Contest for Breast Cancer by FragranceForU.com

FragranceJustforU.com is giving away two 8 oz. bottles of Urban Botanic nourishing Lotion to two lucky winners of the Breast Cancer Awareness month contest and they would love to invite Swanky Moms to participate.

There are two ways to win:

1. Go to the website and take the fragrance personality test…then submit your personality test results and a short tribute about a Breast Cancer Survivor that you know into my blog comments.
2. Go to the website and take the fragrance personality test…then submit your personality test results and a scent combination suggestion for the “Pink Hope” fragrance into my blog comments.

Winners will be announced on October 30^th!

Floor Pillows

Check out these fabulous Floor Pillows by Olive Kids! The removable machine washable outer shell is made of supersoft plush, with beautifully embroidered icons that match the Olive Kids bedding patterns. The inner pillow is gusseted, quilted, 100% cotton with a sterilized polyester fill. These pillows are great for the bed, to watch movies on the floor, to bring on on a road trip, or anywhere you child wants to kick back and relax! The best part is, they are personalized with your child's name, how special!!

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Kiss the Cook!

For those upcoming special occasions where you may be spending some time in the kitchen, why not get yourself a stylish apron! You can still look hip with these colorful and vibrant aprons! They come in both adult and children's sizes. They make great presents for the entire family!

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Halloween Must Have!

Looking for a way to "spook" up your dinner table? Check out these adorable personalized Halloween place mats from Olive Kids. Available in 3 different Halloween styles, you're sure to find the perfect design for your little goblins!

Olive Kids place mats are made with a very thick laminate, which means two things: clean up is a cinch and there will be no unwanted creases (those little fingers can't bend them in half).

Visit Olive Kids today, beware, there are many other irresistible designs!

www.olivekids.com

Pink Gatorade Towels

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Gatorade and is working with the NFL to bring increased visibility to the fight against this disease and helping raise funds for breast cancer prevention and treatment. As part of this effort, players will use special-edition pink Gatorade towels on the sidelines during all 14 games October 7^th & 8^th. NFL players such as Peyton Manning will be autographing these towels, which will be put up for bid on www.nflauction.nfl.com, with proceeds going to breast cancer organizations!

Project Pink

Project Pink was created to put a spotlight on breast cancer prevention. Munchkin is playing a small part in the effort to fight breast cancer by promoting early detection and raising money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

You can buy a duck or bid on a celeb duck! Join in on the fun and help raise money for Breast Cancer!

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In the month of October in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Swanky Moms will post any Press Release or Sale you have at your store or boutique where you are donating funds to Breast Cancer.

If you would like us to post something on the blog regarding this, please send it to amber@swankymoms.com.

Thanks!

Amber Hewitt
Owner & Editor of
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Swanky Holiday Gifts for the Whole Family: Warm Buddies

Looking to relax, have a little one with a tummy ache, are your muscles sore? Problems solved. I recently discovered an amazing company called The Warm Buddy Company. Their products are so terrific, that I wanted them to be our first Swanky Holiday gift idea. The Warm Buddy Company makes products for the whole family.

For your little ones, the Warm Buddies are a must. They are the "original" warm up animals and feature a removable inner heat pack that can be warmed up in the microwave OR chilled in the freezer. There are lots of adorable animals to choose from including a lamb, cat, moose, bear,and my FAVORITE, the Big Buddy Puppy. The animals are literally the softest I have ever felt and the comfort they provide little ones is just fantastic. There are also Warm Buddy Babies that are little versions of the bigger buddies (would also make a great baby shower gift). Warm Buddies are great for cooling a fever or warming a tummy ache.

Mommies can pamper themselves with the anti-stress shoulder wrap and an ultra robe. My favorite mommy product is the Ultra Body Wrap. I LOVE the fabric choices (the silks are so pretty!) and it's great for relaxation, restful sleep, and completely relieves cramps, if you know what I mean... Dads will love the Sport Therapy Wrap, great for back and shoulder pain.

Warm Buddy Company products are available in retail stores and online. Please visit the store finder to find a location near you. If you can't find a store near you, contact the company directly, they are super nice and will make sure you get your BUDDY. I'm mean it when I say that EVERYONE needs a Warm Buddy. Comfy, soft, cuddly, they're perfect for holiday gift giving!

Visit http://www.warmbuddy.com/ today

Our New Series: Swanky Holiday Gift Giving!

Be on the lookout for our new Swanky Holiday Gift Giving ideas. From stockings to Santa, and everything in between, we'll be sharing some fantastic items perfect for giving... and receiving too!

The Perfect Halloween Tee!

Looking for a 100% super cool Halloween tee? Check out the new "Trick or Treat" design at Nursery Rhyme Tease. The shirt comes in both Midnight Black and Tangerine and features a "ghostly" trick-or-treater heading off for a candy filled night. The shirt comes paired with an adorable Halloween story book. All purchases are shipped via Priority Mail, so order today and your little ones will get plenty of wear before Halloween hits. Oh, and just so you know, the ink on the tee glows in the dark, SO FUN!

Visit www.nurseryrhymetease.com & use the code "literacyiscool" for 10% off.

Sponsor: JuJu Beanz

Fun & Fashionable Children's Clothing & Accessories! Handmade clothing by MammaMade, LoopyDesign, Green Little Beans. Funky clothing by Inky Dink, Calico Closet, MimiPi, Mimmi & Maggie, Nano, and lots more! Great gifts from The Piggy Story, Handmade Crocheted Baby Blankets by Nonna Maria, Handpainted sneakers by Snanimals, Diaper Bags by BabyKaed and GORGEOUS Tutu's by Lillyanna! Come Shop with us & ENJOY!

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PEEK A BOO, I LOVE YOU!

I haven't been this excited about a new product in a long time! The Peek A Boo Bag is a genius new toy that every toddler should have. Simple, yet complex, the Peek A Boo Bag is a fabric "pouch" with a clear window. Inside are plastic white beads mixed with several small treasures. A removable fabric tag snaps to the corner to let you know what to "find." The Peek A Boo Bag is designed for ages 3 and up and comes in 3 versions: boy, girl, and ABC. This is the perfect travel toy, it's small, soft, and provides little ones with a QUIET and intriguing activity. Older children can read the tag to find the hidden items. Younger children can just take a peek to find hidden treasures or you can call out items for them to find. The construction is flawless and after LOTS AND LOTS of use, neither of my boys have been able to bust any seams!

The minute I saw the Peek A Boo Bag, the teacher in me went crazy. This is such a fantastic learning tool. The ABC bag can be used for letter recognition, "find the letter C, what sound does a C make, what is a word that starts with C?" Also, it can be used as a spelling activity. Have your child find their name or school spelling words. Another great activity would be to use the boy/girl bags as story or poem starters. Have the child close their eyes, shake up the bag, then open their eyes. The first item they see would be the topic of the story or poem. Do it again and the next item would have to be used in the next sentence.

The Peek A Boo Bag would make a fantastic gift. Visit the Peek A Boo Stuff site today to find out where you can get your own Peek A Boo Bag. Remember, the Holidays are quickly approaching, you may want to tell Santa that Peek A Boo Bags fit in stockings....

http://www.peekaboostuff.com/

Babyville Boutique

Babyville Boutique is a trendy online boutique with a luxurious line of gifts! They have everything from grandpa tees to a fabulous line of diaper cakes, called “Glamourcakes”! Another cute item is the washcloth lollipops! They are so cute! All the items at Babyville are very unique and oh so chic! You will be proud to give a gift from Babyville!

Visit www.babyvilleboutique.com

Add Some Dazzle to Your Gift Wrap!

Want to have the most spectacular looking present on the gift table? Put your gift in some DazzleWrap, and you will! DazzleWrap is an amazing new creation that lets you bring gift giving to the next level of coolness. DazzleWrap's concept was inspired by paper lanterns, and seriously, it's better than a gift bag. It takes less than 30 seconds to wrap a gift (insert gift, & seal the edge). There's no tape, tissue, or other supplies involved, and the best part of all, the recipient can't peek into the bag until present opening time! DazzleWrap has sturdy handles and comes in over 15 patterns. Each pattern comes in 4 different sizes. Whether it's a holiday, birthday, baby, or "just because" occasion, you are sure to find the perfect fit for your gift. Another must have is the DazzleLite! It's a super cool light that you stick inside the package that makes your gift glow! We recently took a birthday gift to a party that was wrapped in the white DazzleWrap with the DazzleLite inside. It was the talk of the party. Everyone wanted to know what the "mysterious glowing package" was as it changed from blue, to green, to red. SO MUCH FUN! Visit the DazzleWrap site today and take advantage of their sampler packages. Remember, the holidays are right around the corner, I think some glowing packages under the tree might be in order!

Check out DazzleWrap at It’s A Wrap Creations www.wrapcreations.com

TUCKler all-carrier blanket by Nika

With the upcoming Fall Season Nika has a wonderful iParenting Award winning product which will be a “must have” if you have a new baby. The TUCKler is a multi-functional blanket that can be used as a traditional blanket, nursing cover, infant carseat blanket, stroller blanket and carrier blanket! The TUCKler is made with a cozy fleece which is reversible and has fleece tabs at the top and an elasticized edge so it can tuck nicely around a carseat or stroller and not allow any drafts or fall off baby. Keep your baby nice and cozy on those chilly family outings with a TUCKler!

Visit www.babynika.com

Daddy's Girl

Do you have a little Daddy's Girl? Well, show it proud with Pumpkin Noodle's gorgeous line of Daddy's Girl Sets! Available in either fig or raspberry! So adorable! Perfect for special occasions and photos!


Visit www.PumpkinNoodle.com

Citrus Silver

I love my new necklace from Citrus Silver! It is SO beautiful and has my two boys names engraved on it! It is such an amazing piece of jewelry that can go with anything, from the most formal of occasions to everyday wear! Very chic and stylish! You choose the pendant, chain style and then your personalization! Each letter is individually stamped with steel hand stamps, producing a clear impression on the front of each pendant. All of the pendants from Citrus Silver are sterling silver and made in Canada with high quality materials. Stamp the names or birth dates of children, grandchildren, special family members or even pets! Perfect gift for a new mom/dad, anniversary gift or wedding gift! What a beautiful and meaningful gift for someone you love! Make an impression with Citrus Silver!

Visit www.CitrusSilver.com

Baby Star

Check out Baby Star’s newest design of blankets, the Star Swaddler Blanket! It is so soft and luxurious with a waffle weave and a decorative star in corner. So cuddly and adorable! Baby Star also carries an amazing line of bibs, burp clothes, bedding and more! So stylish and made with wonderful textures and colors that you and baby will love! Make your baby a star with his/her very own Baby Star blanket!

Visit www.babystar.com

Back to School with Oliver's Labels

Looking for a great way to keep track of "kid" stuff? Oliver's Labels are the perfect solution. Cute designs, high quality, easy to use, and they are the ONLY labels with a unique tracking system. If someone finds something with an Oliver's Label on it, they visit the web address on the label and type in the tracking number that is there as well. You will be notified via e-mail by Oliver's Labels and the person who found your item does not receive your personal info. Very cool! There are tons of designs to chose from. We have the "Outer Space" pattern and they are already on my son's pencils, markers, pencil case, and backpack (the bag tags are a MUST HAVE for back packs). Oliver's Labels also makes clothing labels. Don't let that favorite sweater become an item in the abyss of the school lost and found! Visit Oliver's Labels today and prepare your little ones with their "School Pack." Everything you need to keep track of clothes, shoes, back packs, lunch boxes, school supplies, and more! My son may get lost on the way to his new class, but at least his supplies will be safe and sound. (ha ha....)

School starts in a few days, but no need to worry, Oliver's Labels ship super fast!

S'mores and a Movie, the Perfect Campout!

Summer's grand finale was a family and friend filled camping trip to Mammoth Lakes, CA. The Sierras, so beautiful during the day, there's hiking, biking, fishing, etc. But when night time rolls around, there's the campfire, s'mores and well, that's about it... Not anymore! We actually brought our Epson MovieMate camping with us. We plugged the power into a friend's motorhome and played the movie on the side of another friend's camper! It was so much fun to watch a movie under the stars. The kids were in awe, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, larger than life, a campfire, and s'mores. I think half of the campground joined us and maybe even a bear or two.

The Epson MoiveMate is a portable high quality projector that can turn any wall into a SIMPLE "real life" movie theater experience. Set up is so easy! You literally plug the cord into the system and plug it into an outlet. Voila! With two simple steps, you have your very own portable cinema. What is truly amazing about the MovieMate is that you can adjust the picture size and level with a simple turn of a dial. The picture can adjust from 80" to a gigantic 12 foot image. This means the movie will look great just about anywhere.

Don't have a camping trip planned for the near future? No worries, the Epson MovieMate works just as easily in your backyard. Set up the tent, make some "microwave" s'mores and enjoy!

Visit the Epson site today, and take advantage of their free shipping offer. If you'd rather pick one up in person, they have a store finder too.