Congrats to our Snuggle Bub winner

Congrats to Sevin L. of PA for having won the Snuggle Bub contest from Protect-A-Bub.

Look for another giveaway coming soon!

Adorable holiday sets from Green Little Beans

Green Little Beans offers gorgeous handmade baby items - and they're currently offering some adorable holiday sets and specials. I love this penguin sweater as well as the snowman set.

Check out these lines and more on the Green Little Beans website, and enter "mommieswithstyle" in the section where it asks "how did you find out about Green Little Beans" and receive a free Trudi Bear on orders of $50 or more.

25% off at Children's Place

H2MRESB5 for 25% off your entire order - expires December 12th. Free shipping on $75+

Baby Play

I love bonding with my baby. And one of the greatest times to bond is when I'm nursing him--the cuddling, the small talk, the little coos and purrs... any mom will agree... its so special... BUT, there are also those times where you just think, am I sure I want to do this? Like the times when they grab and pull your hair, necklace, anything!?

Little Gems has created beautiful nursing necklaces. The necklaces are strung on a cotton cord, so when baby pulls, you won't find a huge clump of hair being caught and pulled in a chain.

Nursing Necklaces aren't only for moms who nurse. Babies love to pull, grab, and pinch. Little Gems Nursing Necklaces provide baby something safe to play with and explore, all while cuddling closely with mommy.

According to the Little Gems website, "gemstones emit various vibrations and frequencies; potentially balancing and healing body, mind, and spirit. Little Gems have been created to benefit the wearer by selecting specific gemstones based on their colors and properties. As sunlight shines through these Little Gems, the light transforms into the various wavelengths of each gem, positively affecting the wearer." And we all know there are trying times when we need positive affect, right?

Little Gems also creates baby bracelets, fine jewelry, mens jewelry, earrings and accessories, all created with gorgeous gemstones.

Little Gems has designed the Transformation Pin (see photo). 50% of proceeds from the sales of these pins will be dontated to the National Domestic Violence Hotline in honor of the International Day Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Email info@littlegemsonline.com with the coupon code MWS1205 to receive 10% off any of Gemstone Jewelry!

Stylish shoes from Umi

My son has a pair of these shoes from Umi - called the Soho design - and we just love them. I think they're cute and they appear to be really comfortable.

I like them a lot for this time of year because I thought I could dress them up or down - depending on what our day brings. Check them out on Zappos- and be sure to check out the other Umi Shoes there as well. Zappos offers free shipping and free return shipping.

20% Discount at Sidney's Closet

Hey Mommies, imagine you're in the baby changing area at Nordstrom. You reach inside your diaper bag for your wristlet to grab lipstick. Meanwhile, you're burping baby over your shoulder... WAIT!? Your accessories don't match?! But you're in Nordstrom! A styling Mommy like you ... you should look totally put together!

Well fret no more, because Sidney's Closet is out to make sure you aren't committing any accessory faux-pas! Sidney's Closet offers great diaperbags, totes, small essentials bags, wristlets, belts, bibs and burp cloths... and they match!! Handmade by the designer, the bags are offered in similar or matching fabrics, while the baby accessories will either match or coordinate.

Sidney's Closet is offering a Mommies with Style Special: use code mommies20 and save 20% off your purchase. Shipping is only $2.95.

You can't get more festive than this!

If you're looking for the perfect photo-ready Christmas outfit for your little girl, this is it. When I tested this set from Liliputians on my two-year old she refused to take it off! The red corduroy a-line underdress is cute enough to wear by itself and the pinafore overdress has an adorable Christmas candy print with polka dot trim. My daughter's favorite part though was the peppermint candy buttons!

The set also comes with candy print pantaloons but I chose to use the dresses without them. The three pieces can certainly be worn in different combinations to make more than one special outfit!

In addition to holiday sets, Liliputians offers many other clothes for boys and girls in sizes 6 months to 6 as well as bibs and hair bows.

Use coupon code "MWS" for a 15% discount through 12/31/05.

Toddler Aerobed: solving sleeping woes

On a recent trip, I had to accept what I was already suspecting would happen: my son has outgrown the Pack n Play. In fact, he's been too long for it for months, but I was hoping to squeeze one more trip out of it. Which was a bad decision, as we ended up out of town with a toddler who refused to sleep in something too small for him (can you blame him?).

The next morning, we found our way to Target under the recommendation of a friend and purchased an Aerobed for Kids. I was skeptical: our son is still in a crib, how would he sleep on an Aerobed? Would he roll off and hit the floor? Would he refuse to go to sleep?

But I was pleasantly surprised - he did wonderfully. This Aerobed is made for kids - meaning, the folks at Aerobed have designed for your restless toddler. The sides of the Aerobed are raised just slightly - enough to prevent rolling out onto the floor. And it's comfortable! (I laid on it too at times.)

We paid $79.99 for it at Target, but it's currently on sale on Amazon for $69.99 with free shipping. It comes with the electric pump and inflates quickly, and a fitted sheet.

Last chance to win a Snuggle Bub

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Tiny Prints Holidays

What are you doing for holiday cards this year? Instead of sending the standard Hallmark-style greetings, how about sending holiday photo greeting cards with a little panache? With email and digital communication all around us, mailing beautiful holiday photo cards of your family, Christmas and Hannukuh greeting cards and holiday party invitations has more meaning than ever. Tiny Prints Holidays, a recent addition to the Tiny Prints family, offers many holiday photo greetings, holiday party invitations and holiday accessories.

Like Tiny Prints, Tiny Prints Holidays gives you the opportunity to customize and preview every step of the card process, from the font color and style to the message printed inside. They offer holiday photo cards with and without frames, traditional greeting cards, party invites, and personalized wrapping paper that you can have your names or greeting printed on.

Please note that you will need to attach your favorite 4 x 6 inch photo to the card with double-sided tape (which is provided). For digital photo printing, I highly recommend Adorama, a New York-based professional photo printer whose digital prints not only far surpass any other digital printer I've seen, but look as good as regular film camera prints. Each 4x6 costs just 19 cents.

Tiny Prints Holidays designers, who include Petite Alma, Erin and Ilene, and Boatman Geller, have created birth announcements and related baby stationery for many celebrity parents, including Reese Witherspoon, Debra Messing, Maria Shriver, Adam Sandler, Al Roker, Charles Schwab and Harry Connick Jr.

This year, my husband and I are very excited to send our first photocards. My husband is a real photobug so he is already planning the photo shoot and I am excited to dress Anya up. Click here to see the card we selected.

Get 10% your order when you use coupon code CELEBRITYBABIES. Order by December 1st to ensure delivery by December 25th. They also have a special collection for last minute shoppers- order by December 12 to receive your holiday cards before Christmas by regular Ground Shipping. For very last minute shoppers, order by December 18 and select Next Day Air Shipping for delivery before Christmas.

New look on Precious Personalities

Hey all - a lot of you are familiar with online boutique Precious Personalities. It's owned and run by Mommies with Style reviewer, Julie.

Anyhow, she has a cool new site with a great look - be sure and check it out. She sells all sort of great products at competitive prices.

10 off purchase of $100 or more with code MWS. Expires 12/31/05

Here's a cool site for women: Chic Blvd

So this one isn't a specific product, but it's just a cool site I thought you guys could appreciate.

Chic Blvd has articles to help all walks of life for women - dating, wedding, baby, living and boutique (see, I'd never fail you guys with a place to shop or something to buy! Subscribe to their newsletter, write "mommieswithstyle" in the "where you heard about us" section, and receive $5 off your purchase at the boutique)

The holidays are right around the corner!

Are you looking for a different holiday greeting to send out this year? What about a funky and hip custom photo card to showcase your cool family? Check out Mango Ink for personalized holiday photo cards...they have lots of fun designs to choose from. Photos are matte-finished, sized 4x6 and mounted on a heavy white cardstock. This is unique in that you can create a small order for a very reasonable price ($20 for a set of 8).

Mango Ink has stylish birthday invitations (and matching postcard thank you notes) and birth announcements too. I love their designs!

Mango Ink is offering MWS members 50% off holiday card orders through the end of this year. To take advantage of this deal, email them at info@mangoink.com prior to placing your order and put "Mommies with Style" in the subject line.

Handmade Bibs that Work! (and are nice looking too!)

It seems like we are all on the quest for the perfect bib. One that stays on, is light and comfortable to wear, easy to clean and machine washable, and attractive too.


Bibbity Bop is a company specializing in handmade bibs, mats, and aprons, all made by owner Alice Hiller. Alice sent me a sample of one of her best-selling medium bibs, and I figured it was just like every other bib I have tried. But throughout the past week I have been using it, and not only has Jacob been keeping it on due to the extra large velcro closure (first sign of a good bib!) but I really like the look and feel of it (awesome, stylish fabric selections!), and the ease of wiping it down and keeping it clean.

In addition to her kid-sized bibs are adult bibs (great gift for an elderly grandparent), aprons, towel sets, placemats, and more, all handmade (and embroidered by her neighbor!).

Mommies with Style readers get a great 15% discount on anything on the site. Just enter coupon code mommieswithstyle at checkout.

Gorgeous maternity clothes at Isabella Oliver

Is it just me, or have maternity clothes gotten completely nicer in the past few years? I'm serious - I felt I had so few options when I was pregnant with my son. Most of what I wore was from Motherhood and pretty icky - I had a few nice things from Pea in the Pod, and I felt that Old Navy and Gap Maternity was hit or miss.

Now, all my pregnant friends wear cute jeans with fun fabrics for the waist/stretchy part, and from stores I previously shopped that weren't so hip with their maternity choices a few years ago (like Gap). I'm envious of my lack of style when I was pregnant.

Another great maternity store to add to my "I wish I had know about it" list is UK-based Isabella Oliver. You'll find some great, stylish pants and tops on this site. And the clothes are all comfortable - made of soft fabrics and a stretchy material, you won't feel as though you're having to stuff your growing belly into something it just won't fit into. Wrap tops and bottoms are common on their site - making each piece malleable to your body's specific contours. I love it!

Visit them at Isabella Oliver.com. Since most of you are in the States (or Canada) be sure to click on the US flag to get US prices and shipping costs. (Those of you in the UK don't need to do a thing! The page defaults to British currency.)

Hey preggos...

Big sale started today on Liz Lange's website and in-store: up to 40% off some items.

It's supposedly "private" today and becomes public tomorrow but you can view all the sale prices on the website now: check it out.

Thanks to Danielle for the tip.

Soft and oh-so-cute: MINIMINK from Peanut Butter & Lili

Peanut Butter & Lili sells these adorable MINIMINK booties that any Mom would love to put her newborn in. It just doesn't get any softer than this - these booties are made out of faux fur (minimink) on the outside and 100% soft cotton on the inside. Match the booties with the MINIMINK hat.

Use coupon Mommies for 10% off your order. Be sure to check out Peanut Butter & Lili's other products, some of which include: Caden Lane, Serena & Lily, Little Giraffe and more.

Special offer from Baby Bella

It's hard to find a baby gift with function, style and energy. Baby Bella's goal is to provide the discriminating shopper with just that: handmade baby items created out of savvy animal prints and bright colors. They combine funky prints with the softest chenille fabrics to make irresistible combinations.

Check out the funky hooded towels and changing mats--what a great conversation starter at playgroup.

Two specials are being offered for Mommies with Style readers. Order any blanket and receive a free burp cloth or order 3 burp cloths and receive a fourth free. After placing an order, send an e-mail to Baby Bella at info@shopbabybella.com referencing mommieswithstyle.com. This offer expires on January 1, 2006.

Mommy & Me Sweetheart Tees!

I was out the other day with my daughter enjoying the warm weather in our adorable Mommy & Me t-shirts from Maddiecake's website! Some moms were giving us compliments while asking where they could get these cute matching tops. These sets make great gifts for a mother and her baby! The tee comes in Mommy, Toddler or Baby sizes which also makes the set great for a baby and big sister. The cap-sleeve tees have the word "Sweet" written across the front in clear rhinestones with a pretty pink heart outlined on the back. The shirts are very comfortable.

The site also features some adorable infant apparel with top and bottom sets for babies and sweetheart onesies. They also have a fabulous Cowboy Boot/Ye Ha tee which is very hip for a young girl!





Currently, the site is offering free shipping on all purchases.

Win a Snuggle Bub from Protect-A-Bub

Hey guys - here's a great giveaway! Check it out. I recently reviewed The Snuggle Bub, and now we're hosting a giveaway.

Win one from Protect-A-Bub by registering for our newsletter. If you're already signed up, you're already entered. And if you're not signed up, go sign yourself up now so you can become eligible to win a Snuggle Bub - and to get future mailings from us with coupon codes, reviews of stylish products and more.

Or if you can't wait, you can purchase the Snuggle Bub on the Protect-A-Bub website(be sure to check out their other great items that help protect your baby from various weather hazards!). Use coupon code mommystyle10 for 10% off your order.

This contest will end Monday, November 28th.

Your baby can sleep like an angel

Through November 18th, Halo Sleep is discounting all their products 20%! This includes their famous Halo Sleep Sack, the wearable blanket endorsed by the SIDS Alliance, starting at $15! Stock up for those chilly winter months ahead! No coupon code needed.

Your baby can rock out with Crib Rock Couture

Check out these fun tees available on Crib Rock Couture. Traditional children's poems have been elevated to rock status in cute twists on old nursery stories such as 3 Blind Mice and Little Bo Peep. These tees are a lot of fun for kids as well as parents.

Crib Rock Couture is popular among the celebrities. Denise Richards' owns Crib Rock Couture tees for her children, as does Reese Witherspoon and Heather Locklear.

Incidentally, Crib Rock Couture tees helped raise money for Hurricane Katrina relief as two of their tees were signed by Angelina Jolie and Matt Damon and then auctioned off to help victims in need.

You can currently get $10 off any tee (without crystals) - no coupon needed, expires December 7th.

Hey Celebrity Baby Blog readers

Celebrity Baby Blog and favorite tee store of mine, Uncommonly Cute, have teamed up to make a "celebrity baby" t-shirt. Too adorable!

If your little star is a celeb-at-heart (or you think they are), purchase one of these on Uncommonly Cute's website. Use coupon code "mommieswithstyle" for 15% off.

Custom invites from Katherine Jakobs

These are gorgeous. Announce the arrival of your child with a photo montage, or just one picture: but either way, you can do it in style and class with an announcement from Katherine Jakobs.

Use coupon code SHIP4FREE for free shipping through 12/31/05.

A great gift idea for your expecting friends! (and free shipping site wide!)

When I was approaching my due date, I was obsessed with packing the right things to take to the hospital. I asked my girlfriends what I needed and tried to assemble a bag with the right items. But Comfi Cozi has a great, already assembled Labor & Delivery Survival Kit with the perfect items that every woman in labor needs!

Inside this silver mesh tote are 12 essential items for an expectant mother's comfort and convenience: stopwatch, slipper socks, headband, back massager, body lotion, lip balm, Preggie Pops, breath mints, pre-paid calling card, contact list, disposable camera, and bubblegum cigars. The roomy carryall provides space for additional personal items. Whether it's packed in advance or grabbed on the go, this kit will take some of the labor out of labor and delivery.

Receive free ground shipping with your purchase of the Labor & Delivery Survival Kit or any item on the Comfi Cozi site! Simply enter "MWS FS2005" in the comments section during checkout. NOTE: coupon will be applied after checkout. Offer valid until 12/23/05.

Interact with your newborn with Baby Tata

I know that when my son was an infant, I sometimes had no clue what to do with him as far as stimulation/entertainment. He was too young for traditional classes, but I felt like I wanted to interact with him in some manner. One way to do this is through infant massage.

Baby Tata features musical beats from around the world, helping to instruct and guide you through massaging your infant. Infant massage is actually a big deal in other countries - in places like China, India and other Asian countries it's an integral part of a baby's upbringing and development, and it's something we don't do much of in the States.

You can learn infant massage through Baby Tata's DVD - check it out, it's a great way to bond with your baby and to help relieve them of stress.

Buy it for $25 on the Baby Tata site, or on Amazon.

Cool Tie-Dye at El Nino Designs

Vibrant colors, soft cotton, and simply cute, yet affordable designs make the tee shirts and other clothing items at El Nino Designs a great buy for your child.

I purchased two of these shirts for my son as I am slightly obsessed with tie-dye items. I was impressed with the great color combinations and simple (not cheesy) tie-dye designs. I also like that there is a nice selection for both boys and girls.

Prices are very affordable, and even more so with a special Mommies with Style coupon code. Enter MWSNINO for 20% off purchases of $10 or more, good through Dec. 17th.

Welcome to two new MWS reviewers

I've added two new reviewers to help keep you guys up-to-date with stylish places to shop, and where to get the good discounts! Our site is growing by leaps and bounds so I wanted to keep the content robust as well - please join me in welcoming Jennifer and Anita. You'll see more regular reviews coming from them both soon - and check out our About Us page for their bios.

Travel in style with Lapin Vilardi

Add a little class to your trip with some travel bags from Lapin Vilardi. Pick a shoe bag, lingerie bag, laundry bag, or nice-smelling sachet to tuck away in your suitcase. Or get the whole set!

Either way, these bags help you stay organized and look trendy and stylish while doing it. Pick a solid or pattered print.

Use coupon code mommieswithstyle for 15% off your purchase.

20% off at Sephora online!

From November 14th to the 21st, you can save 20% off at Sephora. This fabulous savings only applies to purchases on their website and is not valid in Canada. Currently, they are offering free shipping on orders of $75 or more. For the holidays, they have great suggestions for gift ideas and now offer complimentary gift packaging!


Enter code FF2005 at checkout. This savings can be used for purchases up to $300 before the discount.

Check out these mama calling cards!

I didn't realize when I had my son that I would soon get a new nickname. I am apparently now known everywhere as "Andrew's Mommy"! To make this transition really fun, check out these cool new mama calling cards from Event Bliss.

I can't get over them - they are unique and adorable, and such a fantastic idea. The cards are custom printed with your name and your new nickname (aka Andrew's Mommy). Imagine meeting a potential playgroup mama at the mall's play area and instead of fumbling for paper and pen in the bottom of your diaper bag, you can just give her one of these cards - cool, simple and impressive.

The cards are really adorable and beautifully made. I received a few of them, and they are on a great thick and glossy cardstock. You can get 100 for $45 with several different design, color and icon options; custom made ones are available too.

Also check out Event Bliss' gorgeous line of custom baby announcements. They are a very sweet, modern and stylish way to show off your new little one.

Email Marlynn at info@eventbliss.com to order. Mention Mommies with Style to get 10% off your order of calling cards or baby announcements. (This discount expires two weeks from today's posting). Free shipping applies to all U.S. orders.

For your budding artist...

No more digging in your purse for broken, melted crayons (or dealing with crabby kids because the restaurant doesn't have any). The Art-To-Go Roll from The Piggy Story is designed to hold fourteen crayons in an adorable roll-up pouch.

In addition, The Piggy Story sells the "School-Time Sleep Set", an all-inclusive child-size cot kit which includes a padded sheet, comforter and pillow. Not only are they super comfortable for kids on the go, but they come in cute and classy retro prints.

While on the website, be sure to also check out the "Perfect Set Placemat", a convenient and stylish roll-and-go placement set and the adorable boy and girl aprons.

Use coupon code "piggy10" for 10% off!

15% off at My Little Ducks

Run, run, run (okay... type, type, type) over to My Little Ducks to take advantage of this great offer. Use coupon code MOVE15 and save 15% and get free shipping! (Free shipping will be adjusted after purchase.)

My Little Ducks carries gorgeous boy's clothing (wahoo!) like Ventano, Mulberribush, and New Potatoes, as well as designer diaper bags, gifts, shoes and unique toys.

Babystyle 25% off "gear" and free shipping

Babystyle is helping us out this season! 25% OFF and FREE Ground Shipping on a Gear Purchase: Enter the coupon code ANTHEMGEAR during the checkout process. Diaper bags are considered "gear."

Looking at clothing or toys? Code GIFTING will give you $10 off every $50 you spend (maximum discount is $150.) plus free shipping.

Thanks to Karo who informed us that "This offer is unfortunately not applicable toward the purchase of Avent, Baby Bjorn, Britax, Bugaboo, Medela, Mustela, Peg Perego and Stokke products or the purchase of gift certificates." Hmmm... did anyone else notice that Maclaren is NOT on that list???

Here's a cute book: Star Baby

I recently received this book, Star Baby.

It's a sweet book that follows a Mom and baby throughout their day and follows each action the baby engages in. It's a hardcover/paper book so be extra careful reading it to prying toddler hands!

50% off Brio Modern Dollhouse

Here's a steal found by MWS member Audrey - The Scholastic Store is selling Brio's Contemporary Dollhouse at 50% off for $49.99 (retails for $99.95). It's modern style is very "2005." It even has a skylight!

Free shipping on orders over $49.

Olie Bollen rewards early shoppers

Olie Bollen is offering 10% off on all orders through 11/30/05! Check out their absurdly cute clothes for some awesome holiday gifts! Coupon Code: SHOPEARLY

Another J Crew Sale

So, now you've come to rely on me for my J Crew codes and sales announcements? Here you go...

Spend $150 or more and shipping is free. Use code LK-526 at checkout through 11:59 EST on November 13. Offer good only on internet purchases.

Take advantage of their great fall sale prices. I love this herringbone jacket!!

AimeeJ's new product helps you show off your family

Check out the new brag books available on one of my favorite sites for scrapbooking: AimeeJ.

Each book holds 36 4x6 photos and is small enough to tuck away in your diaper bag, for easy access when you're out and about and want to show off new photos of your baby!

They come in the AimeeJ Luxe colors and sell for $18.50. Use coupon code aimeejbrag for 20% off your brag book purchase.

Wrap your newborn up in a Stowers Swaddler

The importance of swaddling your newborn is undeniable. But the art of swaddling isn't as easy as it looks. I remember my sister-in-law trying to teach me how to swaddle a doll, and my failing miserably at it.

Now, you can purchase swaddling blankets - making it easy to wrap up your baby. One such blanket is the Stowers Swaddler. It was developed my a labor & delivery nurse, so you know there's a lot of experience behind this product. It's been featured on the Dr. Phil Show. Swaddling your newborn helps to reduce the risk of SIDS as it allows you to baby to sleep safely on their back.

Enter "mommieswithstyle" in the comments box when ordering for free shipping and 10% off 2 products or more.

30% off Gymboree coupon code

November 10-13, GYMFRIEND for 30% off.

Shop Early at Black Wagon

Get 15% off at Black Wagon, a trendy shop featuring hip clothing, bedroom decor and more.

Enter coupon code PYV7-4SDXOZ at check out for your 15% off all orders placed between now and Thankgiving Day.

Now why can't they make this in adult sizes...

You know, sometimes I really think our kids have the life. Especially when I get a chance to check out a product like the Snuggle Bub. This product is designed to wrap around your infant or toddler while in the stroller, keeping them cuddled up and warm, protected against the cold winter air!

It's made out of 100% Australian lambswool, keeping your baby nice and warm (think comfy warm UGG boots, this is made of the same stuff).

The Snuggle Bub comes in two sizes: birth-2 years or 2-4 years. It comes in black or blue.

Purcahse the Snuggle Bub on the Protect-A-Bub website. Use coupon code mommystyle10 for 10% off your order.

For.Play winner

Congrats to Jill from MA for having won the For.Play contest! Another giveaway coming soon...

Stunning decor for baby's nursery

Its not everyday I can say, "yeah... Courteney has one, too." But this gorgeous charcoal print puts me in Courteney Cox's company. Okay, Coco's nursery happens to have several: "They are all so cute," Courtney Cox said when she received the images as a gift from Oopsy Daisy, Fine Art for Kids (she was sent Circus Parade, Charcoal Teddy in blue border, Striped Shirt Monkey and Garden Girls).

Courteney's right, they are cute, but even more, they're beautiful! And the bear is only one of many classy prints available at Distinctive Nurseries. Distinctive Nurseries specializes in high-end decor for baby and children's rooms. They feature bedding, art, and furniture, as well as a large variety of other items.

Their current special is free shipping on all purchases over $99. Each month they also feature a "Nursery of the Month" contest: the winner wins a $75 Gift Certificate.

There's been quite a bit of discussion in our forums regarding outfitting toddlers' rooms and baby's nurseries. If you want chic, sassy, classic and style all in one, Distinctive Nurseries should be added to your list of sites to check out!

Celebs love the Fortune tee

And what's not to love about these adorable tees from Fortune Tees, made in both maternity, infant and women's and men's sizes: with a twist on the traditional "fortune" in your fortune cookie, the sayings on these tees are funny and witty.

Some of my personal favorites include "a surprise will appear in my pants" (for infants), "an epidural is in my near future" (for maternity) and I'm sure my husband would love the "a gin and tonic is in my near future" for men.

Each tee comes cleverly packaged in a Chinese take-out box.

Fortune Tees are popular among the celebrities, the list of celebrities using them is too long to list here but a small handful includes: Heidi Klum, Kate Hudson, Reese Witherspoon, Angelina Jolie, Christy Turlington and more.

Enter "mommieswithstyle.com" into the comments code and receive a free Fortune Tee bib with purcahse!

Cute duds for boys on OH BOY!

We've been through this before on this blog: it's so hard to find cute clothes for boys.

Lucky for me (and you other Moms of boys), if you dig around, you can find the right places -- like OH BOY! Baby Boutique. They sell all sorts of trendy, hip clothes, as well as several other accessories (burp cloths, bibs, shoes and more.) Check out the hats - they're adorable.

Use coupon code "mommieswithstyle" at check-out for 10% off your order.

Encourage tidy habits with your kids!

Wouldn't you just love your toddler to participate in some cleaning chores? I know you are thinking yeah, right! One Step Ahead features the Silly Sam Combo brush and dustpan and the Laughing Larry hand vacuum that will help your children learn some tidy habits. These funny talking tools will entertain and chuckle while rolling their googly eyes! They make sounds and speak phrases such as, "You're a good helper!" They make for great imitative play for your toddler since, let's face it, you will really be the one to sweep and vacuum!

Use code SAVETENP for 10% off your order of $50 or more

Last chance to enter the For.Play giveaway

End of the day today guys. Details here.

Tees for children (turned Mommies) of the '80s

Only a child of the 80s can appreciate the humor in decking out your baby or toddler in a tee with an atari joystick on the front. Or how about "the Brat Pack," or "AB / CD" or a tee with a picture or Bob Marley.

The tees for sale on Trendy Tadpole can be appreciated by those of you with a little sense of humor.

Buy two tees, receive the third for free. Write Mommies with Style in the message box, along with the shirt design, style, color and size for your third choice.

$1 shipping on Overstock over the weekend

This weekend only - get your holiday shopping started early - $1 shipping on your entire order on Overstock.

Is your baby adore-a-bowl?

Of course! Tell him or her everyday with these cute little bowls that say "you're cute", "you're sweet" and "you're adorable"!

They are on sale for $9.95 each at Tutti Bella.

Announcing the Mommies with Style special Holiday Directory

You guys will love this one - at least, I hope you do. We've created a special guide/directory for the site this holiday season. It consists of some familiar boutiques and advertisers - most of whom are offering you all great coupon codes and deals for the season.

Check it out - it will be up through the holiday season and you can click through here - or click through on the banner below our navigation.

Happy shopping!

Nurse in private anywhere with the Bebe Au Lait

I've long been curious about the Hooters Hider. Partly because the buzz surrounding this product has been so conflicting: the name evokes a certain image that doesn't really fit the hype I've heard about the product. Well, they're rebranding and changing the name to Bebe Au Lait, a much more appealing name in my opinion!

What I love about it is that it's nothing complex: simply drap the fabric over the front of you and you can nurse in private, and your baby can nurse without visual distractions. It's stylish (it comes in some dreamy fabric choices), gives you some privacy and it can double as a baby blanket or burp cloth. Mommies love multi-functional, right?

It's made of a thin material so it doesn't take up much room in your bag.

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Mama and Bambino: cute site with unique homemade products

Another great site for unique gifts is Mama and Bambino. Take for instance their infant onesies, available up to 18 months, each comes with a stitched animal or picture - all very stylish looking and adorable.

She also has a Diapers & Wipes To Go case, similar to a Diapees and Wipees, only a bit larger and thicker (quilted material on the inside), as well as some girly embellishments that makes these a ton of fun.

Check out Mama & Bambino's other items: burp cloths with adorable fabric choices, pillow door hangers, and Cozy Covers for the infant carrier.

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More cool signing products: Signing Smart book & flashcards

I recently received this book, Signing Smart. I was interested to take a look since we've only used videos to teach sign language. Signing Smart supports ASL and teaches the basics to kids and parents.

They've got a glossary in the back explaining how to do the basic signs, as well as some pictures. I'd recommend also purchasing something visual to help you - like the Signing Smart Flashcards, to help you make sure you get the signs right.

The authors of the Signing Smart series are child development researchers and educators.

For those who don't know (and haven't heard me go on and on about signing with your child), signing is not just for hearing-impaired children. It's a great way to encourage communication with your babies and toddlers - it helps to reduce frustration and tantrums but allowing your kids to communicate more easily. I'm a huge fan: I believe signing not only helped reduce tantrums in our house but helped my son to speak sooner.

Gorgeous charm Mother's Bracelets

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Several celebrities wear bracelets from Truly Charming including: Kelly Ripa, Brooke Shields, Sarah Jessica Parker and Josie Bissett. Truly Charming bracelets have also appeared in US Weekly, American Baby and the CBS Early Show.

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