I'd like to begin this post by greeting you all hip mamas a Happy Mother's Day! I wish you all a great and wonderful day!
So today, I'm very happy because not only I get to write on my blog and wish everyone a Happy MD, but also I'm very excited as well to announce the winners to HMP's 1st Mother's Day Giveaway Event!
I had my husband and a few friends helped me out draw the winners' names so I didn't have to do all of them and here's what we came up with... ta-daa! :D
I've typed in the winners' names in caps, so it's easier to find your own name if you are one of the listed winners. Okay, here you go...
Amy Butler design Purse from LooseCabooseDesigns, valued @ $37 - goes to MANDY
Noodle & Boo Glowology Sugar Mama Honey Scrub from Mother Earth and Baby, valued @ $26 - goes to PETULA WRIGHT
All Day Moisture Body Lotion by Belli Skin Care, valued @ $25 - goes to STACEY MOORE
Chloe Retro Blue Cherry Apron from Boojiboo, valued @ $28.75 - goes to CRYSTAL
Frankincense Toning Body Cream by Neal's Yard Remedies, valued @ $60 - goes to TAMMY
Spring Fling Earrings from Ten Digit Creations, valued @ $12 - goes to LILITH SILVERMANE
Vitamin E & Avocado Night Cream by Neal's Yard Remedies, valued @ $29 - goes to CHARLOTTE
Carney Silver Necklace from Style Patch, valued @ $15 - goes to KRISTINIA
Sara Moulton Cooks At Home Cookbook, valued @ $20 - goes to ALLISONSAYS
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 - goes to LAURA (Work At Home Mom to Five)
Congratulations to all the winners! Please send all your address information by email to: info(at)hipmamasplace(dot)com with the email title: "Mother's Day Event".
And thank you everyone who participated in this great event. I had so much fun hosting it, you were all awesome! If you didn't win this time, please don't be mad. ;D There are still a lot more fabulous contests coming to Hip Mama's Place so I hope you all keep checking in.
Again, have the best and the happiest Mother's Day!
All my love,
Sunday, May 11, 2008
HMP Mother's Day Event Winners!
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!
*This contest is now closed. Winners will be announced Sunday, May 11th- Mother's Day...Happy Mother's Day to you all!
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!
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!
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Prima Princessa DVD Winner!
Congratulations to Mary512 for winning the Prima Princessa DVD!
Mary512, please use the information on the Contact Us page to provide your mailing address to send your prize to. Thank you and congrats again!
More contests and giveaways are coming up at Hip Mama's Place, so stay tuned!
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Polka Dot Frogs Diaper Clutch and Burp Cloths Winner!
Congratulations to Cathy for winning the chic diaper clutch and burp cloths set from Polka Dot Frogs!
Cathy, please use the information on the Contact Us page to provide your mailing address. Thank you and congrats again for winning this great giveaway!
To you all- more contests are coming up on HMP so stay tuned!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Fleurville Lexi Tote Winner!
Congratulations to AngelaB for winning this beautiful Lexi tote bag from Fleurville!
Enjoy your wonderful new baby bag (I'm jealous), AngelaB. Please use the information on the Contact Us page to send your mailing address information.
Thank you all hip mamas who joined this fun contest. We have upcoming contests and giveaways, so keep checking in! :)
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Positively Organic Baby Clothing Set Winner!
Congratulations to heatherdove for winning this beautiful organic baby clothing gift set from Positively Organic!
I'm sure you could put it to good use- congratulations on having a new baby too! :)
For fun, fresh, friendly-to-the-planet baby clothing, look no more than Positively Organic kids' apparel.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Chic, Fashionable Diaper-and-Wipes Holder
I found a unique, fashionable, and very functional way to organize my diapers and wipes in my baby's diaper bag- Diapees & Wipees. This handy bag is truly a great organizer for my baby's necessities. I never have to claw through my oversized diaper bag again trying to look for a diaper and wipe when I need it.
Diapees & Wipees was designed by an ingenious, fashion-conscious Mom who didn't trade fashion for function. What makes these pretty pouches so unique is that it’s designed specifically to hold a travel pack of wipes and two to four diapers. Great for those short trips when you only want to carry baby's necessities and didn't need to carry around large, bulky diaper bags. You can stash the Diapees and Wipees with your diaper bag and oversized handbag- and when you want to lighten your load, just grab it and go! These pouches are so luxurious and the fabric prints are so fashion forward you can carry it around by itself- no one will ever know you're carrying diaper duty! Diapees and Wipees, $14.95 at BabyBrowns.com.
Baby Brown's is a hip online store that features designer diaper bags, baby nursery furniture, and gifts for any stylish baby, mommy or daddy.
*Want to win a Diapees and Wipees bag of your choice? Enter the contest by posting a comment on this post. Open to US and Canada residents only. Contest ends next Tuesday, March 25th, 2008 at 12 MN, CST. The winner will be picked at random and announced here on HMP on Wednesday, March 26th, 2008. If you don't have a blog, please leave your email address to contact you in case you win. Goodluck!
Monday, March 10, 2008
Win This Beautiful Fleurville Lexi Tote!
Hello there you all hip mamas,
Yes, you read that right. Hip Mama's Place is giving away a beautiful Fleurville Lexi Tote baby/mommy bag valued at $165! :)
How can you all resist the beauty and sweetness of this Lexi Tote from Fleurville? I couldn't! I mean, I wish I can enter to win this but since I own this website, then I'm totally disqualified- bummer! ;)
From the Fleurville website, these are the features of this fabulous baby/mommy bag!
The Lexie Tote from Fleurville® takes functional luxury to a new level. Built out of our PVC-Free™ Green-LAM™, the Lexie has many of the standard features of our best selling MotherShip® and Sling Tote, plus more. This elegant shoulder tote has custom hardware, Green ‘Leather’ trim, a seam sealed, water-proof lining, multiple pockets and comes complete with our new universal stroller attachment, the Slip Not™. Shoulder tote, stroller bag or messenger style, the Lexie Tote is ready for whatever your day dishes out. Classic styling makes it great for after diapers as a go anywhere, durable handbag. For more details on the unique features of this baby bag, go to: www.fleurville.com. You will also see the different fabrics of this item on their website and choose which one you like best.
This fabulous, versatile tote is valued at $165 (wow!) and has five different fabrics to choose from, so if you win just choose which fabric will suit you and your baby!
So this is how this contest works:
1. Blog about Hip Mama's Place on your blog with a linkback to our site: (www.hipmamasplace.com) somewhere on your post. Talk about how you found HMP and what you like about it (features, contests, product reviews, etc). No limit to how many words you can write, but please write a quality review of Hip Mama's Place.
2. When you're done posting about Hip Mama's Place on your blog, post a comment on this entry telling us you have blogged about us on your blog, and you're automatically entered! Your entry number will be according to where you are on the blog comments.
This contest runs from today until Monday, March 31st. The winner will be drawn at random and will be announced April 1st, 2008. US and Canada residents only please, and you must have an active blog and follow steps 1 and 2 stated above in order to enter this contest. Goodluck! :)
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Winners All...And A New Giveaway! :)
Congratulations to the winners of these fabulous giveaways on Hip Mama's Place!
* IsaBooties- Soft-Soled Shoes For Funky Lil Feet
Beloved Mama @ Beloved Mama
* Belli Acne Facial Wash
Brandy @ Brandy's Blurbs
* Wrapables Brocade Jewelry Roll
Wendy @ The Home Schooling Blog
Vhiel @ Can Of Thoughts
Tammy @ Mom Knows Everything
***NEW! Sunday Giveaway! I'm excited to announce a new giveaway- a MilkChic Nursing Cover of your choice (valued at $24) and a matching diaper dandee (valued at $9)!
A few weeks ago, we posted a wonderful review of the stylish Nursing Cover by MilkChic. To enter this contest, simply subscribe to Hip Mama's Place email updates by clicking here, then enter a comment on why you want to win this giveaway on this post: "Nurse In Style With MilkChic Covers". Contest ends midnnight, CST next Sunday, March 16th, 2008. A winner will be picked at random and announced here on HMP on Monday, March 17th, 2008 . So enter now for a chance to win! :)
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Fashion Fix For Chic Babies.. (And Win One Too!)
Here's a stylish, convenient way to have that ready-to-go spare outfit for you baby or toddler- the babysparewear kit. This sleek baby outfit kit is just super-cute and comes pre-packed with baby's essentials: a long-sleeve tee and two coordinating super-soft short sleeve tee and pants. Each kit is held in a chic nylon travel case in a compact design. The back pocket can hold a spare diaper and mini-wipes for those emergency "uh-ohs" when you're out and about with your baby. Simply put, this is the easy, modern alternative to that bulky plastic bag that mom packs with baby's change of clothes.
The idea of babysparewear is simple and yet sophisticated- to have that "emergency" spare outfit for baby that's both fashionable and easy to pack. I have never seen a baby outfit kit just like babysparewear--so cute and so adorable and yet so convenient and functional. This is one of those portable baby essentials kit where you never have to compromise function with style- you can have both. It's smart on baby and even smarter on fashion-conscious mom like you! Whether you're in the car, out shopping, or just about everywhere with baby- keep a babysparewear to prepare for the inevitable.
Available in infant and toddler sizes, babysparewear is your answer for that emergency 'fashion fix'. Get your babysparewear kit, $52 at JuJuBeaneBoutique.com. Hip Mama's Place readers receive 15% off with code 'HMP15'.
Wanna win a kit? I have one sparewear kit available for giveaway pictured on this post in Pink Bunny, Medium size (6-12 months)- fit for your chic baby girl. Click here on how to enter this giveaway! :)
