Special 2 day feature as we’re taking Friday off for a long weekend before school starts!

It is my absolute pleasure to promote and feature this brilliant shop as we all know and love the owner! Our beloved Babyluxe founder, Sarah Masci, is a busy little bee with not just Babyluxe but also a career, a family, a LIFE, and with Paperluxe Studio!

It seems like every time I turn around, there’s another shower to be thrown, more thank you cards to write, birthday parties to plan and attend; having a large family and extra large friend base makes for never a dull weekend! Paperluxe Studio has been a part of every special event in my life for the past few months, and every purchase made with Sarah has been custom made and super perfect! For example, instead of making out a zillion boring thank you cards or buying a birthday card for every gift given, {seriously, we’ve had 6 gifts and parties in the last 2 weeks and just received 2 more invites}…needless to say buying a card each time can get expensive, why not purchase Family Stationery from Paperluxe Studio. Write a little note to the gift recipient or a thank you for the housewarming/birthday/baby gift on beautiful note cards personalized for your family.

This precious stationery is my favorite!

{Thumbprint Vignette}

What Paperluxe Studio is best known for is its personalized stationery favors. For the next bridal or baby shower you host, why not give a favor that is practical and usable, yet gorgeous and chic! Sarah will work with you to design a favor that goes along with any theme you have {or pick a design from her ever growing portfolio}, for as many attendees you have. Each guest will receive a favor they will actually love! Trust me, soaps shaped like hearts or dinner mints wrapped in tulle are quite boring.

You can also be quite a hit at your child’s next birthday party too! Let Paperluxe Studio design your next party invitation! Don’t forget to get matching stationery for thank you cards! For older children, especially girls, give stationery favors. And what about giving a set of personalized note cards for gifts? How about teacher or nanny gifts, think Birthdays or Christmas…it’s right around the corner!

Endless designs, endless options, be creative with your next event! Get your invitations, your thank you cards, your favors all at one place!

Announcements too!

Want to see this beautiful stationery in person? TRY YOUR LUCK AT WINNING SOME! Comment back to us by August 21st what you love the most about Sarah’s business Paperluxe Studio…the favors, the invites, the thumbprint vignette {my favorite}, a specific design, etc…, for your chance to win a set of 24 personalized note cards. Good luck!

So you’re having a baby…You’ve got the gear, you’ve decorated the nursery, you’ve chosen to find out or not to find out, you’ve selected the name {s}, & you’ve chosen the perfect take-home outfit.  Done, right?  Simple as that.  Well sure, until it comes time to bring baby home, and you are bombarded by the discharge nurse, with a stack of paperwork & a hundred instructions such as, sign here, fill this out, mail this in {by this date}, call this doctor for this appointment, and on and on and on…

To ease this new baby stress, you need a My Mommy’s Tote!

My Mommy’s Tote is a nifty invention by an organized mom who was frustrated with the excessive paperwork that seemed to follow her new baby girl everywhere they went!  It is similar to a hanging file folder tote, only much more stylish {available in adorable pink/brown or blue/brown color schemes}!  Each My Mommy’s Tote comes with six pre-printed dividers:

“Important Documents” for items such as the birth certificate and social security card

“Emergency Contact Info” is actually a pre-printed card that goes in this slot, which has a space for filling out all of those critical details that you just never know when you’ll need, but that you’ll be glad you have all in one spot!

“Parenting articles and web sites” for holding all of those great tips that you read in your monthly parenting magazines & blogs.  You will definitely find the article on introducing solids to be so important down the road.  Trust me, no one ever seems to be able to give a straight answer when discussing this topic, and it can be so overwhelming for a new parent.

“Medical” because you will be coming home with so much medical paperwork, week after week, month after month, for a good long time!    My son’s medical files were all just crammed into a drawer {until My Mommy’s Tote came along}!

“Receipts” for all of the numerous gift receipts that you will be receiving, the gear that you buy to try out, only to find that it isn’t going to work with your little angel, etc…   I had another whole drawer with baby receipts - not any more!

“Coupons” because now that you are a mommy, you are going to see your monthly expenses start to quadruple….  And you’ll probably find that coupon clipping will give you the financial ability to maintain a semi-regular, much needed, pedicure schedule!

My Mommy’s Tote makes a truly awesome gift for a mom to be, and is sure to be a hit “ooh & ahh” gift at any upcoming baby shower!

BabyLuxe is proud to offer a My Mommy’s Tote giveaway as well as a great discount code!  For 15% off through August 14th, please use code BabyLuxe15 at checkout.  This will take 15% off both the product price as well as shipping!  A great deal!  Or, if you’d rather try your luck this week, simply leave a comment about the product here on BabyLuxe, and you will be entered to win your very own My Mommy’s Tote, in choice of pink or blue!  For a bonus entry, you may do any  of several additional things:

- blog about our giveaway {and then send us the link @ sarah@babyluxedaily.com}

- sign up for our  daily email

- Digg it, Stumbleupon it, Facebook it or Twitter it {and then send us the link @sarah@babyluxedaily.com}  For more details see the links just below the post…

Contest ends  in one week, on July 21st!  Good luck.

Mamaluxe Edition

I am by far NOT considered a “crafty” person.  Over the years I have created enough to get by, knitted a few scarfs, put together a few scrap books, but when it comes to sewing and making an actual, presentable, usable product {and actually following a pattern or directions} I’m at a lost!  But I must say, I enjoy trying,  and “I can make it, now…”

 You Can Make This has every ebook imaginable to walk you through {with detailed and easy to follow instructions} on how to create crafts that look just like the original brand name ones!  The ChalkMat 101 ebook I received was the best “pattern” I’ve ever had to follow.  For the experienced and the not so experienced {me}, the instructions mapped out the entire process, with a supply list, pictures of “how to do it”, and special tips/ideas.  The accomplishment you will feel after finishing your project is amazing!  I’ll stick with making one at a time; one woman made these chalk mats as favors for a birthday party, how great would that be!!

See for yourself, from totes to jewelry, clothing to home decor, pet items and baby items, there’s something to be made for everyone!  You Can Make This has beginner projects, Kids Can Make This projects, and the favorite of many, FREE projects!  If you see a designer product on the market that you just can’t afford, maybe you can make it yourself, for much much less!

Make something for yourself, your kids, favors for parties, a gift, holiday decorations, etc…  Trust me, if I can do it, you can do it!

Want to try one out?  Take 10% off your order at You Can Make This with the code babyluxe10 {expires August 31st}.

OR try your luck at winning 2!  Enter to win the ChalkMat 101 ebook AND another ebook of your choice!  Just leave us a comment on which other ebook you would choose if you won!  Good luck, contest ends July 14th. 

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. 

If you are like us and use modern technology {the internet} for everything, including event planning, you will love this feature find! For those upcoming Spring and Summer barbecues, birthday parties, graduation parties, baby showers, girls night out, etc… and don’t forget Father’s Day, here’s a site to help you plan and track your next get together, for free of course.

Our annual Father’s Day cookout is only a few weeks away. Each year we send out “evites” to our guests, it’s the most convenient and affordable way possible. This year we chose a new site for our planning: pingg.com, a simply stylish invite creation.

Pingg.com offers just as much {and more; much, much more} as the traditional electronic invites I’m sure you have all used or received before. It’s absolutely the simplest site to use! Start with either your own image or chose from many of the fabulous invitation designs they offer as the “backdrop” of your invite. {For example, the delicious one below is what we picked for our cookout} Next you create the body of the invite, the details. Import your guest list. {Yes, I was able to import my email addresses from last year’s cookout from a competitor site} Review, send! DONE!

An update is emailed to me daily, who has opened the invite, who responded {yes, no, or maybe}, and any personal notes my guests have left. Additional features and options pingg offers: a gift registry {perfect for your next baby shower}, the ability to upload more photos and videos, a Paypal event fund {how easy to share expenses for those large events or fund raisers}, there’s even an option for those of you who want to share your invite on Facebook! Oh, and so much more!

Have pingg manage your next event! Why worry about stamps and snail mail; you should be spending your time preparing by shopping for margarita supplies, lots and lots of margarita supplies!

Mamaluxe Edition

Whether you want…wait, no…Whether you NEED a better way to keep track of your keys or baby’s pacifier; an instant bid anytime and anywhere or a unique twist to your next outfit, one company has developed the solutions to all of the above!

Nicole “Coco” Quiroga knew what she was doing as the founder and creator of the Preppymommy line of accessories for mommy and baby. Inspired by Coco’s own personal style and spirit, these “hip-yet-practical” items are must haves for modern moms everywhere.

The Lucky Lanyard has made my life much more sane! No more screaming matches with my purse, as that darn bag has devoured my keys on numerous occasions! It’s easy, and stylish, to wear my keys around my neck now or even still tossed in my bag or purse, the colorful, bright design stands out for easy locating.

Preppymommy also carries awesome Ribbon Belts for mom, the prefect completion to an outfit; bibkins and binky clips for baby. All made from the most stylish, trendy looking designs, all Preppymommy accessories are beyond practical, they’re essential!

Thanks Preppymommy for their donation to the Mother’s Day giveaway!

Written by guest writer, Shannon C.

My daughter was practically born with a headband. I was never successful at keeping those cute little bows in her hair so I resorted to headbands. I have literally bought every type of headband I could find. So naturally, I was thrilled when asked to try out Seabands. After all, I feel as if I am a headband connoisseur.

At first sight, I fell in love with the Seabands headband! So much so that I wanted to try it on myself. Perfect for short or long hair, the funky fabrics used to make each headband give it a modern and chic look. They are trendy, yet classic at the same time. The Seaband my 4 year old wore was comfy, and I received no complaints. It fit well, stayed in place and required much less adjusting than you have to do with traditional headband. She was thrilled and I have to say…adorable!

Seabands, like many products featured on BabyLuxe, was born out of necessity. Mom, Trish Hart, began creating headbands for her daughter several years ago, which were worn to keep the hair out of her face on boating trips. Hence, the name Seabands. Trish began getting requests from friends and family for these adorable headbands, until eventually, a business was born.

Choose from a variety of Seabands collections, including the Classic, Reversible, Jacquard & monogrammed. Seabands come in toddler (up to about 3), child and adult sizes and so many fun fabrics that can please any palette. Also available, are similarly eye catching belts!

BabyLuxe readers can take 10% off now through the end of June with the code BABYLUXE!

Mamaluxe Edition

Organization is key when you have kids. And the more kids you have, the more responsibilities, the more activities, the more chaos unless you have a “system” in place to help you take control and stay organized. The best product on the market today for moms everywhere is momAgenda, the desktop daily planner for busy moms with even busier kids!

Picture what I’ve had in my bag for years now, a dollar store type yearly planner with daily “squares” too small to write in. In addition to that I have binder clipped a small note pad to the front of the “planner” to jot down my grocery lists, other appointments, phone numbers, meeting, etc…, in no specific order as a way of organizing my day. {Can you see why I have missed a few conferences calls and baseball games?} I just have never been able to find the perfect agenda book to use. I was looking for an accessory, not a huge monstrosity that would need its own bag {I have enough bags}. Now, I have found organizational perfection with momAgenda!

Let’s see, one day for our family consists of at least 2 meetings, some sort of school activity or assignment due, baseball practice, a play date, a trip to the grocery store, a few bills to pay, a review to write, afternoon conference calls, dinner or something that looks like dinner, and once in a while a planned date with the husband. That’s a normal, quiet day. AND can you believe I can fit all of that on one daily “square” with my momAgenda! Separated with My Week and the Kids Week, I can keep track of myself and my children together, but not get everything mixed up and confusing.

This agenda is filled with everything a crazy mom like me needs on a daily basis, but still remains small enough to call an accessory. View the calendars on a monthly and daily/weekly basis, however you wish and is most convenient for you, plan ahead with a “future” planning sections like parties and vacations, jot down notes on books, wines, restaurants, fashion, gifts, etc… {Can you say perfect for someone like me who needs to write notes to remember anything}!

I seriously could go on and on about momAgenda! I have my year basically planned out already {what’s great is this agenda is mapped out for the 2008/2009 school year instead of the regular calendar, since most moms are at their busiest during the school year.} You will feel so much more prepared for each day and each week with your momAgenda. Check our all the great styles on their web site, even get your momAgenda personalized!

{momAgenda was also one of our generous Mother’s Day sponsors!}  Good thru June 19th, Free Shipping to all Babyluxe readers with the code  babyluxe!

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!