MamaLuxe Edition

Have I ever mentioned that I love MamaLuxe Editions?? And jewelry? And better yet personalized jewelry??

What a meaningful and special way to show your love for your children, your family, yourself; beautiful custom made jewelry!

Guest Editor Tanya M. has this to say about Becoming Jewelry:

“…even the packaging was beautiful, inside the bag was the most delicate silver chain with a round silver “C” charm and next to it an adorable little gem stone of yellow topaz. The “C” is for my son Caleb born in November, hence the yellow topaz birthstone. It is such a meaningful piece of jewelry! Since I received my Becoming Jewelry, I wear my sweet necklace both to work when I need to dress up and look professional and also when I’m in my jeans and a t-shirt. Either way I love it! If your are a friend, sister, mother, or hubby this is a must gift for a first time mom or a mom of many. She will cherish it forever as will I.”

Not looking for something personalized with names or initials; how about showing off your inner strength instead. Your Faith, your Love, inspire or peace, so many ways to wear strong feelings and beautiful messages.

From charm necklaces, earrings, and bracelets to a special little necklace for children; you can find a piece of simply precious, custom hand crafted jewelry from Becoming Jewelry for whatever you need it for…birthdays, {how fabulous would this be for a Mother’s Day gift}, Christmas, or do you have a little girl heading to Kindergarten for the first time, give her a timeless gift, an initial children’s necklace like the one below!

Becoming Jewelry is offering this fabulous giveaway to our BabyLuxe readers; an “On the Day You Were Born” necklace!!  To be eligible, just comment back to us on what you love about their beautiful site & jewelry by August 25th. Good luck!

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Hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day & you were all able to do what you love most. For me, it was the opportunity to sleep in, and spend a relaxing afternoon with my family… For some reason though, and maybe some of you are like me, I always feel the need to shower & look my best on Mother’s Day, no matter where the day takes us.

So yesterday morning, after my leisure shower, as I selected my outfit for the day, one thing was for sure; I would wear my beautiful mommy necklace from Alli’s Originals Princess Charming collection. This is no ordinary piece of mommy jewelry. A sturdy necklace, it has the resemblance of dog tags, yet it is still very soft & feminine looking, perfect for a non frou-frou mom on the go like me. Generally I am a big necklace person; always changing it with each new day. Yet this is one piece that I have worn almost every day since it arrived on my doorstep several weeks ago! I love how it looks, love how it feels, and especially love what it stands for. Each tag is hand-stamped with my boy’s names & dates of birth; two of the most memorable days of my life.

Alli, of Alli’s Originals, is a stay at home mom, who has been designing jewelry for over 9 years. Each piece is made to order, to your exact specifications. So whether you are looking for something to commemorate your kids, your marriage, your pet, or another loved one, anniversaries & weddings, or a spiritual time in your life, each piece is truly one of a kind! Alli has a large photo gallery on her web site, which can be used for inspiration.

So for all of you out there who want a say in what your mommy jewelry looks like & says, you really should check out Alli’s Orginials! She has generously created a coupon code for BabyLuxe readers as well: use code “babyluxe10” for 10% off your order!

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As you have children and watch them grow, you will always wish you had more keepsakes and treasures to remember the special day of their birth; no matter how many pictures were taken. Why not display your precious child’s name and important birth information on you at all times to show how proud you are to be “Mommy of …!”

For me, it’s “Mommy of Timothy and Connor” and I’m beyond proud to wear my gorgeous Birth Necklace from Julian & Co. How truly amazing it is to be able to fit so much personalized, treasured information on to one piece of custom made jewelry and still remain beautiful and eye catching!

Made from high quality sterling silver {or gold}, and personalized with baby’s name, birth date, time of birth, weight, and length, The Birth Necklace is an easy, fashionable way to brag about your baby! You can chose from going all out with all the info on the Birth Necklace or just baby’s name and birth date on the Mom Necklace, or a personalized Nursing Necklace, add more charms or a gemstone, endless possibilities to make your piece as special as your child! Dad can have one too! Or baby can have their very own ID bracelet!

Julian & Co. was built from an uplifting story of love and family; with that strong family bond shining through in their jewelry collection. Tania, mom of Julian, is inspiring with her work. In the short amount of time I have worn The Birth Necklace from Julian & Co., I can not count how many times it’s been complimented on. Again, a treasured keepsake for any mom to display for all to see!

Julian & Co. are also generous sponsors in our Mother’s Day giveaway!

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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!

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When you are looking for a gift to give or a little splurge on yourself, jewelry should always be at the top of the list. And better yet, custom design jewelry made just for the recipient is a gift any woman would love and cherish! So as Mother’s Day approaches and you continue to look for the perfect gift {for yourself, and as you leave those little hints around the house for your kids and husband to pick up on}, look no further than the Swedish designs of Zandra Faulkner.
I received my very own handmade Bellazandra birthstone bracelet, with Mother charm, recently and have not stopped raving about it! Knowing that it was made just for me, and looks so fabulous and stylish, makes this one of the most prized pieces of jewelry I own.

Whether you’re looking for an actual Mother’s bracelet, with children’s names and birthstones, personalized awareness bracelets such as Breast Cancer, or even adorable children bracelets (great First Communion gift as that time approaches), Bellazandra has a wide selection for that perfect gift. From birthstones, to specific clasps, to charms, and sterling silver, take your time browsing and choosing the most exceptional design for yourself or your loved one.

Even more exciting, Bellazandra is offering Babyluxe readers 10% off with the promo code BABYLUXE {valid thru May 31^st}. AND, Bellazandra is also one of our sponsors with a fabulous gift certificate in our Mother’s Day giveaway!

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If you are a mother, aunt, grandmother, nanny, any woman who holds or plays with a teething child, you have probably experienced the chewing of clothing, yanking of earrings and breaking of necklaces {to be inserted in baby’s mouth of course}, and so on. Finally, a solution, a jewelry line babies CAN actually chew on! Can you believe it!

Smart Mom jewelry is completely fabulous to say the least! I am so fascinated by the Teething Bling jewelry line; what could be more practical, a teething product disguised as stylish, modern accessories! These pendants with matching bangles look like the real thing, jade or onyx for example, but are made from a food-safe, non-toxic, dishwasher-safe silicone material. The same type of material many traditional teething rings and toys are made from. What a truly Smart, unique, ingenious idea!

Even more ingenious, a breakable clasp on every pendant necklace! Perfect for the child who pulls, tugs, and inevitably breaks your expensive, gorgeous pre-mom jewelry. Now you can look just as good, and please, occupy, and entertain your child at the same time!

The pendants come in 2 different shapes and several different “gem” types, all with matching bangles. Plus, Smart Mom also carries Teething Keychains and gift sets, and some fantastic new designs coming soon! With a large following of celebrity fans and some amazing press features, you can totally see how every mother or caregiver will want and should have one or more of these precious pieces of jewelry.

Purchase your pendant now! Smart Mom will take 20% any pendant purchase for Babyluxe readers using the promo code S-BLD. Stay tuned to see another feature of Smart Mom’s Teething Bling next month for our Mother’s Day giveaway! {Details to follow in the coming weeks}