The BEST Diaper Bag for Dad

Looking for a great gift for that new dad on his first Father's Day? This great backpack by Baby Sherpa is a must have for sure. Black and stylish, but manly enough for any guy. Your new father is going to love this gift. Available at mommasbaby.com

Feng Shui Collection

Stylishly Protected carrys a unique line of Feng Shui gift boxes! The collections available are: Baby Nursery, Health and Happiness, Wealth, Love, Sacred Space (house), and On the Go (travel)!

The Sanctuary Feng Shui Collection includes items specifically chosen to create positive energy (chi) in any environment which helps to attract more abundance, love, harmony and good fortune into one's life - all in an easy to understand format.

Feng shui affects a person every moment of the day, whether she/he is aware of it or not. What's affecting your energy? What can you do to optimize energy at home, with family, and while traveling? Energy exists everywhere - balancing and clearing it assists in cultivating a healthy body, mind and spirit!

Visit www.stylishlyprotected.com for other fabulous items!

Four Sisters Bath & Body

The Cherry Blossom and the Georgia Peach "Little Sister Gift Pack" and are both fabulous! Very delicious smelling and very light. This set includes a 2 oz. hand and body lotion and body wash and they are beautifully wrapped in an organza bag, ready for gift giving or even for yourself! They are also the perfect size for travel!





The "Four Sisters Gift Pack" is another great gift choice! It is a 4 oz hand and body lotion, body wash, bath salts and a bath puff all in a cute little zippered bag! It is available in your choice of Plumeria (flowery and aromatic), Sandalwood (exotic and woodsy) or Georgia Peach and Cherry Blossom (both are light and sweet). I have to say Georgia Peach and is my absolute favorite! Yummy!




The "Four Sisters Sampler Pack" is the perfect little gift to try out all the Four Sisters fabulous scents! It includes four 2 oz bottles of hand and body lotion in Sandalwood, Plumeria, Lavender and Aloe Vera and comes in a clear bag ready for gift giving.
All scents at Four Sisters Bath and Body are lovely! They are so light and refreshing and not at all overwhelming! I would definetly recommend these products to all the Swanky Moms out there!
Visit www.foursistersbathandbody.com for other pampering products!

Love the Bread & Budder

After finding this product, I will no longer be able to live without them! Bread and Budder is a wonderful company out of Watkinsville, Georgia that makes buckets hand wrapped with fabric. Created by founder, Stephanie Cartright, the buckets are all one of a kind and are finished off with the secret Bread and Budder seal, which makes the fabric permanent. They will not peel and are waterproof too. Do you know what this means? The possibilities are endless! Check out their "102 Uses" everything from ice buckets filled with drinks at a party to toilet paper holders in the bathroom. The fabric choices are incredible too: from vintage to baby to holiday, you can find something to fit your needs. They make great gift "buckets" too. Toss the gift bag and fill up a bucket instead. Who ever thought buckets could be so stylish? These definitely are. Bread and Budder also makes custom buckets. You pick the fabric, they make the bucket. Again, the possibilities are endless. I plan to have some custom made to match my son's room, just think, stylish storage! Bread and Budder buckets are quickly becoming a celebrity favorite and they have received some great press. Check out their site today and pick up some Bread and Budder.

Bag a Diaper

Check out this trendy little "un-diaperbag"! It is the perfect size for a quick trip to the mall or you could even hang it on your stroller so you will always be prepared! The Bag-a-Diaper is roomy enough to carry 3-5 diapers, a travel wipes container plus a very generous size bum pad which is included! The bum pad and the bag are both laminated for easy cleaning! It also comes in 10+ stylish prints! What a fabulous way to carry baby's necessities!

Pop by www.lillaboo.com today!

Flower Child!

My friend just sent out some pics of her little one and I HAD to ask where she got the adorable hat! The answer: Baby Cappelli. You have to check out this great site. Baby Cappelli offers beautiful hats and head bands adorned with gorgeous silk flowers. All of their items are hand made with care from high quality materials. You have to take a peek at the gallery and see the amazing photos. The hats and head bands come in sizes that fit newborns to toddlers. They even have some great hats for boys (yes, without flowers!). These hats would be a great shower gift for a mom to be. They even come ready to gift in cello bags tied with ribbon.

Everything In Its Place

Ju-Ju-Be has put out a line of sleek "add ons" for your child's sippy cup, pacifier, snacks and bottles. Now you can neatly store all of baby's goodies in their appropriate compartment, or carry them around as is. These cases are worth showing off OUT of a diaper bag!
is offering 10% off your order when you join their mailing list!

Cute Baby Shoes

Check out these shoes! They are absolutely adorable! These beautiful Mary Jane styles feature rich brocade uppers, paired with our standard cotton lining, padded insoles and suede soles. They also have tonnes of different styles of soft leather baby shoes for boys and girls!

Cute Baby Shoes also has their own line of all in one cloth diapers! They have a waterproof outer shell with soft absorbent inner layers, easy-on snaps that keep the diaper secure without pins or velcro to snag your laundry!

Visit Cute Baby Shoes for more styles!

Pretty Girls Wear Pearls

Check out these beautiful earrings from Pretty Girls Wear Pearls! They are just gorgeous! It is called "Splendor" ~ a faceted jade gemstone dyed a vibrant burnt orange that dangles from 14k gold-fill chain and is adorned with small freshwater pearls and Swarovski crystals.

Visit www.wearpearls.com for other fabulous designs!

Everybody's Happy

The day we received this Kids Travel Pack in the mail, my 19 month old daughter couldn't put it down. She would put it on, take it off, fill it with whatever she could reach, put it back on and then take it off again, only to unload it. She had so much fun and I got a good 20 minutes of computer time! She is happy, I am happy...everybody's happy!
These packs are offered in 11 different colors/patterns, most with a logo character that your kids will love. The packs are the perfect size for books, toys and activity packs that you can take along in the car, bring to appointments, or pack snacks in for the park!
The best thing about these packs is that they are designed for children 2 years+ at 11.25" tall, 10 " across and 4" across the bottom. Your kiddos can carry their own "treasures", leaving your purse free from their stuff. How nice is that? You may actually be able to find your keys without pulling out a doll, crayons, cars and a drawing pad!

Bag Those Hot Irons!

I have been introduced to one of the best inventions to hit the beauty world! It is a curling iron bag that you put your HOT iron in before storing it. The bags are designed by model Cenita Johnson, who was tired of burning items in her model bag and bathroom drawer.
I have found the bags to work just as well in mommy world as it does in model world! In the past, I had to leave my irons out to cool before storing them. I always worried that my kids would somehow pull it down and get burned. I worry no more! When I am done with my curling iron, I put it away in the Curling Iron Bag and put it in the drawer! Simple and Practicle! I love it!
The Curling Iron Bag comes in 4 sizes of cotton fabric (available in 3 colors) with teflon lining and polyfill. Each bag is embellished with crystals for a bit of bling. Bags are available in a 3-pocket bag for you hair divas and a hairstylist edition. Three of the bags are also available in Sorority colors.
Stop waiting for your iron to cool! Slip on a Curling Iron Bag and store it away! These bags are a beauty essential! Prices are very affordable!

New Make-up at Your Door Every Month

This is just too fabulous and I had to share! I recently discovered a company called "Yellow Box Beauty". It is a Make-up of the Month Club! Each month they offer different beauty products that come delivered to your door in a beautiful yellow box. It is like getting a great surprise each month since you won't know which products you will receive until you open your yellow box! Every month focuses on a new beauty brand with retail size products.
If you are a beauty product junkie, like I am, this club is for you. Memberships to the club are available in 3, 6 or 12 month packages. Visit Yellow Box Beauty for all the beautiful details!

Sharper Image for Mother's AND Father's Day!

OK, so it's a little close to Mother's Day, but some of you may have not gone shopping for your own moms yet, right? Thinking ahead to Father's Day, today I took a trip to The Sharper Image. While looking for my husband, I got distracted by the coolest thing! FLAMELESS wax candles. Before my little ones were born, I LOVED having candles around the house. Kid + flames = bad news. The Sharper Image has pillar candles that are battery powered. They look real, smell great, and are completely safe. You can purchase them online, but there are more choices, colors, and fragrances in store. You can safely bring back the beauty of candles into your home. A great Mother's Day gift! Now, back to Father's Day. My husband LOVES his grill and often complains about the lack of light when grilling at night. I found the PERFECT accessory for him. Check out The Sharper Image LED Grill Light. It attaches to the place of your choice and will brighten up any meal in the making. You've gotta love one stop shopping!

HCIT!

A gift that keeps on giving! Nothing is more fun than receiving a package in the mail, especially when it's a surprise! Well now you can surprise that special someone in need of super cute baby necessities every month by joining the HCIT 'bib of the month club'!

Visit How Cute Is That!

No-spill Water Bottles

If your children are like mine, they hate their own cup and just want a sip of mom's. As soon as my bottle of water is opened, it is swiped by a pair of little hands and gulped down in an instant. Unfortunately, two thirds of the water ends up down the front of my water guzzler, and a change of outfit is in order. Not so fun when you're in the car, either.

Well, Lil' Topper is a device that fits on to mom's water bottle. It's special valve restricts the flow of water until the child has a drink, preventing the big spill.
It also prevents little teethers from chewing off the 'sports top' and possibly choking. The Lil' Topper contains no parts that can be chewed off or swallowed.
Available almost everywhere, just in time for a hot summer...Visit their site for a dealer near you!

Rock Candy Hip Jewelry

Aila Designs are made to order by hand. This "Hip Jewelry' is truely one-of-a-kind! Designed with vibrant imported glass beads and occassionally, clay, metal or lampwork beads, these belts are created for you. You can select from 1 to 4 strands, select your bead colors from great colors like tutti fruiti, blueberry or other great "flavors". You also select your closure from ribbon, a variety of clasps or a suede tie. Make it your own! These belts will update your wardrobe with a dash of color and tons of style!
Aila Designs also makes a "Sweet Treat" Belt for toddlers and kids!
The great new for Swanky Moms is there is a discount being offered just for you! Use coupon code "Swanky Moms Blog" for $15% off any Aila Designs Hip Jewelry!

Lighten My Labor

Looking for the perfect gift for an expectant mother? Check out this beautiful Labor Comfort Collection from Lighten My Labor, it includes:

*Relax With Me Whipped Massage Gel
*Breathe With Me Linen/Room Spray
*Lift Me Cooling Body Mist
*Restore Me After-Baby Bath Tea

All poshly packaged in a royal keepsake hat box with a convenient carrying handle!

Visit Lighten My Labor!

Up for the truth?

When 2 close friends discovered they were expecting, they began emailing eachother daily about their journey. They thought they had prepared themselves well by reading as many parenting books as they could fit in, but once they had given birth, realized that nobody had really told them the truth. These new moms decided to chronicle their new mommyhood experiences in a candid look at birth, career choices, daycare dilemmas, and "husbands who just don't get it", in the hilarious 'The Mommy Chronicles'. A perfect choice for all the new and soon-to-be moms this Mother's Day!

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Preserve Your Memories: Bronze IT!

Growing up, I remember seeing my grandmother's bronzed baby shoes. I thought it was so great that something so "old" would last forever. It seems like most people I know have bronzed shoes from parents or grandparents, but it sort of stopped there. I'm here to say that we need to bring bronzing back! Here's the story: I hate to admit it, but my 4 year old son just gave the pacifier up in January (no excuse, but he did only use it at night...). When he was two, he named it a "Fudus."

On New Year's Eve, we discussed resolutions and told him it was time to start the New Year, fudus free. So, that night, the Fudus Fairy came and took the fudus, leaving him an encouraging note, some balloons, and a little gift. It worked like a charm! So, the fudus fairy then "magically" turned the fudus into metal and it now hangs on his wall. I had the pacifier bronzed through a company called The Bronzery. The fudus was such a part of his life, born 2 months early, this is what taught him to suck, which taught him to eat.

When the pacifier came back from The Bronzery, I purchased a shadowbox and designed it to match his room. I also ordered a little plaque from them that reads The Final Fudus with the date on it. MY POINT: Bronzing can create a keepsake that will last a lifetime and almost anything can be bronzed. Prices range depending on the size of the item, the finish you choose, etc.

There are several great bronzing companies out there. I did lots of research before I chose The Bronzery. I chose them because I wanted a pewter finish. Another great company is the American Bronzing Company.
However they do not offer finishes other than bronze. They do have great prices though. You can bronze a pair of shoes for as little as $34.95 a pair.

AllyZabba Blanket

Words cannot describe how SOFT this blanket is! It has to be the softest blanket out there! This is a very swanky blanket and definetly gets the swanky seal of approval ~ it just feels like luxury!

It is made of raised microfiber plush fabric and silky polyester multicolor dot satin backing! It almost feels like fur! This blanket is a generous 38″ x 28″ and is available in Coral, Aqua or Kiwi. I will definetly recommend this blanket to all the swanky moms and babies I know! In fact, I think Allyzabba should make a throw blanket for adults!

Every blanket purchased from AllyZabba.com comes freshly washed in Dreft detergent, wrapped with a raffia bow and delivered in a cute bag, ready for gift giving or immediate use. This blanket is definetly going to Hollywood! Treat your baby like a celebrity and buy an AllyZabba!

Please visit www.AllyZabba.com !

Goody Goody for Your Feet!

These slippers are GORGEOUS! What a way to pamper your feet! After a long day, slip on these gorgeous pieces of art for your feet. You will feel like a queen (even if you are sweeping the floor or folding the laundry)!
They come in sizes small to x-large. They also come in children's sizes so you can get a matching pair for your little princess! Prices are $39 for women's sizes and $29 for children's sizes.
You can view the large selection of Bon Bon Slippers by Goody Goody Shoes (check out the cute tote bags , too!) at Twinkle and Whimsy.

B-cozy, baby!

What could be cozier than a plush bed for your little one?
A couple of swanky moms have designed a yummy line, known as B-cozy, which consists of "Imaginative fleece designs" for boys and girls. Choose from pillows, throws, crib blankets, and personalize them with your child's name.
A great way to keep them cozy and hip!

Chic Blankets

This blanket is so gorgeous ~ it is an adorable polkadot flannel on one side and a sage green chenille on the other! So very chic! These blankets come in two different sizes, 29 x 35 inches and 15 x 20 inches. The larger size is perfect for tummy time, outings and cuddling! A beautiful, timeless blanket that will get softer with each wash!

Visit www.mairzeydotes.com to see the other fabulous styles available!

Kiki's Burppies: Fun & Functional!

Kiki's Burppies is a brand new company that offers adorable burp cloths for your little one. These unique flannel burp cloths are super high quality, and come with a satisfaction guarantee. Kiki's has over 100 fabrics to choose from and come rolled and wrapped with ribbon, a perfect gift for a baby shower. In addition to boy's & girl's prints, Kiki's also has unisex and seasonal Burppies. Their Easter prints, like bunnies and jelly beans, are so cute. I think it would be a great idea to get a "seasonal" array of Burppies for any new mom.

Pack Brilliantly for Baby

Designed to carry all of baby's essentials for a long outting or evening at grandma's, this tri-fold diapering kit, called "Bubble and Squeek", provides a stylish alternative or addition to a diaper bag. This large diapering kit is equipped with 5 pockets to carry everything from diapers and wipes to a change of outfit while providing a 23" X 11" changing area for baby. Constructed with the highest quality microfiber, coated cotton for water/soil resistance.
Created by a mom looking for a stylish alternative to the diaper bags out at the time of her post-pregnancy.
You can find "Bubble and Squeek" at Mom4Life.com. While you are visiting the site, check out all the great products designed to make the journey a little less complicated.

Diaper Bag Survivial Kit

This diaper bag is truly amazing! It is the only diaper bag out there that is pre-packed with everything you would possibly need on an outing with baby!! You can pop it in your car or stroller and you will always have what you need right there with you! It is the perfect gift for a new parent or even for yourself ~ never leave the house unprepared again!

It comes in 12 stylish patterns and has a durable plastic overlay inside and out for easy cleaning! You open it up like a briefcase and you can see everything right there in front of you in the clear zippered compartments! The BabyBeReady includes the following:

*onesie and baby bottle

*bib and burp cloth

*diapers and change pad

* rattle/teether

*pacifier & case

*sun hat

*travel wipes case



Visit Baby Dish to buy your BabyBeReady Diaper Bag Survial Kit today!

Piggyback Diaper Bags

Check out this fabulous bag from I'm Still Me! It is a very stylish versatile diaper bag/tote made of canvas custom dyed covers trimmed in designer prints from Wales. It has a unique "grow with me" clip-on envelope pouch for your things when you are out and about without your little one. It also includes a changing pad and travel wipes case. I absolutely love this bag! It has 6 roomy interior pockets and is very durable with a waterproof Denier nylon bottom and washable/wipeable nylon interior. My absolute favorite feature in this tote is the attached key hook on the inside! I love it! In any other bag or tote I could never find my keys and was always feeling around at the bottom hoping to hit the jackpot, not with the I'm Still Me tote, your keys are nicely clipped to the inside! Such a great feature!

To buy your organized tote, please visit www.imstillme.com today!

Myself Belts: Pre-School Approved!

There was a rule at my son's pre-school: NO BELTS, it makes it too hard for the children to use the restroom on their own. Well, problem solved. Miss Carrie now allows belts, if they are Myself Belts. Myself belts are the perfect solution for little hands. My son is 4 1/2 and he is as tall as a six year old, he's also SKINNY, therefore , we need clothing that is long, but then the waist is too big. His teacher even told me that his pants kept falling down on the playground! I recently ordered 2 belts from Myself Belts and the problem is solved. Myself Belts snap around the first belt loop, you then slide the belt through the loops and it velcros back at the front. This design allows little ones to pull and tighten without the belt coming out of the loops, there are also no tricky buckles to deal with. The belts retail for around $15 and if you buy 2 or more, shipping is free. There are many styles to choose from. Myself Belts has adult sizes as well, which I think would be great for elderly family members who have a hard time with fine motor skills. Visit Myself Belts today and pick up a few, they are terrific!