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Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Mom who was fiercely slammed for taking seven-year-old daughter to get spray tan claps back at haters
A mom who was fiercely slammed for letting her seven-year-old daughter get a spray tan has clapped back at the haters. Noel LaPalomento, from New Jersey, has become a viral social media sensation, wracking up millions of followers while documenting her day-to-day endeavors as a mother of two. She often shares videos of herself and her 'mini me' daughter, Giada, seven, partaking in various beauty trends together and trying out skincare products. But when the influencer posted a recent clip revealing that she was taking her daughter to get a spray tan, it sparked immense backlash. Now, she has responded to the criticism during an exclusive chat with the Daily Mail, and she insisted that it was a completely safe and fun activity for her daughter to partake in. 'It was safe and made her feel happy,' she explained. 'To me, it's not as deep as some people are making it. 'I know my child, I know my intentions, and I stand by my choice as her mom because there was nothing harmful or inappropriate about it.' She added, 'It's definitely not a crazy concept for people who grew up in the area I grew up in either.' In her now-viral TikTok, which has so far received more than 17 million views, Noel wrote in a text overlay, 'My seven-year-old wanted a spray tan so I booked us both an appointment.' Footage showed her and the youngster shaking hands as they mouthed along to the song Illegal by PinkPantheress. She then documented their trip to the tanning salon and uploaded it in another video. 'Come get a spray tan with us, Giada's going to get her first ever spray tan today,' she told her followers in the beginning. 'Mind your business,' she added, addressing the haters. 'It's just sugar and water.' A montage of clips then showed them entering the facility to get the spray tan and a worker spraying the product all over Giada's arms. But many of Noel's followers were unsettled by the youngster getting a spray tan, and the comment section of both videos were flooded with negative replies. Some people claimed it would give her 'self esteem issues,' while others encouraged her to do more kid-friendly things like play outside. 'Period. Start giving her self esteem issues at the age of seven,' one user sarcastically wrote. 'I didn't even know what a spray tan was at seven,' another added, along with crying emojis. 'Make her go outside if she wants a tan? She's seven. She doesn't need a spray tan,' urged someone else. 'Make her… go outside… go swimming...? Do KID things,' a fourth comment read. 'She does not need a spray tan. She's SEVEN,' said a fifth. 'Hell nah girl, she's seven,' scathed a different viewer. '"Seven" and "spray tan" in the same sentence is wild,' commented someone else. 'Or... you could just TAKE HER OUTSIDE,' another person wrote. More comments read, 'I'm so glad I had a childhood,' 'Is this illegal? It feels illegal,' 'She's seven... help her love her skin,' and, 'It's time parents started to treat their kids like KIDS and not their friends.' Some people claimed it would give her 'self esteem issues,' while others encouraged her to do more kid-friendly things like play outside While chatting with the Daily Mail, Noel explained that including her daughter in her social media content has always felt right. 'Back in 2020 I started posting outfit of the day videos, advice, and really anything that came to my mind - I was just being myself,' she explained of how she became a viral star. 'Slowly, this turned into me sharing my life as a mom as well, [and] people just fell in love with each of us and our dynamic together. 'Not sharing her felt unnatural. She's with me 24/7 and such a big part of who I am.' In recent months, many popular 'momfluencers' have decided to stop sharing their kids online out of concerns for their safety. Noel explained that she constantly 'thinks' about that, but insisted that she's 'careful with what she shares' to ensure her children are protected. 'I only share what feels respectful, appropriate, and in her best interest,' she added. In the end, she stands by her decisions and thinks there is no harm in exposing her young daughter to makeup, spray tans, and skincare products, regardless of what her haters might say. 'I don't think there's anything wrong with being creative and expressing yourself growing up,' she concluded.
New York Post
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
NJ influencer slammed after taking her 7-year-old daughter to spray tan: ‘Do we not say no anymore?'
New Jersey-dwelling momfluencer Noel LaPalomento is no stranger to mother-daughter makeover sessions — face masks, nail salons, and try-on hauls seem to be staples in the family's household. The glam Garden Stater has racked up a following of 2.6M users on her TikTok account, @_the1stnoel, and frequently posts content featuring her 7-year-old, Giada. In fact, almost all of her top-performing videos, with tens of millions of views each, see the 28-year-old styling her sidekick's hair in a series that has become beloved by LaPalomento's followers. Advertisement 3 'Sometimes kids see what moms do and want to follow suit! It's normal and sweet to do activities together,' commented a viewer under the original TikTok video. Instagram/@noellapalomento The diva-esque duo's latest adventure? A trip to the tanning salon — and some followers weren't along for the ride. The comment section commotion kicked off after LaPalomento posted a TikTok joking about Giada asking to join her mom for a spray tan. Advertisement As influencers tend to do, the TikTokker showed off the session, posting a second video detailing the salon experience, followed by a final post dedicated to the much-anticipated results. LaPalomento clarified in the video series that the spray tan ingredients were 'just sugar and water,' and that Giada's aunt was the spray tan artist who was featured in the video, but unsurprisingly, the Internet was irate over the light-hearted videos. 'Do we not say no anymore?' quipped a disapproving viewer. Advertisement Though this particular comment racked up over 50,000 likes, it also prompted several replies defending the momfluencer. 'Do we not mind our own business anymore?' retorted one user, while another responded: 'Why would she? It's not like anyone is going to get hurt,' referring to the natural ingredients in the tanning solution and family supervision. 'I didn't even know what a spray tan was at 7…' said another shocked commenter. 3 Spray tanning is often considered the healthiest mode of artificial tanning, as it doesn't expose the skin to harmful UV rays, unlike outdoor sunbathing and tanning beds. Flamingo Images – Advertisement Many critics expressed concern about the 7-year-old's sense of self-esteem and health as a result of exposure to makeup and beauty treatments, but LaPalomento was quick to address this backlash in a separate video. 'I just feel like it sets a certain beauty standard at a young age,' worried a viewer. 'I don't agree,' the momfluencer replied. 'She knows makeup, nails, etc, is just for fun and a way to express yourself and be creative.' 3 LaPalomento posted a video of the 7-year-old's spray tan reveal, and viewers were amused to see the child's outfit included ultra-trendy Labubu plushes. TikTok/@_the1stnoel Other mothers sounded off in the comments of the original series and shared similar opinions. 'I'd rather get my kid a spray tan than have them lie out in the sun. She looks so cute!' said one reply, while another reminisced: 'My mom and I always did what we called Paris Hilton day once a month: spray tan, nails, shopping, lunch.' 'Your parenting style is exactly who I aspire to be as a mother!!!!' gushed a fan. 'It's so refreshing seeing you let her live her best life and be herself and experience girlhood love you for that.' Advertisement Meanwhile, dozens of users took to the comments just looking for the location of the tanning salon. 'That is the most perfect looking spray tan I've ever seen,' replied one covetous commenter. Though LaPalomento's decision caught plenty of flak from haters, her no-judgment approach to letting her daughter explore different methods of self-expression also won her support from viewers — many of whom left replies mocking critics. 'This is actually so dangerous because she might grow up to be a baddie who loves experiencing things with her mom,' said one sardonic commenter, while another wrote: 'This is so WRONG!!!!! Simply because I didn't get to join this iconic girls' day.' Advertisement Others simply emphasized the role that artificial tanning plays in Jersey culture. 'They don't realize we're just from New Jersey,' affirmed a fellow Garden State native, while another astute NJer said: 'Once I heard the accents I was like, 'Oh okay she's in the hands of a professional.'' The professionals in question — Glow Lab in Sewell, NJ — use spray tanning tech that is naturally derived, and doesn't contain parabens, gluten, sulfates, mineral oils, or nut oils, making it a much safer alternative to the beds that took over tanning culture in the 2000s. The Post has reached out to LaPalomento for comment.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wichita Falls grief camp empowers teens to process loss
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — They say healing isn't one size fits all, and that's the approach a local grief camp is taking this week. This camp is giving teens the space to process loss in powerful and creative ways. Camp Grin Again is a weeklong camp for kids who have had a death loss of some sort. MSU's McCoy School of Engineering to host free summer camp Today's camp activities mixed expression, empowerment and mindfulness. From jiu jitsu to art projects, it was all about helping teens find their strength, while honoring their grief. Campers first took part in hands on art activities designed to distract and help them express themselves. Next, the teens gathered for a self-defense focused jiu jitsu session, learning how to ground themselves, build confidence, and find a physical outlet to work through emotions. There was even a yoga session helping teens relax. Teen camper, Giada has been coming for 2 years and says it's helped provide her with tools to process her grief. 'I have lost one of my family members. I thought it would be a good idea for me to just go to a camp where they would help me cope with this and find better ways of controlling my emotions, instead of exploding, I can calmly share it with someone else who would understand what I'm feeling,' Giada said. Each activity is different, but the mission is the same, helping teens find peace and strength. Camp Grin Again runs all week, free of charge at Hospice of Wichita Falls. They will be having another youth camp for younger kids aged ages 5-12 in July. For more information or if you'd like to donate or partner: Camp Grin Again Camps 2025 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Giada In My Kitchen OTT Release Date: When and where to watch the new Giada De Laurentiis makeover special
Giada In My Kitchen OTT Release Date: Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis is back, but this time, she's swapping her spatulas for a sledgehammer. Her newest special, Giada In My Kitchen, is set to stream exclusively on Prime Video starting June 23, and it's a fresh spin on everything we've seen from the culinary queen before. The show will be available in over 240 countries and territories, making it a global treat for fans of food, design, and stories. What's the show about? Unlike her previous food-focused TV shows, Giada In My Kitchen is more about transformation than recipes. This one-off special brings Giada together with Erick Garcia, a top-tier interior designer, as they work side by side to surprise deserving families with their dream kitchen makeovers. The idea is simple but powerful - many home cooks are passionate and skilled, but they're working in kitchens that don't support or inspire them. Giada and Erick aim to fix that. From updating cramped cooking spaces to installing state-of-the-art appliances and beautiful, functional layouts, each makeover is meant to change how families cook, connect, and live. Cast and crew details Giada De Laurentiis – Host and Executive Producer Erick Garcia – Designer, Co-Host Mary Beth Anderson – Showrunner and Executive Producer Courtney White, Deanna Markoff, Liz Fine – Executive Producers Production Companies – Butternut (a Wheelhouse company) and Amazon MGM Studios A new chapter for Giada This special marks an evolution for Giada De Laurentiis, who left the Food Network in 2023 after more than two decades. She's now focused on her lifestyle brand Giadzy and exploring new ways to connect with her audience. Speaking to PEOPLE, she shared: 'It's less about cooking and more about transformation. It's helped me be okay with not knowing the answer and leaning on others to teach me.' At 54, Giada says she's enjoying learning again and embracing the unknown. That energy and passion are all over Giada In My Kitchen - it's a feel-good watch that's as much about people as it is about pantries.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I'm swooning over Giada De Laurentiis' sleek table lamp: This Amazon dead-ringer is $71
As a kitchen product obsessive (and former full-time baker), I'm always curious about the cooking gear celebrity chefs like Giada De Laurentiis use when the cameras aren't rolling. The Food Network star and cookbook author hasn't led me astray yet; her cutting board of choice has become a favorite of mine, and we both prefer the same silicone spatula. But recently, her influence has extended beyond the culinary realm, as I found myself swooning over a less expected item in her home: a small gold table lamp. In an Instagram photo of Giada and her daughter, Jade, you can see a side table with the aforementioned lamp perched upon it. I was so enamored of its sleek design that I immediately did some searching and found a lookalike ... for $210 (and that's on sale). But, I'm a deals writer for a reason, and with a little more digging, I struck this Amazon nugget: the Brightech Venus Mushroom Table Lamp, which is a much more palatable $71. I'm not a fan of harsh overhead lights, so I'm all about filling my home with small lamps that give off a cozy glow. That's why, as taken as I was with this lamp's striking shape and mid-century modern aesthetic, I was even more excited when I found out that it's dimmable. I love being able to control a room's brightness — different times of day call for different amounts of light — and all you have to do is tap this lamp to change things up. At 14 inches tall and 10 inches wide, it would look so elegant on a nightstand, desk, side table, mantel or even a kitchen counter. And if smart home gadgets are your thing, you can pair it with Alexa or Google Home Assistant so it'll turn on when you ask it to. Amazon customers give this little light high praise when it comes to its looks and dimming capabilities. "The lamp is absolutely gorgeous," raved one fan. "It is sturdy and great quality; you wouldn't even notice the difference from more expensive brands. It elevates any room with its modern design — can't recommend it enough." "I love the high-end look," echoed another shopper, while a third said it was "so good, we bought a second one." "Great dimmable light," wrote a mostly satisfied buyer. "I thought the material would be closer to metal than plastic, but you really can't tell unless you pick it up. [The] cord is wrapped similarly to a new iPhone charger, so it won't break easily." (Note: The material is, in fact, metal, albeit a lightweight one.) "I only wish it were taller," shared a final reviewer, who called it a "gorgeous mushroom lamp." Giada's penchant for gold applies to flatware too — she's been seen eating with gorgeous gold utensils in many an Instagram Reel, and this affordable set looks just like hers. If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.) The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
