Nowadays we are swamped with so many new skin care products in the market that we just don't know which ones to pick anymore. Well, if you were to be given a chance to pick between organic and non-organic products to care for your skin, which one would you choose? Most of us would probably choose organic over non-organic ones.
So why organic and what are the benefits? 
Think about it. Organic products use the pure goodness of nature- no genetically-modified ingredients, never tested on animals, no pesticides or artificial scents. Non-organic products might claim the same and yet some of the artificial ingredients they use could do more harm than good to your skin in the long run.
Take a look at Neals' Yard Remedies brand of organic skin and body care products. Designed, tested and handmade at their own eco-headquarters and physic garden in Dorset, England, they use only the nourishing properties of the purest natural ingredients. Their company motto is, "Organic matters". For Neal's Yard Remedies, it's not only delivering outstanding natural and organic skin and body care products that improve health and well-being, it's also respecting nature.
A friend had recently introduced me to NYR's Vitamin E & Avocado Night Cream and I can say, this stuff really works. My facial skin feels so fresh and hydrated every morning when I wake up using this product at night before bed.
Do you want to sample this product to see for yourself? Win it, along with the Frankincense Toning Body Cream by NYR by entering the Mother's Day Giveaway Event here at Hip Mama's Place. Tonight is the deadline to enter so don't miss out!
Friday, May 9, 2008
Neal's Yard Remedies: Skin Care Products From Nature
Thursday, May 8, 2008
StylePatch.com: Stylish Accessories Within Reach
Do you like to sport the latest fashion accessories but dread the thought of breaking your bank? Then check out StylePatch.com This hip site offers the newest, hottest, quality fashion accessories at way below retail prices.
I'm not exaggerating by saying that the first time I saw a StylePatch.com necklace featured on People Style Watch magazine, I was intrigued by the price- $8! I must have had a brief OMG moment when I checked out their website later. I mean, the latest style handbags for less than $30, hot celebrity-style sunglasses for $10, chic fashion jewelry items that are less the cost of a lunch at McDonald's! Gosh, I had to tell my friends right away that this site is a must-see! Chic, reasonable, and good quality- what else can you ask for hot fashion accessories? Whether you’re a corporate big wig, urban fashionista, or small-town country gal, StylePatch.com has got something to suit your style! 
I am loving my new beautiful silver with multi-colored stones Saffron bracelet right now.. take a good look.
So hot in style and so reasonable the prices are that StylePatch.com has been featured on so many popular fashion magazines like Lucky Magazine, Celebrity Living, Life & Style Magazine, and many others. Kimberly Stewart, daughter of the famous singer Rod Stewart, is pictured on this post wearing a StylePatch.com necklace!
And I'm happy to announce that StylePatch.com is one of our generous sponsors to the Mother's Day Giveaway Event here at Hip Mama's Place and they're giving away this beautiful Carney necklace to one lucky mom winner! So if you want this hot fashion accessory, go check out the event and join now if you haven't already. It's ending tomorrow so don't miss out!
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Little Painted Polka Dots
We moved into our house a year ago and believe it or not, my little boys' room is still a work in progress. This month, I promised myself I'm going to finally finish decorating this part of the house. 
So lately I've been eyeing these whimsical name and letter plaques by Little Painted Polka Dots. I love mixing fun, colorful decor in my boys' room so right now I got a mix of wall framed art hanged on each corner of the room, a red shelf with fun miniature cars and few stuffed animals on one corner, and a cute giraffe growth chart on the other. So somewhere in the middle, I'm thinking the name and letter plaques will coordinate perfectly. 
My sons love Thomas the Tank Engine so this character-inspired name plaque would be a wonderful consideration to go with their blue, red, and yellow-themed room. Yet, I also love the hand-painted polka dot-patterned letter plaques and the name art on canvas- oh so hard to choose!
Anyway, if you haven't been to Little Painted Polka Dots yet, check out their store for these whimsical and unique wall decor items. Not only that, they also feature hand-painted, personalized photo frames and funky photo stands, growth charts, even strawberry sweet tutus for your little ballerina! And what's so great about this store is that each product is personally created and handmade upon ordering by Lisa, the store owner and designer who has been working with all forms of art- photography, fabric, pottery, and whimsical wall art- for years.
Lisa is very generous to offer Hip Mama's Place readers a fun giveaway and a coupon code for 10% off any purchase at Little Painted Polka Dots. Just use code HIPMAMA at checkout for your discount.
*Win a Set of Two Letter Plaques in either Animal Print or Polka Tots pattern from Little Painted Polka Dots, valued at $24! To enter the contest, leave a comment on this post telling us your favorite item/s from Little Painted Polka Dots by Tuesday, May 13th at 12MN, CST. Contest open to US and Canada residents only. Goodluck!
Monday, May 5, 2008
Fresh, Fun, Funky Etsy Finds
Do you love shopping on Etsy? I do. I think I even mentioned in a past post that I'm totally addicted to Etsy. I just love browsing through all the beautiful, hard-to-find products made locally and from all over the world. To me, Etsy is the ultimate place to be for anything gorgeous and handmade!
With that said, here are a few of my most recent finds on Etsy. I'm sure you'll enjoy browsing through these fabulous Etsy designers' shops as much as I do!
*LooseCabooseDesigns - This store features beautiful Amy Butler's fabric handbags and purses, wristlets, and embroidered tees. I've always been in awe of beautiful floral designs in fabric purses, like this Stella in Red and White purse and this Delicious Floral Bag that LooseCabooseDesigns make. I love the blending of retro and modern elements in the designs and styles of their bags. The adorable little pouches can't be ignored as well, like this Echino Pouch, in a pretty olive-colored Japanese fabric with aqua and hot pink mums all around- gorgeous! I'd love to use it as a makeup bag or for personal accessories that I carry in my purse. Are you a dog or cat lover? Then you'll love this embroidered upholstery fabric Dogs and Cats Pouch featuring a fab-looking gal with dogs and cats. From $8-$48, at LooseCabooseDesigns on Etsy.
*Boojiboo - Marisa and Izabelle are behind the stylish, vintage-inspired aprons for women and little girls on Boojiboo. The whimsical designs and cute prints on their full and half aprons bring to mind style, sexiness and cuteness of a bygone 1940's era. The style and the mixing of fun colors in this Chloe Vintage Inspired Full Apron and the very feminine sweetheart neckline of this Bella Vintage Inspired Full Apron look to me like they're adorable little dresses than kitchen aprons. If you prefer wearing a half style apron instead of a full one, Boojiboo has got those too! Now you can really look in style- even in the kitchen- with these chic, lovely aprons from Boojiboo. From $18.75- $28.75 at Boojiboo on Etsy.
*TenDigitCreations - A unique shop on Etsy that sells and makes richly-scented candles and beautiful handmade bead jewelry, TenDigitCreations is definitely a must-see. Just take a look at this gorgeous Turqoise and Topaz glass bead necklace with antique fluted beads and this lively pair of green and pink Spring Fling earrings... I love them! And the candles that they carry- richly scented, dye-free, premium soy wax blend containing lead-free wicks. You can even choose from over 100 candle scents- how cool! I am loving the vibrant, fruity scent of Be Delicious candles right now. This is TenDigitCreations' fun interpretation of the new Donna Karan fragrance which is a mouth-watering blend of green apple, grapefruit and white amber. Haven't been to this one-of-a-kind Etsy shop yet? Why not visit them today? Just go to TenDigitCreations on Etsy. 
*Paperhill Studio - I have never seen such elegant, vintage-inspired wallpaper photo frames like Paperhill Studio's. Picture your wee one's most treasured photo in this cute wood frame designed with vintage wallpaper featuring a darling litte bunny- how adorable! My other favorites include the Beautiful Brown Damask Frame- again made with elegant brown damask vintage wallpaper and embellised with a brown & ivory striped ribbon & vintage button, and this cute Vintage Wallpaper Pocket Mirror in Sweet Floral- great as a travel mirror that can be easily tucked into your purse or makeup bag. All these and more, at Paperhill Studio on Etsy.
I also want to make a special mention that these fabulous Etsy designers have made our Mother's Day Giveaway Event possible through the generous prizes they're awarding to the mom winners. So please take a moment and browse through each of their shops and check out our Mother's Day Giveaway Event as well to win some of the products they offer- if you haven't yet.
Thank you for stopping by Hip Mama's Place!
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Good News For All Moms- Blogging or Non!
I have made it easier for you all to enter the Mother's Day Giveaway Event here at Hip Mama's Place so all of you moms can join in the fun!
I hope to see all of you join- just post a comment with your three choices of prizes, add your name to Mr Linky's and voila, you're done!
Have a great weekend, hip mamas!
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Mother's Day Giveaway Event!
Welcome to the Mother's Day Giveaway Event on Hip Mama's Place!
As a way to thank you all hip mamas who regularly visit and post comments here on Hip Mama's Place and to celebrate Mother's Day as well, I've gathered some fabulous, sure-to-pamper-mom treats for 10 lucky moms- bloggers and non-bloggers!
To participate in this contest, just comment on this post with your three choices of prizes from the two Special Treats basket below. Then add your name to Mr Linky's list. Please include your email address in your comment if you don't have a blog so I have a way to contact you in case you win.
This contest is open to all moms in the US and Canada. Come join the fun!
(Optional) For Bloggers:
Write a blog post in your own blog announcing this giveaway event on Hip Mama's Place. Please link the giveaway contest to HMP's main URL page: www.hipmamasplace.com. There is no limit to what you can write- just be fun and creative (or not)- you decide! This is not required, but is greatly appreciated.
*Mother's Day Special Treats Basket: (1 winner each)
Amy Butler design Purse from LooseCabooseDesigns, valued @ $37
Noodle & Boo Glowology Sugar Mama Honey Scrub from Mother Earth and Baby, valued @ $26
All Day Moisture Body Lotion by Belli Skin Care, valued @ $25
Chloe Retro Blue Cherry Apron from Boojiboo, valued @ $28.75
Frankincense Toning Body Cream by Neal's Yard Remedies, valued @ $60
Vitamin E & Avocado Night Cream by Neal's Yard Remedies, valued @ $29
Spring Fling Earrings from Ten Digit Creations, valued @ $12
Carney Silver Necklace from Style Patch, valued @ $15
*HMP Special Treats Basket: (1 winner each)
Sara Moulton Cooks At Home Cookbook, valued @ $20
Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Luminous Shadow in Copper Feel and Lip Gloss in My Cherry Amour, with a Vintage Wall Paper Pocket Mirror from PaperHill, total value @ $18
*How winners are picked: Winners will be picked at random and each winner's prize will be picked from her list of prize choices, in order of preference. If the first choice is already taken by another winner who got picked first, then choice #2 or #3 from the winner's list will be awarded. If all of the winner's three choices are already taken by other winners, then it will be my discretion to pick which prize is still available to award to that winner.
This contest is open to all moms who live in the US and Canada and will close May 9th, 2008 at 12MN, CST.
The winners will be announced here at HMP on Mother's Day, May 11th!
*We can all be winners! When you leave your link on Mr Linky's list below, your blog becomes visible to other moms who visit and join this event on Hip Mama's Place. So you don't only get new visitors to your blog- you also get the opportunity to make new friends! So please don't forget to leave your blog URL link and visit other blogs and leave each other comments- only if you're participating in this event.
Thank you for your entries and goodluck on winning the treats!
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
3 Great Products To Help Busy Moms Get Organized
Here are some of my most recent product finds that are sure to help busy mommies get more organized.
*To downsize your diaper bag: Tired of toting tons of unnecessary stuff in your diaper bag that you never really use? Downsize to a neat little diaper purse instead! My Royal Heinie is a very compact, stylish diaper purse that can hold six napppies, wipes, and other baby diaper-changing essentials together. The adjustable strap is designed to be used as a wristlet, shoulder bag, or stroller attachment so you can use it whatever the occasion. What's so unique about this diaper purse is its built-in smart wipes™ dispenser where you can just load it with baby wipes and then pull the wipes directly from the front of the bag when you need them. How clever! My Royal Heinie Designer Diaper Bag, from $38-$45 at MyRoyalHeinie.com
*For a neater purse/handbag: The Purse Pleaser will help you organize your purse neatly and keep all your must-haves intact. No more fumbling for keys or cellphone. This creatively-designed purse organizer has lots of deep compartments for all your daily necessities- wallet, cellphone, sunglasses, keys, important receipts and even has enough room for other favorite items like makeup or loose changes. Made of lightweight plastic to help keep your purse stay light, the Purse Pleaser is sold in one pack with all three compartment sizes included so it can fit small, medium, or large size handbags or purses. Purse Pleaser, $24.95 at PursePleaser.com 
*momAgenda Desktop: I've reviewed the momAgenda Kitchen Folio a couple months ago and I've been raving about it to all my mommy friends since then. Now they just launched the new 2008-2009 momAgenda Desktop Planner. This unique day planners for moms feature a unique week-at-a-view format with space for mom and up to four children and has monthly views too. The 17-month calendar runs from August 2008 through December 2009. I like that it includes the momEssentials pamphlet which is removable and can be reused from year to year, means I don't have to buy a completely new momAgenda planner or any other planner anymore each year. Still looking for Mother's Day gift ideas? Well, here's a perfect mom gift for you to consider. momAgenda Desktop Planners come in 5 fashionable, stain-resistant colors: Fuchsia, Marine, Chocolate, Lime, and Leopard. $42, at momAgenda.com
Monday, April 28, 2008
See Kai Run: Shoes For Trendy Tots
My thirteen month old boy is now in his pre walking stage and is standing up on his own. It's funny how he crawls very fast, wobbles around, and holds onto furniture and toys to maintain his balance. I get excited whenever I see him trying to pull up to stand and struggling to walk. So lately I've started helping him to practice walking more- mostly with bare feet. Although I've learned that the best way to have a baby learn his first steps is to have him walk without wearing shoes, I still put on his shoes for protection whenever we're outside walking on hard pavement or on rough floor surfaces indoors.
*The Boden- midnight blue and race car red trainer delight!
So when we received the first pair of See Kai Run shoes for him, it was just perfect timing!
If you haven't heard of or seen See Kai Run brand of shoes for babies and toddlers yet, then read on.
First time I saw a pair of the See Kai Run at my favorite baby boutique where I live, I literally grabbed them from the display shelf to try them on my little one's feet! I just got completely taken by their bold, sophisticated design and hip, fun colors. I thought the leather they're made of looked soft and luxurious, which I found out later were soft sheepskin leather. And the adjustable Velcro closures-
very convenient when I tried to put the shoes on and off my baby's feet! And most of all, the shoes fit perfectly! 
*The Raeden- stylish, breezy and cool
Other unique features of the See Kai Run shoes include:
-flexible rubber sole (healthy for developing feet but sturdy enough for outdoor play!)
-generous width and wide toe box (for plenty of wiggle room!)
-padded collars (for extra comfort)
-breathable leather insole and lining
A little history about this well-thought of product: See Kai Run was created by a mom who wanted to offer comfortable shoes for her baby that will have flexibile soles to wear outdoors. Combining comfort, fun style, and urban sensibility, See Kai Run became an overwhelming hit in baby boutiques since its introduction in 2004. With various style offerings for both little boys and girls such as sandals, boots, Mary Janes, trainers, and classic styles with modern twists, these children's shoes are what we parents crave for- hip, unique styles that help reflect our child's personality.. including our own.
And for the new moms, mark your calendars this coming August 2008. See Kai Run is coming up with a new line of soft-soled baby booties called Smaller by See Kai Run, in sizes 0 to eighteen months and will be available in stores starting then.
See Kai Run shoes retails from $26-$36, at SeeKaiRun.com and select baby shoe retailers and stylish boutiques near you.
*This contest is now closed.
*Win A Pair of See Kai Run in Boden (size 5), fit for your 18-24 month old little boy! Leave a comment once on this post by Monday, May 5th, 12MN CST and be entered to win. US and Canada residents only please. Goodluck!
Friday, April 25, 2008
Bruno Jamais Restaurant Club In New York
Are you from, or are familiar with New York's upper east side? If you are, you must have seen or heard about Bruno Jamais Restaurant Club, a beautiful restaurant that brings the French Riviera to the upper east side.
Where else can one dine in style until 3am with delectable cuisine such as Lobster Brulee and Foie Gras? With service and décor that are equally impressive, the restaurant received the "Best Interior Design" award by Hospitality Design Magazine. Now, for the first time in the restaurant's four year history, Bruno Jamais is open on Sunday nights for dinner, dancing and drinks with a reduced priced menu served from 6pm through 2am. In addition, there is also live entertainment.
Bruno Jamais, the owner was the Maitre D at the famed Restaurant Daniel for 10 years. Bruno Jamais has two wine cellars with bottles as expensive as $10,000. They also have a specialty cocktail called "The Platinum Bruno Martini" that sells for $38.00. The restaurant received the "Best Restaurant Design" Award by Hospitality Design Magazine for 2004.
With Chef John Keller at the kitchen's helm the cuisine is sure to delight even the most discerning palates. Bruno Jamais and John Keller have created a unique menu that has an Asian influence without losing its French integrity. Bruno Jamais is also the perfect place to book your private party and can accommodate up to 200 diners for a buffet dinner or 70 people for a sit down dinner. For those upper east siders who are tired of trekking downtime for a evening of fun, this exclusive venue has it all. Bruno Jamais is blocks away from all of the upper east side's museums and hotels such as The Carlyle, The Mark and The Stanhope. If you are looking to see stars, celebrity patrons have included: Billy Baldwin, Joan Rivers, Cindy Adams, Chazz Palminteri and even former President Bill Clinton. Reservations are suggested and chic attire is requested.
*Win a $50 Gift Certificate to Bruno Jamais Restaurant. Just enter your comment by Friday, May 2, 2008 at 12MN, CST and be entered to win. Goodluck!
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Get Dancin' With Dance Praise 2: The Remix
"Dance Dance Revolution" dance games are truly a revolution in the computer game scene- kids love them for the fun, music, and dance moves.
Now a new Christian version Dance Praise 2: The Remix is available, in response to the call of parents who wanted a more wholesome content in children's computer games. Created similarly to the popular Dance Dance Revolution, the difference in Dance Praise is that it instills faith and values by incorporating wholesome and meaningful Christian songs in it. It also discourages low self-esteem in children because instead of booing them for a miss-step, it recognizes strengths and congratulates them on their achievements. Widely acclaimed and highly-praised by users and reviewers since its introduction in 2005, Dance Praise 2: The ReMix is a better version of the first. It contains 52 new songs and many new features like customizable playlists which will help you select your favorite tunes, different backgrounds and compelling 3-D graphics, enhanced exercise mode for those wanting to shed a few pounds while dancing and having fun with it, and many more unique features.
Dance Praise 2: The Remix is total, pure fun that will 'turn your computer into a dance machine'! Featuring energetic dancing and top Christian hits, it will surely make your whole family get off the couch and start dancing in no time!
Dance Praise 2: The Remix pack includes the CD-ROM and interactive dance pad, $49.95 at DigitalPraise.com.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Happy Earth Day!
So what are you doing to mark this day? Are you considering to start recycling things around your household like tin cans and glass bottles instead of just putting them directly into the trash? Perhaps you're thinking of starting to use reusable shopping bags instead of plastic bags every time you do your grocery shopping? Or maybe you're already doing those and other things to help the environment. If you haven't yet- you can start today, tomorrow, or whenever... because everyday can be Earth Day!
Today, Hip Mama's Place is featuring Nubius Organics, an online organic and natural products store that exists to raise awareness of environmental issues offering eco-friendly (and stylish!) products for your home and for your entire family. Their store slogan, "Blending Style With Sustainability" says it all- they offer stylish products that not only help better the environment- they also encourage 'green living' for everyone.
From famous eco-friendly brands like Fleurville, Sigg, Kate Quinn Organics, Gecko, and many others, Nubius Organics is a one-stop shopping place for all things natural and organic. Here are my top picks from this earth-friendly store:
1. Mimi the Sardine Lunch Bag- both functional and fashionable for adults and adorable for kids (or visa versa!), this lunch bag is roomy, durable and machine washable. It's water and stain resistant too! I especially love the "Chicks" design on these bags. Comes in ten lively, trendy designs; $19.50 each.
2. Green to Grow BPA-Free Baby Bottle- baby bottles that are made from PES plastic and are free of phthalates and free of bisphenol A – a suspected hormone-disrupting chemical used in polycarbonate plastic, from which most baby bottles are made. These baby bottles are in 100% recycled packaging, tested for safety, and are dishwasher safe. They come in 5 0z and 10 oz size bottles, from $7.49 to $10.49 each.
3. SIGG reusable water bottles- super stylish, eco-friendly, ultra-durable and unlike many plastics, won't leach toxins into your drink. These are lightweight, seamless aluminum bottles crafted with extreme precision to last a lifetime. SIGG bottles come in adult and kid designs, from $15.99 each.
4. Under The Nile Veggie Crate- these darling veggie toys are stuffed with 100% organic cotton- a great way to introduce your baby to veggies at playtime. The Vegetable Crate comes with four cheery veggies (Carrot, Green Beans, Mushroom and Tomato) and can be purchased invidually through Nubius Organics. $24.50 set of 4 veggies with the crate. 
5. Speesees Colorful Animal Bib- The buttery softness of the animal speesees bib is adorable and fun to wear at mealtimes. They are made of 100% organic interlock & terry cotton. Comes in four colorful colors and animal designs, $15.99 each.
These beautiful, fashionable, functional, and earth-friendly products are available, only at NubiusOrganics.com. Enter coupon code HMP15 for 15% off your purchases today and always (no expiration).
*Win a Mimi the Sardine Lunch Bag of your choice! Leave a comment on this post with your choice of Mimi the Sardine Lunch Bag design and be entered to win. Contest ends next Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 12MN, CST. US and Canada residents only. Goodluck!
Monday, April 21, 2008
Life Is Good...Don't We All Know That?
As mothers, we're not immune to the stresses our daily lives bring- juggling careers, home, kids, among other things. Some days we all just need to be reminded that inspite of all the hassles and stresses we tackle everyday, there are still a lot to be grateful for.
LIG (Life is good) shirts are 'feel good' shirts that remind us to take things easy and know that life is sweet. Life is good.
I can't tell you how many complements I've gotten about my logo LIG shirt. I think because it doesn't only look cool and stylish on anyone, it also cheers up people when they see the message. The shirts come in different styles, designs, and colors but my two favorites are the Life Is Good Freedom Tees- a semi-fitted style, tie-dye design; and the Nubby Henleys- so adorably soft and so feminine- just my kind of shirts! My little boys also have the graphic LIG Crusher Short Tees in Monkey and Dig It designs and they just look so cute and adorable in them!
When you enter the LIG website, you'll be impressed to see their entire collection of shirts, sports wear, organic clothing and accessories, home wares and decor like candles, photo frames and such. They even got some fun beach items like beach balls, towels, and many more. It's actually a great store to find gifts for the entire family or for any special person in your life. Since the day I wore my LIG shirt and got complements on it, I've officially declared myself a big LIG fan! :)
*Win a pair of mom and baby/toddler shirts from LIG! Leave a comment on this post with your favorite mom and baby/kid shirt design from Life Is Good and be entered to win! Contest ends April 28, 2008, 12 MN, CST. US and Canada residents only. Goodluck!
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Sara Bear Diaper Caddy Giveaway!
Terri Scinto, the gracious owner of Mother Earth and Baby, just informed me today that she's giving away a Sara Bear diaper caddy in Bailey to one lucky Hip Mama's Place reader. Sara Bear baskets are truly a parent must-have when it comes to organizing baby diapering essentials. The basket is designed to hold a baby wipes container in place, and has pockets and cubbies for diapers, ointments, burp cloths, swabs and more!
To enter to win the Sara Bear diaper caddy, please scroll down to the bottom of the next post, "Savvy Moms Love Mother Earth and Baby". Goodluck!
Friday, April 18, 2008
Savvy Moms Love Mother Earth and Baby
Whenever I get invited to a birthday party or baby shower, I always look for stylish, unique gifts. With two little ones at home, I find it more convenient now to shop online. Mother Earth and Baby just came to me at the right time when I was looking for a baby shower gift for one of my mom to-be friends.
This trendy online boutique carries just about every mom and baby clothing and gifts you could want- from trendy to unique to classic, even organic items- they have it all! The collections of baby and maternity clothing, baby essentials, nursery furniture, decor and accessories that Mother Earth and Baby offer are just really impressive. Terri Scinto, the hardworking mom/store owner, spends a lot of time researching and locating the items she feature in her store. When you visit Mother Earth and Baby, you can tell that this store is a labor of love in itself. This online store is very easy to navigate and the products are categorized in such a way that it's a zip to find what you need. You can create your own account while you shop so you can pre-select the items you want and come back to it later when you're ready to buy them. They even have a convenient baby registry if you're looking to create one for your coming special baby. This is one of the unique features they offer in their store where it "lets you choose gifts from virtually any store in the world, so you can register for everything you want from Mother Earth and Baby and everything else you want with just a few clicks".
I love that they also have the featured items section. Here you will find their popular items- like the Kicky Pants Bamboo Dress from the Bamboo line of organic clothing for baby and kids, and the Smart Mom Donut Shaped Teething Pendant- a hot baby accessory loved by famous mom celebrities Tori Spelling and Ming Na. I honestly love the Bamboo line of organic baby clothing that Mother Earth and Baby offers so I am going to get my friend the trendy Bamboo Baby Striped Pajamas (featured on this post) and this incredibly soft and snuggly Bamboo Bathrobe- (I know, I own one myself).
So how about you, have you checked out Mother Earth and Baby yet? Shop now and save 15% off your purchase when you enter code HipMamas15.
*Win A Sara Bear Diaper Caddy in Bailey! Leave a comment on this post telling us your favorite item for yourself or for your baby from the Mother Earth and Baby store and be entered to win this fabulous giveaway! Contest ends Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 12MN, CST. US and Canada residents only. Goodluck!
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Tees That Celebrate Motherhood
"Motherhood does not define us. We define it", is the slogan for PeaceLoveMom- a lifestyle brand company that makes and designs stylish mom tees with inspiring messages that empower and celebrate moms everywhere.
Believe it or not, I first saw a PeaceLoveMom shirt one day while at my doctor's office. I sat across this woman who wore a cool, cantaloupe-colored jersey shirt that said, "Lucky Mom 24/7". The uniqueness of the message and design, and the way the shirt hugged the woman's body perfectly caught my attention. I asked her where she got her nice 'mom' shirt and she told me it was from PeaceLoveMom.com. I was curious to see what other shirt designs they offer so I went online to check their store out. Well, turns out- that wasn't the only 'cool' shirt design they have. There were lots of other hip, 'mom-inspired' designs that I really like. Like this one that says, "Happy Mom", with the big smiley face, "Balanced Mom", even "Rock & Roll Mom"- all in pretty colors and are definitely my style!
Needless to say, I was very impressed.
So here's a bit about PeaceLoveMom: the company was created in 2005 by three creative moms who came from three different backgrounds but who possess the same passion for motherhood.. who believe that moms are empowering, inspiring and that they should be celebrated everyday 24/7. PeaceLoveMom tees come in soft jerseys, classic rib, cozy thermals and simple tanks. They also offer mom jewelry, bags and belts, and the PeaceLoveBaby line of tees and onesies for babies.
Check out these stylish mom shirts, starting at $15 at PeaceLoveMom.com. Enter promo code: HIPMAMA for 10% off all purchases through May 10th. A great gift for yourself or for your special mom this Mother's Day!
*Win The Bag! If you tell us what PeaceLoveMom shirt you'd like to own and leave your comment on this post by Wednesday, April 23rd 12MN, CST, you will be entered to win the cool drawstring bag (without the shirt, just the bag) pictured on this post from PeaceLoveMom. Goodluck!