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We all know little girls love to dress up and wear jewelry. The Charm It! collection from High Intencity is a great way to treat your girl to a trendy necklace without suffering from pangs of guilt--these are well-priced treats. So when your daughter accomplishes something terrific (such as a first recital), simply add another charm to her collection as a way to say "I think you are great!"

I love the easy mix-and-match nature of this jewelry. The Charm It! collection is completely interchangeable and you won't need a jeweler. Instead, simply snap the tiny clasp onto the necklace or bracelet to attach a new charm or trade a charm with a friend. Charm themes include: candy, Hello Kitty, Disney, animals, sports and many more. The options are limitless! To get started, expect to pay around $5 for a charm and from $10-$15 for the necklace or bracelet.

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Jewels and Pinstripes delivered extra bundles of joy to Celebrity parents of Twins!
They have now partnered with Classy Mommy to provide you with the opportunity to win some great Celebrity baby swag that was given to stars like Marcia Cross and Patrick Dempsey!

As we head into Mother's Day, we figured this woud be a fantastic way to reward one lucky Classy Mommy reader with this incredible swag. Each week for the next 3 weeks we will be giving away incredible goodies like those listed below!!

This week you could win Celebrity Baby Swag valued at over $400.00

This week's giveaway includes products from Queenie by Design,
Bambini Carini Inc, Inky Dink Tees, CuddleBee,
Turtle Papers, Sweet Baby Kate and Tweak’ms Sunglasses.

Email colleen@classymommy.com for your chance to win.

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Boston Mamas: Medical Must Have Avoid medically inspired "mommy moments" with this stylish, printable medical quick reference card (in two colors!)

Celebrity Moms: Rachel Ray Launches Organization to Educate Kids About Food and Cooking Rachael Ray has started the Yum-o organization to help teaching kids and their families about food and cooking.

Clever Parents: A Stylish, Hands-Free Baby Carrier that Won’t Kill Your Back Given up on searching for a stylish, comfortable baby carrier that won’t kill your back? We found the carrier of your dreams in the PortaMEe.

MamaPop: Britney To Write Tell All? Britney Spears is hurt and angry and she wants the world to know!

One Chic Mama: These Tips are Tops Top Tips for Girls (ahem, women) offers advice on solving all life's pesky little problems

SheFindsMom Wants to Know: Would You Dress Your Son in Smocked Overalls? Classic and sweet or dated and sappy? What do you think?

The Stylish Child: Celebrity Product Find - Bebe au Lait Nursing Covers Nursing is something that takes a degree of privacy even if you're a celebrity mom

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Did you know 70% of sun damage occurs during the first 18 years of life? I'm lucky that my girl has inherited some of my olive skin, but that doesn't mean I eschew sunscreen. This latest stint of warm weather gave me the chance to try out Mustela's high protection sun lotion SPF 50. There are two different offerings:

• Sun Cream for Sensative Areas: Comes in a cool lip-gloss-like applicator for precise application, and is ideal for little noses, lips, and tops of ears
  
• High Protetion Sun Lotion: Typical body lotion in the basic squeeze tube--slather this on everywhere else!
  

The lotion glided on without clumping. It was smooth and easy to achieve an even application. The smell is very faint (billed as fragrance-free which means they don't add any scent). Check out Mustela's site for helpful skin care tips such as:

* Remember: Sunscreen should be applied on cloudy days as well. 80% of the sun's UV rays actually filter through the clouds and perform their invisible damage.

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Jewels and Pinstripes delivered an extra bundle of joy to Celebrity parents of Twins! They have now partnered with Classy Mommy to provide you with the opportunity to win some great Celebrity baby swag that was given to stars like Marcia Cross and Patrick Dempsey!

Starting on April 29th, we'll be giving away this incredible celebrity baby swag that will total over $1000. Stay tuned for more details!

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Their answer could earn them a $2,500 savings bond. It could also end up as our newest Beautiful Futures tee to be sold world wide.

New York City based Beautiful Futures celebrates its philosophy that ‘Everything is Possible.’ Its line of inspiring and super cute tees have been sold in high end boutiques in six countries, Nordstroms, Petit Club Med and prestigious art museums such as the Art Institute of Chicago and The Guggenheim. Online customers order from as far away as Australia, Japan, Europe and the Middle East.

So, what are you waiting for?? Find out what our question is right now. Ask your child and then email it into us. Imagine how proud he or she would feel if their response was selected and turned into our newest Beautiful Futures tee to be sold worldwide. Hey, and a $2,500 savings bond is nothing to sneeze at.

Our friends at the fabulous learning company, Hooked on Phonics know the question. Now, it’s your turn.

http://www.beautifulfutures.com/

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In honor of Earth Day, Classy Mommy has the perfect giveaway sponsored by Barefoot Books. 5 lucky winners will each get a copy of Whole World - along with it's sing-a-long CD. Email colleen@classymommy.com for a chance to win! Contest runs April 22nd - April 29th.

Whole World, published by Barefoot Books, is the perfect way to celebrate our planet! This gorgeous hardcover book has incredible illustrations and comes with a catchy singalong CD. Even my 17 month old was loving the familiar tune we all grew up with! The end of the book offers some super tips for "Green Living". It's never too early to start sharing these important values with our younger generations! A percentage of sales from this title benefits global conservation too!

Classy Mommy is a HUGE fan of Barefoot Books. We have many of their books and they are amazing! Unlike the usual books we read again and again and of course are favorites, some of their collection explores cultures from around the world and they have gorgeous board books for tots too. Their collection is incredible and feels like one-of-a -kind as their collections are only found in independent bookshops or museum type shops - along with their own flagship store in Cambridge MA or on their online shop.

10% of any purchase made from Barefoot Books will go back to Classy Mommy for us to donate 100% to Project Peanut Butter.

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Babyfaces - Photo of the Week Father and newborn son bond early

Boston Mamas: Keeping Kids Safe Resources to help teach your kids about safety in a way that won’t scare them (or you).

Celebrity Moms: Shiloh Jolie-Pitt Has Her Very First Legal Battle She's not even a year old, but Shiloh Jolie Pitt has begun her first legal battle with the help of her mom

Clever Parents: Celebrate Earth Day With Your Children Enjoy these fun Earth Day activities and crafts you can use to teach your children to appreciate and take care of the world in which we live.

Coochicoos: Celebrating a New Baby in the Year of the Pig Check out a baby shower invite designed for babies born in this year of the golden pig

Friday Eye Candy: TV Hotties Our weekly installment of sweets for you, because you're worth it...

Mommies with Style: Uptown Bella's new bag 15% off this hip new laptop bag made of WeatherTac Nylon (spill proof!)

One Chic Mama: Organic Mommy, Organic Baby Luxurious organic products for mother and child from Erbaorganics

SheFindsMom Goes Organic for Earth Day Celebrate Earth Day with these eco-friendly organic finds for babies and Earth Mamas

Swanky Moms: Boon Animal Bag Funky stuffed animal organized/chair

The Stylish Child: Swaddling Baby in Luxury Swaddle Designs ultimate receiving blanket swaddles your baby in luxury

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Baby Celebration LA has some fabulous seminars, events, and entertainment planned for this sure to be stellar 2 day event about everything stylish and incredible for Moms and Babies! The "A Star is Born" event sponsored by Cookie Magazine really captured my attention and sounds like a MUST SEE event! A Hollywood-themed children's birthday how to!

Roll out the red carpet for your little one's birthday, and celebrate Hollywood-style at Baby Celebration LA. Rebecca Ffrench, contributing editor of "Cookie" will demonstrate how to transform your home into an old-fashioned move set. From where to find the perfect "red carpet"runner to creative places to stock up on "props", she'll highlight glamorous suggestions, tips and tricks on making the party premier-perfect.

Party Tips & Tricks with Rebecca will be held on both Saturday and Sunday April 28th and 29th at 12 PM, 2 PM and 4 PM at Booth # 128.

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Thanks to the latest sponsor of the Classy Mommy weekly giveaway – D-artCompany.com in conjunction with Baby Celebration LA for sponsoring this week's giveaway. Win a chance to create your own Photo Realistic Canvas Print of your favorite memory valued at $140. If you are in the LA area on April 28th and 29th, be sure to visit Baby Celebration LA and see D-artCompany.com at Booth #444.

Email colleen@classymommy.com for your chance to win. Contest runs from April 15th - April 22nd.

D-artCompany.com can help you turn your favorite images into a work of art on fully stretched canvas. Everybody owns great images that tell a story! The possibilities are endless: Kids pets family travel sports weddings special events vacations Kid’s drawings vintage photographs…

Classy Mommy loves how they have so many options for your photos and drawings! You can even reproduce your children's artwork and scribbles on canvas or turn your favorite photos into a filmstrip. What a beautiful way to commemorate your memories.

Send them your favorite photo, digital files,35mm, photos from your shoe box or drawing and they will print it on stretched canvas in a variety of sizes and styles, ready to hang.

Go online and order your canvas http://www.d-artcompany.comCanvas prints are a great way to display your personal artwork and make a wonderful gift - just in time for both Mother's Day and Father's Day!

Email colleen@classymommy.com for your chance to win. Contest runs from April 15th - April 22nd.

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In less than a month, we'll be celebrating Mother's Day (May 13--mark your calendars). This year I'll be giving my special friends a personalized gift from Sentimental Silver. While undeniably nostalgic, designer Christi Johnstone's jewelery is equally trendy and eminently collectible. Made of pure silver, Johnstone's custom-crafted designs are packed with significance. A current favorite of mine is the new "Hip To Be Square" pendant ($100 for a single-sided engraving). Engrave the pendant with your children's names, an anniversary date, a special quote--basically anything of significance. Since each pendant is handmade, this one-of-a-kind pendant will surely be a treasured heirloom to be passed from generation to generation. What a wonderful gift for you and your family.

Classy Mommy readers can get 15% off their orders and free shipping. Simply use the coupon code: CLASSY when placing your order.

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Happy Reading from all of Classy Mommy's friends on the web!

Babyfaces - Photo of the Week A Little Angel Smiles...

Boston Mamas: Intimacy S.O.S. Exhausted parents can't help but be prone to losing their bedroom mojo; Esther Perel's "Mating in Captivity" can help you right the intimacy ship.

Celebrity Moms: The Scoop on Tori Spelling's Modern Nursery Tori Spelling creates a nursery to fit her modern, funky style

Classy Mommy: Fairy Princess Designs Tooth Fairy Pillows What a keepsake gift! Fabulous girl and boy patterns - think Princess or Pirate!

Clever Parents: Eating In Season Eating With Emily guru guides you through the freshest, most in-season produce in your regular grocery store.

Coochicoos: Say I Love You with a Bumbi Doll Remind your kids you're never far away with a customized Bumbi Doll

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony Splitting Up? Is Marc Anthony "suffocating" J-Lo?

Mommies with Style: Baby Jogger's City Series Double Upgrading to a double couldn't be easier.

One Chic Mama: Fat Girl Slim A great cream from Benefit that helps smooth skin as it firms, trims, tones, and energizes.

SheFindsMom: Baby Shoe Buying Guide The most adorable, comfy shoes for newborns, crawlers, toddlers—and big kids, too.

Swanky Moms: Jayneoni Moore & Renae Plant's fashion show at BCLA 2 Fashion Shows at BCLA

The Stylish Child: Containing Diaper Change Clutter The stylish Sara Bear Baskets create changing basket envy

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If you are an aspiring mom trying to conceive, mom to be, or a mom- you will likely get a few laughs out of ABC's new comedy launching tonight. Classy Mommy previewed the pilot and 2 additional episodes. The show was light-hearted as it follows the journey of a young couple deciding to take the plunge and get pregnant. I'm not sure of the sequence of the episodes I previewed besides the pilot. I assume it is slated to be a 1/2 hour sitcom - it is produced by the team who also produce Two and a Half Men. I thought the subtle pregnancy humor was actually the best and what I think people will best relate to - for instance, needing to take that pregnancy test first thing in the morning, and then realizing you just can't get that package open!

ABC 10 PM tonight after Grey's Anatomy.

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From fingerpainting to snacks on the go, we all know toddler's are happiest when their fingers are filthy. But once you've retired the diaper bag it's hard to lug a wipes container with you on playdates and outings. That's where the clever folks at Lil' Dipper have got you covered. They've packaged a 40-count pack of individually wrapped wipes. Each Lil'OneWipe is more than enough to handle a mac-and-cheese lunch or a post-playground clean-up. Thankfully these wipes don't have a cloying scent--and they're also biodegradable. Toss one of these in your handbag or pocket the next time you head out the door with your three year old and you'll be keeping germs at bay.

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Classy Mommys is impressed with Healthy Bump! Healthy Bump is "your place for well being before, during and after your pregnancy". I love their great tools - they have a pregnancy due date calculator and conception calendar. Along with my favorite pick on their website - a printable prenatal record for Mommy to document all her details - think weight, labs, and belly measurments - from start to finish. Click here to see where to print your prenatal record log sheet.

Healthy Bump also offers information about nutrition, exercise, relaxing, and well being for before, during, and after pregnancy. They have a Daddy Zone for Dads, Must have list for expectant Moms, and more!

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Thanks to our friends at Celebrity Baby Scoop for this hot tip! Read below for their post on one of Classy Mommy's favorite celebrity Moms, Jennifer Garner. Our Mackenzie was born just a few short weeks before JG had little Violet. Visit Celebrity Baby Scoop for all the fun news on Celeb babies and their famous Mommies!
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I saw in Parents Magazine that Jennifer Garner was a fan of Bath By Bettijo, so I checked out the website. They have a new line just for babies called Sweet B. The products are all-natural, and I would bet that Jen uses the all natural baby bottom balm ($14.50) for Violet. This isn't a paid advertisement, I thought these were great products and wanted to pass it on.

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If you find children's clothing designs to be too safe and sweet, you're going to love SlickSugar. A brainstorm of two moms looking for hip, trendy clothes this brand has great clothes that will keep both parents and kids happy.

The designs feature bold, retro themes like the black heavy-metal inspired "Love to Rock, Rock to Live" black tee. Got a budding musician in the family? Guitars are a staple of the infant and toddler clothing line. And these savvy moms don't leave girls out of the mix. I adore the "Stars and Guitars" tank--pink on green--what a perfect ironic combination of sweet and slick!

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Thanks to the latest sponsor of the Classy Mommy weekly giveaway – Made by Angie - for sponsoring this week's giveaway. Win your choice of her whimsical handmade wipes container. They've got color ways and patterns that will appeal to Moms and Dads alike. Airplanes, Baseballs, Vintage fabrics, dots, Paisley and more!

Email colleen@classymommy.com for your chance to win. Contest runs from April 8th - April 15th.

Made by Angie is having a sale for 15% off all orders now through Mother's Day May 12th, 2007. Your discount will be applied after ordering.

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MothersClick, a favorite mommy networking website that Classy Mommy is proud to call a business partner, is launching an amazing initiative to create a cookbook created by Moms. You submit your favorite recipes - and you vote on the favorites! 100% of proceeds will benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. This fabulous cookbook will be available by Mother's Day too!

Submit those secret family favorites by April 16th to be sure your recipe has a chance to make the book!

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Congrats to Naomi from Wichita, Kansas for winning the MeMovies personalized DVD giveaway.

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Sit back and relax for some super reading from Classy Mommy's friends on the web. We've got some fabulous news and product reviews. Think all kinds of Rain Gear, celebrity mommy gossip, organizational tips, a travel potty seat for germy bathrooms, and see how lunchboxes and a booster seat get reinterpreted. And you'll love the baby photo of the week!


Babyfaces - Photo of the Week How funny to see that the primping and preening starts early!

Boston Mamas: Potty Peace of Mind An impressively compact and affordable travel potty that provides peace of mind in germy public restrooms

Celebrity Baby Blog Reviews: Do you hear the buzzing of the new spring Bumble Bags? Already a popular brand with celebrity moms, Bumble Bags introduces their Toddler Changing Kit and new patterns for spring.

Celebrity Baby Blog: Stealing Bridget Moynahan's Look, Forty Weeks Style Pregnant Bridget Moynahan glowed on the Martha Stewart Show, wearing a Diane Von Furstenberg sleeveless wrap dress. Here's how you can steal Bridget's style (and save some money)!

Celebrity Moms: Tobey Maguire Talks About the Lessons of His Childhood Tobey Maguire opens up about his turbulent childhood and the lessons it taught him as a father

Classy Mommy Reviews "Momzillas" Bring on the Mom Lit! Classy Mommy previews Momzillas - written by Jill Kargman, best-selling co-author of "The Right Address". This book is fabulous! You will not be disappointed.

Clever Parents: Clutter Busting - Got the Shoes Blues? A step by step guide on what to do with all those shoes you have and how to make room for the ones you've been eyeing up…

Coochicoos: New Twists on Two Familiar Items See how lunchboxes and a booster chair get reinterpreted

MamaPop: Fergie PWND Alanis Morrisette's hilarious cover of the Black Eyed Peas singer's hit

One Chic Mama: High Style for Medical ID tags Fashionable Medical ID Bracelets & Necklaces

SheFindsMom April Showers Week Stylish raingear for the entire family

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Do you have a budding artist in the family? If you're like me you've run out of display space on your refrigerator. When I was looking for a clever way to display my daughter's artwork, I came across Tatutina's new "Art Clip Strip."

This charming display piece is shaped like a paintbrush and fitted with four clips. Simply attach the brush to your wall (hardware is included) and you've got a fresh new gallery space. Perfect for a kid's room or for your kitchen, the Art Clip Strip ($16) also comes in handy if you're trying to dry a gooey painting without occupying precious counter space. Like all the designs from Tatutina, this creation uses colorful non-toxic paints.

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Every parent needs a break from the endless loop of food prep and post-meal clean-up. While I can't guarantee perfect manners on your next outing, I can promise you meal time will be a lot healthier with Classy Kid disposable placemats.

Classy Kid Inc. has developed a special toss-away adhesive mat made of 80% chalk, a mineral found in nature. Not only will these mats prevent your kids from picking up germs from a dirty table (did you know four out of five illnesses are spread by touch?--ick!), but they'll provide distraction. Each entertaining mat has a black and white design begging to be colored (three crayons are included in a 20-count package). Fun and funtional, these placemats are a must for your diaper bag.

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Gifts of Wit has charming and super humorous onesies and tees for both babies and parents. Classy Mommy favorites included "Hooked on the Bottle" for the babes and "Naptime is my Happy Hour" for the Mommies! Gifts of Wit was founded by a Mom, Mary Carter Fiveash, who was inspired by her stay at home mom experiences and her understanding that life is best handled with a little sense of humor. Gifts of Wit is onto something with their witty catch lines. I can't wait to see what they come out with next!

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April Showers Bring May Flowers! Get ready for spring ladies!

Thanks to the latest sponsor of the Classy Mommy weekly giveaway – Kidorable - for this super generous giveaway. Win a Lotus Flower Rain Jacket, Lotus Rain Boots, and the Lotus Flower Umbrella for your trendy little girl. Check out our Mackenzie's video review of her ladybug rain gear here.

Email colleen@classymommy.com for your chance to win. Contest runs from April 1st - April 8th.

Little Mackenzie adores styling in her Kidorable Ladybug rain gear. We are dying for a rainy day so she can splash around in these adorable boots and twirl this Ladybug umbrella outdoors. Right now, she's maximizing the ladybug backpack as her new purse for her favorite toys. Kidorable has other fantastic color ways with butterflies, flowers, frogs, dinosaurs and more. Be sure to check out Classy Mommy's Kidorable Video Review.

Don't forget to email colleen@classymommy.com to enter!

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