Clinique After Sun Balm to the Rescue.

What do you get when you get an unseasonable hot and sunny day during the month of April in Massachusetts? With two little anxious boys that just HAD to slip and slide the afternoon away? Besides the fun and reminder that summer is fast approaching, my babies got burned! And talk about a Mom feeling bad. No mother of the year award for me (again!).

I will admit that I forgot to slather my boys in sunscreen. Morning sunscreen application is simply a part of our Summer routine, but this day came out of nowhere. The fact that is was after 3 in the afternoon, I honestly didn't give it much thought either.

My already new summer necessities include this After Sun Rescue Balm from Clinique. And as my Joey says, "Ahh, Mom, that feels soooo good.", I know it provides instant soothing relief.

This must have in your summer kit is an ultra-moisturizing balm. Formulated with soothing aloe, this lotion calms sun-exposed skin. Not only is it instant, it provides post-sun repair to help prevent it from doing long term skin damage. It is also said to prevent peeling and may be used on both the body and the face.

It smells great too, and the yellow tube doesn't make my boys think they are getting slathered with anything too girly! ;)

Check out Clinique Rescue Balm with Aloe at Clinique counters as well as online. The tube is $20, and as a little goes a long way, this will last you through the summer. Of course, applying sunscreen daily will prevent any of this from happening in the first place.

QVC "It's a Beautiful Day": Kate Somerville Somer360 Tanning Towelettes.

Claiming myself as a self-tanning expert as I have tried various self-tanners in different forms, I will admit that I have never used a tanning towelette. I don't know why these have never appealed to me, but they seem simple enough to use. My plan is to educate myself on their ease of use with these new ones from Kate Somerville.

The Kate Somerville Somer360 Tanning Towelettes will be a part of QVC's 24 hour beauty broadcast "It's a Beautiful Day" tomorrow (4-25-2009).

There are 8 towelettes in the pack, with each towelette having the ability to cover the entire body. To use, you unfold the towelette and rub over clean dry skin in a circular motion. It sounds easy! I would say to do your whole body and wash your hands. Then have someone help you by applying the rest onto the tops of your hands for the perfect finish.

If you have used these or any other tanning towelette in the past and have some tips to share, please do so in the comments.

Kate Somerville Somer360 Tanning Towelettes - $43.92 item #A90985

Earth Day Beauty: Lavanila Vanilla Lavender Healthy Collection.

In celebration of Earth Day, Lavanila will plant a tree for every online order.

May I suggest one (or all!) of their products from their new for spring Vanilla Lavender line.

Innocent and fresh, Vanilla Lavender blends the signature vanilla base with a new floral layer of Spanish Lavender, Rose Absolute and Violet Leaf. The clean scent is created by natural perfumers who use only the finest pure essential oils. Lavanila is committed to using only safe, 100% natural ingredients, which is why all of the products are free of petrochemicals, phthalates, propylene glycol, mineral oils, silicones, synthetic dyes, sulfates and parabens. Peaceful and serene, this scent is truly stress-free.

Try the relaxing new scent in the Healthy Fragrance, Healthy Body Butter, Healthy Body Wash, Healthy Lip Shine and Healthy Candle.

Lavanila products are also available at Sephora, Sephora.com, but to get the tree planted, you need to order directly from Lavanila.com.