Here are three women who have traveled all over the world and have developed beauty products, which make excellent gifts, inspired from the techniques and ingredients women around the world use to enhance their natural beauty.  Each of the gift sets below are influenced by a destination ,so find a place you want to go, and have fun traveling!

India

Boho Exotic Eyes Kit

Transform yourself into a Bollywood siren with Sahlini Vadhera’s BoHo Exotic Eyes Kit Inspired by the Indian world of sultry, exotic eyes - this kit will give you the tools to recreate the seductive eyes Bollywood beauties are known around the world for. Each kit comes with a pair of “Flutter ” lashes, “Maharani Rose/Rajah Brown” Shimmer Shadow, “India Ink” Black Kohl Eye Pencil, “Sapphire Stone” Kohl Eye Pencil, “Chai Tea” Kohl Eye Pencil, and “Sultry Lash” Volumizing Mascara.

Other destinations Sahlini Vadhera takes you to include the following: Shangri-La and Cairo.

Brazil

Lauren Hutton’s Passport to Brazil is everything you need for your face is in one convenient kit! Inspired by Brazil’s colorful culture and natural beauty, infused into the makeup are the ingredients that are indigenous to Brazil’s rich rainforest.  Acai, guava, passion flower seed oil, and brazil nut oil are natural ingredients incorporated to achieve makeup formulas with beauty benefits.  Passport to Brazil comes with 16 makeup products which include some of the following: sheer/spot concealers, flawless finish foundation , tinted lip balm, blush, eyebrow powder, eye shadow, wet/dry eyeliner, bronzer and pressed powder.

Lauren Hutton provides you with two other passports: Africa and the South Pacific.

Milan

Transport yourself to the world of beauty with IMAN’s Global Chic Gold Edition Signature Color Kit.  This day-to-evening collection is inspired by the streets of Milan and comes with coordinating eyeshadows, lip colors, blush and bronzer for a radiant complexion.  Included also is a high gloss and lip plumper to provide a sexy pout.

Iman’s Global Chic Color Kit comes in colors inspired by other destinations: Casablanca and Morocco.

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Now mommy and baby can go “green” together. With the Eco mom+green baby kit it’s quite easy to do. This would make an adorable gift for baby showers and new moms, even if they aren’t into the ever so popular “green” movement. Not only  is this gift eco-friendly, but it’s attractive and functional for new mommies.

Everything that comes with this wonderful product from The Green Perspective is eco-friendly. This gift comes with plenty of goodies. Included in the purchase is a smart reusable bag (very trendy right now), all natural liquid hand soap, an organic onesie, a 100% organic cotton baby carrier, a glass bottle, stuffed toys and an informative book. Everything a new mommie will need to take care of baby and help take care of the planet. My favorite is always a reusable shopping bag, that besides being handy for shopping, can also be used to carry baby items.

This gift has everything you need to give a complete and amazing gift at a baby shower. It is a thoughtful gift that doesn’t take a lot of thought , just pick one, pay for it and you are done! You can’t lose when you choose the Eco Mom+Green baby gift. Available from The Green Perspective where “green” gifts are always available.

The price depends on whether you choose to get the one with the baby carrier or without it.

Eco Mom+Green Baby w/out carrier: $65.00

Eco Mom+Green Baby with carrier: $115.00

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This is a must have for any new or expecting parent. I know because, I had to have it! It is the Rolls Royce of baby swings, but without the steep price. This would make a great baby shower gift, especially if you’re looking to score some extra points with the mom-to-be, choose The Graco Sweetpeace Newborn Soothing Center.

The Swing moves side-to-side or forward and backward mimicking the movement of rocking in mom’s arms. The head support is soft and furry to offer the most comfort to baby. It also has 4 different music types, which all have their own list of music, including the option for a removable MP3 player. Your baby will love listening to whatever you choose, from classical to nursery rhymes you control it all. The whole center is customizable, the seat position can be changed to face any way and lay back or sit up. It is made so you can find the combination of motion,speed, warmth, smell, vibration and sound that best suits baby’s mood. My son will sit in his Sweetpeace for hours, just playing and napping. It also comes with a soothing book for tips and tricks to help calm baby down. You can check out all the features and watch a video on the product at the Sweetpeace website.

The Graco Sweetpeace Newborn Soothing Center sells for $179.99, right now on sale for $161.60 through Amazon and offers Free Shipping through Amazon Prime. What a bargain! Get the new mom and baby something they will love, the Sweetpeace. It’s a great gift and you’ll love the Thanks you get for giving it!

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Gifts are great, especially when you can use them. The worst type of present is the one that never gets used. It’s a picture frame that doesn’t quite go with the decor, a shirt that’s too small, or a kitchen gadget that’s resorted to collecting dust. Before you give a gift that just ends up earning a couple bucks at a future yard sale, consider these practical gift ideas.

For the New Mom

It’s so fun to pick out little pink or blue outfits, but practical gifts are great for new parents, too. New babies can use up to ten diapers a day and if you’ve walked down the baby aisle lately you know that is a major expense. Wrap up a big box of diapers- it’s a gift that really will get used.

For the Graduate

College kids typically don’t have the best cars, yet they can spend a lot of time on the road. Buy them a AAA membership and it might come in handy during a difficult situation. Instead of being stranded on the side of the road with little cash, they’ll be able to use that membership to get help. Plus it comes with lots of other perks, like discounts and coupons.

For the Younger Child

It’s never too early to start saving. Teach a youngster about money by giving them a cool bank. Start them off with a few dollars in change. It will get them excited about saving.

For the Homeowner

Looking for a good gift for newlyweds, new homeowners, or anybody that’s too busy to mow? Try treating them to some free lawn care. Have a service cut their grass, trim the hedges and pull some weeds. Taking care of this chore will be a welcomed gift.

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