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Review & Giveaway: UV SKINZ – Fashionable Sun Protection!

Posted on 29. Jun, 2009 by Hollywood Mom.

During the summer in Southern California there are a few things Hollywood Moms can’t get enough of:  Rocking Beach Wear, Serious Sun Protection and an amazing Love Story.  For all these reasons,  UV Skinz tops and shorts are at the top of the Hollywood Mom Blog’s Must-Haves List for summer.

UV Skinz are comfy, fashion-forward swimwear, tees, shorts and hats available in a myriad of sizes, infants through adults; but most  importantly UV Skinz offers chemical-free sun protection, carrying a UPF rating of 50+, which blocks out over 98% of the sun’s harmful rays.  UV Skinz are also a brilliant alternative for kids and babies with skin allergies and sensitivities to chemicals that many sunscreens contain.

So how does UV Skinz work it’s protective magic?  The secret is in the tight weave of the fabric.  And speaking of fabric, there is no shortage of color and pattern combinations available in the pieces which are specifically designed to be mixed and matched.  Unlike typical rash guards and protective swim shirts available on the market, UV Skinz are not skin tight.  The t-shirt like design with larger than average neck holes lets kids breathe comfortably just as the micro fiber silky smooth material breathes while wicking away moisture for quick drying – likely the reason they’re seen on the tykes of Hollywood Parents, Marcia Cross and Matthew McConaughey.

In the pics above taken earlier in the week at the fabulous Santa Monica Beach Club, Jordan is sporting UV Skinz’ Cassidy short sleeve top in chocolate & teal paired with adorable boy cut shorts.  I love this outfit – LOVE.  But don’t just take my word for it, this is what 10 year old Jordan has to say about UV Skinz:  “I like that it’s comfortable, with stretchy fabric and that it protects me from the sun. My favorite thing is the Hawaiian theme of my outfit in my favorite colors blue and brown.”

My favorite part about UV Skinz?  The touching love story behind the brand.  Owner Rhonda Sparks launched UV Skinz in 2005 after losing Darren, her 32-year-old husband and the father of their three sons, to the deadliest form of skin cancer, melanoma.

Rhonda:  “I am fully committed to my company and helping to raise awareness about the potential dangers of the sun.   It’s horrible loosing my husband, and I would like it if I could stop that from happening to another family.  At the end of the day, [UV Skinz] is about protecting our children. We promote safe, healthy living under the sun.  What better business is there to be in than that?!”

UV Skinz is graciously giving One Lucky Reader the Opportunity to WIN one of these Adorable and Protective Swim Outfits. Simply enter your name in the comment section below, briefly describing the top item on your “summer-must-haves” list.  The winner will be announced July 15, 2009.

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Congratulations to our Mott’s Mother’s Day Gift Winner!

Posted on 12. May, 2009 by Hollywood Mom.

Our sincere congratulations to the winner of Hollywood Mom Blogs Luxurious Mother’s Day Giveaway, Marta Albacete of New Jersey! This gift was made possible by the wonderful folks at Mott’s in conjunction with Hollywood Mom Marcia Cross in an effort to draw much-needed attention to Mott’s “Wake-up America” Campaign. Lucky Marta will be pampered with a $100 Spa Day, $50 grocery gift certificate and $50 Mott’s gift card.

Upon learning of her win Marta exclaimed, “No Way!!!!!! I’m so excited. Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for offering this giveaway…I can’t wait to have some relaxation coming my way!”

Thank you to all who entered. Your Mott’s inspired stories were amazing and really conveyed how the brand connects with so many of us on an emotional level. You won’t believe the incredible give-aways and promotions we have planned on HMB for both kids and their Hollywood Moms, so stay tuned and keep entering!

To learn more about Motts or to follow their soon to launch blog, go to www.Motts.com and www.twitter.com/motts

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Hollywood Mom, Marcia Cross & Mott’s want to give you a Celebrity Wake-Up Call and a Mother’s Day Gift to Remember

Posted on 05. May, 2009 by Hollywood Mom.

A Winning Name HAS BEEN CHOSEN!  We’ll post her name and comments shortly!

The clock is ticking and the countdown’s begun – less than a week until the *Mother* of all holidays.  Do you know where your Mother’s day gift is?

Good news! It’s possible the HollywoodMomBlog.com has you covered this year.  HMB is giving away a luxurious Mothers Day Package courtesy of Mott’s brand and gorgeous Hollywood Mom Marcia Cross, in honor of the Mott’s Wake-up Call Campaign.  This Mother’s Day gift from Mott’s is packed with $200.00 worth of goodies all moms will truly appreciate, including:

• $100 Spa Day from Spa Finder for Mom (good for 1400+ nationwide locations)
• Mott’s gift certificate for $50
• $50 Gift Card to Vons Grocery Store, of the Safeway chain.

To enter, simply share your favorite Mott’s Moment in the comment section below – anything from your favorite Mott’s product, Mott’s-inspired family recipe or your feelings about Mott’s charitable Wake-up Call Campaign.  The lucky winner will be drawn and announced on Mother’s Day.

Leave it to Mott’s to create the perfect recipe for a luxurious Mother’s Day while delivering meals to children in need and raising awareness of the 36 million Americans who currently live at risk of hunger in our nation.  The Wake-up Call Campaign is designed to “wake up” Americans to the prevalence of hunger in our own country. Mott’s is joined in this effort by Emmy-nominated actress Marcia Cross, and the nation’s largest hunger relief organization, Feeding America and together, they will provide one million meals to needy American children and their families this year. Here’s the best part; We can help. Go to Motts.com and send a celebrity wake-up call (from Marcia Cross!) to yourself or a friend, for free.

For each wake-up call placed, Mott’s donates one dollar to Feeding America and that dollar will provide more than seven healthy meals distributed via Feeding America’s network of partner food banks across the United States.  “I’m humbled and proud to be working with Mott’s to literally wake up America to the fight against hunger and help people get a healthy start to the day,” said Cross. “As a mother, I am saddened by the number of families who go hungry in our country. I hope people will hear our message and help us make a difference by placing their own call today at Motts.com.

While Feeding America currently feeds nine million of these children, many also rely on free or reduced price lunches at school during the week. However, getting food to an at-risk child on the weekends and during the summer remains a challenge, especially as many food banks experience a sharp decline in donations post-holiday season.

The Mott’s Wake-Up Call program has a goal of helping to raise awareness for the issue of hunger, providing meals to children and families who need them and encouraging food bank donations during the important spring and summer months. For constant updates from Motts visit their twitter page or the official Mott’s site.

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