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Steal This: The Best Kids' Stuff for Grown-Ups

Posted Mon, Jun 22, 2009, 11:55 am PDT
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We at Foxy know from experience that products made for kids and babies are being coveted by the over-18 crowd. Try some out for yourself and you'll quickly understand why...

  • Sunscreen  Why not baby your skin with something that's packed with the good stuff (like SPF) and missing the bad stuff (like harsh chemicals)? Plus, kid/baby sunscreens tend to be fragrance-free or just lightly scented with natural oils rather than heavy perfumes, so they're gentle on skin. We're fans of Sunbrellas Kids' Sunblock SPF 46 by Jason Natural Cosmetics because it goes on dry and has a subtle coconut scent. And, Neutrogena recently launched Pure & Free Baby Sunblock with SPF 60.
  • Baby Snacks  Instead of grabbing a calorie-laden cookie, chow down on your kid's favorite low-sugar snacks, like Trader Joe's Honey Nut O's and Gerber Graduates's Yogurt Melts (freeze-dried whipped yogurt drops) and Fruit Strips Real Fruit Bars  -- no preservatives or artificial additives, and they're low in sugar. Bingo!
  • Target Lavender Baby Lotion  The minute we started slathering this on our toddlers after a bath, we became addicted. The yummy scent is soft and light -- perfect for those who like just a little fragrance with their moisturizer. At under two bucks a bottle, the price is definitely right.
  • Shampoo and Conditioner by Nature's Baby Organics  Gentle, and as the name implies, natural are two things your hair will appreciate. Give your luscious locks a break! Plus, the Vanilla-Tangerine scent is hard to resist.
  • Dining Out  Here's a nifty tip: try ordering off the kids' menu at restaurants, if there's no age limit. Whether you share with a child or order your own, you'll save up to half the price. The best news is that often times the kid's portions are surprisingly plentiful so you still get a lot of food!
  • Snack Bags  Go green by lugging your snacks to the office in reusable children's snack bags. Check out Etsy.com for lots of different cute custom designs at affordable prices, starting at a couple of bucks per bag.
  • Baby Wipes  Keep a stash of wipes in the car for wiping down hands after you pump gas, nosh on some greasy takeout, or deal with any other dirty situations that life may throw your way (like soda stains -- the wipes work wonders on those too).
  • Environmentally Safe Water Bottles  Those who don't have youngsters may not be familiar with the phrase "BPA-free." BPA stands for Bisphenol A, which is a compound found in plastics that is suspected of being hazardous to humans. Many BPA-free water bottles are brightly colored and seem marketed to kids but they're really wonderful for everyone. Popular brands include: Sigg, Klean, and CamelBak.
  • Barrettes & Hair Ties  Depending on your age, you may not feel comfortable sporting a bubblegum pink barrette, but perhaps you can borrow something a bit more toned down from your daughter -- like a black clip or hair band to pull your hair up on a hot summer's day. Goody makes stylish, adult-appropriate and price- friendly versions that can be easily found online or at the local drugstore.
  • Colored Pencils & Crayons, Brighten up your workspace or home office with a glass or ceramic cup filled with an array of rainbow-hued pencils or crayons. Rediscover your inner child and your inner Picasso, all in one... plus it's a much more fun way to doodle or take notes.

For more tips on living stylishly, check out our website FoxyandCo.com and our latest book, Curves Rules And Flat Is Fabulous: Sexy, Stylish Looks For Every Figure.

 

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7 Comments

  • 1. Posted by patches_gold on Tue, Jun 23, 2009, 9:40 am PDT

    Meh, im not going to use the crayons in my workspace. when you said baby food i thought you ment the stuff in the jars... but overall this was...ok...

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  • 2. Posted by katie_d_x3 on Thu, Jun 25, 2009, 5:26 am PDT

    i'm not going to use crayons at work but i do have a pack of markers for when i'm feeling creative. and i totally agree with the baby snacks Gerber makes Little Crunchies they're basically like tiny cheetos i snack on those all the time it actually is a good idea if youre watching your weight.

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  • 3. Posted by rafael1011 on Sat, Jun 27, 2009, 11:51 am PDT

    Do not order off the kids menu!!! It's there for the kids and operates as a loss for restaurants. Restaurants have to stay in business too. By the way, if it's a kid's menu it always, always has an age limit!

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  • 4. Posted by just_another_day99 on Mon, Jun 29, 2009, 4:30 pm PDT

    I don't order food from the kids menu. The portions are pretty small.

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  • 5. Posted by dustin1990@sbcglobal.net on Sat, Jul 18, 2009, 12:06 pm PDT

    These stupid articles are getting really out of hand.

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  • 6. Posted by sidgirls on Sun, Jul 26, 2009, 9:08 am PDT

    Ordering off the kids menu is a must if you are diabetic like I am and absolutely MUST be careful of portions! I control my diabetes entirely by diet, and having to order a meal far too large even for someone who is not on a special diet is absurd and a horrible temptation to overeat something that isn't great for me to begin with.

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  • 7. Posted by earnyourbeads504 on Mon, Oct 19, 2009, 12:05 pm PDT

    If you are having trouble with portion control at restaurants you should ask the waiter to bring you a to-go box when they deliver your food, and you should put half of the food in the box immediately. You'll be less likely to overeat once the food is out of sight and out of mind.

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