2006_11_01_posts : Classy Mommy Blog

Swanky Baby Basics

Swanky Baby offers a new modern twist on the baby basics. Whimsical, flirty, and hip patterns decorate all their goodies including everything fom these sassy belts for babies and toddlers to this chenille backed and washable feeding smock or art smock. Other fabulous baby products include sassy bibs, burbs, and blankies in several different sizes. A creative gift from Swanky Baby would be a refreshing and fun surprise at any baby shower or 1st birthday party.

Stylish Business Cards for Moms

Ever wish you had an easy way to share your info when you meet another Mom at the Park or Babies R’ Us? Enter “Cards for Moms.” You may have left you day job, but you can still have a fabulous and stylish Mommy business card to share with the new potential friends you meet wherever you go. Classy and professionally designed, these cards have 2 sides and can be personalized with info on your children and emergency contacts so you can conveniently leave them with a babysitter. Over 20 modern, stylish, and whimsical designs to choose from. I chose the Flower Power pattern: a trendy brown and pink color scheme. I love being able to have a mommy business card to hand out when I randomly meet other Moms when I’m out with my daughter Mackenzie. If you order now, they are offering a FREE clip on card holder with every order. $50 for a set of 100.

Calling all Bookworms: Save 10% on Books to Bed Gift Sets

Attention all Bookworms! Books to Bed is the gift for you to give and receive. Favorite Bedtime stories are paired with matching cozy PJ's to foster a love of reading and instill that bedtime routine. This gift set is totally adorable. Favorite titles available include: Chicka Chicka A,B,C, Ella the Elephant, Good Boy Fergus, How do Dinosaurs Count to 10, and Guess How Much I Love You. Classy Mommy approves of this super cute gift idea. Save 10% at The Kiddie Closet with code: CLASSY.

Ally Kats Posh Potions - Stocking stuffer for little girls!

Classy Mommy adores Ally Kats products for little girls. Sparkling Powder Puffs, Lip Gloss Books, Sparkle sticks and spritz and more! These fun sized make-up gifts are specially packaged for in whimsical little packages with all the frills for little girls. The perfect stocking stuffer for the holidays! $20

Win $150 Shopping Spree at Pure Boy Clothes

Happy Cyber Monday! Email colleen@classymommy.com for a chance to win a $150 shopping spree at Pure Boy Clothes.

No girls allowed! Pure Boy Clothes is the place to find stylish, hip and designer clothes for boys – and only boys. Ellen Wolpin, owner of Pure Boy Clothes, founded this business after her frustration with trying to style her twin boys in outfits that were “pure boy” and “not worn by everyone else on the playground”. No Added Sugar’s “Lock Up Your Daughter’s Please!” is a hot find. Other hot brands include: Kingsley, Ed Hardy, Joe’s Jeans, IKKS, City Rags and Bo Bo Brooklyn, but only for boys. One of Classy Mommy’s favorites is their BoBo Brooklyn Cape. Now this would be a FUN holiday gift to receive if I was a little boy!

Pure Boy Clothes has a fantastic coupon code for all you stylish Momma’s shopping for your little boys. Enter code: CLASSYMOMMY to save 25% until 12/31/06. Don’t forget to email colleen@classymommy.com for your chance to win a $150 shopping spree at Pure Boy Clothes. Contest ends 12/4/06.

Classy Mommy adores aimeej Keepsake Albums

Classy Mommy loves aimeej keepsake boxes, albums, and frames. Aimee J’s products are totally gorgeous and classy – even if you’ve never been into organizing your photos and mementos before, her wide selection of keepsake albums, boxes, and frames will motivate you to document those special moments. And with the holidays fast approaching, her products make super gifts. If you love to scrapbook and document all the details, her Memory albums are ideal as they include space to write info beside the photos. If you are like me and love to capture special events on film but seem to neglect organizing things into a beautiful album, then the keepsake box is the answer to your scrapbooking prayers. For Mackenzie, I have a pink keepsake box where I toss the photos I develop along with any special birthday and holiday cards and mementos from her 1st year. You can even buy a keepsake box in primary colors if you’d like to save special projects and mementos as your children enter their pre-school and school age years. Aimee J’s Baby “First” Frames are also the perfect baby shower gift, new baby gift, for first birthday gift. These frames come individually or as a set of 3 to celebrate babies “first” steps, birthday, and bath.

Perfect Tees for Mommy Friends

These tees are the perfect holiday gift for your Mommy friends. Ever feel like you need a martini playdate? Trendy moms are loving these fashionable tees. Fun mommy slogans include, "I'm too sexy for my minivan" and "mommy juice" among others. Darling Mummy will donate 10% of all sales from Classy Mommy to Project Peanut Butter plus they will give you free shipping with coupon code "classymommy".

Maryjane Rainboots by Trumpette

Who doesn't love Trumpette's Maryjane socks and tights for littel girls? Well, Trumpette did it again! Bring on the rain and get styling with these Maryjane rainboots. Pre-Order now for shipping mid-December and save 10% at Doody Baby with code ClassyMommyRain.

Save 15% at the Hip Chicks Boutique

Check out the hip mother daughter coordinating sets in the Hip Chicks Clothing Line. Designed by a work at home mom, each outfit is custom made to fit your specific needs. If you are like me, you are frustrated at constantly rolling up your daughter’s pants since they are ALWAYS too long. Denise, the designer, will tailor according to your exact measurements. These coordinating sets are so custom you can even select the fabric and style you’d like you to purchase. Depending on your mood, you could request an identical Mother Daughter outfit or go for subtle similarity with a coordinating look.

Hip Chicks fabrics look very classy with their trendy and whimsical patterns. Options include, wrap skirts, sundresses, scarfs, tops and more!

Save 15% with code CLASSY and enjoy FREE SHIPPING too!

Yummy in my tummy Bellybars!

Satisfy those cravings with a NutraBella Belly Bar. Classy Mommy’s favorite flavor is the “Baby Needs Chocolate” chocolate toffee crisp bar. This tasty and balanced snack is scrumptious. It has 170 calories, tastes totally like a “treat” and even has 8 grams of protein – something I struggle to get enough of in my diet. I totally encourage all of you readers to give Belly Bars a try if you haven’t yet. I wish I knew about them when I was pregnant and breastfeeding – but lucky for me, Bellybars are for before, during and after pregnancy nutrition. Honestly, I’ve been eating them almost every day as my snack since I first tried them last week. Classy Daddy is even a fan and he is eating them too! Bellybars are widely available - you can order them by the case online at Baby Center or Drugstore.com or purchase in store at your favorite maternity shops like Mimi Maternity and Motherhood – or buy them at grocery stores like Whole Foods or Wegmans. Happy snacking! If you shop at this Baby Center Store link, Classy Mommy can donate a portion of your purchase to Project Peanut Butter and you’ll save 20% for each case you buy! (search for belly bars or nutrabella)

Holiday Shopping Coupon Codes from Classy Mommy

Are you prepping for a holiday shopping spree? If you plan to avoid the malls and shop online this Black Friday, enjoy these fantastic savings compliments of Classy Mommy. These are just a few fun gift ideas. Check back next week for more super savings! Any revenue Classy Mommy earns when you shop through our partner links will be 100% donated to Save the Children and Project Peanut Butter.

Isabooties - Save 15% with Code “ClassyMommy” on these

Pediped - Celebs love these comfy and stylish kicks for their kiddies!

Gaga Goods - Save 10% Code SR0606 on these whimsical snugglie and tee holiday gift sets

Cuddlebee - Save 20% with Code ClassyMommy on these trendy bib and burp sets.

Gap – Enjoy $5 shipping from Nov. 22nd – Nov. 27th on all Gap, Gap Kids, and Baby Gap purchases.

Enhance Me Photos – Turn your favorite photo of your tot into a fairy, cowboy, or whatever you desire. Use Code ClassyMommy to save 10%.

Classy Mommy is Gaga for Gaga Goods Holiday Snugglies and Tees

Classy Mommy is a huge fan of the adorable gifts available at Gaga Goods. Plus, Gaga Goods donates 5% of every sale to charities benefiting children. Now that’s a classy idea!

Gaga Goods sells nifty notecards, snugglie onesies, tees, bibs, burps and more. Each of these items feature their unique designs of that signature little “baby gaga” grin – these designs are too cute express with words! Their tag line is spreading smiles to little ones everywhere – and with fabulous gift sets, no doubt they are fulfilling that promise! Bib and Burpy sets, twin and triplet sets, new baby sets, birthday sets, and a fantastic collection of holiday sets featuring elves, gingerbread boys and girls, fairies and more! Holiday logos include a Sugarplum fairy, Gingerbread Boy, Sugar and Spice to name just a few. They offer free gift packaging and their gifts come packaged beautifully with their signature tag tying the gift bag and a classy gift card as well.

Enter coupon code SR0606 to save 10% on your order at Gaga Goods. Even cooler, if you enter this code, Classy Mommy will earn 10% of your sale to donate entirely to Project Peanut Butter, a non-profit that helps treat starving children in Malawi. I told you Classy Mommy was “gaga” for Gaga Goods! Check back soon for a video review on their fabulous holiday gift collection!

Classy Mommy Giveaway: Win a Free letter from Santa!

Santa Claus is coming to town. After we get through Thanksgiving next weekend, it will be time to deck the halls and write letters to Santa. Wouldn’t your children love to get an “authentic” reply in the mail from Santa? Santa Letters 4 Kids.com has been making children smile with their personalized letters for 10 years. Classy Mommy had a chance to review these very personal letters from Santa and they a Hot Find for the holiday season. There are over 60 letterheads to choose from and your child’s letter will include as much personalized info as you give them about your child (including info about their pets, siblings, accomplishments and friends).This letter will totally amaze your special little boy or girl. Prices start at about $8 and you can opt to even have your letter mailed in a special red tube along with a magic “Santa Key” for homes without chimneys. Very cool!

Santa Letters 4 Kids.com is sponsoring this week’s Classy Mommy giveaway from 11/19- 11/25. Please email colleen@classymommy.com with your name for a chance to win a FREE personalized letter from Santa for your child.

Mama Mio: Supermama under Construction Gift Sets

I wish I knew about this maternity skin care line when I was pregnant. At least now I can give their deluxe pampering gift sets to my friends who are Moms-to-be. Mama Mio offers a line of luxurious and safe creams and rubs to help skin with the “nine month s-t-r-e-t-c-h”. Their specially created line was developed by 3 Mommy friends in London who worked together with chemists and aromotherapists to create this set of perfect pregnancy skin solutions. If you're hoping to prevent stretch marks - check this stuff out for sure! Mama Mio products all contain a unique fragrance named “Gravida” – a blend of 10 pregnancy-specific essential oils. And trust me, after sampling Mama Mio, I can attest that this stuff smells delicious! Mama Mio’s packaging and branding is top notch too which makes their kits the perfect gift for new moms and moms to be. Gift kits for Moms include a Congratulations! Kit, It’s Time! Hospital Kit, You’re Amazing! Kit and more.

Mama Mio is sponsoring this week's Classy Mommy Giveaway for all you pregnant Supermama's currently under Construction! Email colleen@classymommy.com for your chance to win their fabulous Mini Mama Mio Kit which includes the best of Mama Mio in miniatures.

Starrytime’s Personalized Story Book and Blanket: the ideal baby gift

I am totally impressed with Starrytime. If you need a gorgeous gift for a new baby, first birthday gift, Christening or Christmas gift, order the book and blanket gift set from Starrytime. Starrytime even allows you to create a dedication page at the beginning of the story stating who the gift is from and for what occasion. I had the opportunity to review this gift and I think any parent would love to receive such a beautiful and practical keepsake. This gift set includes an ultra plush blanket and a personalized book. Your child’s name appears in the title along with appearing throughout the touching story about the “Blanket Full of Love.” You can cozy up with the blanket and book at bedtime – while also keeping this book and blanket for years to come as a wonderful memento. The presentation and gift wrap of this deluxe gift set is very classy. Not to mention the gift is so original and one of a kind. Celebrity Mommy and Daddy fans of Starrytime books include: Gwyneth Paltrow, Brooke Shields, Adam Sandler, and Angela Bassett.

Exclusive offer for Classy Mommy Readers: Enter code 15OFF to save $15 off your order of a Starrytime book and blanket set. Given that Starrytime products are totally custom and personalized gifts, all orders for Christmas must be placed by December 4th to arrive in time!

momAgenda: Being Organized Never Felt This Easy!

Feeling disorganized? Always searching for the perfect day planner to track and schedule all the events for you and your small herd of children? Check out momAgenda. My new 2006-2007 calendar is a momAgenda planner and I love it. Literally, this planner is my new tool to organize the chaos in my life – even if only on paper. This planner is totally designed for moms. It has a week at a view layout with separate space for Mom and up to 4 children. The planner includes a slot for dinner plans each night. I'm not too domesticated, so this will so help me aspire to orchestrate a meal for my family. There is also a removable address book you can reuse for next year. Available in 7 stylish colors. $42.

Dance on with iPop My Baby Onesies and Tees

Mackenzie loves to dance and sing La la la. She may be too young for an iPod, but no baby is too young to look hip and sytlin' in these genius creations from iPop My Baby. Available in a tee or onesie. This would make a fun new baby gift for all parents who can't imagine life without their iPod. $16

Splish Splash. Celebrate the Rain in Style with Plueys

Splish Splash. I’ve never been so happy in a pair of boots since I was a kid wearing those Ducks boots in the early 80’s. I am in love with my new Plueys “Lotsa Dots” boots. Plueys boots are totally trendy, stylish, and practical. Not to mention 100% comfortable to wear on damp day walking around the city while still looking fabulous! Plueys sells adorable boots for kids too – in a Berry Stripey or Blue Jeans pattern. Even better, Plueys has a hot sale going on right now. Buy 2 pairs of Plueys and get 1 free until 12/24. 10% off with code “postie”.

Animal Flash Cards - a Gift that Keeps on Giving

Flash the ABC’s at your toddlers and kids with these delightful animal flash cards. A perfect stocking stuffer! For her 1st birthday, Mackenzie received this set of animal flash cards designed by Eric Carle, author of the popular “Very Hungry Caterpillar”. These flash cards are totally a gift that will keep on giving. Now she loves stacking the cards, browsing through the pictures, and hearing me name all the animals. Later, she will love learning the alphabet and naming all the animals herself. These flash cards are the perfect educational toy to be used for years – and they don’t take up any precious square footage compared to all those big bulky noisy toys requiring endless supplies of batteries!

Pee & Poo – Unconventional Cuddly Toys and Clothing

Pee & Poo is grabbing the attention of the media with an incredible design concept for unconventional cuddly toys and clothing.

Classy Mommy’s favorite Pee & Poo product is the cuddly Pee & Poo Duo. The duo packages soft stuffed Pee & Poo together to be used as a cozy and wacky toy for tots or a humorous gift for adults. You can check out our video review to see little Mackenzie, age 1, checking out this interesting take on what is usually a taboo topic. Mackenzie loves these cuddly toys and carries them around the house. They definitely grab your attention and a real conversation starter when I host playgroup! Parents love Pee& Poo as a potential educational approach and introduction to potty training. Pee & Poo also sells a line of underwear, tees, key chains and temporary tattoos. Their stuff is so popular with the kids, they’ve also just released a line of adult wear clothing too!

Pee & Poo is based in Sweden and originated with a fabulous design concept by Emma Megitt. The Pee& Poo design turned out to be so popular and enticing that an entire company was founded around it – which now designs and sells Pee & Poo products throughout the world.

This week Pee& Poo is sponsoring a giveaway for all you trendy Classy Mommy readers. 10 Winners will be chosen! Contest ends 11/19/06. Grand prize is a Pee & Poo Duopack along with Pee&Poo Baby briefs and both a Pee T-shirt and Poo T-shirt. 9 additional winners will each get their choice of a Pee or Poo T-shirt. Email colleen@classymommy.com with your name for a chance to win!

Stylish Diapering Solution on the Run: Pineapple Cove's Diaper Wallet

Fuss free diaper changes in style! The Simple Change Diapering Collection by Pineapple Cove is the answer to every stylish moms request to lose the huge diaper bag and still be prepared for those inevitable dirty changes on the run. The diaper wallet is ideal for several large diapers and wipes container. The toddler and infant systems are perfect to throw in the car or stroller so you also have a waterproof pad if you want some extra comfort for a diaper change outdoors, in the mall, or at a friends place. This chocolate garden fabric is high quality and super sophisticated. No one would ever guess this stuff is for diapers. Honestly, the diaper wallet looks like a mini purse – I love mine so much I might just use it as a little clutch and throw out the diapers for a casual evening out minus the baby! Pineapple Cove’s diaper wallet and pads are so hot they were even gifted at the 2006 Academy awards.

Save 10% on Pineapple Cove products and your entire purchase at the Polka Dot Whale with coupon code CLASSY. Expires 1/31/07

Go Giddy Giddy for these hairclips!

I guarantee you'll get giddy over these hairclips. These little girl barrettes will brighten up any outfit and add some fun spark to your toddler's style. Giddy Giddy designs are totally original - including cupcakes, ice cream cones, penguins, ducks, strawberries and more. Giddy Giddy was founded by Teri DiMalanta, a craftaholic Mom with a "desperate need to tame her new daughter's unwieldy mohawk with something cool, quirky, and fun." These barrettes are super safe and use snap on clips. I use these fun clips for Mackenzie's baby fine hair - and they totally work perfectly and look too cute!

This Little Piggy Went to Prada

Note to self. Add this book to my Christmas list. What a fun stocking stuffer this will be! This Little Piggy Went to Prada: Nursery Rhymes for the Blahnik Brigade gives classic nursery rhymes a new twist. This books sounds like a hot baby shower gift or birthday gift for your favorite mommy girlfriend! They say this book will make the most sleepless fashionista mom smile, even when she's knee-deep in diapers. Start teaching your tots their sense of style early!