Red Envelope

If you’re a regular here, it’s no secret that I love to shop online.  Running Mommy’s Idea has given me the chance to find lots of fun places to shop and I get plenty of e-mails about great products to check out.  Today’s spotlight is Red Envelope- an online store with unique products, many of which can be personalized.

If you’re already getting ready for Easter, which will be here before you know it, you have to head on over and check out their adorable personalized Easter baskets!  You’ll have plenty of choices if you’re looking for gifts, whether it’s a basket for the kids, treats for the grown-ups, or a gift for someone special. 

You’ll also find things for the home, jewelry, and entertaining, just to name a few.  There’s even a spring sale on until March 20th!

Ordering is easy and you can choose your own shipping date.  Of course, it’s extra if you want it faster than standard, but order early because standard can be a couple weeks out.  You can even use a promotional code, but only one per order, which can give you a nice discount off of your purchase. 

I haven’t received this order just yet, but my last purchase was easy and came exactly as described.  I’m looking forward to filling up the cute little Easter baskets I ordered.  Believe it or not, my kids aren’t big candy fans, so I better do some more shopping for the goodies that will go inside.  :)

*I received a product for review, but opinions are always my own.

Holiday Gift Guide

Many of you are probably out shopping this Black Friday or shopping online and avoiding all those crowds.  Here are just a few of my favorite things that would all make great Christmas gifts!  You can also check our "Thank you to our sponsors" list on the left or old posts for some unique gift ideas.  I’ve included some links to Amazon.com- one of my favorite places to shop.  :)

Cloud b- I just LOVE their products.  We have used the Sleep Sheep on the Go with both kids and have given away many of them as gifts when new babies arrive.  We also love the Twilight Turtle that projects stars on the ceiling.  You can find them at retail stores as well as sites like Amazon.com.

Cloud b Twilight Constellation Night Light, Sea Turtle

Cloud b Sleep Sheep On The Go - Travel Sound Machine with Four Soothing Sounds

Dynamic Frames- These frames open easily from the side so you can change pictures or artwork as often as you like!  They’ve been having a special of the week, so be sure to check that out.  I absolutely love these frames and they make a great gift!

Use code df15 for 15% off one regular priced item.

Dynamic Artwork Frame - Medium (Available here at Amazon, but you can't use the code.  Click here for their website.)

Dapper Snappers- Keep your kids’ pants up when the waist is just a little too big.  These are so easy to use and they work great!

Choose any 3 single Dapper Snappers and pay only $26.95.  Save $5.90.  Use code: BFJiCpick3
Choose any 6 and pay only $49.95.  Save $15.75.  Use code: BFJicpick6
Black Friday special ends 11/30/10

Dapper Snapper Baby & Toddler Adjustable Belt 3 Pack ~ Black, Navy & Beige (Available at Amazon and you don't need the code.)



They even have some new items . . .

NEW Dapper Snappers Clips - No Belt loops? No Problems!
NEW Dapper Snappers for Moms From Miss to Maternity to Momhood
NEW Dapper Snappers for Mittens Don't lose your mittens!
NEW Patterned Original Dapper Snappers too!

 

Starry Night Humidifier- Check this one out for the little ones on your list!  It projects stars on the ceiling and they change color too!  You can also add a menthol stick inside which fills up the room to help with congestion.

Vicks Starry Night - White/Blue

Get Buttoned Up- This site has some great products to help that special someone get organized.  The gift card organizer would go great with a gift card inside or even on it’s own! 

Black Friday special- 20% off the entire site!  Use code 20off

Happy Shopping to you!

Mommy’s Idea Holiday Gift Guide- Clothing & Accessories

Ltd Chix

http://www.ltdchix.com

The owners of LTD Chix have created a humorous way for moms to be comfortable. Their “Living the Dream” t-shirts cover everything from laundry to being a referee. I was given the “shopping” long sleeve tee, which would become a perfect gift for a friend having her third child.

Comfortable and fun, these shirts will help you smile at your everyday tasks. You’ll have the choice of your favorite design in either a long or short sleeve t-shirt. In their own words, “Being a Mom really is tough sometimes, we’re faced fairly often with some pretty insane and chaotic situations, and WE LOVE IT!  We wouldn’t trade it for the world!”

Check them out at http://www.ltdchix.com.

 

Dapper Snappers

www.dappersnappers.com

Are your kids caught somewhere between sizes? Do you take your chances every time you buy a pair of pants for your child? Introducting Dapper Snappers, with their cute little slogan, “Fix Droopy Drawers in a Snap!” I just love mom-invented products, born out of necessity, and this is one of them. After fighting to keep her son’s pants up, this mom found a better way and created Dapper Snappers!

Very often for us, the length is right, but the waist is too big. I had the chance to try Dapper Snappers and am very pleased with the result. They go on easily, with just a couple snaps and they tighten up the waist just enough to eliminate the problem of “droopy drawers!” It is one size fits all for children ages 9 months to 5 years. They currently come in 9 colors and there is a new line called Snapcessories™.

Check them out at www.dappersnappers.com.  Get 20% off any order with code miwoomee.

 

Sallies Clippies
www.sallysclippies.blogspot.com

15% off orders over $20 MOMMYSIDEA and receive a free poinsettia hair clip for every $15!

 

 

Baby Cha Cha

www.babychacha.com

Use coupon code “Open” to receive 10% off your next order at www.babychacha.com

Mommy’s Idea Holiday Gift Guide- Stay Organized

 

How Fast They Grow

http://howfasttheygrow.com

I love to scrapbook. However, finding the time to scrapbook these days isn’t easy. I’ve tried digital scrapbook programs, but they didn’t accommodate my favorite size, 12 x 12, since you can’t print them on your computer. So I was thrilled when I discovered what is available at How Fast They Grow!

Create beautiful digital scrapbook pages easily with any of their wonderful templates and designs. They’ll print the page, in 12 x 12 size, and send it to you! Even better news- they just lowered their prices to a very affordable $5.50 per page.

They were kind enough to send me two pages that I had created and I am very happy with the clarity and the quality. I plan on making this year’s scrapbook digital at How Fast They Grow.

Check them out at http://howfasttheygrow.com.  Use code code mommysidea for 15% off your first order!

 

Tiny Tales

http://www.tiny-tales.com/

Busy moms, we have found what you’ve been looking for! We want to capture all of those special moments with our children, but find ourselves getting behind. Tiny Tales has created an easy way to keep track of those precious memories! “Baby Tales” and “Toddler Tales” allow you to easily jot down a few notes and preserve those memories as they grow. Expecting? There’s a set for you too!

From the Tiny Tales website . . . “Our clever memory kits make capturing poignant moments seem like child's play, so you can spend more time making new memories.  Simply check off one of the fun categories, jot down the story, and slip the note behind the appropriate divider. “

I started with the baby book, and do my best to keep it up, but my Tiny Tales have given me a way to keep track of all those sweet moments. Whenever my son does something wonderful, sweet, or for the first time, I get out my cards and write it down. Even if it’s to write what he did this week or this month, it’s a nice reminder for me.

Check it out for yourself at http://www.tiny-tales.com! (Other great products available too!)

Get 25% off with code MOMMYSIDEA2 good until December 21.

 

List Plan It

http://listplanit.com/

These days it’s so hard to stay organized. List Plan It has a solution! They have lists to help you keep track of everything from groceries to calories. There are lists for household hints, exercise, snacks, hobbies, children . . . Whether it’s time management or household organization, with 350+ printable lists and planning pages, you’ll find what you need.

There are 2 choices to access your favorite lists:  you can become a member at ListPlanIt.com or you can simply purchase the ePlanner(s) of your choice!

Check them out at http://listplanit.com/ and get your life organized!  Use promo code athirdoff and get a 33% discount on a Yearly Membership!

 

Miss Gina Designs

http://www.missginadesigns.com/

The product I had the chance to review from Miss Gina Designs is called a Carry All, but this is certainly not the only unique product she has to offer! The Carry All is a pretty little bag you keep in your car for whatever you like- for trash or to hold small items. I didn’t even know I could really use one of these until I tried it! You’ll also find burp cloths, custom shirts, and hand painted items to name a few. They’ll work great as gifts or keep them for yourself.

Check them out http://missginadesigns.com.

10% off all purchases December 7th - December 13th!  Use code MOMMYSIDEA at checkout.

Mommy’s Idea Holiday Gift Guide- Fun Products

 

Plum Creek Mercantile

http://www.Plumcreekmercantile.etsy.com

At a time when it’s becoming more and more important to do your part for the environment, we’re all trying to find ways to help. So if you’re tired of always throwing out those plastic sandwich bags, here is a wonderful alternative. Check out Plum Creek Mercantile’s 100% cotton snack and sandwich bags at http://www.Plumcreekmercantile.etsy.com. They even have cotton bulk food bags, perfect for the bulk food bins at the grocery store. Easy to fill, easy to open and close, and easy to clean- they are machine washable.

“The bags are 100% cotton and can be machine washed and dried. Each bag has a strong and secure hook and loop closure, yet easy enough for even the littlest of hands to open.” You might even find a few other things you like while you’re browsing around their etsy store.

Check them out at http://www.Plumcreekmercantile.etsy.com.  Get 20% off on all sewn items with discount code MI20; the discount will be issued as a paypal refund.  Good until 12/31/08.

 

Wett Giggles

http://www.wettgiggles.com/

Looking for something fun and useful for bath time? Try Wett Giggles Soap and nail brushes and choose from their adorable characters! You can try Beatrice the Cow in blackberry scent, Hamlet the Frog in watermelon scent, or Ophelia the Duck in lemon scent, just to name a few. Each bar is made one at a time with essential oils and shea butter.

I passed around a few of the samples I was given and the kids loved them. One friend’s daughter kept asking, “Mom, when do we get to the brush?!” They smell great and are a good size for little hands.

Check them out at http://www.wettgiggles.com/.  Holiday special- 20% discount and a flat $4.99 for shipping and handling!

 

 

  

Monkey Toes

http://www.monkey-toes.com/

These shoes are adorable!  Monkey Toes are a collection of playful animal and insect themed footwear.  The sneakers are hand-painted in your choice of their cute and original designs.  The springy laces on the sneakers make this item even more fun! Check out their “Teaching Toes” too; with two different images to teach children left and right.

In their own words . . .“Monkey-Toes make the everyday activity of putting on shoes and socks more fun by introducing friends for the feet, all while providing quality footwear for children.”

Check them out at http://www.monkey-toes.com/.  Use code “mommysidea08”  and get free shipping!

 

 

Text Message Baby

http://www.textmessagebaby.com

Even my mom and dad text me now. We see the new texting lingo everywhere and now it’s available on onesies! Text Message Baby has created adorable onesies with “baby” text messages like, “BFF Mommy + Me” and “CN DBL.” Whether it’s for your Princess or your Little Angel, you’ll find a onesie for that special little someone. It comes packaged in an eco-friendly box and is ready to be given as the perfect gift.

In their own words . . .“ Text Message Baby organic onesies are the most silky soft hip baby clothes your baby will ever wear! They also make the most cool baby shower gift.”

Check them out at http://www.textmessagebaby.com and get 15% off with coupon code HOLIDAY!

 

 

Boca Beth

http://www.bocabeth.com/

If you’re interested in teaching your child a little Spanish, you’ll want to check out the great products at http://www.bocabeth.com/.  Choose from CD’s, DVD’s, puppets, activity books, and language learning sets that give your child a chance to learn another language.  The music CD’s have fun, easy to learn songs that teach simple vocabulary in an entertaining way.

In her own words . . . “The Boca Beth fun products and easy-to-use techniques take kids on an interactive bilingual journey with upbeat songs featuring Spanish and English woven together within each song. “

Check it out at http://www.bocabeth.com/.

Use code ’idea’ and get 20% off any Boca Beth CD or DVD and 10% off any language learning set with FREE shipping through the end of the year!

Mommy’s Idea Holiday Gift Guide- For Mom, Dad, & Baby

 

Great gifts at www.elliebags.com

Use coupon code holiday10 for an additional 10% off your entire order!

I’m having a ball helping to promote all the great moms and women out there with fantastic products and services.  Sometimes I forget I need to promote my own, and the original, “Mommy’s Idea” too!  So here they are, my favorite products (all available at www.elliebags.com)  . . .

 

The Over Tote System by Ellie Bags TM

The Smart New Way to Carry a Diaper Bag!

www.elliebags.com

How many bags do you take with you when you leave the house? Have you ever struggled with balancing a purse, diaper bag, shopping bags, and a baby?! Would you love to take only what you need?

The Over Tote™ goes OVER your purse so you have everything you need in one easy to carry bag! When you don't need everything, it separates easily so you can quickly take just your purse or just your baby supplies.

The Over Tote™ System comes with a flexible wipes pouch, a comfy changing pad, a bottle/sippy cup holder, and a Back-up Bag to keep in the car.

Ellie Bags™ are proudly handmade in the USA.

 

Help Baby Sleep!

 

Find  products to promote better sleep like the Sleep Sheep and Lavender Lab from Cloud b and the Happiest Baby on the Block book and CD.

Keep Track of Things!

Check out the Itzbeen Baby Care Timer, the Days Ago Timer, and Mother’s Minder Bracelets to help keep track of things like feedings, diaper changes, and how long the food has been in the fridge!

 

We have even more goodies to keep kids busy at the store, keep hands clean & fresh, and keep their teeth clean!

 

Use coupon code holiday10 for an additional 10% off your entire order!
(good through 12/20/08)

www.elliebags.com

Mommy’s Idea Holiday Gift Guide- Personalized Products

http://scribbleitonline.com/

Looking for a great way to add a special touch to your home?  Need a great gift for the holidays?  Scribble It has a big selection of pre-designed quotes, sayings and phrases in various sizes and colors.  And if you need something custom made, they do that too!  Take a look at their “Monograms” and their unique “Silhouettes” for a personal touch.  Their gallery is inspiring and will give you all kinds of ideas as you browse through their products!

In their words . . .“Our Scribbles are custom, unique and personalized to fit your style. We use only quality vinyl and it comes to you pre-spaced, with a removable backing, allowing you to apply your entire Scribble at once and not worry about lining each letter individually.”

 

 http://www.peekastories.com

Looking for a unique gift for a child?  Check out Peeka Productions customized books!  You get to choose the hair color, eye color, and even hair style of the main character.  Your child’s name will be featured throughout the story, with your special dedication in the front.  Give the gift of reading and make it even more special with a book from Peeka Stories!

In their words . . .”The main character looks like your child! If you want your youngster to feel one-of-a-kind, a Peeka Like Me(SM) book is the way to do it. Each book is made for a specific child with his or her name & likeness. Our unique personalized books are adorable just like your children!”

Use code idea15 for a 15% discount valid through the end of the year.

 

http://emilayusof.blogspot.com/

Need a gift for a blogging friend or relative?  Want to say thank you to those bloggers who have helped you out this year?  Take a look at Emila’s blog where she offers custom dollies for $2 each! Couple and family dollies are just a bit more.  You send her a picture, along with your blog address so she can match colors, and let her know what objects you’d like in the picture.  Easy, quick, and a great price!
(From there you can check out her other wonderful products too if you’d like.)

 

http://pink-poodle-boutique.com/

I am always looking for those cute little personal touches to add to a celebration.  Pink Poodle Boutique recently sent me some personalized photo confetti to try out.  Since a friend was celebrating her son’s first birthday, I e-mailed four pictures, my shape and color choices, and two personal messages.  I received the confetti quickly and passed it along for the party.  Not only was my friend thrilled with it, showing everyone she could find, but guests at the party were raving about it and asking where she found it.

A 2 oz. bag has over 1000 pieces and gives you enough to scatter over 2-4 eight foot tables.  What a great idea for celebrations of all kinds- birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, graduations . . .

Go take a look at www.pink-poodle-boutique.com to choose the colors, shapes, messages, and/or photos to make your party or holiday celebration even more special and unique!

Get 25% off your entire purchase. Use coupon code: MomPack.

 

http://elfingaround.com/

Looking for a fun, unique way to make the holidays even more exciting for the kids?  Check out Elfing Around to help you create a creative holiday adventure!

In their words . . .”The Parent Adventure Guide Book includes 12 nightly suggested Elf Adventures (with completed Elf Postcards) that you can set up in 5 minutes or less while your child is asleep.  Also included are several blank postcards in case you’d like to create your own unique adventures. When your child awakes the next morning, he or she will experience a “magical scene!”