Mommies With Style http://www.mommieswithstyle.com Product reviews for trendy Moms & Dads, their children & pregnant moms Wed, 16 May 2012 16:42:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 How Come No one Told Me About the Snapfish App http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/how-come-no-one-told-me-about-the-snapfish-app/ http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/how-come-no-one-told-me-about-the-snapfish-app/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 16:42:41 +0000 Whitney http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/?p=17909 Seeing as the bulk of my pictures come from my iPhone now, I can’t believe I didn’t know about the Snapfish iPhone App sooner! I happened to find this when I was randomly checking in the App store for something else and am so happy to have discovered it.

Do you take most of your family photos on your phone now? Do you take shots you wish you were organized to then print out? Check out the Snapfish App. I’m totally adding photos now and hoping to print out some great shots from the last year or so! If you’re a Snapfish user, this is pretty awesomesauce.

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25% off at Gap Today & Tomorrow Only http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/25-off-at-gap-today-tomorrow-only/ http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/25-off-at-gap-today-tomorrow-only/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 15:13:18 +0000 Whitney http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/?p=17912 Use coupon code GAPGO25 to receive 25% off your order of regular priced merchandise on Gap.com today and tomorrow only. These awesome coupon codes are gonna kill me!

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Ingenious: the IceHuggy (and a 20% off coupon!) http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/ingenious-the-icehuggy-and-a-20-off-coupon/ http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/ingenious-the-icehuggy-and-a-20-off-coupon/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 10:58:17 +0000 Whitney http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/?p=17907 From about April-October, my kids have popsicle and Flavor Ice (we call them “Icey Pops” in our house) almost every day. And every day that I give them a popsicle, I have to also give them a paper towel to wrap around the popsicle because they complain about cold hands if I don’t.

Enter the IceHuggy, which is really such a simple yet handy invention. The IceHuggy fits most popsicles and alleviates any need for a paper towel (hello eco-friendly!) and helps keeps hands nice and warm!

You can purchase the IceHuggy right on their website – it’s $6.99 for a two-pack but use coupon code Mommy20 and receive an additional 20% off your order.

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4-Day 20% off Sale Items & Free Shipping at Athleta. http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/4-day-20-off-sale-items-free-shipping-at-athleta/ http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/4-day-20-off-sale-items-free-shipping-at-athleta/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 15:02:33 +0000 Whitney http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/?p=17905 Uh-oh, my credit card’s in trouble with this one. Athleta coupon codes are few and far between so I’ll be taking advantage of this one: 4-days only, 20% off all sale items at Athleta.com with EXTRA20. Free shipping, too!

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Best of Beauty: Olay’s new Total Effects Tone Correcting Line http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/best-of-beauty-olays-new-total-effects-tone-correcting-line/ http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/best-of-beauty-olays-new-total-effects-tone-correcting-line/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 10:22:53 +0000 Whitney http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/?p=17885 So Olay has debuted an awesome new line of skincare products called the Total Effects Tone Correcting Line. Since I’m not getting any younger, I was more than willing to try out a couple of their products. My favorites from the new line include:

Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Tone Correcting Spot Treatment, $21.99 at Drugstore.com. I’ve had sun spots on my face for years now and I’ve been using Olay’s Spot Treatment with success for the past few weeks. The spots are still there but they have faded. Totally worth it!

Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Aging Moisturizer, on sale for $15.99 at Drugstore.com – this one gives you a little boost and helps deal with wrinkles!

Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Tone Correcting UV Moisturizer, $21.99 at Drugstore.com – A great everyday moisturizer with SPF and anti-aging prevention.



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Mother’s Day, 5k & Outpacing Myself #Running #Fitness http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/mothers-day-5k-outpacing-myself-running-fitness/ http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/mothers-day-5k-outpacing-myself-running-fitness/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 20:48:44 +0000 Whitney http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/?p=17895

The whole fam on Mother's Day at the Starting Line

Yesterday I ran an awesome event – the Mothers Day 5k here in my hometown of West Chester, PA. The proceeds from the race go to Mommy’s Light, which is a fabulous local organization that helps the children of Mothers who have passed away from cancer. They work to keep traditions alive with these kids after their mother’s passing and it’s really a beautiful organization.

So I thought it was wonderful to be able to support that by running this Mother’s Day 5k for women only. It was incredibly empowering to run in a sea of pink t-shirts, many, many Moms. I have to admit I teared up a few times passing kids holding signs that read things like “I love you Mommy!” and “You can do it Mommy!” It was really inspirational!

The run itself was a bit “eh” for me. I woke up feeling awful Sunday morning. Just generally run down and dehydrated. A couple of my neighbors were doing the walk instead of the run and I’ll say this – I was definitely tempted. But once we got to the race start, I had too much pride to walk since I run pretty regularly lately. I decided I would run and take it easy and not worry about my pace.

So the guy shouted “go” and I started running. I definitely need to run more races because I have a HUGE issue with the start line. I’ve had several seasoned runners tell me I need to learn about the “bubble.” The bubble is the little space and place you put yourself where you run and not worry about any one else.

I am definitely not there. I felt like everyone was passing me and felt stressed in the beginning. When my Nike+ GPS chimed in at 1 mile to tell me I was at an 8:30 pace, I knew I was hosed. Then I hit the halfway mark at 13:20 which is just WAY too fast for me. As predicted, I peetered out during the second half and had to walk a bit. I blame the heat, the hills and overpacing myself. But it definitely gave me food for thought as I’d like to start running some longer races (including Broad Street – 10 miles – next year) so I need to learn to pace myself and not worry about anyone else around me moving forward.

Overall, as usual I was glad I did it and I love the idea of running a 5k as a tradition with my Mom friends so anyone who is up for it next year needs to do it with me!

Hanging with a friend at the Starting Line. Love the sea of pink in the background!

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Mia Bossi: Still At It Making Beautiful Diaper Bags http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/mia-bossi-still-at-it-making-beautiful-diaper-bags/ http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/mia-bossi-still-at-it-making-beautiful-diaper-bags/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 10:23:25 +0000 Whitney http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/?p=17889 Years ago, I reviewed a Mia Bossi diaper bag. I carried one when Nate (now 8 years old) was a baby. I loved that bag. I was pleased to hear that they are still around when they recently reached out to me. Their tagline is “where function meets fashion.” I’ll say. These bags are just gorgeous and they also carry the important quality of being functional when you have a baby and you need the space.

I carried the Mia Bossi Maria (pictured on the right) and it’s a design that’s still alive and as popular as ever. Celebrities like Halle Barry and Tori Spelling have carried Mia Bossi bags!

Some information on the bags:
· Handmade from high-quality Italian leathers and fabrics and finished with metal hardware and leather straps.

· Features include machine washable faux fur changing pad; detachable inside lining; stroller straps; zippered pockets; and interior holders for bottles, diapers, wipes, cell phones and keys.

· Versatile. Bags can be repurposed post-baby as oversized tote or computer bag with addition of zip-in/zip-out computer bag lining.

· Celeb favorites. Spotted on Britney Spears, Halle Berry, Jennifer Lopez and Nicole Kidman.

· Designed and manufactured in the U.S. by a fashion-forward, career mother.

If you’re looking for a non-traditional yet stylish looking diaper bag, look no further than Mia Bossi. I’ll warn you that the price is a little steeper than your average diaper bag ($350+). Check out the entire Mia Bossi collection on MiaBossi.com.

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30% off Swim & Beach Products at LandsEnd.com http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/30-off-swim-beach-products-at-landsend-com/ http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/30-off-swim-beach-products-at-landsend-com/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 01:32:25 +0000 Whitney http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/?p=17892 Enter the Promotion Code CANDY and PIN 8220 on LandsEnd.com to receive 30% off and free shipping all swim wear and beach. Expires end of day May 14.

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#Giveaway & Review: iBounce Kids Trampoline http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/giveaway-review-ibounce-kids-trampoline/ http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/giveaway-review-ibounce-kids-trampoline/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 17:08:12 +0000 Whitney http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/?p=17854 When I was a kid, my first set of stitches came from a trampoline. I was in second or third grade and I was with a friend. This was one of those old school trampolines back in the 80s – big, black and encircled by a metal pole that screamed “bang into me and break a bone.” I may not have broken a bone but in a random moment of “I am awesome,” I thought I could do a flip and show off in front of my friend. My chin ended up on the metal bar and I ended up getting six stitches that day.

Because of that childhood trauma, I’ve always had a bit of a hesitation when it comes to trampolines despite numerous friends telling me that they are much safer now with netting and padding.

Today’s review is groundbreaking because we now have a trampoline in the house and I’m happy to report it’s safe and my kids love it! The iBounce Kids Tramploline costs $129.95 and is a small trampoline with handlebars for kids to hold onto as they bounce.

I have two boys. The bottom line is that my kids LOVE to bounce on things – 90% of the time that’s my sofas and our beds which are probably less safe than that 80s trampoline I bounced on way back when. So I’m thrilled to have an option for my kids to get a bit of energy out that’s safe, fun and designed to withstand their bouncing on!

My kids are 8 & 5. The iBounce is designed for kids ages 2-5 so it’s definitely over my oldest’s age but it allows for children up to 80 lbs to bounce on it and he’s 60 so I figured we were good to use it.

And the feature that makes the iBounce different from other toddler trampolines is the companion component of RompyRoo, the iBounce kangaroo who you can follow along with via video. There’s a stand on the iBounce for an iPad or tablet and RompyRoo videos can be played and the kids can mimick his jumping suggestions which is cute for a rainy day! (Your tablet secures in place so no worries that your kids will bounce it off and to the ground.) You can also follow along via tv on a DVD if you don’t have a tablet.

Get the iBounce Kids Tramploline for $129.95. Also, we one one to giveaway to one lucky Mommies with Style reader!

We can also offer a giveaway of an iBounce Kids Trampoline (value of $129.95) to one reader. U.S. only please.

How can you win?

You can enter up to 4 times (the only required entry is the first one to leave a comment! All the others are additional entries):

1) Leave a comment on this post after visiting the iBounce Trampoline page and tell us what feature you like best about the trampoline! (Note: Scroll to the bottom of this post and click “Post Comment”. You must be on my site – you can’t do this through a reader.)

2) Tweet about this giveaway on Twitter & follow me on Twitter @WhitneyMWS

Enter to win an iBounce Trampoline ($129.95 value) on Mommies with Style via @WhitneyMWS #wingiveaways http://bit.ly/aatNRf

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4) Subscribe to my feed or email newsletter and stay on top of all of my daily posts! If you already subscribe, please leave a separate comment letting me know that you are currently a subscriber (thank you!).

This giveaway will run until May 19th. One winner will be selected and notified after that time.

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Fashion Friday: Bathing Suits http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/fashion-friday-bathing-suits/ http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/fashion-friday-bathing-suits/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 10:44:53 +0000 Whitney http://www.mommieswithstyle.com/?p=17880 It occured to me just yesterday that it’s probably time to start shopping for a new bathing suit. It’s mid-May meaning summer’s close by! I do this every year – wait until the bitter end and then everything’s sold out by the time I go bathing suit shopping.

This year I’m determined to not be stuck with the same old bathing suit fate!

I love Athleta for their mix and match tool.


Love this Linda Mar Bra Cup Halter Tank from Athleta — $74.00


Land’s End has this cool layered thing going on this season – I like this Stripe Henley Camp Swimsuit top for $40use coupon code BRAND pin 1520 to get free shipping on orders over $50

And one of my all-time favorite places to find swim suits is Target. Of course I swear you have to show up in March to actually find your size but if you are able to shop now and get lucky, boy can you score! The price is right and they always have fun designs. Use Target’s mix and match tool to find just the right swim suit for you.


This Mossimo Women’s Mix & Match Swim Top from Target.com is only $19.99!



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