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Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Wonderfully Beautiful

Bow Holder I Wanted to Wonder is a site where you can find personalized, hand-painted products for your child and your home. From custom boutique clothing to hand-painted bow holders, you WILL find something for your kiddo.

I was lucky enough to have my two daughters featured on a one-of-a-kind, custom bow holder. I was able to customize their eye color, hair type, and the color scheme of the canvas. The INSTANT I showed my girls the canvas, they picked themselves out and fell in love with seeing their portraits on their wall.

Wall LetterSome of my other favorite things on the website are the painted wall letters that can be purchased individually to decorate your child’s bedroom or play room. The absolute CUTEST thing I found while shopping is the “Sisters” hand-painted wall art. I think this is a perfect Big Sister gift from the new baby. Every big sister loves a present from her new little baby sister!

Sister ArtHead on over to I Wanted to Wonder to see the other adorable custom artwork by Nancy. You can’t beat their FREE SHIPPING on EVERY order offer!

Just for Mamas Like readers, save 10% on your orders placed between Jan 31 and Feb 7 with coupon code MAMAS. Giveaways are awesome - just ask our past winners! Leave a comment letting Nancy at I Wanted to Wonder know what you think of the Custom 6×6 DOTTY hair bow holder, and we’ll choose the winner of the custom hair bow holder on Feb 7.

Angie


Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

Sofia Bean Winner!

Congrats to abby on being the winner of the Sofia Bean gift box!

Don’t forget about the great discount still available at Sofia Bean. Use coupon code Mamas15 to get 15% off one order with no minimum. (Expires 02/29/08.


Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

Sofia Bean Babies

Sophia Bean Gift BoxI discovered Sofia Bean several months ago and ordered a cute chick shirt for my oldest daughter. Knowing how cute, affordable, and how the high quality products hold up over time, I was so excited to review Amy’s products for Mamas Like. Sofia Bean, named after Amy’s 2nd daughter, offers simple, soft cotton clothing including shirts, onesies, bibs, and ADORABLE gift boxes. Most of the products available feature cartoon animals including a chick, dog, and sheep.

Sophia Bean LogoThe Sofia Bean gift boxes can be customized by you to include the color, size, and quantity of a variety of products at an affordable price. As a mom and business owner, I am impressed by Amy’s custom gift boxes, catalog, and promotional material. She presents a professional impression to your gift recipient that is appreciated both by you as a gift-giver and the recipient.Sophia Bean Onesies

Amy recently added ShooFoo soft-soled leather shoes to her store. ShooFoo shoes are perfect for infants and early walkers. Or, like my toddler daughters, wear around the house as slippers.

Just for our readers, Sofia Bean is offering a discount through Jan 31st Feb 29th! Use coupon code Mamas15 to get 15% off one order with no minimum. (Expires 01/31/08 02/29/08)

I will be giving away my Sofia Bean gift box which includes three infant onesies and a matching bib to one of our readers! Leave a comment here, and I will pick a winner on Wednesday, Jan 23rd.

Angie


Sunday, December 30th, 2007

milkchic Nursing Covers Winners!

We had such a great response from the milkchic Nursing Cover post, we thought we’d give away two!

Here are the winners:

Shandra & Jenn

Elizabeth at milkchic will be contacting you soon with details.

THANKS!


Friday, December 14th, 2007

All Wrapped Up

Tot-to-Go SlingsChock this up to “I-wish-I-had-this-when-my-babies-were-babies,” because you can’t find slings this nice in stores. I know - I’ve tried. Both of my girls, like many of your kids, too, loved to be held (a LOT) when they were infants. So, I went out the the big-box store and picked up the brand name sling. Guess what. It didn’t work for us.

Tot-to-Go EllarooBut, at Tot-to-Go, work-at-home mom, Shani, helps customers decide what will work for you and your baby. Slings and wraps are not one-size-fits-all. They need to fit your body and your baby. They work if you fit them! (If only I’d have known…)

Tot-to-Go offers different choices for fabrics like fleece and stretch cotton and adorable designs. Shani has also added Ellaroo Mei Tai child carriers to her web store. Check them out now while there on sale!

Gifting a sling or wrap to a new mom is simple with a gift certificate to Tot-to-Go. This way, the new mom can shop for herself to find what will work for her.

Please visit Tot-to-Go to discover all of the styles offered to shop for yourself or another mom (or dad). You can double this gift as a gift for mom and baby!

Just for our readers, use coupon code “mamaslike” for 15% off regularly-priced Tot-to-Go Baby Sling.


Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

milkchic for Chic Breastfeeding Moms

milkchicmilkchic offers one of those products that moms WISH we’d had when we were nursing our babies and happily gift to moms who are nursing now. Every mom who nurses wants to do so with modesty. That sometimes means breastfeeding in public. With milkchic, moms can comfortably breastfeed their babys while keeping eye-contact and developing a bond.

milkchicNursing moms can use this innovative stylish cover that has a specially-designed top that allows the drmilkchicape to stand out from the mom’s neck in order to keep an eye on the feeding baby. The cover is not hot like a blanket, and it is kept in a steady place over the baby with the adjustable wrap-around neck strap.

milkchic is the PERFECT gift for a new mom or for yourself to nurse your baby with modesty. This wrap comes HIGHLY recommended from this once-upon-a-time breastfeeding mom. (Man, I wish I’d had this when my babies were babies!)

Please check out milkchic for their great product. For $24 and FREE shipping, you can’t beat this deal. They’re website is fabulous, too!

Win a milkchic cover for yourself or one to give away! Elizabeth at milkchic will contact a randomly drawn name from the comments left here through Wednesday, December 19th.


Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

Audrey’s All Natural = All Good

Several months ago, I gave something I thought to be a step in the “green” direction a shot. I am so glad I did! I found Audrey’sAudrey's All Natural Shoppe All Natural Shoppe through one of my Wahm Forums and decided to try one of her products: the Static Eliminator Re-Usable Dryer Sheets. These dryer sheets are re-usable for over 500 loads and keep your clothes smelling like clothes!

Dryer SheetsI’ve always been a bit sensitive to smells, and since I’ve been using these odor-free re-usable dryer sheets, I haven’t had any issues with allergies and the smells in my clothes. I’ve even switched to an odorless laundry detergent. Saving money on dryer sheets is great, too.

For any of you trying to make that teeny tiny step in the “green” direction, I HIGHLY recommend the Static Eliminator Re-Usable Dryer Sheets available at Audrey’s All Natural Shoppe. Yes, they do leave your clothes static free. Yes, they leave your clothes soft and fluffy. And, yes, you can find the sheet in your dry clothes to re-use!

Check out all of the great natural products from Audrey’s All Natural Shoppe, including Elephant Dung Paper (that’s poo to you and me) and cosmetics.


Thursday, November 29th, 2007

Twirls for Girls

twirlsforgirls_friends.jpgAs part of their ongoing mission to “make” a difference, a team of crafters/authors from YouCanMakeThis. com have come together to launch “Twirls for Girls.” This month-long drive is set up to encourage the creation and donation of handmade doll clothes to Toys for Tots during the holiday season.

The “Twirls for Girls” website provides free, downloadable patterns for making simple, yet adorable, doll clothes. The patterns, written in “eBook” format, include step-by-step instructions so that even those who are new to sewing will have success with these projects.  The completed items can be taken to any of the 601 Toys for Tots donation centers nationwide, where they will be matched up with donated dolls and plush toys.

In addition to the free patterns, YouCanMakeThis. com has specially priced a selection of patterns for the duration of the drive, and 100% of the proceeds from these patterns will be donated directly to Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. The organization will use this monetary gift to bring Christmas joy to needy girls and boys across the country.

For more information or to download your free pattern, visit here


Monday, November 26th, 2007

Cutest Little A-Lines

I found Bullfrogs & Butterflies about 6 months ago on my own and HAD to buy one for my daughter’s 3rd birthday. I’m so happy to write about Amy’s adorable personalized dresses and laud fantabulous her customer service. My daughters are both teeny tiny, so Amy helped me out with sizing for their dresses. As you can see from her birthday dress, my daughter’s birthday is July 4th, and Amy even customized the cupcake with holiday fabrics!

In addition to the many colors of birthday dresses, B & B offers holiday outfits for Christmas (order NOW for those snazzy Xmas pics), Valentine’s Day, Easter, and just about every other holiday you can think of. Heck - order one for every holiday and birthday. That’s my plan!

I cannot say enough nice things about Amy and Bullfrogs & Butterflies. She also has products for boys like JonJons and TuTus for your princess.

Make sure you use coupon code MAMASLIKE for 10% off your orders!


Saturday, November 24th, 2007

Holiday Gift Guide EXTRAVAGANZA!!!!

It’s time for The Mama’s Holiday Gift Guide EXTRAVAGANZA! We LOVE to promote small businesses and moms who have created their own product or website. Now, especially for the holiday season, we want to have a place for you to find some great gift ideas and support fellow moms and dads.

CLM Designs - Pamper yourself or a loved one with unique, creative and beautiful jewelry from CLM Designs! Specializing in personalized family birthstone bracelets, name bracelets, wire-wrapped gemstone jewelry, bridal sets, cancer awareness jewelry, pendants to match Vera Bradley products, handmade custom pendants, as well as sparkles for wee little ones. Whatever your personalized jewelry need, CLM Designs has an elegant treasure in store for you!
I am in LOVE with my beautiful new bracelet. I was pleasently surprised at the high quality of the bracelet and jewels used to make my personalized bracelet. My mother-in-law is jealous and wants one for herself! ~Angie

Your Little Stinker - Custom Photo Designs for all the “Little Stinker’s” in your life….. Enter “mamaslike” and it gives 15% off entire order (will be active upon approval into the guide).

Booples - Booples animated videos each deal with a different topic and lesson (e.g., forgiving, loving one another, etc.) based on a Bible verse. The videos each contain a song with the Bible verse included in the words of the song to help children recall the lesson, retain the message and remember the verse. The videos are fun and the songs are catchy which makes them fun while teaching a godly message! (images, clips, etc. can be seen at booples.com) Buy one DVD, get one free: In Paypal’s “Comments” section during checkout (see attached image for example), enter “mamaslike” to BOGO the DVD portion of the order.

Renee Trudeau & Associates - Nurturing, supportive, and empowering, this year-long guide featuring monthly themes, inspirational stories, and soul-searching exercises, focuses on enhancing balance and emotional well-being in mothers’ lives. Recognizing that they are more than their “to do” lists, the Guide gives mothers permission to care for and nurture themselves and reconnect with who they are. Soothing the body, mind, and soul like a cup of hot tea, and providing a mini retreat away from the hectic stress of day-to-day parenting, this guide invites women to take control of their lives—to learn about the power of self-care and how it can be their best friend, to manage and increase their energy, to adopt a “good is good enough” approach, and to become more comfortable saying no. Read reviews at: http://www.reneetrudeau.com/book/praise.html. Purchase the Guide at a 10% savings for a limited time.

Bella Button Designs - Bella Button Designs is a mother/daughter design team, creating custom boutique fashions for little girls and stunning jewelry for girls of all ages. Our elegant, yet chic Simplicity sterling & soldered glass necklace is the perfect gift for the favorite ‘girls’ on your shopping list. Customized with her name, nickname or favorite saying, it’s sure to be a favorite! Free shipping with discount code ‘Mamas’.
I LOVE my necklace! It’s very personal and made just for me. I think personalized gifts are the best to give and receive. ~Angie

Christian Santa Letters - These Christian Santa letters emphasize Jesus as the reason for the season. One letter is sent to all of the children in the household. Each Santa letter will be personalized with all of the kids’ names, the names of the parents or other caregivers, the location where the children will be on Christmas day, and an optional p.s. message that you enter when placing the order.
My daughters received a letter from “Santa” last week, and it is really getting them excited about the Holiday Season. I am “required” to carry it with us in my purse from now until Christmas. ~Angie

My Family Meal Planner - My Family Meal Planner includes a 12 month Calendar with meals planned for 4 days out of each week, all the Recipes that you need, and a weekly Grocery List. This 8.5 x 5.5 inch, coil bound book with laminated covers will be very helpful to any busy family. The grocery lists are included in the book, but to make it easier for you, it also includes a Magnetic Grocery List Notepad to put on your refrigerator. Just cross out what you already have, add any additional items you may need and head to the store. IT IS SO SIMPLE! Meals are planned for 4 days a week, so you can still add in your family favorites or head to your favorite restaurants the other days! 10% off with code MAMASTEN
I have used my Meal Planner, and as a non-chef, I can tell you, the Planner is the perfect gift for the person who hates to cook or doesn’t plan well. HIGHLY recommended! ~Angie

Once Upon A Family - Lessons for Little Ones are set up as a game, where the child(ren) has to earn their way to learn that particular value. Each one comes with a recipe to make together, and you also write your own family “recipe” about your meaning of the value in your home. It can be used for more than one child at a time, over a shorter period of time than a month if you like. Receive 10% off your order: go to the Events section of my home page. Go to today’s date on the calendar, and choose “MamasLike.com 10% Discount” from that date. It will bring up a pop-up box with information about your discount. Click the link “Shop for Event”, and you’re on your way!

Carabella’s - We are getting ready for the holidays at Carabellas! Some of our favorites are personalized aprons and art smocks. Other great gift ideas are personalized diaper covers, totes and holiday dresses. Custom orders are always welcome! Most of the items you see are the result of some creative Mommies. I enjoy matching popular clothing lines and bedding. If you don’t see what you are looking for, please ask. I have hundreds of sample pictures and access to thousands of designs.
I LOVE the personalized apron we received for my girls. It is the perfect addition to the new kiddie kitchen Santa is bringing them this year. ~Angie

Menza Designs - I’ve always enjoyed putting my creativity to work. To have a beautiful vision, then turn that vision into a tangible wearable work of art is so rewarding. I love working with my hands and found that designing and crafting jewelry is my true art and passion. Beautiful colors inspire me in so many ways. The colors of nature have so much depth and variation, offering limitless possibilities . . . wonderful autumn leaves of crimson and gold, crystal clear snow, the cool ocean waves and the amazing rainbow of garden flowers. I am proud of the fact that the jewelry I make is high quality; that each piece is handcrafted and carefully reviewed. It’s a wonderful feeling to know that women can wear my jewelry and feel happy about what they’re wearing! With every purchase, Menza Designs will include a free gift PLUS delivery confirmation e-mailed to you for the holidays! Just write “Mamas Like” in the comment section at the end of the purchase!
We both received a beautiful pair of earrings made just for us. They are simple, yet elegant enough to dress up any outfit. ~Angie

Caren Online - Creating a company to educate and help others in their quest for pure skin care products was the natural step for us. We searched the globe for the most effective, organic and natural skin care products available. The products we sell are truly wonderful, natural products. They have a shelf life because they aren’t filled with harmful chemicals that preserve them for years. Best of all, by using natural products we are sending a message to manufacturers of harmful chemicals that says we’ve had enough.10% off with discount code MAMA10.

Baby in Back - The signs are whimsical two-sided frames, which attach easily to a car’s dashboard with the included hardware. They eliminate the “out of sight, out of mind” phenomenon that oftentimes strikes adults in today’s hectic world. Parents and caregivers simply turn the sign to the reminder side when the child is in the back seat and flip to the photo frame after drop off. Even if a parent feels that he/she would never forget a child, the photo frame side is a cute way to keep your child’s photo in your car, similar to keeping a photo on a desk at work. At $4.95, the signs make great gifts for grandparents, shower presents, and new baby presents.

Libby Dibby - Handmade skirts, accessories, bags, baby slings and jewelry. Made in California with a love for vintage, recycled, eclectic and hip styling - our products bring sweetness to the everyday. Check out our hand-stamped sterling name charms, too! 10% off through Dec 31 with code LIKE10
I was so excited to receive my personalized, hand-stamped charms and necklace made just for me with my girls’ names. They are a beautiful addition to my everyday wardrobe. I’m also excited to wear my new skirt on my next night out! ~Angie

Just Because, LLC - After receiving a care package from us, your recipient will believe Santa has visited! Toys and candy fill our care packages – no fillers here! We also have many other care packages and gifts that will fulfill all of your year-round gift-giving needs as well. Make sure to use coupon code MAMASLIKE for 10% off your order!
I am still enjoying my care package! Care packages are a great gift idea for the people in your life who don’t have ready access to goodies such as a friend in the hospital, military, or at college. ~Angie

Ark Essentials Inc. - Confessions of a Butcher-Eat Steak on a Hamburger Budget and Save$$$ Book and/or e-book
If you want to save money on your meat purchases this is the book for you, Guaranteed! Get the total scoop on the best ways to select, purchase and prepare beef, pork, chicken, etc. Learn the insider money-saving secrets of alternative cuts that cost much less and eat better than their more expensive, highly promoted counterparts.
Imagine your child sitting quietly, constructing a variety of unique one of a kind felt dolls, for hours on end with no batteries or electronic gadgets. With over 50 charming patterns, My Quiet Dolls will provide positive entertainment for your child and their friends that will have them begging for more! Why spend lots of dough on a craft kit that’s all packaging and can be completed in a few minutes when you can get this kit and keep enjoying it for hours on end?! Buy two doll kits, get FREE SHIPPING! Save $17.90! Buy just the pattern-NEVER OFFERED ALONE BEFORE! Buy Confessions e-book and receive FREE Confessions PAPERBACK list price $11.95! Click here for special Mamas Like pricing.

We’d like to thank all of the people who have asked to be a part of our first Holiday Gift Guide EXTRAVAGANZA! If there is anyone we missed, please let us know. (I’m nursing tonsillitis, so I’m not all “there.” My apologies ~Angie)

Thanks!

Angie & Dawn