With Mother's Day right around the corner and a post dedicated to talking about my mama - it's hard not to point out some gift ideas for the lady's that gave us life. Tiny Prints is an excellent destination to find mother's day cards for all the special women in your life. I love that they offer the option of personalized cards, meaning you can put photos of your children, mom, grandma, etc.. into the card along with words of your choosing. It really makes the card special, one of a kind, and clearly something you planned in advance instead of picking up at the local drug store on the way to mother's day brunch. I am also a big fan of the card that says "Hey Mom, I blame you...for making me so amazingly awesome" and the card that says "Moms they're like Dads only smarter". Tiny Prints cards range from $1.99 - $3.99 per card and for a personalized card that price to me is unbelievable. I spend $3.99 at Kroger on some random last minute card. Definitely check out the selection today here and be prepared this year with a card that wows and becomes a keepsake!
If you haven't checked out the adorable shop Posh Little Tutus you have missed out on an opportunity to do a great deal of "oohing" and "aahing". It's cute shops like this that make me LONG for a girl to play dress up in their insanely pretty attire. I am completely in love with the sweet little Crystal Baby Bling Ballet Slippers, well to be honest I love all the Baby Slippers for sale on Posh Little Tutus. I wish I had someone to buy them for....
One of my other little posh favorites is the Haute Couture Giraffe Designer Baby Layette Set. If the little giraffe print ruffled onesie with a matching headband doesn't do it for you - the matching mary jane style shoes will sell it. I can't help but smile when I see this cute set - it even comes packaged in a keepsake heart box. This is a baby shower gift that will definitely be noticed and will certainly be remembered.
Showler & Showler is a super cute destination to find cards, invitations, adorable canvas prints, and mugs. I am in love with their You're Delicious Cupcake Mug! Although I don't actually drink coffee or tea - I would be putting everything in this delightful pink creation. I admit - they had me at the cupcake but the sweet, dainty feminine handle is certainly something that sets this mug high above the rest. All the way from the font, colors, image, half heart handle - this is a mug worthy of anyone's collection and we are lucky enough to be able to offer one reader the chance to win their own!!
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As far as bluetooth headset's go - the new Jawbone ICON would be the Rolls Royce in my book. The 6 different styles of ICON are like nothing I have ever seen before - they're stylish, elegant, and modern. Actually, everything about the ICON is impressive right down to the packaging. It comes in a clear container appearing to float inside the package. It wows before you even unwrap it. Once opened you discover that it comes complete with 3 fit earbuds, 4 round earbuds, and an earloop. What this means for you is that you no longer have to settle for one size fits all. You can customize your ICON to fit the way you want it to, whether it be looped over your ear or snuggled inside. I usually hate the way earbuds feel because due to what I can only guess is an abnormally tiny ear - they actually hurt the cartilage inside my ear. I assumed that the ICON earbuds would be the same, but to my surprise - it fit very comfortably and stayed in place incredibly well!
There is even more to love about this stylish hands free device! The sound quality is incredible. It actually uses technology that was developed for use in tanks and helicopters. It is the only bluetooth headset that has a Voice Activity Sensor - which actually feels your speech - making it possible to distinguish your voice from the background noise. It then uses it's NoiseAssassin technology to eliminate the background noise making your voice crystal clear.
It charges with the included USB charger or the included wall adapter. I love the way the USB charger elevates the ICON. It not only looks cool but it keeps me from accidentally sitting on it. It charges quickly and will give you up to 4.5 hours of talk time and 10 days of standby time. I seriously LOVE this headset. If I am on the phone then I am using my ICON. It makes my driving much safer, my typing skills greatly improved, and it not only keeps makeup residue off my touchscreen but it keeps me from accidentally muting, holding, or pressing speaker on my calls. I can now change a diaper, prepare dinner, even bathe a toddler without worrying about dropping my phone in something damaging or having to find a way to do these tasks with just one hand. It is a really helpful device to have would make a great gift for both male and female. My husband has certainly been admiring mine! Check out the Jawbone site to get your own or to buy one for that special someone on your Valentine's Shopping List (trust me - this will get a better response than flowers!).
If you are looking for an adorable gift for the young lady in your life - Little Miss Matched is the place. Their adorable selection of heart embellished options are perfect for any growing gal. I might be too old but I just love the fun prints on their duffle bags. These bags are just the right size for toting gym clothing and all your slumber party needs. The detaching shoulder strap and convenient interior cell phone pocket - make this a duffle bag I am happy to be seen toting. I love the idea of giving a middle school or teenage girl one of these cute bags and stuffing it with other fun heart goodies from Little Miss Matched. Their socks, pjs, notebooks, tights, undies/tanks, and even their hair bands would all make a really sweet present. Also - don't miss the new Piece of Cake Pouch. It is just begging to be filled with bit sized candy and lip-smackers. Clearly I need a little girl to shop for this Valentines. I have so many ideas that I would love to give from Little Miss Matched...hopefully my boys won't be too disappointed with heart covered socks.
I always struggle to come up with that "WOW" baby shower gift or the perfect new baby gift. A friend made me a beautiful diaper cake for Jackson's shower and since then I have always loved how adorably cute & useful those special cakes can be. Most of the places I have discovered to purchase them from are way out of my price range. Yes, the gift is meant to impress but not to wipe out my bank account and let's be realistic: it is going to be taken apart at some point. At some of the prices I've seen you'd think it was a wedding cake. Diaper Cakewalk lets you get the "ooohhs & aahhhs" that we want to achieve without breaking the bank. I don't think that you could make one yourself for much less than these cost, plus think about the time and effort you are saving yourself. We all think that we can make it but in the end most of us end up with a lopsided, not so sure what it is, looking creation or you end up running to Target at the last minute because it is just too embarrassing. You might save $5 - $10 but it is so not worth it. However, if you really want to put your personal touch on a diaper cake - you can get a do it yourself diaper cake from Diaper Cakewalk. It is basically a naked cake just waiting for you to embellish (and isn't that the fun part). It's the easy way to show off your inner Martha Stewart.
I absolutely love it when my house smells delicious. With a home full of messy males, it rarely achieves a desirable scent. The Body Shop has helped me to get my home smelling yummy. While it doesn't vanquish the odd smells, it certainly covers them up! I love their Midnight Stars Oil Burner. You just need a tea light and some scented oil in the top of the burner to release delightful aromas. The oil burners also looks just beautiful as the light peeks through the cutouts on the burner sides. It can be a really pretty edition to any room. The Body Shop has wonderful scented oils. My current favorite is the Nutmeg & Vanilla Home Fragrance Oil. I'm uncontrollably drawn to vanilla but the edition of nutmeg to the scent is flawless. My home smells warm, cozy, and like I have been baking something delicious!! It even makes it feel more like the holidays. There is over 4 pages of different fragrance oils to choose from, which means they truly have something for everyone!
All of the tracks from My Baby Loves are wonderful! I am completely obsessed with pretty much each & every one. I'm not sure how they did it but now Michael Jackson, Madonna, the 80's, and even Christmas songs have been made soothing enough for bedtime. I love that in the process of making them baby friendly they are still so much like the originals. I can't help but singing along to them, especially when I rock my little one at bedtime. He will know Don't Stop Believin' by heart as soon as he can talk. Why should your child be forced to listen to music you couldn't stand yourself. With the cd collection from My Baby Loves - they can enjoy the same big hits that you love and since they have no words we can omit any not so baby friendly lyrics when we sing along. Pick up the full collection and make sure to let baby open the Christmas cd early!
Rag & Bone Bindery has something for everyone this holiday season. All of their creations are well-designed and beautiful. Although it wasn't easy I narrowed their fab selection down to my 2 top gift picks from Rag & Bone Bindery. I absolutely LOVE their Twelve Wishes for Baby. The handmade book is so cute and destined to become truly treasured by the recipient (especially after they can read). This unique book has 12 simple ]fill-in-the blank pages that give you the perfect ideas for memorable & meaningful notes to a baby. For example - "My wish for you..." and "A Special Place I hope you'll visit.." I love the idea of having different family members fill out the various pages. It also has spots to add your photos and to list your 5 simple rules/advice for beginning life's journey. It is a touching gift. I would give it to a new mom, expectant mother, or create one for your new baby. Trust me - they will appreciate it later!
My second top pick is the Day Planner. It is so far from the boring leather planner. It looks chic and sophisticated. There are so many cover options and I can't find a single one that isn't gorgeous! It's a beautiful way to stay organized and a calendar I am more than happy to pull out of my handbag. You can also customize the planner to your own needs by picking out some of their add-ons. They have business card pages, blank tabs, daily expense pages, to-do pages, and even a clear zip envelope. I love the simple elegance of this handmade planner and I have a feeling most woman would too!
I recently discovered a site filled with cute and functional products for a gal's life. My Tagalongs has many items that help to simplify and organize my life. Their Tampoon Tubes are genius! Not only do they stylishly camouflage the contents but they also keep them from getting crushed in your purse. This is a gift that your gal pals will appreciate and your teens will thankfully carry to the restroom. Their Jewelry Sac keeps your jewelry from tangling with 8 separated outer pockets surrounding large inner pocket. You just pull the drawstring the keep them safely inside the nylon sac. Before this I never even bothered to pack my jewelry because I knew it would end up a jumbled mess. I am also loving the Purse Hook-er! It's chic simplicity keeps it from looking like the usual over embellished granny purse hooks. You can easily keep your latched to any surface which not only keeps the contents safer, but also keeps nasty floor germs from attaching themselves to your handbag. This tiny helper even comes with an adorable little storage case.
Flowers that baby will love! Actually, it's a little more likely that mommy will love them. Realistically though - how much do babies under 6 months truly care about the gifts they receive? Why not purchase things that they need and will get some use out of? The adorable Baby Bunch Winter bouquet is full of blooms made from clothing for your little one. Inside this winter array is a bib, a hat, mitts, a long sleeve romper, 2 pairs of socks, and one long sleeve onesie. All of the clothing is 100% cotton and so snuggly soft. Not only is that a whole lot for your money but it looks so pretty to open!! So while baby might not be that fashion obsessed yet - they are sure to enjoy wearing the high-quality comfy duds in this Winter Bunch! Do you know someone expecting or with a newborn? This would make a wonderful holiday gift. Be prepared for the oohs and aahs when opened!!
This is probably one of my favorite things on the market right now. Perhaps it's the Project Runway craze but I am really into sketching out designs of my own. Will they ever grace the runway of New York Fashion Week? My magic eight ball says 'outlook not so good' but that is hardly what I am going for. It's fun to get in touch with your inner style and with the Fashionflat Sketchpad it has never been easier. This adorably designed pad has 40 pages with pre-printed female forms that are ready and waiting for your designs. It also has a spot on each page for your notes, fabric swatches, or inspiration tears. The coolest thing about this one of a kind sketchpad is that when you photo-copy or scan your designs, the pre-printed female forms disappear. Now it looks like you did it all on your own!! The paper is high quality and heavy enough stock that you need not worry about markers bleeding through. On top of all this - there was no compromise made with the design of the sketchpad itself. It is effortlessly elegant and it even comes with stickers so that you can place your monogram on the cover. Who wouldn't have fun with this? Now you can create your own collection, prom dress, or even wedding gown - it's much easier to have your dream clothing made when you have a well laid out design to show.
I'm not sure if the Keep Calm & Carry On Golfballs will actually help you achieve below par but they are certainly fun to look at. I'm pretty sure you would have no trouble telling which ball was yours on the course. I think they would make a wonderful gift for any golfer this holiday season. If you are loving this clever slogan as much as I am - then check out the full range of Keep Calm & Carry On products. They have lots to choose from like cuff links and tote bags.
I admit - I was attracted to this one for my train obsessed four year old. However, I think that the Graffiti Train is a better fit for adults and teenagers (even though he thought it was really cool). The solid white vinyl train arrives ready for you to customize it with your creativity. It comes with ready to stick graffiti and tag decals so that you can vandalize this train car without fear of any reprimand. Finding a unique gift can be tough and if you take a moment to check out SUCK UK - you will discover that the Graffiti Train is just one of the wonderfully uncommon gifts they have to offer. I also love the cat play house, clocky, and my sister would love the gun vase!
Freya Design has some beautiful boxes for the children on your holiday shopping list. My personal favorite is their jewelry boxes! I adore the heart shaped mirror and the cute little key & lock it comes with. The box has 4 compartments and if you are looking to make it extra special they will add personalization at no extra charge. Don't overlook their treasured keepsake boxes for both boys & girls - they are perfect for storing notes, photos, and mementos for the years to come. They even have baby keepsake boxes! All of the boxes from Freya Design are high quality and beautifully crafted. Give them a gift they will use for years and someday pass on to their little one.
I love scented candles. I love the way the scent fills the room and the soft flickering glow that it comes from. Aunt Sadies has an amazing array of beautiful candles in just about any scent you could hope to find. Not only do the long lasting candles come in some seriously cute tins but the scent it just strong enough to fill the room without overpowering it. The hardest part about shopping at Aunt Sadies is choosing which candles to buy from their wonderful selection. They have so many delightful holiday candles to offer and many other fun scents like their It's a Baby Candle (one of my favorites because it truly smells like a newborn). They even have a Beer candle, a chocolate scented candle, an Obama candle, and a Leather candle. No matter who is on your shopping list - they are certain to have a candle that will make them smile.
Our award for best scents goes to Demeter Fragrance. Their collection of amazing scents has over 250 scent options ranging from things like sugar cookie to baby powder. All of their scents are 95% natural and contain no artificial colors or phthalates. If you are looking for a specific scent this is the right company for you. The scent library was like being a kid in a candy shop for me. It was way to much fun browsing all of the options. I still can't get over the sheer amount of choices. They are the perfect place to find a gift for someone for any occasion. How perfect would the Baby Powder be for a baby shower? Or the Funeral Home for a 50th birthday party? I really struggled narrowing down to a few favorites but currently my top picks are:
Poochie Prints is a great place to discover a fresh approach to wall decor in kid spaces. I love the simplicity of their silhouette wall prints and the way you can easily combine several prints to create beautiful images on your walls. Less is more is a mantra I firmly believe and Poochie Prints has that down to a t. Even more impressive is their dedication to creating the perfect print for each individual. They will create custom designs for you at no up charge. So if you have been looking for a certain design they can make it happen. You can even send in a paint chip and they will match your print to that specific shade. Customer service like that for no extra charge is pretty rare. The custom wall prints they created for my family are so gorgeous. I like them so much that they are going up on the wall in our living room! I didn't tell them anything other than 
my eldest loves trains and they got everything so perfect for our family - right down to the color selection! Their extremely affordable too - each print is only $25 including the frame. Most of the time you can't even purchase a decent frame for that cost.
