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Mother’s Day Gift Guide

May 3, 2010 by Momstart 13 Comments

Mother’s day is one week from today, what are you getting your mom? I have quite a few different great ideas I wanted to share with everyone. Find Mother’s Day gift ideas categorized by Special gift ideas, Bathroom, Kitchen, Office and of course Traditional. For Personally reviewed items check out  Mother’s Day gift ideas.x

Special:

vivabox is a unique experience for anyone. With vivabox, you purchase the box and it comes with a few themed items and then with a gift card for the recipient to finish it off by ordering things they want within that theme that you purchased for them. For example, give mom a wine tasting experience. She will receieve, a Gift card for a six bottle collection of wines, book: wine’s spectator’s essentials of wine and 12 issues of “Wine Spectator” Magazine. Then she can go on and pick the wine collection of her choice at vivabox. The variety is pretty good in my opinion.

Through Mother’s Day use “mom2010” to receive 20% off a vivabox for their mom. Once that purchase is made, an email will be sent with a top secret discount code giving you access to 40% off another vivabox for their mother-in-law or another special woman in their life.

Also, if you’re pulling together a round-up of Mother’s Day gifts for this holiday, I think vivabox could be a great addition.  For more information, check out the vast array of new products at www.vivaboxusa.com.

Verdi Spumante is a champagne options that makes any Mother’s Day fun and tasty, without the expense of a French champagne.  You can use it to either tip back a glass or make a sweet dessert dish with your favorite mother. Verdi Spumante entices the taste buds and offers recipes on their website to increase your sensational experience.
 

Verdi Bellini Cocktail

  • 3 oz. puree from canned California Cling Peaches 
  • Verdi
  • Dash lemon juice 
  • maraschino liqueur  to taste

Mixing instructions:

Puree ripe peaches in a blender and spoon into a large, chilled wine goblet. Sprinkle with lemon juice and sweeten with maraschino liqueur. Fill with ice cold Verdi. You can substitute peach juice or peach nectar for the peach puree.

Dinner Out:

Even if you want to avoid the Sunday crowds that Mother’s day creates, you can always present mom with a gift card for Mother’s Day or take her out some of my favorites:

Cheesecake Factory, Abuelo’s, Red Robin, and IHOP.

Speaking of IHOP, they launched their "I clip_image001 Mom" promotion which gives you the chance to receive a $100 IHOP gift card to take mom out on her big day. The contest coincides with the launch of IHOP’s craveable cheesecake Pancake Stackers, perfect for the cheesecake fan like me. 

Bathroom:

Skin Care System: Clarisonic MiaThe Clarisonic has been one of my favorite products that I have reviewed since I started blogging two years ago. It’s a great sonic powered facial cleanser. With soft brushes you can gently exfoliate your skin and feel like you are being pampered at the spa. *

There are many “natural” skincare products on the market, but few are rated by the Environmental Working Group with “0” toxicity. Skin Free Skincare has that honor. Created by a practicing pharmacist in response to patient’s needs, this line is safe, effective, and affordable. In addition to the Skin Free line, found at www.skinfree.net, they also offer their original Blue Ridge Gypsy Studio line. The Blue Ridge Gypsy products offer the same safe formulations with the addition of organic essential oils. They are found at www.blueridgegypsy.com.

Traditional:

Purses:

10544_Anise_blast-2 Shop Elliott Lucca’s Mother’s Day Sale at www.elliottlucca.com and receive 20% off the ENTIRE site with promo code: ELMD2010.  Sale ends 5/6.

Also follow Elliott Lucca on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Elliott-Lucca/105477590464 and Twitter http://twitter.com/ElliottLucca

Flowers:

1-800Flowers is your one stop place for the perfect flower arrangement. You can order from the comfort of you home and have it delivered to any other state. They make beautiful arrangements that are befitting of any motherly type, from Do-it-all moms, to red carpet moms, any personality can be expressed. *

Chocolate:

Keepsake CollectionSee’s Candies are a local company and it is so hard to resist because you can get a free piece of chocolate on every visit. There is a huge variety of mouth-watering sweets that satisfy any craving. Give Mom the gift of indulgence with the new line of chocolates from the Keepsake Collection. Featuring both classic flavors as well as the new Strawberry Truffle, this line perfectly coincides with Mother’s Day with pink, yellow and orange designs brightening up the boxes.

Godiva is of course one of my favorite chocolate brands. They are so rich and indulgent with truffles, candy bars, and deep dark chocolate. Now you can even purchase cake, cupcakes, and other baking goodies like brownies. Spoil mom with a chocolate tower of ultimate decadence. .

Clothing:

clip_image002Zappos is a one stop shop for Mother’s Day gifts.  Zappos has something for every mom, whether she is the fashionista, the mom on the go, the athletic mom, or the mom who does it all. Being a one-stop-shop, Zappos offers great gifts in apparel, pajamas, handbags, accessories, housewares, and spa and beauty products.  clip_image002[4]
With so many different styles and personalities, it can sometimes be challenging to find the perfect gift for Mom.  Zappos makes it easy to browse through the site. Zappos even has a gift page with some great gift ideas! And if Mom is already an avid Zappos shopper, she knows there are always new products, brands and styles available at Zappos.com.

Spreadshirt offers a variety of products from tees, tanks, hoodies, aprons, bathrobes and more. Check out all the great Mother’s Day suggestions on their “Gifts” page to help get your creative juices flowing—then design your own, thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gift. 

Jewelry:

http://momstart.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/thingsrememberd.pngSterling Silver Miracle of Life Necklace – The moment her children were conceived, she thought of each as a miracle. This beautifully detailed sterling silver necklace features an embracing mother and child figurine within a sparkling cut-out crystal heart. The pendant swings in front of a solid hart pendant, which can be engraved with a special message.

 

Office:

Cell Phones:

motoblurLooking for camera, video, and facebook easy to access on your phone? Check out the MOTOBLUR for your social network mom on many Motorola phones. MOTOBLUR makes everything accessible on your home page on a number of Motorola phones. No need to go in and out of menus to Twitpic one thing or upload a video on facebook. Check out Motorola for other features like  GPS, Bluetooth and remote wipe.

Sanyo Juno by KyoceraStylish moms will love Boost Mobile’s new Sanyo Juno by Kyocera handset.  Available in an impulsive pink hue, the Sanyo Juno is a sleek and stylish phone that is the perfect accessory for mom’s busy schedule plus, its 1.3 megapixel camera with digital zoom, fun editing features and photo quality-capture settings make it a must for moms with paparazzi tendencies around their children.   

Sanyo Juno by KyoceraFrugal moms will love pairing this phone with Boost Mobile’s Monthly Unlimited plan which provides UNLIMITED talk, text messaging and Web, all for one flat rate of $50 per month, taxes included! Boost Mobile’s $50 Monthly Unlimited Plan can save moms and families up to $695/year in comparison to similar prepaid plans. In addition, with no contracts or credit checks, moms will have an easy, reliable and inexpensive way to keep tabs on family and loved ones.

Printers:

The Epson PictureMate Show’s seven-inch screen allows users to view photos in 12 entertaining slideshows formats and is conveniently operated with a remote control, keeping the screen fingerprint-free. Users also have the option of printing in a variety of effects (black and white, sepia and color), selecting different layouts (wallet-sized, mini-wallets, 4-per-page, 16-per-page, proof sheets, and borders) and printing 4”x6” photos on matte or glossy paper.  With ink that is smudge, scratch, water and fade resistant, Mom can be sure that prints will last a lifetime!

ESP7 printer front viewMeet an effortless way to wirelessly print, copy, and scan photos and documents for less. Kodak has combined the latest in printing technology with high-quality affordable pigmented inks to create the KODAK ESP 7 All-in-One Printer. Print fast and smart, and save up to 50% on everything you print compared to similar consumer inkjet printers.[1]Plus, get the most out of your home network with Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity. It’s time for your printer to go wireless, for less.

 

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The sleek, powerful and affordable (starting at $749) MSI Wind Top all-in-one PC makes the perfect gift for today’s moms who need to easily and effortlessly balance home duties, work projects and family entertainment activities.  Combining power, functionality, energy-efficiency, and ease-of-use, the Wind Top not only packs the power to run full HD movies for “family movie night,” but can help mom easily keep track of soccer practices, piano lessons and school events, and not to mention work presentations and reports. With a touch screen this is at the top of my list.

The Wind Top’s integrated webcam enables mom to easily have “video chats” with family and friends who live elsewhere, while its creative photo software makes organizing family photos and creating custom photo collages a snap.

Kitchen:

$259.99 after $40 OFF  KitchenAid 5-quart   475-watt Stand Mixer  with Mail-in Rebate OfferNo kitchen is complete for mom without the luxury of a KitchenAid Stand mixer. Designed for long life and quiet operation, the KitchenAid® stand mixer is the one mixer that generations have depended on for power, performance and durability. Built to handle large batches easily, this professional mixer features a rugged, all-metal construction, a powerful 475-watt motor, and KitchenAid’s unique planetary mixing action that reaches every part of the bowl.   TASSIMO Home Brewing System

If mom is a coffee drinker and loves getting those espressos while she’ out then get her a Tassimo so she can enjoy the luxury from the comfort of her own home. Tassimo combines milk and espresso with the press of a button. I love how simple it is to use and the rich frothiness that comes out in each cup. *

Wilton makes some really great kitchen accessories that all mother’s need to make cupcakes and treats for the PTA. For the mini star pan one cake mix makes 12-14 mini stars. 6 cavities pan is 14 1/2 x 11 in.; individual cavities are 4 3/4 in. diameter x 1 1/4 in. deep. Aluminum.Avanti® Everglide® Metal-Safe Non-Stick Springform Pan with Glass Bottom

My family spent the weekend making me a cheese cake for my birthday. Mother’s Day and  my birthday are right beside each other. Using the Wilton Springform pan made cheesecake a piece of pie. *

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Let Trudeau provide mom’s midday boost with the new Lulu Travel tumbler. The leak-proof insulated tumbler is perfect for all moms looking for a midday jolt of coffee. Best of all, a portion of the proceeds from every Lulu is donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  On sale now for $10.99.
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For the hostess with the mostess, Mom will be sure to appreciate the new Manhattan set of appetizer plates. This new set of ceramic plates has integrated sauce cavities for oils and dipping sauces. The plates rest inside the accompanying wood tray, which aids in transporting the appetizers. The entire set is available now for $29.99
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What mom wouldn’t love being treated to breakfast in bed on her special day? Trudeau’s Silicone Egg Poacher makes preparing perfect poached eggs a snap. The handle on the poacher allows for safe and convenient handling, and great breakfast. On sale now for $4.99.

 

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Serve mom delicious and refreshing Iced Coffee, made with the BODUM Ice in a Pavina Glass with silicone Grip from BODUM.

(MSRP: BODUM Ice: $39.95, Pavina Glasses: the set of two ranges from $9.95-$24.95)

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With the unique foodpod™ from Fusionbrands, she’ll enjoy boiling, blanching or steaming foods like eggs, veggies, seafood and more. Perfect for deviled eggs!

(MSRP: $15.00)

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Mom will love how easy she can grab, pinch or pour spices, the necessary soupcon of corn starch, minced herbs, sauces or other ingredients without a mess when using the ever-so-cute Flex~it Pinch Bowl Set from iSi.

(MRSP: $10.00)

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Spice things up! Bring museum quality in your mother’s kitchen with the Twist Spice Rack from Nambé. (MRSP: $200.00)

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The Light Cast Iron Pans from Starfrit allow mom to cook with all the traditionally appreciated features of cast iron pans, but 50% less of the usual weight. (MSRP: 29.99$-49.99$)

 

 

*These companies did provide product for review free of charge to me.

Filed Under: Announcement, review Tagged With: 1-800flowers, Boost Mobile, cell phone, Clarisonic, Elliott Lucca, Gift guide, Godiva, KitchenAid Professional, Mom, Mother's Day gift idea, Motorola, Nambe, See's Candies, Spreadshirt, The Java Junkies, Things Remembered, Verdi Spumante, Vivabox, zappos

Add Fashion to your outfit with Spring Purses with 20% off.

February 22, 2010 by Momstart 1 Comment

It feels like Spring here in Washington State, but I know that in many parts of the country there is still snow everywhere. In retail though, weather does not matter, as soon as Valentine’s Day is over it’s time to Spring Forward.

Add a splash of fashion to your outfit with a purse from the Sak.

Artist Circle Flap retails for 62.50, regular price is 89.00.

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Rainbow Large Shopper retails for 63.50, regular price is 89.00.

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Or add a splash of color to your outfit with a purse from Elliott Lucca.

 

 

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Also keep tabs on the deal of the day at Elliott Lucca. People Style Watch’s Deal of the day is a must!  Head over to www.elliottlucca.com and get 20% off Elliott Lucca’s must-have bags by entering "ELPSWFB0210" at checkout (valid until 3/2/10)!  For more details visit: http://ow.ly/17FNW

 

Enter to win a purse at Elliott Lucca: Enter to win our Elliott Lucca Book in a Bag Sweepstakes and you could take home an Elliott Lucca Ambra Shopper and the latest fiction from Harper Collins!  Enter at www.elliottlucca.com/bookinabag

Filed Under: Announcement Tagged With: Artist Circle Flap, deal of the day, Elliott Lucca, fashion, purse sale, Rainbow Large Shopper, The SAK

Save 20 percent at The Sak and Elliott Lucca

November 17, 2009 by Momstart 1 Comment

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Head over to http://www.thesak.com/ between today and 11/30 and receive 20% off your next purchase just by signing up for our mailing list.  Simply enter your email in the bottom, right corner and a promo code will be emailed to you.

 

 

 

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Head over to http://www.elliottlucca.com between today and 11/30 and receive 20% off your next purchase just by signing up for our mailing list.  Simply enter your email in the bottom, right corner and a promo code will be emailed to you.  Happy Shopping!

 

 

Both websites say the discount is only for 10% but go ahead and request one, there should be blogger option, or reader of blogger, and then you get 20% instead.

 

Elliott Lucca and The Sak are proud supporters of Mom Start. They make a donation once a year to charity through this blog.

Filed Under: Announcement, charity, Save money Tagged With: coupon code, discount, Elliott Lucca, Save money, The SAK

Add Some Flair to your night out with a Signature Drawstring, and your daytime with freebird

October 28, 2009 by Momstart 2 Comments

Elliott Lucca’s Signature Drawstring has Arrived!  A tribute to the classic style icons of our time, its modern detailing offers a touch of luxury in a bigger, bolder way!  Check it out at www.elliottlucca.com and get Free Shipping on orders over $200! Three different metallic colors and one satin finish. These bags are a great way to add some flair and pizzazz with any outfit.

 

 

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Check out the new freeBird Peaced Bucket for only $48 at www.thesak.com/freebird!  Also, there is only 3 days left to enter the Best Friends Contest for a chance to win a sak Classics bag and Dogeared necklace for you and your BFF!!  Enter today at www.thesak.com. I think this brown one would go great with leggings or blue jeans.

 

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Filed Under: Announcement Tagged With: Elliott Lucca, fashion. purse, The SAK

Donation from The Sak and I want to Keep It.

October 21, 2009 by Momstart 10 Comments

10401_madera_blast-2  The Sak Sent me a beautiful purple leather purse and I wanted to keep it. It is a donation for my MOMS Club gift basket raffle and they donated one last year too. I didn’t like the one last year and was hoping they would send another ugly purse. Nope, of course ugly from The Sak and Elliott Lucca is like an impossible word combination anyways. Something to me that is ugly is probably Gold to someone else like my mother.

I wanted to write a thank you to The Sak and Elliot Luca for being an avid supporter of Mom Start and my charity.

 

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The above picture is what they sent except in a beautiful shade of purple. Please don’t laugh at me but it’s so soft I want to curl up in bed with it and use it as a pillow/snuggie. My son has a snuggie so I think I should get to have one too.

The next two photos are new editions that you can find at the Sak and Elliott Lucca

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Filed Under: review Tagged With: Elliott Lucca, purse review, The SAK

More purses for sale and to win

October 6, 2009 by Momstart 5 Comments

Head over to www.thesak.com for 25% off the sak’s  Fernwood Tote.  The Fernwood tote comes in 14 colors and has been featured on The Today Show, and in InTouch Weekly! 

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Win our Elliott Lucca Book in a Bag Sweepstakes and you could take home an Elliott Lucca Maxfield Satchel and the latest fiction from Harper Collins.  Enter today at www.elliottlucca.com

 

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Filed Under: Announcement Tagged With: Elliott Lucca, purse giveaway, purse sale, The SAK

50 Percent off Purse Sales, The Sak and Elliot Lucca

August 20, 2009 by Momstart 1 Comment

The Sak Official Store, TSAK-1066 Pax Eco Shopper, thesak.com

Nice Purses like Pax Exo Shopper are in the price range I would buy them in. They are 50 percent off right now at the sak.

  • 12" Length, 6" Width, 11" Height, 11" Strap Drop
  • Exterior: 55% Jute/45%Cotton; Azo-free, all natural dyes
  • Interior: 100% recycled cotton
  • Magnetic closure
  • Features exclusive "peace print" by a Paris-born graffiti artist
  • Lining features two multi function pockets and a zippered backwall pocket; features inside "happy & free" message
  • Spot Clean with barely damp rag and mild detergent such as Woolite

     

    Retails for 89.00 now on-sale for 44.50

     

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    Also on-sale is The Janet St. Mini Crossbody.

    • 7.1" Length, 1.6" Width, 7.9" Height, 22.8" Strap Drop
    • Exterior: 100% Polypropylene
    • Interior: 100% Nylon
    • Crochet
    • Zipper closure
    • Lining features two multi purpose pockets and a zippered backwall pocket
    • Spot Clean with barely damp rag and mild detergent such as Woolite.

    Retails for 29 now on sale for 14.50

     

     

    These are only two purses on sale at the sak. Some purses are up to 60 percent off you should check it out if you want a very high quality purse for a nice price. Free shipping on orders of 75.00 or more.

  • Over at Elliott Lucca the purses are 60 percent off.

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    • Dimensions: 13" Length, 3.5" Width, 8.5" Height, 9.5" Strap Drop
    • Exterior:  100% Leather
    • Interior:   100% Cotton
    • Front and back outside pocket
    • Zipper closure
    • Lining features two open pockets and zippered back wall pockets
    • Clean with a water-based leather cleaner and moisturizer. Use a protective spray to protect the leather surface.
    • Retails for 148 but some colors are on sale for 96.20.

    Filed Under: Sale Tagged With: Elliott Lucca, purse sale, The SAK

    Hot Bag of the day Yellow Drawstring Elliott Lucca or Purple Silverlake Flap

    July 28, 2009 by MomStart 1 Comment

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    Head over to www.thesak.com to check out the sak Silverlake Flap!  It’s an Editor’s Favorite, having been in Lucky and Marie Claire to name a few and its perfect for summer with its laid-back functionality and fun colors such as persimmon, plum, punch and saffron!!  Get yours today along with free shipping on orders over $75!!

     

     

     

     

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    Elliott Lucca is featuring a great new bag "In The Spotlight" and I thought you may be interested in sharing with your readers.  The Maxfield Drawstring has side draws, woven handle detailing and is extremely supple in washed grain leather!  It is the perfect mix of casual and sophisticated.  Head over to www.elliottlucca.com today to get yours + free shipping on all orders over $200!

     

    My Opinion

     

    I think I’m going with the Purple Silverlake flap and here’s why.

    I love the purple more and I love having a strap that goes over my shoulder. I need a larger bag at this point in my life because of having two children and needing to have everything on me at one time.

    I like the color yellow too, but it’s too small and I’m not sure I’m fond of the synch. It doesn’t synch but it looks like it does and I think that would drive me crazy. I’m sure both purses are of very high quality but it’s the “plum” colored purse hands down in my opinion.

     

    What’s Yours?

    Filed Under: announcements Tagged With: Elliott Lucca, purse review, The SAK

    Friends and Family sale 25% off code at Elliott Lucca ?

    July 21, 2009 by MomStart Leave a Comment

     

    clip_image002Friends and family sale is for 25% off of everything on their on-line site. I’m pretty excited by this sale, my husband said I can buy one purse for every purse hook I received for a review in the past. We just don’t have any extra money this month, so I’ll have to wait until their next promotion but I wanted to share this offer with you. Maybe one of my readers can use this 25% off shopping code.

    Use “ELEF72009” at check out.

    Filed Under: Sale Tagged With: Elliott Lucca, on-line coupon code, purse sale

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