The Classy Mommy Blog

Win Classy Mommy Swag! Thanks to Chesapeake Ribbons for sponsoring this styling giveaway that will benefit not just the kids - but Mom and Dad too! Matching Ribbon Belts, Key Fobs, Hairbows and more!2 Lucky winners will each receive a $25 Gift Certificate!

Chesapeake Ribbons is an absolute favorite "ribbon" hairbow resource for Classy Mommy. Mackenzie's first hairbows when she first started wearing barrettes and bows at 10 months were all from Chesapeake Ribbons. Now, they have expanded their line to include Key Fobs and Matching Belts for Moms, Dads, and the tots! These all make adorable gifts for any holiday!

I love their holiday hairbow collections along with the fact that you can browse through their ribbon collection to basically design whatever you'd like.

Save $5 on any order over $25 with code: special5.

Email colleen@classymommy.com to win!

Read more!

Check out this great picks from all my favorite Mommy websites. I especially love the MOM FINDS Back to School Guide!

MomFinds Back to School Guide Find the best backpacks, coolest lunch boxes and sharpest pencil cases for your kid.

Boston Mamas: Get Clean The amazing Get Clean Starter Kit includes everything you need to get your house spruced in an eco-minded, efficient, and economical manner.

Clever Parents TV: Craft Kits for Kids, Host a Puppy Party & Handling Insects that Bite Let’s face it, coming up with craft projects can be a hassle. Watch this episode of Clever Parents TV for pre-packaged craft kits for kids ages 18 months to 11, tips for hosting a puppy party and learning to live with things that bite (and no, we’re not talking about that pesky two year old next door).

Healthy Bump: Summer Skin Tips The heat is on and Alice Koskas, owner of The Lounge Spa in Culver City, CA answered some questions about pregnancy and skincare to help you get through the rest of the summer.

One Chic Mama: Babies Like Costumes Too! A clever Halloween costume and sling in one!

Read more!

If you are like me, the price of the much sought after Bugaboo is likely above your budget....... in which case this fab stroller is totally out of our league! If only price were no object then we could also consider this brand new stroller that is sure to be the envy of many! Check out this unbelievable and totally luxurious stroller from KID KUSTOMS that can be rigged up with just about everything your heart desires. Pricing actually STARTS at $2500 for the basic model - but as it appears these can be custom ordered with all kinds of sophisticated options the price could actually be higher.

This KID KUSTOMS stroller is a collabortion between Pinstripe Prep and Iacono designs to breathe new life into the juvenile product market. Lavish features include;
Pearlized and powder coated paint, DVD entertainment system, iPod dock, custom luggage, rim and tire options, suspension, built-in cup holders, Bluetooth with speaker phone and multifunction computerized display to start.

Bop Top and seat coverings;
Finished in your choice, consisting of supple ostrich, stingray, alligator, cow hide or alcantra surfaces available in a host of colors and stitch combinations

Read more!

Hooray for this sure to be fabulous conference geared to give career direction and options to working moms and those moms looking to re-join the workforce! Save the date and register now to join "Detours and OnRamps", a one-day forum held October 8, 2007 in New York, NY. Classy Mommy is impressed with this program and is a big supporter of "Detours and OnRamps".

The forum is designed to address the needs of working mothers (or those planning to be working, or mothers.) You've heard the talk, you've read the articles...but this is the first event to put all the pieces together so you can actually DO something about getting back into the workforce.

If you're working now, and want some other options...this is a great place to learn what they are. Taken some time off? Figure out how to get back to a job you want. Meet with companies and recruiters making a difference in the marketplace, and get practical solutions on how to take charge of your career path and make it work for you now, or for your family long-term. Take advantage of phenomenal networking opportunities and join us for this event that will put you back on track for a full or flextime career.

Visit their website to register for the forum and learn more about Detours and OnRamps.

Read more!

Win Classy Mommy Swag! Thanks to AllergyKids for sponsoring this critical giveaway. This is the perfect giveaway for anyone who knows a child with allergies.



3 Winners will be selected and each winner will receive a green lunch sack, a black med case, and an AllergyKids starter kit which includes a wristband, backpack tag, decal, pin, bumper sticker and 100 stickers.

Email colleen@classymommy.com with your name and address for a chance to win!

The goal of AllergyKids is to give parents the tools to protect their children with food allergies. Their universal symbol for food allergies will help make it easier to identify a child with life threatening food allergies. They sell all kinds of super products with this symbol - lunch bags, stickers, medical cases, etc. Did you know that at least 1 in every 15 children under the age of three has a food allergy? Read more about food allergies on their website to help you make the best food choices for your family!

Read more!

Boston Mamas: Popsicle Fever! Check out our info on commercial popsicle sugar content, and get tips and recipes to make your own homemade popsicles in minutes (minus the freezing time of course...).

Classy Mommy Reviews the Ah Goo Baby Plush Pad My latest favorite portable diaper changing pad is the Plush Pad by Ah Goo Baby. This pad is so plush you'll wish you had one for yourself and not just for baby!Lots of color ways to choose from - my personal favorite is their hip Camo pattern.

Clever Parents: Raising a Leader: The Popularity Game - Teaching Kids How To Cope The ‘popular kids’ are always the same. I was in school 40 years ago, and it was the same as kids describe now.

Healthy Bump: BBQ Tips for Pregnancy With summer in full swing many of you are having BBQs and picnics or have plans to attend several before the nights begin to draw in. Nutritionist Christina E. Schmidt, owner of Baby Bistro Brands shares special nutritional considerations to keep in mind while feasting outdoors.

MomFinds: Win an HP Presto Printing Mailbox We're giving away this innovative printer that lets family members without computers or internet access receive email updates and digital photos from loved ones. It's easy enough for Grandma to use it.

One Chic Mama: Wrap Your Sandwich In Style An eco-friendly solution to make school lunches (and work lunches) a little more green.

Read more!

Win Classy Mommy Swag! Thanks to Something Sweet Bowtique for sponsoring this styling giveaway for 2 Classy Mommy Readers! Enter to win your choice of $50 worth of trendy and adorable hair bows and accesories. 2 Winners will be chosen.

I think these bows are too cute. This Mom founded company is sure to thrive with hair accessories this trendy, whimsical, and stylish! Little girls are so much fun to dress up and I feel like for my Mackenzie her cute bows just make the outfit!

Email colleen@classymommy.com to win. Please include your address! Thanks!

Read more!

Enjoy some of these super finds and tips from Classy Mommy's favorite Mommy bloggers!

Babyfaces: Photo of the Week Don't you love tiny baby feet?

Boston Mamas: Global Babies Give your babe a global perspective with this new board book featuring babies from around the world.

Classy Mommy: Decorate your Gifts with Card Stix I am totally one of those "gift bag" people as I have no patience for wrapping. Card Stix are a new innovation that will save me tons of time and make my bags look fab! There are Card Stix for every occasion and these stick on labels require no tape and they adhere to bags, wine bottles, or baskets. Save 10% with code classy10 until 12/31/07.

Clever Parents: Clutter Busting - The 6 Riskiest Procrastinations Clutter is simply the result of put-off decisions. What simple things are you putting off today that could cost you greatly tomorrow? See if you need to re-evaluate your priorities and tasks on that “to-do” list of yours.

Coochicoos: Now on Tour - Your New Baby Announce your new baby like a rock star

Healthy Bump: iParenting Award Winner Baby Light and Clip Clipping your baby's nails just became an easy chore.

MomFinds: The Ultimate Diaper Bag Guide The best messengers, totes, backpacks and clutches that are fashionable, functional and, quite simply, fabulous.

One Chic Mama: Out Of A Flower The Dream Bag from Little Red Stuga is a lovely place for people big and small to dream away together.

Read more!

WIN A FREE HOMECOMPUTER FROM BACK2SCHOOL2007.com!

How cool is this find? Read below to find out how to win!

As you start preparing your kids for the next school year, it's not unusual to take a trip down memory lane and think about the days when you were the one getting ready for back to school.
To celebrate the "then and now" Back2School2007.com is holding a cyberspace drawing for a free computer. To enter the drawing - visit the Back2School2007.com blog and share your own story about going back to school. Just read the blog post and follow the directions for answering the question,

"How is back-to-school today different from when you were getting on that school bus?"
Once you post your response, your name will automatically be entered into the drawing.
It's that easy. On October 1, 2007 one lucky person will be selected to receive either (1) a home computer valued at $500 or (2) a $500 certificate to be used towards the purchase of a home computer. The winner chooses which prize they want.

The winner will be announced on their blog and will be personally notified as well.

Good Luck!

Read more!

Hooray! OxiClean is sponsoring this fabulous and "super clean" giveaway for 10 lucky Classy Mommy Readers. Win a prize package that will include OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover, OxiClean Spray-A-Way and Kaboom NeverScrub!

These OxiClean and Kaboom products are fantastic. My favorite OxiClean innovation is the Baby Stain Remover that is now in a spray bottle as I find this ULTRA CONVENIENT for removing those hard to get stains. As soon as we get a nasty spill, I just squirt the shirt to pre-treat it so it is ready to go at laundry time!

To enter: Please send an email with your name and address to colleen@classymommy.com and the title OxiClean in the subject heading.

Read more!

I just came across this ultra convenient website and knew many of our Classy Mommy readers would be interested! Care.com is a new service connecting families with thousands of babysitters, nannies, pet sitters, tutors, and senior care providers. Membership plans start at $10 a month, and include FREE background checks, robust caregiver profiles--including video interviews--and more. Read Sheila's Blog, by founder and CEO Sheila Marcelo, for news and advice on care planning and being a working mom!

What I really like about Care.com: If you are like many moms, you struggle to find a babysitter and someone you trust or whom lives close to your home - this website lets you search by zipcode- even before you join- so you'll be able to get a feel for all the super possibilities available in your local area to meet your needs! Sign up for the service and get connected!

Read more!