on non-toxic cleaning, organic eating, safer pet care and more, this invaluable resource makes going green a practical, inexpensive and clear choice for all parents and caregivers and fosters a chain of health and eco-consciousness for your family and generations to come, naturally.
($17.13,
www.amazon.com or go to
www.healthychild.org for more essential eco- and child-conscious information)
Click here to win this great green guide.
RESPECT YOUR MOTHER
In honor of Earth Day, GreenDimes, a leading junk mail reduction service, in partnership with Little Critter, an inspiring book that teaches kids about the modern-day three Rs (reducing, reusing and recycling), wants you to Green Me! The premium service helps families make a difference by providing them with its junk mail reduction program (who doesn't need that?), a cool reusable shopping bag, a message-touting t-shirt, two energy-saving light bulbs, a
Little Critter: It's Earth Day! book and by planting 10 trees. Save trees, help the planet, spread the good green word and respect your Mother Earth.
($36,
www.greendimes.com)
Click here to win this enviro-smart package.





SKILLS SET
Prepare your kids for the brave new world of academia with
What Your Preschooler Needs to Know. Engaging your young ones with the fundamentals of music, history, math, science, art, language and cognitive skills, this go-to reference empowers children—and their parents—with tools that make learning fun, laying the foundation for a lifetime of knowledge-seeking.
($10.20,
www.amazon.com)
Click here to win this essential toddler tome.