Month: August 2018

40 Children's Toys And Games That Adults Will Love, Too

Post author By Katie Martin
Post date August 31, 2018

Work days would be so much better with mandatory afternoon naps and break rooms filled with fun toys and games instead of the lingering scent of your coworker’s tuna casserole.
While you sadly can’t turn back time and take all those naps you refused as a kid (seriously, what were we thinking?), you can take a break from being a grown-up with grown-up responsibilities with these 40 kids’ products that are so fun, you won’t want to go back to work.

1. Never miss snack time again with this must-have item.

One of the best things about being a kid? Snack time. Let’s be honest; who didn’t love chowing down on peanut butter crackers or an ice cream sandwich two hours after lunch? But as adults, we’re lucky if we get to snarf down a sad desk lunch, much less take time for nutritious snack breaks throughout the day (and no, the six cups of coffee you had before lunchtime doesn’t count).

Feed your inner kid and make snack time a priority with this Bentgo Bento-Style Lunchbox. With five perfectly snack-size compartments inside (even a little round one for dipping), you’ll never be hangry at work again.
Bentgo Bento-Style Lunch Box, $27.99 on Amazon

2. Everyone needs snug-as-a-bug jammies.

Kids jammies are so stinking cute, especially if they’re the one-piece variety (bonus points for footies). But as an adult, our go-to jammies are decidedly not cute; your hubby’s tatty old gym shorts and that oversized t-shirt you’ve been rocking since college could definitely use an upgrade.

Luckily, with these unisex animal onesies, you can be just as cute and cozy as your kids; plus, they double as great last-minute Halloween costumes in a pinch!
Songsongbear Cosplay Costume Pajamas, from $19.99 on Amazon

3. Bowl a lucky strike with this fun lawn game.

Bowling is so much fun when you’re a kid. Somehow as a child, you don’t think about the fact that hundreds of people have worn those same stinky bowling shoes before you, and you aren’t at all bothered by the fact that an extremely sticky substance is all over your fingers thanks to a dirty bowling ball.

With this Perfect Life Ideas Inflatable Backyard Family Bowling Set, which features six inflatable weighted pins and a giant inflatable bowling ball, you can bowl Fred Flintstone-style in bare feet in the comfort of your own backyard and never have to wear someone else’s bowling shoes again. The only drawback? There are no lanes in backyard bowling, so you definitely have to watch out for a rogue breeze that might carry your inflatable bowling ball off course.
Perfect Life Ideas Inflatable Bowling Set, from $19.98 on Amazon

4. This game takes rubber chickens to a whole new level.

We’re not sure why the rubber chicken is still a hallmark of those slapstick comedy routines kids (and a lot of adults) think are so hilarious, but they are. Keep the comedy routine going with Flickin’ Chicken, a hilarious lawn game from Haywire Group that’s sort of like a rubber chicken version of horseshoes.

It’s exactly what it sounds like: players fling rubber chickens towards a target with the goal to get as close to center as possible. Kids and adults alike will love practicing their rubber chicken precision, which is especially laugh-inducing, considering rubber chickens have a tendency to go their own way when tossed.
Haywire Group Flickin’ Chicken, $19.77 on Amazon

5. Are you afraid of the dark?

Kids aren’t the only ones who need nightlights! Admit it: you hate stumbling to the bathroom in the dark at midnight, and sometimes you sleep with a closet light on after watching a particularly scary movie.

Instead of hiding under the covers or using your phone’s flashlight feature, why not purchase this ultra adorable Elfeland silicone cat night light for yourself? It’s soft, squishy, portable, lights up in 12 soft glowing colors, and even comes with a handy remote for easy control at your fingertips.
Elfeland Children’s Night Light, from $15.89 on Amazon

6. If you build it…

Your kid might have built an electric motor for her science fair project, but you’ll also love this Tinkering Labs Stem Kit that allows you to build endless motors, robots, and even working cars. Even better, you can combine the kit with existing LEGO sets and other toys to create unique projects.
HealthyWay Maybe the most fun thing about this toy is the challenge cards that come in each kit, prompting kids and adults alike to challenge their creativity by “building projects that can scramble an egg” or draw curvy lines.” What does that look like? You get to decide!
Tinkering Labs Stem Kit, $59 on Amazon

7. Do you want to build a snowman?

Remember those epic neighborhood snowball fights you had as a kid? Now, bundling up and trudging out into the cold only to get pelted with more cold snow doesn’t seem so fun. We’d much prefer staying inside and sipping hot cocoa, thank you very much.

With the Snowtime Anytime Indoor Snowball Fight, you can recapture the magic of winter anytime of the year without leaving your warm, cozy house. Another fun thing to do with these plush snowballs? Ambush your kids when they’re least expecting it. It’s like getting hit with a marshmallow, so unlike real snowball fights, these don’t end in tears.
Snowtime Anytime Indoor Snowball Fight, $39.99 on Amazon

8. These aren’t your average pancakes.

Have you seen those epic meal creations some moms make for their kids? Who has the time for that? When you’re a grown-up, the only person who’s going to turn your food into a work of art is, well, you.

So bring the fun back to breakfast with the Whiskware Pancake Art Kit that features two pancake shapers, a squirt art bottle for customizing your pancake creations, and a blender bottle for mixing up the batter. You can even download the Whiskware Pancake Art App to get tutorials on fun designs, and unlike those crazy mealtime designs, these pancake creations don’t take a ton of time to whip up, either.
Whiskware Pancake Art Kit, $24.20 on Amazon

9. Bring on the rain!

Kids love splashing through puddles and playing in the rain; you will too with these too-cute Stephen Joseph Pop-Up Umbrellas in a wide variety of kids’ favorite things: sharks, unicorns, mermaids, and more.

Play pretend with these fun, colorful umbrellas. They’re just the thing to brighten up any gloomy, rainy day.
Stephen Joseph Pop-Up Umbrella, from $15.90 on Amazon

10. Secretly, you’re a mermaid.

Kids aren’t the only ones who will love this cute-as-a-button 4M Mermaid Doll-Making Kit (which also comes in fairy, princess, and ballerina, if mermaids aren’t your thing).

The kit is ideal for satisfying the urge to craft without spending a ton on materials and supplies—you don’t even need a needle and thread! And, at just eight inches tall, this little mermaid makes the perfect desk accessory to remind you that even though you’re really not Ariel, you are in your heart, and that’s where it counts, right?
4M Mermaid Doll-Making Kit, $10.99 on Amazon

11. Light up the room with a dinosaur.

Kids love dinosaurs because they’re giant, they roar, and they’re extinct—so how scary can they really be? But we’re grown-ups, and we love learning all about our prehistoric friends just as much as our kids.

Ok, so maybe we just love looking at Chris Pratt save the day in Jurassic Park, but who cares? We still adore this 3D T-Rex Kids’ Lamp. With its hologram and color-changing effects, this dino lamp is the perfect accessory to add a little light and levity to an otherwise ho-hum cubicle space.
Wiscky 3D Dinosaur Lamp, $16.99 on Amazon

12. Bring back the ’90s with this throwback gem.

Every middle-school-aged girl wanted for Christmas in 1994 was a Polly Pocket compact. Like most kids in the ’90s, we lived for Polly Pocket and her pint-sized friends and accessories.

Now you can introduce a whole new generation to a little piece of your childhood (and play with her yourself) with the Polly Pocket Flamingo Floatie Compact. Each Polly Pocket compact is just like you remember; secret reveals, tiny accessories, and big adventures.
Polly Pocket Flamingo Floatie Compact, $14.97 on Amazon

13. Cuddle up with the cutest (plush) animal in the world.

Kristen Bell isn’t the only one who loves sloths. But unless you’re planning on breaking some international exotic animal importation laws, keeping a real sloth is probably out of the picture.

You can still get your sloth snuggles with the Wild Republic Hanging Three Toed Sloth Plush. They’re downright adorable, and we’ll just say it: These plush sloths make a way better snuggle companion that that lumpy old body pillow.
Wild Republic Hanging Three Toed Sloth Plush, $19.99 on Amazon

14. Unleash your inner Mozart.

Kids love, and we mean love, any toy that makes an inordinate amount of loud noise. Most parents spend almost an equal amount of time trying to keep raucous music-making to a minimum, but the MukikiM Rock and Roll It Piano is a toy that both adults and children will love to play.

It’s compact, so it really does roll up easily, and it even comes with a color-coded songbook so you can play all your greatest hits. When you’re finished rocking out, just roll the piano up and store it out of sight until your next jam session.
MukikiM Rock and Roll It Rainbow Piano, $59.80 on Amazon

15. Turn weeknight dinners into a game night with this fun accessory.

Has your kid ever refused to eat because they didn’t like the plate the food was served on or that their favorite fork was in the dishwasher? Keep toddler tantrums at bay with this Fred & Friends Dinner Winner Dino Tray.

Kids will love this board game-inspired meal tray where a treat awaits upon a clean plate—which is when they win the game. Mom and dad may want to get in on the fun too with other options that include an Enchanted Forest game tray and a Pirate game tray. Dinnertime has never been more fun!
Fred & Friends DINNER WINNER Kids’ Tray, $20 on Amazon

16. Ahoy, mateys!

Kids love to play pirates, always on the search for buried treasure and adventure.

And adults can swashbuckle like Jack Sparrow too, but instead of setting sail on the high seas, you’ll be sailing through the skies with the X-Kites 3D Supersize Pirate Ship, complete with a sturdy fiberglass frame. Eye patch, parrot, wooden legs, and treasure maps are sold separately.
X-Kites 3D Supersize Pirate Ship, $37.27 on Amazon

17. This kids’ toy is a great stress reliever.

Remember Bozo Bop It? The slightly terrifying clown kids loved to knock over, but wouldn’t stay down?

Well, now you can get a Mini 5” Bozo the Clown Bop Bag, a pint-sized adult stress reliever masquerading as a kids’ toy, perfect to keep on your desk when you just need to take a break. He’s squishy, so reach for this little Bozo when Carol from Accounting sends yet another unnecessary office payroll memo.
Mini Bozo the Clown Bop Bag, $19.50 from Amazon

18. It’s the picture-perfect toy.

Much like a rotary phone, kids these days probably have no idea what an old-school 35mm camera is, much less the joy of getting back a roll of film from one-hour photo. Kids these days prefer to snap selfies on their phone instead.

Adults, though, will love this throwback Liangxiang Wooden Mini Camera Toy. It’s great as a cute photo prop or a thoughtful addition to any room’s decor to remind of the good old days.
Liangxiang Wooden Mini Camera Toy, $10.99 on Amazon

19. How does your garden grow?

By LED light, of course. This teeny Mini Explorer Light-Up Terrarium Kit includes everything you need to cultivate your very own miniature garden: chia and wheatgrass seeds, soil, river rocks, and even a miniature ceramic rabbit to live in your garden!

Watch your garden grow by day, and turn your terrarium into a serene moonscape after dark with the LED lid light.
Mini Explorer Light-Up Terrarium Kit, $24.99 on Amazon

20. Sorry, Girl Scouts. I make my own cookies now.

Now you can have girl scout cookies all year long with the Wicked Cool Toys Girl Scout Cookie Oven. Just like the Easy-Bake Oven of your childhood, you can watch your delicious cookies bake under the glow of some magical baking wizardry (or a 60-watt light bulb).

We do still recommend supporting Girl Scout cookie sales though—there’s still no substitute for a fresh box of thin mints.
Wicked Cool Toys Girl Scout Cookie Oven, $39.99 on Amazon

21. Pass the pigs, please.

Never heard of Pass the Pigs? Allow us to introduce you to this hilarious, easy-to-play game in which miniature pigs take the place of dice in a livestock-inspired version of Yahtzee.

Players earn points for moves like the Oinker or the Pig-Out and keep score on the included score pad. It’s an ideal travel game, thanks to the game’s compact size, making anytime a good time to Pass the Pigs.
Pass the Pigs, $9.97 on Amazon

22. Like a Nerf toy, but so much better.

Getting pelted with foam arrows is totally fun, but you know what’s even better? Getting pelted by edible marshmallows with this marshmallow shooter from Marshmallow Fun Company.

This dart-style marshmallow shooter features a soft mouth guard that prevents you from inhaling marshmallows, and it’s even dishwasher safe.
Marshmallow Straight Shooter, $8.99 on Amazon

23. Ride through the airport in style.

Ok, so you might get some odd looks in the airport if you’re seen scooting around on a Trunki Original Ride-On Suitcase.

Even though you’ll still have to walk to your gate, this cute kids suitcase is made of durable plastic, can fit in an overhead bin, and can definitely be spotted at baggage claim. We’d say that makes it an ideal piece of luggage for both the young and the young at heart.
Trunki Original Ride-On Suitcase, $49.95 on Amazon

24. Play chess with your favorite video game hero.

Mario is beloved by both today’s kids and ’90s-era grown-ups whose first video game experience was playing Mario on the original Nintendo system.

Exercise your brain and revisit all your old favorites including Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Yoshi with USAopoly Super Mario Chess, which features hand-painted pieces. Just watch out for Bowser—he’s still just as hard to beat!
USAopoly Super Mario Chess, $26.83 on Amazon

25. Who doesn’t love bathroom humor?

For whatever reason, kids loooooove poop jokes, which is why they love the LOOPY Fishin’ for Floaters Bath Game, in which, you guessed it, kids fish for fake poop in their bath water.

But, we have to admit, this game is pretty funny, and it beats fishing real poo out of the bath (moms, you know what we’re talking about).
LOOPY Fishin’ for Floaters Bath Game, $14.99 on Amazon

26. This toy won’t break the bank.

Have a fresh piece of gum anytime with the Carousel Medium Gumball Bank. Its compact size (right at 12 inches) is perfect for keeping near your desk when you need a fresh piece of gum; if you’re industrious, you might even start a side hustle selling gum to coworkers.

Just don’t stick your old gum under your desk, or you’ll have to stay after class, ok?
Carousel Medium Gumball Bank, $20.99 on Amazon

27. These monsters are totally cute, not scary.

Ok, so they aren’t really a kids toy, but these Mitten Monsters Cooking Mittens were too cute not to include on this list. These oven mitts are 100% cotton with a quilted liner for extra heat protection.

And while they’re totally functional for everyday use, they also make great hand puppets for entertaining littles during mealtimes.
Mitten Monsters Cooking Mittens, $14.99 on Amazon

28. Light the way with this fun bike accessory.

Bike safety is important for everyone, and it’s easy with Brightz Wheel LED Bicycle Lights.

The seven feet of mini LED lights come in several different color options including blue, purple, and gold. These lights fit most adult-size bikes and work using three AAA batteries. With these LED bike lights, you’ll definitely be the coolest kid on the block.
Brightz Wheel LED Bicycle Lights, $29.98 on Amazon

29. In a galaxy far, far away…

Whether you’re more of Ray or a Poe, everyone’s favorite adorable bot in the Star Wars universe, BB-8, can be your very own with the LEGO Star Wars VIII BB-8 Building Kit.

LEGO BB-8 was a 2018 Toy of the Year Award Finalist, and it’s surprisingly realistic with a real rotating head and even a small hatch that reveals a welding torch (nonfunctioning, of course!). Once you’re finished building BB-8, you can either display him on the included decorative stand or unleash your inner Jedi and use the force to fight Kylo Ren.
LEGO Star Wars VIII BB-8 Building Kit, $99.83 on Amazon

30. Remember ’90s cartoons?

Nineties babies will love revisiting a certain fourth grader with a distinctly football-shaped head and all his friends with these Hey Arnold! action figures.

Pals Helga, Gerald, Harold, and Phoebe join Arnold to round out the cast of these 3-inch action figures that are sure to put a smile on anyone’s face—and have you humming the Hey Arnold! theme song in preparation for the upcoming reboot film.
Hey Arnold! Action Figures, $10.98 on Amazon

31. The magical world of Disney just got even better.

Who doesn’t love Codenames, the fun party game in which teams compete to get all the codewords on the board before their opponents?

Well, Disney fans rejoice, because Codenames just got even more fun with the USAopoly Disney Family Edition Codenames Card Game. Adults will also love using clues to identify pictures and words from their favorite Disney films just as much as kids do.
Disney Family Edition Codenames Card Game, $15.98 on Amazon

32. Who ya gonna call?

Even with the recent release of the excellent female-driven Ghostbusters reboot, this is one toy that we think was created with adults in mind. The PLAYMOBIL Ghostbusters Firehouse lets you recreate the magic of the movie with all your favorite characters including Janine and Egon.

Unfortunately, everyone’s favorite ghost, Slimer, isn’t included in this set, but the good news is that the PLAYMOBIL Ghostbusters Firehouse can be combined with other PLAYMOBIL products like the Ecto-1 for a complete Ghostbusters experience. So, if there’s something strange in your neighborhood, you’re already covered.
PLAYMOBIL Ghostbusters Firehouse, $69.95 on Amazon

33. Make sure you stock up on hard tack.

Adults of a certain age all wax nostalgic about spending countless hours in their school’s library playing Oregon Trail, desperately trying to keep their family alive on the perilous trek west. The computer game lives on in Oregon Trail: The Hunt For Food Card Game, which can be played anywhere.

But beware—the same perils await you along the Oregon Trail card game: you could easily be ambushed by poisonous snakes or a flooded river crossing as you try to collect 600 pounds of food to take back to your wagon.
Oregon Trail: Hunt For Food Card Game, $11.46 on Amazon

34. Accio, books!

Can you believe it’s been 20 years since we were introduced to a young wizard with a lightning-shaped scar on his forehead?

Potterheads rejoice, because you can reread all of Harry, Ron, and Hermione’s adventures over again with the recently released Harry Potter Special Edition Boxed Set, featuring all-new illustrations by Brian Selznick, a Caldecott Medal-winning artist.
Harry Potter Books 1-7, Special Edition Boxed Set, $61.20 on Amazon

35. Play with Duke Silver’s alter-ego.

That’s right, folks. Dolls might be a kids’ toy, but action figures are for grown-ups, and we’re living for this Funko Pop Television Parks and Recreation Ron Swanson Figure.

With his signature mustache and frown, you can just hear Ron Swanson’s popular opinions on everything from burgers (“Add ketchup if you want, I couldn’t care less.”) to the debate over cats and dogs (“Any dog under 50 pounds is a cat.”).
Funko Pop TV: Parks and Rec Ron Swanson Figure, $11.40 on Amazon

36. Kids aren’t the only ones who can have a ball (pit).

There is nothing more fun than diving head first into a plastic ball pit and rolling around like Scrooge McDuck on a pile of gold coins. Alas, most ball pits are pint-sized, meaning adults can’t get in on the fun. You can, however, get creative and make your own ball pit with a couple sets of Click N’ Play Value Pack of 400 Hundred Crush Proof Plastic Balls and an inexpensive inflatable swimming pool.

These plastic balls are also phthalate and BPA free, so you’re not swimming around in harmful toxins, either.
Click N’ Play Crush Proof Plastic Balls, $47.99 on Amazon

37. Tag, you’re it!

Getting hot and sweaty right before math class in an intense game of playground tag or dodgeball was so much fun as a kid. Combine the two with the safe and fun Diggin Active Dodge Tag game, which comes equipped for two players to go head-to-head with mesh vests and six plush dodge balls.

Order multiple sets to get everyone in on the action.
Diggin Active Dodge Tag, $16.79 on Amazon

38. Gotta catch ‘em all!

Are you still trying to nab the latest Pokémon in town on Pokémon GO? If so, you’ll love Pokémon Mad Libs, a Pokémon-inspired take on this zany classic.

Does Charizard _____ Squirtle? You decide by filling in the blanks to create your very own Pokémon adventures Mad Libs-style.
Pokémon Mad Libs, $2.99 from Amazon

39. Keep cool during the hot summer months with this fun toy.

This summer heat has been one for the books, and even though Pumpkin Spice season is upon us, it’s still steamy outside. While you may not be able to paddle around in this Intex Mystic Unicorn Inflatable Spray Pool, it’s the perfect backyard accessory to dip your feet in and stay cool when you just don’t want to make the trek down to the community pool.

It attaches to a regular garden hose for filling and spraying, meaning you’ll be able to easily lounge poolside all summer long.
Intex Mystic Unicorn Inflatable Spray Pool, $17.49 from Amazon

40. Play a game that glows in the dark.

Capture the flag is a super fun summer camp staple. You might be too old to go back to camp, but you can still capture that summer camp feeling with Capture the Flag REDUX Glow-in-the-Dark Game.

Instead of a traditional flag, you’ll be playing with a cool glow-in-the-dark orb; it’s like laser tag meets capture the flag, and this outdoor game is perfect for parties, team building, or any night you feel like doing something a little different.
Capture the Flag REDUX, $59.90 from Amazon

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Favorite Finds Motherhood

40 Kids' Toys And Games Adults Will Not-So-Secretly Love

Post author By Katie Martin
Post date August 31, 2018

1. Never miss snack time again with this must-have item.

2. Everyone needs snug-as-a-bug jammies.

Luckily, with these unisex animal onesies, you can be just as cute and cozy as your kids; plus, they double as great last-minute Halloween costumes in a pinch!
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072SSPRRG”]Songsongbear Cosplay Costume Pajamas, from $19.99 on Amazon[/link-button]

3. Bowl a lucky strike with this fun lawn game.

With this Perfect Life Ideas Inflatable Backyard Family Bowling Set, which features six inflatable weighted pins and a giant inflatable bowling ball, you can bowl Fred Flintstone-style in bare feet in the comfort of your own backyard and never have to wear someone else’s bowling shoes again. The only drawback? There are no lanes in backyard bowling, so you definitely have to watch out for a rogue breeze that might carry your inflatable bowling ball off course.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/Family-Games-Bowling-Inflatable-Toys/dp/B074RMZ15M”]Perfect Life Ideas Inflatable Bowling Set, from $19.98 on Amazon[/link-button]

4. This game takes rubber chickens to a whole new level.

5. Are you afraid of the dark?

Instead of hiding under the covers or using your phone’s flashlight feature, why not purchase this ultra adorable Elfeland silicone cat night light for yourself? It’s soft, squishy, portable, lights up in 12 soft glowing colors, and even comes with a handy remote for easy control at your fingertips.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0722M6MVF”]Elfeland Children’s Night Light, from $15.89 on Amazon[/link-button]

6. If you build it…

7. Do you want to build a snowman?

With the Snowtime Anytime Indoor Snowball Fight, you can recapture the magic of winter anytime of the year without leaving your warm, cozy house. Another fun thing to do with these plush snowballs? Ambush your kids when they’re least expecting it. It’s like getting hit with a marshmallow, so unlike real snowball fights, these don’t end in tears.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ADVKRRM”]Snowtime Anytime Indoor Snowball Fight, $39.99 on Amazon[/link-button]

8. These aren’t your average pancakes.

9. Bring on the rain!

Play pretend with these fun, colorful umbrellas. They’re just the thing to brighten up any gloomy, rainy day.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ELN4TFO”]Stephen Joseph Pop-Up Umbrella, from $15.90 on Amazon[/link-button]

10. Secretly, you’re a mermaid.

Kids aren’t the only ones who will love this cute-as-a-button 4M Mermaid Doll-Making Kit (which also comes in fairy, princess, and ballerina, if mermaids aren’t your thing).

11. Light up the room with a dinosaur.

12. Bring back the ’90s with this throwback gem.

Every middle-school-aged girl wanted for Christmas in 1994 was a Polly Pocket compact. Like most kids in the ’90s, we lived for Polly Pocket and her pint-sized friends and accessories.

Now you can introduce a whole new generation to a little piece of your childhood (and play with her yourself) with the Polly Pocket Flamingo Floatie Compact. Each Polly Pocket compact is just like you remember; secret reveals, tiny accessories, and big adventures.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/Polly-Pocket-Flamingo-Floatie-Multicolor/dp/B079KDSWL9″]Polly Pocket Flamingo Floatie Compact, $14.97 on Amazon[/link-button]

13. Cuddle up with the cutest (plush) animal in the world.

Kristen Bell isn’t the only one who loves sloths. But unless you’re planning on breaking some international exotic animal importation laws, keeping a real sloth is probably out of the picture.

You can still get your sloth snuggles with the Wild Republic Hanging Three Toed Sloth Plush. They’re downright adorable, and we’ll just say it: These plush sloths make a way better snuggle companion that that lumpy old body pillow.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J68ZBWY”]Wild Republic Hanging Three Toed Sloth Plush, $19.99 on Amazon[/link-button]

14. Unleash your inner Mozart.

It’s compact, so it really does roll up easily, and it even comes with a color-coded songbook so you can play all your greatest hits. When you’re finished rocking out, just roll the piano up and store it out of sight until your next jam session.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071HPPSB8″]MukikiM Rock and Roll It Rainbow Piano, $59.80 on Amazon[/link-button]

15. Turn weeknight dinners into a game night with this fun accessory.

Kids will love this board game-inspired meal tray where a treat awaits upon a clean plate—which is when they win the game. Mom and dad may want to get in on the fun too with other options that include an Enchanted Forest game tray and a Pirate game tray. Dinnertime has never been more fun!
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XSH1X81″]Fred & Friends DINNER WINNER Kids’ Tray, $20 on Amazon[/link-button]

16. Ahoy, mateys!

Kids love to play pirates, always on the search for buried treasure and adventure.

17. This kids’ toy is a great stress reliever.

Remember Bozo Bop It? The slightly terrifying clown kids loved to knock over, but wouldn’t stay down?

18. It’s the picture-perfect toy.

Adults, though, will love this throwback Liangxiang Wooden Mini Camera Toy. It’s great as a cute photo prop or a thoughtful addition to any room’s decor to remind of the good old days.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MT1Y0UB”]Liangxiang Wooden Mini Camera Toy, $10.99 on Amazon[/link-button]

19. How does your garden grow?

Watch your garden grow by day, and turn your terrarium into a serene moonscape after dark with the LED lid light.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0763TLL6V”]Mini Explorer Light-Up Terrarium Kit, $24.99 on Amazon[/link-button]

20. Sorry, Girl Scouts. I make my own cookies now.

We do still recommend supporting Girl Scout cookie sales though—there’s still no substitute for a fresh box of thin mints.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X9SPRKI”]Wicked Cool Toys Girl Scout Cookie Oven, $39.99 on Amazon[/link-button]

21. Pass the pigs, please.

Never heard of Pass the Pigs? Allow us to introduce you to this hilarious, easy-to-play game in which miniature pigs take the place of dice in a livestock-inspired version of Yahtzee.

22. Like a Nerf toy, but so much better.

Getting pelted with foam arrows is totally fun, but you know what’s even better? Getting pelted by edible marshmallows with this marshmallow shooter from Marshmallow Fun Company.

This dart-style marshmallow shooter features a soft mouth guard that prevents you from inhaling marshmallows, and it’s even dishwasher safe.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005OD0THM”]Marshmallow Straight Shooter, $8.99 on Amazon[/link-button]

23. Ride through the airport in style.

Ok, so you might get some odd looks in the airport if you’re seen scooting around on a Trunki Original Ride-On Suitcase.

24. Play chess with your favorite video game hero.

Mario is beloved by both today’s kids and ’90s-era grown-ups whose first video game experience was playing Mario on the original Nintendo system.

25. Who doesn’t love bathroom humor?

For whatever reason, kids loooooove poop jokes, which is why they love the LOOPY Fishin’ for Floaters Bath Game, in which, you guessed it, kids fish for fake poop in their bath water.

But, we have to admit, this game is pretty funny, and it beats fishing real poo out of the bath (moms, you know what we’re talking about).
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F9M89PY”]LOOPY Fishin’ for Floaters Bath Game, $14.99 on Amazon[/link-button]

26. This toy won’t break the bank.

Just don’t stick your old gum under your desk, or you’ll have to stay after class, ok?
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S0TS1KY”]Carousel Medium Gumball Bank, $20.99 on Amazon[/link-button]

27. These monsters are totally cute, not scary.

And while they’re totally functional for everyday use, they also make great hand puppets for entertaining littles during mealtimes.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074DNNT8D”]Mitten Monsters Cooking Mittens, $14.99 on Amazon[/link-button]

28. Light the way with this fun bike accessory.

Bike safety is important for everyone, and it’s easy with Brightz Wheel LED Bicycle Lights.

29. In a galaxy far, far away…

Whether you’re more of Ray or a Poe, everyone’s favorite adorable bot in the Star Wars universe, BB-8, can be your very own with the LEGO Star Wars VIII BB-8 Building Kit.

LEGO BB-8 was a 2018 Toy of the Year Award Finalist, and it’s surprisingly realistic with a real rotating head and even a small hatch that reveals a welding torch (nonfunctioning, of course!). Once you’re finished building BB-8, you can either display him on the included decorative stand or unleash your inner Jedi and use the force to fight Kylo Ren.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071S29664″]LEGO Star Wars VIII BB-8 Building Kit, $99.83 on Amazon[/link-button]

30. Remember ’90s cartoons?

Nineties babies will love revisiting a certain fourth grader with a distinctly football-shaped head and all his friends with these Hey Arnold! Action Figures.

Pals Helga, Gerald, Harold, and Phoebe join Arnold to round out the cast of these 3-inch action figures that are sure to put a smile on anyone’s face—and have you humming the Hey Arnold theme song in preparation for the upcoming reboot film.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073DG2R4G”]Hey Arnold! Action Figures, $10.98 on Amazon[/link-button]

31. The magical world of Disney just got even better.

Who doesn’t love Codenames, the fun party game in which teams compete to get all the codewords on the board before their opponents?

Well, Disney fans rejoice, because Codenames just got even more fun with the USAopoly Disney Family Edition Codenames Card Game. Adults will also love using clues to identify pictures and words from their favorite Disney films just as much as kids do.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y3NLK6Q”]Disney Family Edition Codenames Card Game, $15.98 on Amazon[/link-button]

32. Who ya gonna call?

33. Make sure you stock up on hard tack.

But beware—the same perils await you along the Oregon Trail card game: you could easily be ambushed by poisonous snakes or a flooded river crossing as you try to collect 600 pounds of food to take back to your wagon.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/Oregon-Trail-Hunt-Food-Card/dp/B074LXS62D”]Oregon Trail: Hunt For Food Card Game, $11.46 on Amazon[/link-button]

34. Accio, books!

Can you believe it’s been 20 years since we were introduced to a young wizard with a lightning-shaped scar on his forehead?

Potterheads rejoice, because you can reread all of Harry, Ron, and Hermione’s adventures over again with the recently released Harry Potter Special Edition Boxed Set, featuring all-new illustrations by Brian Selznick, a Caldecott Medal-winning artist.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1338218395″]Harry Potter Books 1-7, Special Edition Boxed Set, $61.20 on Amazon[/link-button]

35. Play with Duke Silver’s alter-ego.

That’s right, folks. Dolls might be a kids’ toy, but action figures are for grown-ups, and we’re living for this Funko Pop Television Parks and Recreation Ron Swanson Figure.

With his signature mustache and frown, you can just hear Ron Swanson’s popular opinions on everything from burgers (“Add ketchup if you want, I couldn’t care less.”) to the debate over cats and dogs (“Any dog under 50 pounds is a cat.”).
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07171B6NR”]Funko Pop TV: Parks and Rec Ron Swanson Figure, $11.40 on Amazon[/link-button]

36. Kids aren’t the only ones who can have a ball (pit).

These plastic balls are also phthalate and BPA free, so you’re not swimming around in harmful toxins, either.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0198KUG4W”]Click N’ Play Crush Proof Plastic Balls, $47.99 on Amazon[/link-button]

37. Tag, you’re it!

Order multiple sets to get everyone in on the action.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/Diggin-00160-Active-Dodge-Tag/dp/B001W7YXYO”]Diggin Active Dodge Tag, $16.79 on Amazon[/link-button]

38. Gotta catch ‘em all!

Are you still trying to nab the latest Pokémon in town on Pokémon GO? If so, you’ll love Pokémon Mad Libs, a Pokémon-inspired take on this zany classic.

Does Charizard _____ Squirtle? You decide by filling in the blanks to create your very own Pokémon adventures Mad Libs-style.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1524785997″]Pokémon Mad Libs, $2.99 on Amazon[/link-button]

39. Keep cool during the hot summer months with this fun toy.

It attaches to a regular garden hose for filling and spraying, meaning you’ll be able to easily lounge poolside all summer long.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07367RBR9″]Intex Mystic Unicorn Inflatable Spray Pool, $17.49 on Amazon[/link-button]

40. Play a game that glows in the dark.

Capture the flag is a super fun summer camp staple. You might be too old to go back to camp, but you can still capture that summer camp feeling with Capture the Flag REDUX Glow-in-the-Dark Game.

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Favorite Finds Wellbeing

16 Cost-Saving Wedding Hacks Every Bride-To-Be Should Know

Post author By Katie Martin
Post date August 31, 2018

Every bride wants it all on her wedding day: the fancy dress, the gorgeous destination venue, an epic cake that really tastes as good as it looks. The problem? Those dream weddings can cost more than you and your partner make in a year.
Luckily, your wedding can be KimYe-level fancy without spending KimYe cash. And you know what? Saving money doesn’t mean skimping on your wedding dreams. Here are 16 cost-effective wedding hacks so stylish, your guests will be raving about your wedding for years to come.

1. This ain’t your mama’s fine china.

There are so many decisions to make when it comes to reception planning. Peonies or roses for the centerpieces? DJ or live band? Chicken or fish? Instead of agonizing over place settings, take one thing off your plate by using disposable chargers to add an elegant touch to your reception tables. Now, “disposable” and “elegant” don’t usually go together in the same sentence, but let us make the case for disposable chargers.

Renting chargers from your venue or a party supply company can be expensive, at around $2.00 or more per charger. But these Occasions Disposable Plastic Chargers, which are available in gold, silver, and ivory options, come in at less than a dollar per charger in a pack of 120, and because they’re made of ultra-heavyweight plastic, your guests will never know they’re disposable.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071VVSTVS”]Get them on Amazon for $96.90[/link-button]

2. The future is plastics.

You’ve worked with a florist to design the most gorgeous custom centerpieces, but did you know that most florists also charge for the glass vases in which those beauties will be placed? Plus, those glass vases have to be returned to the florist post-wedding when you’re already on honeymoon time. Annoying much?
But here’s a little secret: literally no one, and I mean no one, will notice if your centerpiece vases are plastic or glass. If you’re on a budget, a great way to save money on both flowers and vases is to place a single statement flower, like a calla lily, in a bud vase, like this set of Libbey Cylinder Bud Vases.

Accent your bud vases with DIY table numbers (how cute are these?) and inexpensive tea lights for a classic, romantic table setting.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001MX2HO6″]Get a set of 12 vases on Amazon for $29.79[/link-button]

3. Rethink rentals.

If you’ve chosen two of the most glorious shades of pink, one much deeper than the other, naturally, you might be shocked to realize how much linen rentals in your wedding colors can be. In fact, table linens alone can run anywhere from $10–$20 per linen. Yikes. If that’s way outside your budget, don’t despair.
Your reception venue most likely includes standard white table linens free of charge, and you can still create a stunning tablescape in your signature color by purchasing less expensive table runners to dress up white table linens. For a super romantic look, we love this DIY gauze table runner idea, using this Camelot Revisited 100 percent Cotton Cheesecloth as a base material.
If you love the DIY look but just don’t have time to spend a Saturday morning elbow deep in a tub of Rit dye, order these handmade gauze table runners in almost any color instead.

[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Cheesecloth-Bundle-100-Cotton/dp/B001G8JBXW”]Get undyed cheesecloth on Amazon for $16[/link-button]
[link-button href=”https://www.etsy.com/listing/590269999/any-color-gauze-13-wide-cheesecloth”]Get Gauze Table Runners on Etsy for $6.49[/link-button]

4. Learn to hand letter like Meghan Markle.

Did you know that the new Duchess of Sussex loves calligraphy, and even hand-lettered the invitations for celebrity events? There’s no need to handwrite all of your wedding invitations, but you can follow Markle’s style and do the invitation envelopes and seating cards to save big on printing costs.

Gail Godfrey-Nicholls’ Mastering Calligraphy: The Complete Guide to Handlettering is an excellent comprehensive guide to calligraphy; You’ll learn more than you ever wanted to know about the history of the art, including a wide range of lettering styles, with easy-to-follow instruction. It may take a couple of practice rounds, but you’ll be surprised at how fancy your table cards will look, and you’ll save a ton of cash by cutting out the printer.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1452101124/”]Get the guide on Amazon for $32.76[/link-button]

5. Shake it like a polaroid picture.

Once a novelty, photo booths have become a mainstay on the wedding scene. These wedding staples are not without a premium price tag though, often costing around $150 per hour for a photo booth rental.
Create a fresh spin on the photo booth at a fraction of the rental cost by making your own backdrop and purchasing a couple of throwback instant cameras like the Fujifilm Instax 9, along with chic DIY photo booth accessories like this gorgeous streamer backdrop, customized in your wedding colors, natch.

[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WW64YM6″]Get Fujifilm Instax 9 Mini Camera on Amazon for $59.99[/link-button]

6. Create a luxe lounge for guests.

Guests dread wedding cocktail hour because it means standing around in an awkward circle trying to snag the best hors ‘d’oeuvres before they get gobbled up. Totally brutal. You’re spending a ton of money on that open bar anyway, so why not reinvent the cocktail hour by asking your venue to set up a couple of lounge areas using existing furniture? It doesn’t cost a dime, and lounge-style seating encourages guests to get comfortable and mingle in a more intimate setting.

Cozy up lounge spaces with thrifted lanterns and tea lights, and encourage guests that may not know each other to chat by staging fun parlor games like these free printable Mad Libs from Something Turquoise.
[link-button href=”https://somethingturquoise.com/2014/01/21/free-wedding-madlibs/”]Get the full tutorial for free here[/link-button]

7. If a princess can do her own wedding makeup, so can you.

Those bridal beauty busses that set up a glam station right at the wedding venue to give your bride squad the glam treatment are super trendy. But on-trend traveling salons come with a price tag that can quickly exceed your total hair and makeup budget.

One solution? Do your own makeup! Princess Kate did her own makeup for her 2011 wedding to Prince William, and she looked, well, like a total princess. For a natural day-of look, we love this jane iredale Pure & Simple Makeup Kit, which includes the basics for a fresh-faced bridal look: pressed foundation, blush, eyeshadow, and lip stain. Still need a little help? Use this Jane Iredale makeup tutorial to create your bridal look. Encourage your bridesmaids to do their own makeup as well by providing a glam station with travel-size face masks, moisturizers, lip balms, and other day-of makeup goodies that won’t break the bank.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N9JTM4V”]Get jane iredale Pure & Simple Makeup Kit on Amazon for $33[/link-button]

8. Be the buffet of the ball.

Any wedding caterer worth their kitchen salt will tell you that the best way to save money on reception costs is to offer guests a buffet rather than a plated dinner. A thoughtfully orchestrated buffet can be just as decadent as a more formal meal but won’t cost sit-down meal prices.

If you’re catering your own wedding, you can cut serving costs by using inexpensive platters and candlestick holders to create serving stations for your buffet. This tutorial uses items that can all be found at your local dollar store, but this adorable Sugar & Cloth Peach Melamine Serving Set (slightly pricier but still less expensive than a caterer!) pairs perfectly with Dollar Tree Glass Taper Candleholders for a romantic wedding look. Accent your DIY buffet serveware with small, hand-lettered chalkboard signs to let guests know what each item is.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/Sugar-Cloth-Scallop-Melamine-Serving/dp/B074GWYH3V/”]Get Sugar & Cloth Peach Melamine Serving Set on Amazon for $21.79[/link-button]
[link-button href=”https://www.dollartree.com/Glass-Taper-Candleholders-4-/p352185/index.pro”]Get Glass Taper Candleholders from Dollar Tree for $1.00[/link-button]

9. The one wedding favor guests will actually love.

We say this as kindly as possible: Literally none of your friends and family want to take home a packet of seeds or a scented candle with your wedding date stamped on the front. Skip the favors altogether, but if you absolutely must offer guests take-home treats, opt for something easy and edible, like an inexpensive individual s’mores kit. Because who doesn’t love the melty, throwback goodness that is a s’more?
S’mores kits are tasty, can be made in a hotel microwave, and all of the ingredients can be ordered straight to your door through Amazon Pantry. Plus, you can use these cute tags from Orange Umbrella Co to give simple s’mores take-home bags a more polished look.

[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HC4KPGK”]Get Orange Umbrella Co S’more Love Tags (Set of 24) on Amazon for $11.25[/link-button]

10. Don’t forget to cut the cake.

A couple of things can quickly make the cost of your wedding cake get out of hand, like intricately decorating each layer with fondant artwork and purchasing custom cake toppers. Have your cake and eat it too, but save cash by having your cake maker ice your cake in white buttercream. An inexpensive, carefully chosen cake topper, like the AntoArts Heart Wreath Wedding Cake Topper will elevate your cake into an elegant (and delicious) centerpiece of your wedding that’s anything but plain.

Another wedding cake hack? Order a smaller cake to display and cut at the reception for photos but have staff serve guests from sheet cakes out of sight in the kitchen. No one will know the difference, because your cake will be just as delicious wherever its served.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MSVYSHJ”]Get AntoArts Heart Wreath Wedding Cake Topper on Amazon for $25[/link-button]

11. Alexa, order wedding dress.

Go to the fancy bridal shop, drink champagne with your besties, and try on gorgeous gowns to get a feel for what you like. But save the actual dress shopping for Amazon. We know, it sounds crazy to order a wedding dress from Amazon, but real brides actually have found their dream dress online, and you’d never know they spent under $100 for a bridal gown.

Amazon brides recommend really examining reviews of dresses you’re interested in purchasing to get a feel for the right fit and size before ordering. While every bride has her own unique style, we love the timeless feel of this highly reviewed Beautyprom Lace Mermaid Bridal Gown, which features a classic sweetheart neckline and beaded waist detail.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BN8KC4B”]Get Beautyprom Lace Mermaid Bridal Gown on Amazon for $59.99[/link-button]

12. Save the boutonnieres for prom.

Let’s be honest, boutonnieres are right up there with mother-of-the-bride corsages as far as outdated wedding traditions go. While boutonnieres are quite a bit less expensive than other floral wedding expenses at around $20 a pop, that can really add up if you have a large bridal party.

Give your soon-to-be hubby’s groomsmen pocket squares to wear instead. Pocket squares, like these IvyFlair Satin 8-inch Squares come in a variety of colors and add an instant classic, polished look to suits. Combine pocket squares with a coordinating tie and socks and they can also double as groomsmen gifts.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N766LDB”]Get IvyFlair 3-Pack Men’s Small Solid Color 8” Pocket Squares on Amazon for $7.95[/link-button]

13. Get creative with bouquets.

We love weddings with lots of flowers, we really do. But floral arrangements can often be one of the priciest expenses in a wedding budget, with bridesmaid bouquets eating up a large chunk of that at around $75 per bouquet. But it’s 2018, and brides are rethinking the traditional bouquet in favor of accessories that are waaaay more fun (like this bride who had her ‘maids carry real life puppers down the aisle!).

Just like pocket squares, a thoughtfully chosen bouquet alternative, like these NUOMI Lace Folding Fans or this Jane Austen book collection (each bridesmaid carries a tome) can double as a bridesmaid gift that lasts long after the bouquets have wilted.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076Y3BN23″]Get NUOMI Lace Folding Fan on Amazon for $8.99[/link-button]
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1785995103″]Get Jane Austen Collection: Slip-Case Edition on Amazon for $45.81[/link-button]

14. Sometimes smaller really is better.

Some brides go overboard with welcome bags that are extravagantly filled with extras like scented candles or even sand toys at a destination beach wedding. While the bride and groom scored points for creativity, it’s slightly (read: totally) annoying to try and fit all that in an already overstuffed carry-on bag.

Wow your out-of-town guest with thoughtful welcome bags that don’t cost a fortune by visiting the local visitor’s center for free maps and coupons to local stores and restaurants. Instead of buying pre-printed gift bags, dress up standard brown-paper lunch bags with ribbon and printable gift tags to deliver helpful goodies like Shout Wipes, Starlight Mints, and DIY Do-Not-Disturb signs your guests will be sure to love.
[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XPYDT14″]Get BagDream Brown Paper Lunch Bags (50pc) on Amazon for $13.59[/link-button]

15. Bring the sweet beats for free.

DJ’s can cost between $500 and $1000, and live bands can be even more expensive. But why hire a DJ to play the same tired version of the Cha Cha Slide (seriously, if we have to slide to the left at one more wedding …) when you can curate and play your own playlist for minimal cost? Most venues have some sort of sound system you can plug into for free, and you can have guests request songs they’d like to hear when they RSVP.

If your venue doesn’t provide sound equipment, we’ve got you covered. Just plug your device into this Technical Pro Rechargeable LED Active Loudspeaker Kit, which also comes with a microphone, so your reception beats can be heard all night long.
[link-button href=”https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1419215-REG/technical_pro_rechargeable_12_led_active.html”]Get Technical Pro Rechargeable LED Active Loudspeaker Kit with Microphone, Mic Stand, and Speaker Stand from B&H Photo for $99.99[/link-button]

16. Save trees and your wallet at the same time.

Your mother and grandmother will probably save copies of your wedding day program and menu card, but all your other guests? Those expensive paper products will end up stuffed in a hotel desk drawer, thrown into the backseat of a car without a second thought. Instead of splurging on programs and menu cards for each guest, save money by printing one large poster-size program for guests to see as they enter your wedding venue and the same size menu as guests enter the reception area. Display your signage in this gorgeous Frametory 16×20 Aluminum Photo Frames with Ivory Matte and reuse the frames post-wedding to display your wedding photos.

[link-button href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075LKZZ69″]Get Frametory Aluminum Photo Frames with Ivory Matte on Amazon for $30.99[/link-button]

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Conscious Beauty Lifestyle

All The Best Products From Ulta's 21 Days Of Beauty Sale

Post author By Maggie Tyson
Post date August 30, 2018

Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty Sale is upon us. Prepare your wallets. Say goodbye to your paychecks. These deals are hard to beat. Whether you’ve decided to take advantage of Sephora’s Beauty Insider Appreciation Sale or not, it’s hard to ignore Ulta’s offerings that are, coincidentally, up for grabs starting right around the end of Sephora’s sale.
I’ve gone through each of the 21 days and picked out my top picks that I think are really great products or really great deals. You can find the products I’m most excited about under My Top Picks for This Week.
But just because I don’t love it doesn’t mean you won’t! That’s why I’ve made sure to include Everything Else on Sale in beautiful, clickable form for you. See a product you like the look of? Click the widget and you’ll be whisked off to the product page so you can purchase.
Finally, each week, the Ulta Beauty Collection—that is, products developed for and branded by Ulta—are also on sale. Their house line of products are some really solid basics and they’ve got great sales on those items too, so I’ve made sure to include those (again in beautiful, clickable widgets) under Ulta Beauty Buys This Week.
Enjoy the sale—it’ll be over before you know it!

Week One: Sept. 2-8

My Top Picks for This Week…

[sul title=”Too Faced Hangover Replenishing Face Primer” subheader=”Regularly $34 | $17 on Sept. 2″]
This is definitely one of my favorite face primers, so I never mind paying full price when it’s time to restock. It hydrates the skin, letting much-needed moisture soak in pre-foundation, plus it somehow has a glowy, blurring effect that seems to reduce the size of my pores, even when I feel they’re bigger than Texas itself.

Since it feels fairly lightweight, it’s great under foundation, tinted moisturizer, B.B. creams, and even on its own, making it one of the most versatile primers in my collection.
[link-button href=”https://fave.co/2Nr8DkG”]Get it at Ulta for $14 (reg. $34)[/link-button]
[sul title=”Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Cloud Cream Cleanser & Hyaluronic Cloud Serum” subheader=”Regularly $28-65 | $14-$32.50 on Sept. 2″]
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Elizabeth Barrett Browning may have been talking about her beau, Robert, but this week I’m dedicating the sonnet to Mr. P.T. Roth himself. His Water Drench line is to. die. for.

The Cloud Cream Cleanser is a lovely, whipped makeup remover and facial cleanser made with hyaluronic acid and silk proteins. Follow up that cleanser with the Hyaluronic Cloud Serum, which contains 75 percent hyaluronic acid, those same silk proteins, and a zinc, copper, manganese, iron, and silicon mineral complex, all of which work together to hydrate, moisturize, and soften, making your skin as soft as a cloud (probably—I’ve never touched one).
[link-button href=”https://fave.co/2MA9mUe”]Get the cleanser at Ulta for $14 (reg. $28)[/link-button]
[link-button href=”https://fave.co/2LCwSLb”]Get the serum at Ulta for $32.50 (reg. $65)[/link-button]
[sul title=”Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliners” subheader=”Regularly $22 | $11 on Sept. 3″]
I’m a huge Stila Stay All Day liquid liner fan, but for those of you who are not so into sharp wings and cat-eye looks, the Stila Smudge Stick liners are probably more up your alley.

It’s an eyeliner that—as the name implies—you can smudge for extra smokiness. However, once it’s on, it’s really on, and it’s not coming off for nothin’… well, besides makeup remover. But yes, these eyeliners are waterproof, so even though you can smudge it upon application to transform into the smokeshow you are inside, it won’t get smudgy on you throughout the day. Praise be.
[link-button href=”https://fave.co/2woB9gs”]Get it at Ulta for $11 (reg. $22)[/link-button]
[sul title=”Philosophy Time in a Bottle 100% In-Control Resist Renew Repair Serum” subheader=”Regularly $76 | $38 on Sept. 3″]
If Cher could turn back time, she’d take back those words that hurt you. If I could turn back time, I’d rather have the skin I had in my early twenties. We all want different things in life, I guess. Philosophy, however, appears to be on my side.

Their Time in a Bottle serum fights signs of aging and works to give you back the skin you had when you were young and worry-free. It repairs skin damage while protecting your face from free radicals and impurities, plus it sets you up for skin-related success by helping you fight future damage.
[link-button href=”https://fave.co/2wsugL7″]Get it at Ulta for $38 (reg. $76)[/link-button]
[sul title=”BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid Highlighter” subheader=”Regularly $41 | $20.50 on Sept. 4″]
Nobody’s perfect, but BECCA thinks your skin can be. In addition to faithfully doing your skincare routine morning and night, you can take it up a notch with liquid highlighting drops to finally try that strobing thing out all the YouTube makeup artists talk about.

This highlighter is great because it’s fairly versatile. You can mix a few drops into your moisturizer, primer, or foundation of choice and apply all over your face for a subtle but marked glow. Alternatively if you want to get those cheekbones popping, use a drop or two and blend as you would a traditional highlighter.
[link-button href=”https://fave.co/2N7UFHo”]Get it at Ulta for $20.50 (reg. $41)[/link-button]
[sul title=”Mario Badescu Acne Facial Cleanser” subheader=”Regularly $15 | $7.50 on Sept. 4″]
This is one of Mario Badescu’s best-selling products, so if you’re in the market for a facial cleanser to target acne, this one is worth your attention.

Formulated with beta hydroxy acids to fight dead skin build up and clogged pores, it also uses soothing botanicals to calm redness and irritation that tends to come with breakouts. It’s potent enough to make a difference but gentle enough to use daily.
[link-button href=”https://fave.co/2MFw1i7″]Get it at Ulta for $7.50 (reg. $15)[/link-button]
[sul title=”Eyeko Mascara” subheader=”Regularly $19-$30 | $9.50-$15 on Sept. 4″]
Check out all these Eyeko mascaras that are on sale on Sept. 5! Best of all, they all have really great reviews.
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[products ids=’1082466,1082468,1082471′ type=full]
Click on one of the widgets above to go check that specific mascara out—and have fun batting those lashes at your latest paramour.
[sul title=”Benefit Hoola & Hoola Lite Matte Bronzing Powder” subheader=”Regularly $30 | $15 on Sept. 5″]
This was one of the OG Holy Grail products back in the day (and by back in the day, I mean like 10 years ago when the concept of YouTube beauty gurus was in its infancy). The industry has come a long way with bronzers and contouring and what-have-you, but this little bronzer in a box still holds its own among flashier products.

The regular Hoola is the classic, but Benefit’s also made Hoola Lite, a lighter shade for fairer complexions. They’re both completely matte, so when you swipe it over your face for a sunkissed glow, you won’t end up looking like a disco ball, which is highly important.
[link-button href=”https://fave.co/2wubrXK”]Get the Hoola at Ulta for $15 (reg. $30)[/link-button]
[link-button href=”https://fave.co/2MFMN0k”]Get the Hoola Lite at Ulta for $15 (reg. $30)[/link-button]
[sul title=”Kopari Save Face Oil” subheader=”Regularly $44 | $22 on Sept. 5″]
Kopari has made a splash recently for their face and body products and this face oil is no exception.

Use it to remove makeup, moisturize, prime before makeup, tend to split ends, and soothe cuticles—they call it a face oil but it’s really more of a multitasker. It’s full of powerhouse ingredients like coconut oil, shea butter, squalane, avocado oil, and extracts like apple, coffee, sandalwood, banana, melon, and more that all work together to moisturize, soften, and protect.
[link-button href=”https://fave.co/2LGd75s”]Get it at Ulta for $22 (reg. $44)[/link-button]
[sul title=”Murad Age Reform Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture” subheader=”Regularly $75 | $37.50 on Sept. 6″]
So I’ve already shouted out one great product for the acne-prone girls, but what if your skin is drier than a desert? Well, I’m right there with you—I have extremely dry skin. It’s thirsty for love. I’ve used a few Murad products in my day so I’m excited about this Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture.

It’s a thick cream that manages to sink into the skin, instead of sitting on top feeling greasy. It uses a collagen support complex to boost firmness, while a blend of oils helps lock in that much-needed hydration. I love a good cream as the final step of my nighttime skin routine and at less than $40, this is a great option.
[link-button href=”https://fave.co/2wtG6ER”]Get it at Ulta for $37.50 (reg. $75)[/link-button]
[sul title=”Beautyblender Blendercleanser Solid” subheader=”Regularly $16 | $8 on Sept. 6″]
I have extolled the virtues of the original Beautyblender before, and while some people may think it’s ridiculous to spend $20 on a makeup sponge when there are drugstore knockoffs for under $5, I can’t imagine what they’ll think of me recommending a $16 cleansing bar for said Beautyblender. But! This really is a great cleanser.

It’s basically a bar of soap, but it was formulated specifically to clean makeup and dirt out of a Beautyblender. It also comes with a little silicon cleansing mat that you can scrub your Beautyblender and makeup brushes on to get them extra clean.
[link-button href=”https://fave.co/2wsK8NA”]Get it at Ulta for $8 (reg. $16)[/link-button]
[sul title=”Lancôme Monsieur Big Mascara” subheader=”Regularly $25 | $12.50 on Sept. 7″]
In need of major volume? Lancôme’s Monsieur Big mascara may be the one for you. This thick fibered brush coats lashes in waxes and polymers to give you va-va-voom volume in just one coat.

Compared to bare lashes, Monsieur Big-coated lashes have 12 times more volume and 95 percent of respondents said that it glides on easily and wears well all day. Monsieur Big, je t’aime.
[link-button href=”https://fave.co/2ME15yI”]Get it at Ulta for $12.50 (reg. $25)[/link-button]
[sul title=”Perricone MD Cold Plasma Products” subheader=”Regularly $85-159 | $42.50-$79.50 on Sept. 7″]
Ulta’s doing it big on Sept. 7: All of Perricone MD’s Cold Plasma products are 50 percent off. For the uninitiated, that includes…
Cold Plasma+ Neck & Chest Broad Spectrum SPF 25 This whipped moisturizing cream is ideal for the oft-neglected skin on your neck and chest, which absolutely does need TLC (and moisture and SPF)! Repair damage and protect it from the sun; you’ll thank us in 20 years.

[link-button href=”https://fave.co/2NAXONc”]Get Cold Plasma+ Neck & Chest at Ulta for $44.50 (reg. $89)[/link-button]
Cold Plasma+ Eye This eye cream targets skin concerns that tend to come with aging, like crow’s feet and fine lines, and those that come with being a human of any age, like puffiness and dark circles. They claim you’ll see results in just seven days.

[link-button href=”https://fave.co/2wtOOTs”]Get it at Ulta for $55 (reg. $110)[/link-button]
Cold Plasma Sub-D “Loose, sagging skin” isn’t really how most people would like to describe their jawline/neck area. Perricone MD knows this. And so they have developed the Sub-D cream that targets wrinkles in the jaw/neck/chest region with alpha lipoic acid and caffeine.

[link-button href=”https://fave.co/2N4767b”]Get it at Ulta for $67.50 (reg. $135)[/link-button]
Cold Plasma+ Face If you’re starting to notice signs of aging, first of all, take a breath—we all get older (hopefully) and lines and wrinkles are a sign of experience and a life well-lived! But society and patriarchy and mean people are a thing, so we totally get why you want to maybe at least slow down the appearance of aging. This face treatment works to correct all those aging-related skin concerns. No shame in that game.

[link-button href=”https://fave.co/2MCIhjx”]Get it at Ulta for $74.50 (reg. $149)[/link-button]
[sul title=”Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Definer” subheader=”Regularly $23 | $11.50 on Sept. 8″]
I love me some Anastasia! She’s the brow queen and even if you can’t make it to her salon in Beverly Hills, you can have the magic of her brow work in your own home.

The Brow Definer pencil is a thicker version of ABH’s beloved Brow Wiz pencil, making it better for those of us who are more Brooke Shields than Clara Bow to fill, define, and shape our power brows.
[link-button href=”https://fave.co/2MYCuUL”]Get it at Ulta for $11.50 (reg. $23 )[/link-button]
[sul title=”Philosophy Purity Made Simple Pore Extractor Exfoliating Clay Mask” subheader=”Regularly $35 | $17.50 on Sept. 8″]
Now is the time to try a clay mask. (If you’ve been waiting for a sign, that was it.) Finally say bye-bye to blackheads with this mask.

Philosophy’s Purity Made Simple clay mask uses white clay, salicylic acid, and natural exfoliants to draw out clogged pores, extracting and refining them to give you a refreshed and smooth face you can’t help but touch. In a two-week study, 93 percent of women said their pores looked unclogged and their skin felt extra clean.
[link-button href=”https://fave.co/2MAVlWx”]Get it at Ulta for $17.50 (reg. $35)[/link-button]

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