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Wee Generation

An Eco-friendly diaper bag donating 100% of profits to Healthy Child Healthy World!  An extremely generous company with an enormous heart for today’s children!  Wee Generation focuses on educating parents about children’s environmental health.   For healthy babies and healthy parents, Wee Generation developed this special, limited edition diaper bag!

While supplies last, each bag comes packed full, $100 worth, of eco-friendly goodies!

Why not support a very worthily cause {how can you bet 100% donation?} and become the proud owner of a perfect diaper bag all in one shot!    This bag has all the features you desire in a bag, and much more!  Extras include:

  • Designer upholstery fabric made out of 100% post consumer recycled plastic bottles (Cradle-To-Cradle Certified fabric by Designtex)
  • Waterproof bottom
  • Padded back panel
  • Rear zipper compartment
  • PVC-free waterproof liner
  • Removable inserts include an insulated feeding tote, changing tote and changing pad
  • Detachable insulated bottle holder and zip pouch
  • External quick-access zip pocket with organizer pockets
  • Deluxe adjustable comfort strap with quick release cam buckle
  • Two exterior front zip pockets with key tether Stroller attachment straps
  • Front flap secures with Velcro and magnetic closure as well as dual buckles
  • Two front exterior zipper pockets with key tether
  • Adjustable padded shoulder strap with quick release cam
  • Soft, durable carrying handle

 

 We have added Wee Generation to our LuxeSHOP page under the NEW charitable shopping section!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posted by Dana

Jane Marvel

MamaLuxe Edition
{warning, not your typical post}

I posted this review on a Yahoo group that I am on, several weeks ago, and wanted to share it with you all as well! If you are looking for the perfect transition bag, from diaper bag to mommy bag, you must check out Jane Marvel!

Jane Marvel carries a huge assortment of shapes & styles in a ton of amazing fabric choices! Oh, and guess what? They’re AFFORDABLE!

I have the Runaround. It is the perfect bag for me, with a 3 yr old
who is potty trained & a 1 year old, who doesn’t require much. Here’s the scoop, straight up!

The signature white lining, which is on all of the Jane Marvel products, is fabulous! No more digging around in the black hole for your long lost lip gloss. And oh my gosh pockets! My bag has never in my life been more organized than it is now with my Runaround.

{ image of lining }

The big interior pocket has one zippered pocket & I currently carry two size 4 diapers in there along with a Bumkins bib. The bag comes with a clear wet bag, which is where I carry my wipes - they have stayed wet for 5 weeks now. :) Also in that large main pocket, I have a large wallet, a large cosmetic case & my medium size planner. I can also fit my smaller Canon Powershot as well!

The medium sized front pocket (not the itty bitty zippered one), carries the adorable round matching mirror that came with the bag, my PDA, sunglasses, bulky keys, a few lip glosses, pens, a roll of tums & a couple of other odds n ends. All of these things have their OWN pocket inside that compartment!

The zippered pocket on the front fits a small board book, and another couple of tiny toys - but not much at all.

I have the bag in “plaid flowers” which has the orange trim & I love it. It is waterproof, but not plastic-y looking like many diaper bags are…

This was taken directly from the Jane Marvel web site:

We would like to introduce you to a revolutionary new line of bags.

 

Why is it revolutionary?

 

Because we believe it is every woman’s right to have great style and not go broke getting it.

 

Our products are

 

lightweight
virtually waterproof
made with environmentally safe coating
leather-free
available in all colorways
appropriately priced

 

Plus there’s a free gift in every bag…
and each free gift comes in an FAA-approved clear zip pouch for all your travel needs.

 

Join the revolution: you CAN afford great style.

Though we don’t have a coupon code for Jane Marvel, I simply cannot say enough good things about it, and just had to share it with you all! The prices are so good, you don’t need a coupon!

Posted by Sarah

Zosephine {Giveaway}

You may already know that Sarah and I are diaper bag {or just bag/tote/purse in general} junkies. I believe it’s our “unspoken” goal in life to find as many fabulous bags as we can, to share with every mom we can find! These next bags are the perfect mix of modern style and practical, functional usage for any hip mom.

I am in love with my “The Minneapolis” diaper bag from Zosephine! The look of these bags is different {in a good way} from other diaper bags out there. It’s feminine but not cutesy, trendy but not over the top; just enough space and essentials that every diaper bag needs without sacrificing style. Each bag comes with a nylon changing pad, plenty of pockets {bottle pockets on both sides, a cell phone pocket in the front…which is awesome, and many more}, and enough room for diapers, wipes, clothes, etc… {I personally can fit everything for my 2 yr old and infant in one bag now without looking like I’m carrying around a suitcase!}

We are thrilled to be able to host a giveaway of “The St. Paul” Zosephine diaper bag {the actual picture above}, a $116 value! Just comment back to us with what feature you love most on any of the Zosephine bags. Contest ends July 8th. Good luck to all!   Congratulations to Michelle in Texas!

OR if you can’t wait and don’t feel lucky, buy your own now and take 15% off with the code Babyluxe.

 

Posted by Dana

Bumkins continues to impress! *** ORGANIC GIVEAWAY ***

MamaLuxe Edition

Two MORE great products from our beloved Bumkins!

This is not your mother’s way of cloth diapering!

As a newbie to the cloth diapering world, I was in awe at all the different types, styles, and accessories that go along with the cloth diapering start up. Luckily, Bumkins All-In-One diapers came my way and saved me from “testing” all the others to find the perfect match for little Aidan.

One word to explain Bumkins All-In-One diapers: simple. The easiest cloth diaper on the market by far! Super absorbent, 100% cotton, with a waterproof exterior in some of the most amazing designs…fashionable style with diapers, how precious! No more plain white diapers here! {Needless to say my mother and mother-in-law will be amazed by these!}

If All-In-Ones are not for you, Bumkins has plenty of other choices for your cloth diapering needs so go check them out!

If that’s not enough incentive to check them out, maybe this will be!

Bumkins has recently introduced the new Grande Diaper Bag; today’s parents answer to the need of function and fashion. With contemporary prints, reinforced straps & water resistant fabric, this is one bag that will keep on giving, long after your diapering days are over.

And lucky for you, Bumkins is generously giving away one of their Grande Diaper Bags, chock FULL of baby essentials from their new organic Natural Collection! A $120 value, here’s what comes in the bag { winner’s choice of boy or girl } :

  • Organic Washcloth 3 pack (9″x9″)
  • Organic Hooded Towel Set (30″x36″)
  • Organic Chin Bib 2 pack (7.5″x7.5″)
  • Organic Swaddle Blanket (30″x30″)
  • Organic Bib and Burp Cloth Set (11″x15″)
  • Waterproof SuperBib 3 pack

To win, as usual, simply leave a comment on this post, about all of the new “natural” parenting options that Bumkins has provided it’s customers with. This contest will run for two weeks, due to the amount of vacationers & offline regulars we’ll have this week. It will end on Sunday, July 13th.

 

Posted by Sarah

5 Minutes Apart

MamaLuxe Edition

Let’s face it, Nursing can be an extremely frustrating time, especially the first few weeks. {All the soreness and never having a moments peace is worth it in the long run of course.} My negative this time around with breast feeding is the non-existent feeling of beauty or style due to do wearing the same clothes over and over again, even to bed, just to be comfortable enough to feed baby ever other hour! Thank goodness for my new, super cute nursing PJs!

This picture is the actual set I have, YES, it’s a nursing top! 5 Minutes Apart offers some of the best survival products for your nursing woes! Purchasing a great nursing sleepwear set is a must; I live in my PJs when I’m home. Why bother getting dressed when I’ll be changing my outfit in an hour or two anyway once little man decides to give me back some of the milk I worked so hard to make for him! This set is perfect, the cardigan top covers while burping or while you run out to get the mail or greet your visitors. The nursing tank is easy and simple to manage; so darn stylish along with the soft and cozy drawstring bottoms. A plus, the precious teal baby gown this set comes with!

All the breast feeding products from 5 Minutes Apart make wonderful gifts or a treat for yourself after giving birth! The Survival Kit contains everything needed to ease feeding alignments and make nursing a more comfortable, soothing time. Be prepared and stock up on the nursing bras and tanks too! You’ll need plenty!

I’m not done yet! 5 Minutes Apart has these amazing, essential Labor Bags for the Mom-To-Be and gift sets for the Dad/Baby/ and {coming soon} Sibling-To-Be. Everyone needs something to feel special during this time. Or how about some pampering pregnancy products, healing c-section kits, or calming baby cremes?? As you can tell, 5 Minutes Apart has what you need to make the Labor, Delivery, and Breast Feeding stages of your pregnancy and after so much more stylish and comfortable. Again, perfect for your next baby shower gift!

Take 10% off your purchase with the code babyluxedaily, good until July 31st. 

 

Posted by Dana

The perfect in between bag!

MamaLuxe Edition

When you’re little one isn’t so little anymore, but still little enough that he or she requires a few basic necessities, like diapers & wipes, a changing pad, a sippy cup pocket & a handful of toys; where do you turn for the perfect bag? I outgrew my need for a diaper bag months ago, and have been searching for that perfect “toddler” bag ever since. One great option that I came across in my research, is the Ju-Ju-Be BeTween, offered by Let’s Go Strolling.

The Ju-Ju-Be BeTween is the perfect cross between a diaper bag & a mommy bag. Not too big & not too small, this one is just right! The BeTween has all of the basics that you could possibly want in a medium bag; a diaper & wipes pocket on top, a zip-close mommy pocket, several small internal pockets, a gusseted main entry (which reveals the light colored interior) & it even has crumb holes, so that unwanted food bits don’t build up in the bottom of the bag! This bag is washable too. Yes, machine washable!

If you’re in the market for an in “BeTween” bag, definitely head over to Let’s Go Strolling & have a look around! Great news, your shipping is free after $99 & you can take 10% off with our exclusive discount code, “LUXE”!

Thanks to Let’s Go Strolling for sponsoring our Mother’s Day giveaway with a beautiful Ju-Ju-Be BeTween bag!

Posted by Sarah

Pockets, pockets, pockets & more!

This one is for those of you that love super good looks & being able to fit a whole lotta stuff! Donated to the Mother’s Day contest giveaway, by Tots on the Go, this is one diaper bag that is sure to turn heads. It arrived on my doorstep while I was out of town so Dana swung by, and grabbed it off the front porch for me. Several days later, I stopped over to her house to check out all the goodies that had arrived while I was gone & it was love at first site with the Rowdy Bowler!

The Rowdy Bowler is full of pockets & clever accessories that any mom would love: first and foremost, a removable mommy clutch for those days that you want to drop the little ones off somewhere & run; an insulated bottle holder so you can keep baby’s bottle warm or cool; a water resistant changing pad which is the ultimate diaper bag accessory; a removable shoulder strap, as we know that every mom has her preference, tote or messenger style; and of course side & interior pockets galore so that everything in the bag has a home.

This is one hefty {large} bag, perfect for when you have lots of itty bitty baby belongings to tote around everywhere you go! But I must say, you don’t feel the weight when it’s on your shoulder. One of our lucky readers is soon to find out just what I mean, when her Rowdy arrives, filled with 10 lbs of goodies!

Unfortunately for me, we’ve outgrown the need for a large bag… But for those of you in the market for your perfect “it” bag, this one is worth checking out! You can see more pictures, more color choices & a detailed description right on Tots on the Go web site, where you can also get a FREE gift with purchase of $100, using this code: TOTSGIFT

Posted by Sarah

Mother’s Day Contest ending soon!

Counting down the days until Babyluxe {daily} launches a new and improved website AND the end to our Mother’s Day Contest {could be any day now}! If you have not completed our survey yet do so quickly to be entered to win one of 3 fabulous gift sets filled with a mixture of donations from our generous sponsors listed below:

Fresh Baby is a website, newsletter and products all in one for making baby food quick & easy! Their products and tips are must haves for any household trying to live a more “Green” and healthy lifestyle. You are less than 30 minutes a week away from being a satisfied, money saving, baby making food Mama! {So Easy Baby Food Kit}

Matilda Jane’s unpredictable, trendy children’s clothing line has recently launched their new women’s collection! These funky, inspiring designs will surely get mommy noticed along with her children! How can you resist such a sweet and modern addition to your child’s {and now your own} wardrobe! {Women’s collection}

SmartMom Jewelry is pretty and practical; it’s just what you’ve been looking for to be stylish AND pacify your teething child whenever and wherever needed! What an ingenious and “Smart” idea; and did we mention stylish, with those amazing real gemstone looks, but the feel and make of a teething product! {Teething Bling}

Preggers N’ Proud offers fresh look maternity slogan design tees. Look no further for the perfect way for you to express how “proud” you are to be pregnant or to just be Mom! Don’t forget about Daddy and Baby too; signature slogan designs to show off your “Hot Daddy” or “Buddha Baby”. {Happy Mother’s Day tank or tee}

Laugh & Learn DVDs take that stress out of childbirth and throws in the fun and silliness! The modern way to learn about childbirth, breastfeeding, and baby care is not from a classroom setting, but from the comfort of your own home! This 3 DVD set is perfect for any expecting parent who wants to know the ins and outs of what to expect, from an expert. {Laugh & Learn DVD sets}

Mango Ink brings out your individual personality through photos on hand mounted cards and invitations. Capture your next announcement with these beautifully crafted cards! Mango Ink also offers photo keepsakes and high quality homemade wrapping paper. {Gift certificate}

Julian & Co. was built on an amazing story about the love of family and cherished moments and items. They have custom made jewelry for all members of the family, especially for mom! From adorable Mother’s necklaces to cuff links for Dad to ID bracelets for the little ones, there’s something unique and personal for everyone! {Gift certificate}

CuddleBee offers unique and luxurious gifts for pampering baby! Bibs and burpies, blankets and belts, choose from some fabulous fabric designs, handmade from the softest material, perfect for any stylish baby or toddler! {Gift certificate}

Preppymommy baby and mommy products were created to make life a bit easier for baby and more stylish for mommy! Designed from some unexplored patterns, baby’s Bibkins and Binky Clips truly were made to make life out and about simpler! Plus, Lucky Lanyard and Ribbon Belt accessories for Mom to add a bit of style to Mom’s hectic lifestyle! {Lucky Lanyard}

Boon Inc. is know for bringing innovated products to your home and your life! Modern must have items from bath products like the well know Frog Pod to feeding and storage accessories. And just recently a new launched layette line for babies and toddlers! {Snack Ball}

AJaron jewelry creates exceptional fine jewelry for mom and baby, plus accessories for the home! Add a treasured piece to your collection from their extensive selection of beautifully crafted items! AJaron would also like to offer Babyluxe {daily} readers 15% off Rocks To Buy Baby in stock merchandise {with promo code MOM15} and 10% off SoHo Stack special order rings {with promo code MOM10}. {25% off coupon}

Girlie Gowns are a must have for any expecting mommy for her hospital stay! Why be frumpy in those old, worn hospital gowns when you can be “girlie” and pretty in your own! Just making baby’s birth a bit more special! {Girlie Gown}

Bellazandra has beautifully handcraft gifts for yourself or a loved one! They have some of the most amazing custom designed Mother’s and birthstone bracelets that any women would cherish for a lifetime! {Gift certificate}

Babystar, at Baby Star, a star is born everyday! They offer high quality, essential products for baby from bedding to bath {with a new line of hooded towels}. If you’re a parent who loves great moderns designs with a stylish baby, this shop is for you! {Gift certificate}

Kids Central Kitchen offers natural, whole grain baking mixes for today’s active kids and their families! Easy to make! NO trans fats, NO hydrogenated oils, NO high fructose corn syrup and NO artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. Also available are fun & colorful baking utensils, pans & accessories. {Baking mix & utensils}

Tots on the Go brings you the finest in quality strollers and travel baby products, for the active family. They carry top brand name items such as the innovative Phil and Teds Sports buggy, baby backpack carriers, high end diaper bags and great travel gear. Looking for advice on traveling with your kids? Search Tots on the Go for great travel ideas or contact them directly. {Rowdy diaper bag}

Paperluxe Studio offers a wide range of simplistic, classic paper designs, including personalized stationery, invitations, announcements, matching thank-you notes, calling cards (for moms, nannies & teachers) & coordinating labels. Paperluxe Studio’s specialty product offering is personalized stationery for women; and more particularly, stationery that can be given in lieu of traditional party favors at baby & bridal showers, and other similar events. {Gift certificate}

momAgenda was founded by a busy mother of four who was constantly struggling to keep up with all of her children’s appointments & lessons, while still managing to keep herself pulled together, momAgenda combines style & functionality. The original mom’s day planner, momAgenda, has a smart collection of organization tools including the famous momAgenda Desktop, Kitchen Folio, myAgenda: for everyone, and a wide assortment of pads & accessories. {momAgenda Desktop}

Let’s Go Strolling offers the best selection of high-quality strollers, designer diaper bags, new baby gifts and all best baby and new mom products. With outstanding customer service that exceeds your expectations, their mission is to make your shopping experience both easy and fun and help you buy the best products for your lifestyle. {Ju-Ju-Be diaper bag}

The Polkadot Platypus offers top picks for maternity, babies and kids. Their collection of stylish apparel, hip baby gear, designer crib bedding, fun accessories and unique baby gifts is like no other. Whether you are looking for cowboy baby bedding, paisley play tents, novelty tees, girly tutus or polka dot toddler backpacks … they have something for everyone! {SaraBear diaper caddy}

Made by Angie: Clean up in style with a Made by Angie wipes case! Choose from a beautiful assortment of fun, quirky & stylish fabrics to suit every mood you’re in. Having kids is a dirty job. Made By Angie handmade baby wipe containers make it easy to have fun while doing your dirty work! {Gift certificate}.

Alli’s Originals specializes in made-to-order hand stamped, personalized sterling silver jewelry. Alli works closely with each client to design a piece that is truly unique, special and one of a kind. Her clients have a big part in the design and creative process so their vision can become a reality. {Gift certificate}

Seabands are the new wave hair bands that stay in place & stay comfortable all day! They offer a variety of fabric and jacquard ribbon options, as well as personalization. They even do special orders for clubs, schools and businesses. {Mother/daughter set}

momspit: Inspired by the original, momspit is the universal no-rinse cleanser for hands & face, and not just for kids. Available in a 7 oz desk size bottle and a convenient 2 oz bottle, designed to effectively fit into the smallest of bags, including your handbag, gymbag & even the kids’ backpacks; take some momspit with you wherever you go. {2 oz bottles of momspit}

The Baby Planners are a Los Angeles-based concierge and consulting service that caters to the needs of expectant parents. No matter what stage you are at in your pregnancy, they are available to meet your needs. Whether you are registering for the first time, need a special service, or just have some important {or silly, for that matter} questions, Ellie & Melissa are your go-to ladies. {Gift certificate for ½ hour phone consultation}

sheppard girls: Handmade, vintage-inspired goods for moms, kids & babies. A one woman business, Lisa Sheppard designs and produces baby bibs, burp cloths, headbands & unique hand-painted vintage doorknob hangers. All of her products are made using the finest selection of vintage fabrics, wool felt & rickrack ribbons. {Headbands}

Keep an eye out for some upcoming {or previous} features from some of these gracious sponsors and their “luxe” products! {A special note to the winners once they are randomly chosen, not all these products will be in the gift set you receive, each set is a mixture and combination of the above} Each gift set is valued at over $500! Thank you to all our sponsors and our {daily} readers! We appreciate you all and Happy Mother’s Day to some of the best moms out there!

Posted by Sarah


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