TFG's Must Have It List (September 08)

MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE
Kick juice to the curb and get your little ones into the water habit by quenching their thirsts for something sweet that’s actually good for them: bot. This all-natural beverage is low in sugar (75 percent less than juice, to be exact) and high in B vitamins. Available in fall-tastic flavors like grape and berry (plus refreshing lemon and orange) and in kid-friendly 12-ounce bottles, this dynamo of a drink is a smarter choice of a new generation.
(Go to www.botbeverages.com for a list of stores near you or $19.80 for a case, www.amazon.com)

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WHAT A DAD WANTS
Feeling out of sync with your man? Pour your frustration into the reading of this relationship-saving book, authored by Hogan Hilling, a stay-at-home dad who conducts workshops for fathers and mothers, and Jesse Jayne Rutherford, a mom whose female point of view speaks volumes in each chapter. The book targets the 10 “secrets” that your husband won’t divulge, exploring and explaining his point of view on everything from housework to parenting to pregnancy to sex, and gives Mom some helpful tips for engaging Dad in a way that works for the both of you.
($11.96, www.amazon.com)

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FOR SLEEP’S SAKE
Rest assured that your newbie will slumber safely and soundly thanks to the organic Halo SleepSack. Created by a dad who lost his daughter to SIDS, this wearable blanket keeps babies warm and safe, replacing loose blankets and ill-fitting swaddles that can cover your little one’s face and interfere with breathing. Complete with enough room for your babe to stretch his little legs and an inverted zipper for quicker diaper changes, this safety sack is sure to ease your mind while you’re catching some much-needed zzz’s.
($32.95, www.halosleep.com)

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STROLL MODEL
Wheel about those kiddies of yours in the height of functional chic. Perfect for bopping around in and out of stores—and especially good on urban terrain—the BOB Revolution Duallie AW 12" Stroller, a more compact version of its jogging-friendly sibling, handles like a dream. Available in sleek black/camel or navy, this double stroller rolls with tots up to 50 pounds per seat and rocks an easy-to-use two-step folding system and a swivel front wheel to help take it to the streets in style.
($589, www.bobgear.com)

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AN APPLE A DAY
Peel away sun damage with Zia Natural Skincare’s Apple Refining Mask. Made from organic apple juice, this fresh-fruit skin saver reduces surface impurities, minimizes the appearance of enlarged pores and eliminates toxins.
($5.95 for trial size, $24.95 for 1-ounce size, www.zianatural.com)

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LOVE POTION FOR YOUR NINE
Sick of morning sickness? Just pop the top of this über-drink, a veritable panacea for your aching belly, and reclaim your former get-up-and-go. Infused with ginger and lemon to soothe your stomach and vitamin B6 to decrease nausea and boost energy, Oh Mama! Ginger Ale Elixir, also fortified with 100 percent of your RDA of folic acid, is as refreshing as it is effective.
($39.43 for a case of 24, www.amazon.com)

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DOUBLE-DUTY BEAUTY
Get pretty in pinks—and corals and naturals—with Paul & Joe Beauté’s new Face Colors for fall. Highlight cheeks and eyes with just one compact featuring two gorgeous tones that can be worn separately for a bold look or blended together for a more subtle style. Made from all-natural botanicals, the duos boast natural emollients that penetrate and soothe dehydrated skin while complementing every skin tone.
($24, www.thebeautycloset.com)

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LOCKED UP
Protect your ’do in the face of humidity and other climate changes with Weather or Not. This silky serum prevents frizz and flyaways and adds shine as it nurtures and fortifies your hair. Used during the styling process or after as a finisher, this bad-hair-day foe keeps coiffed locks looking good.
($20, www.blowny.com)

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