Mother's Day Archives

How I Get Shiny Hair

May 7, 2018 by Momstart 4 Comments

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My beauty routine doesn’t include make up every day but with my new hair style I have to wash it every day. That or I need to use some dry shampoo, which is an amazing product by the way. I love to dye my hair, so the ends are very blond and my roots are coming in much darker and I really don’t like how dark they look when they are dirty. I have found that my bangs look much better when they are freshly washed. Not only freshly washed but also blow dried. They look amazing when they shine. See….

Panasonic sent us the nanoe™ Moisture Infusion Hair Dryer EH-NA65-K and it’s fabulous. The nanoe™hair dryer uses nanoe technology to draw moisture from the air to gently infuse 1000x more moisture particles into hair than typical ion hair dryers. And this hair dryer has three very easy to attach attachments for different drying purposes. These three attachments include a dual airflow Quick-Dry Nozzle that is designed to dry hair faster, a Concentrator Nozzle that provides focused airflow for precise styling, and a full-sized Diffuser that adds volume while combating frizz. I used to use a diffuser whenever I would get a perm. I don’t really perm my hair anymore but my mom does. SHE loves having curly hair and with curly hair comes frizz. So it’s a great attachment. And it makes a fantastic gift for Mother’s Day. I know I would love to get this as a Mather’s Day gift, and I know my mom would love it as well. There’s still time to order it and get it before Mother’s Day.

I do however often use the Concentrator Nozzle. That is my favorite attachment on any hair dryer. I love to brush it with a round brush and use the Concentrator Nozzle to give my hair a little soft curl under to shape my face. This particular hair dryer, the nanoe™ Hair Dryer is shown to reduce damage caused by everyday brushing and it enhances hair’s smoothness and shine.

When I turned on the hair dryer, I turned it on high and high heat. The Panasonic hair dryer provides 2 speeds and 3 temperature settings for different styles and drying times, plus hot, warm and cool settings for different hair types. It’s also great for different temperaments. For example, my kids hate hot blow dryers, so it’s great to be able to use the cool setting on them and still have high air flow.

The hair dryer Panasonic nanoe™ hair dryer also features 1875 Watt power, cool-shot button, removable, easy-clean filter and professional-length 9-foot rotating power cord with convenient hanging loop

Interested in purchasing the Panasonic nanoe™ Moisture Infusion Hair Dryer EH-NA65-K for mom this Mother’s Day? Find it at BestBuy.com for only $89.99 + free shipping.

Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Guide & $300 Gift Card Giveaway

April 27, 2018 by Momstart Leave a Comment

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This Mother’s Day is right around the corner, I can’t believe May is next week. Which means, Mother’s Day is next weekend. OMG! So we have partnered with My Gift Stop To Bring You this last minute Mother’s Day Gift Guide and $300 Gift Card to My Gift Stop Giveaway.

What you will notice with this last minute Mother’s Day Gift Guide is that My Gift Stop is a one stop shop for Mother’s Day Shopping. If you’re anything like me, I haven’t even begun to think about what I’m getting my mom for mother’s day but everything at My Gift Stop would be at the top of my Mother’s gift list.

My mom loves jewelry. My mom loves purses and hand bags. She’s always handing down purses to me so that she has an excuse to purchase a brand new purse. She also loves to give them to my daughter, that is she loves to give her old purses to my daughter and go shopping and buy new purses for my daughter. My Gift Stop has perfect options for both of them.

My mom also loves shoes, she has more shoes than I could imagine. She has a second closet just to store her extra shoes and purses. And as far as fine jewelry, she’s also up for more jewelry. So with all the things she loves, My Gift Stop has me and my mom and you and your moms covered. So here is a very brief last minute Mother’s Day gift guide from My Gift Stop.

Mother’s Day Gift Guide:

My Gift Stop has some great name brand watches:

Automatic
Ceramic
Diamond
Digital
Diver
Gold
Quartz
Rose Gold

My Gift Stop has some fantastic Shoes

My Gift Stop has some fine jewelry

Bracelets
Earrings
Engagement Rings
Fashion
Jewelry Rings
Pendants

My Gift Stop has some perfect purses and hand bags.

Guess
Kate Spade
Michael Kors

My Gift Stop has some excellent sunglasses to choose from.

Here is a little more about My Gift Stop.

My Gift Stop, is an online shop offering luxury goods that are dedicated to giving back to society. They donate 5% of every sale to the global medical relief nonprofit, Direct Relief. My Gift Stop is a place to find great Watches for any women. My Gift Shop is a great place to shop for online gifts last minute, especially for Mother’s Day with name brand sunglasses, handbags, shoes, and more. Amazing prices and easy return.

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5 Reasons to Shop at Apollo Box for Mother’s Day

April 27, 2018 by Momstart Leave a Comment

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Mother’s Day is almost here, so it’s time to get your juices flowing and figure out what type of gift to get mom. We know there are dozens of stores you can go to find any plain old Mother’s Day gift, but this year skip over the normal, expected Mother’s Day present and shop with Apollo Box to give your mom a unique gift.

At Apollo Box, we’re known for our unique and one-of-a-kind gifts, but that isn’t our only point of expertise. We’ve got a couple aces up our sleeves when it comes to helping you find the perfect gift, so scroll down and see the 5 reasons you should shop at Apollo Box for Mother’s Day.

1) You Can Find Something for Every Hobby, Style and Personality

Variety is a beautiful thing when gift shopping. There’s nothing worse than going into a store that sells one type of style. Lucky for you, you won’t have that problem at Apollo Box! Since we work with over 800 vendors from around the world, we have a gift for every type of taste, style and personality.

Does your mom have a green thumb and loves home décor? Then she will love our Geometric Wall Planter. Is she really into self-care and taking time for herself? She needs our 600 ml Aromatherapy Oil Diffuser. If she’s all about her accessories, then help build her jewelry collection and give her our gorgeous Miniature Rosebud Earrings.

Whether your mom loves the outdoors, cooking, tech gadgets, DIY gifts, or anything else, we promise you that we have a gift that she’ll appreciate.

2) You’ll Have a Peace of Mind Knowing No One Will Give Their Mom the Same Gift

Have your gift stand out from the crowd and be the favorite kid of the year! At Apollo Box, we pride ourselves in finding unique gifts, like our Crystal Ball Music Box. This dreamy, ethereal music box is a best-seller and one of the many special gifts that you can only find at Apollo Box. A lot of the gifts that we offer aren’t sold anywhere else so your gift will for sure be remembered! Plus you’ll avoid the awkward situation of giving the same present as someone else. Choose to shine and give your Mom a one-of-a-kind gift that will have everyone asking where you shopped.

3) You’ll Give Your Mom a Gift She’s Always Wanted but Couldn’t Justify Buying

We’ve all been there, where we want to buy a cute home décor piece or cool gadget just cuz, but we didn’t necessarily need it. Well now is the time to give your mom anything she wants!

Don’t get us wrong, we think practical gifts are always a good idea, but it’s always nice to splurge on little things. This year treat your mom and give her something she’s always wanted but could never justify buying. Maybe it’s some elegant modern coasters like our Golden Dipped Marble Coasters, or a unique plant, like our Marimo Aquarium Kit.

Whatever type of gift she wants or has mentioned in that she wanted in the past, show her some extra love this year and surprise her with it. At Apollo Box, we’re known for having a good mix of practical gifts and fun gifts that everyone has saved on their wish list!

4) You Can Give Your Mom a Gift that Keeps on Giving with the Apollo Surprise Box

Why settle for one gift when you can give your mom a monthly box filled with personalized goodies? The Apollo Surprise Box has so much to offer, from trendy unique gifts to different subscriptions plans to personalization.

The box includes full size items that fit your mom’s preference, taste and lifestyle. If your mom loves unique items or can be difficult to shop for, this box will be your best friend for Mother’s Day, your mom’s birthday, anniversaries and any other holiday!

Simply fill out a survey that lists different tastes, personalities and product preferences, then leave the rest up to us! With the Apollo Surprise Box, your mom will be showered with gifts throughout the year and have her own personal shopper!

5) Have an Easy and Stress-Free Online Shopping Experience

When you shop with Apollo Box, your shopping experience is our number one priority. We want to give our shoppers the best of the best! All Apollo Box Members receive free shipping and are the first to hear about our exclusive sales. Some of these sales give more than 50% off some of our best sellers like our Preserved Rose Glass or our Pom Pom Throw Blanket.

In addition to these perks, when you shop with Apollo Box you can always contact our excellent and responsive customer support team to ask any questions or express concerns. We believe online shopping should be easy, so we like to make it that way.

Do you need any other reason to shop at Apollo Box for Mother’s Day? We didn’t think so! Click here to shop at Apollo Box and find unique gifts for your mom. Use the coupon MOMSTART at checkout to receive $10 off $50 site wide, excluding sale items.

Birthstone Heart Necklace – For Mom! #MyNameNecklace

April 17, 2015 by Jessie 1 Comment

Sample provided.Mother’s day is sneaking up on us.

As a private teacher for a wonderful family with a group of sweet kids, I was thinking a lot about Mother’s Day. I really wanted to do something cool for kids and their mom, and when I saw My Name Necklace’s Birthstone Heart Necklace, I knew I had found this year’s perfect gift. I let the kids pick out the design, write out their birthdays and full names, and we sent off for our very own Birthstone Heart Necklace. After all, a mother’s heart is truly the love of her children.

Made with real sterling silver, it twinkles in the sun and will withstand the test of time. The custom engravings are flawless and clear, and the birthstone gems add a touch of color to the simple beauty of the design. Take a look at the Birthstone Heart Necklace here!

My Name Necklace has a variety of personalized designs to suit different tastes and styles. They have jewelry for women, mothers, mother-daughter sets, and even kids jewelry! Take a look at mynamenecklace.com and browse their diverse selection!

…And don’t forget to use the special coupon code just for our readers: MOMSTART 2015

Mother’s Day Giveaway: Gift Ideas Benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

May 9, 2014 by Beeb 20 Comments

Travel and prizing provided by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; shipping provided by MomStart.

Last week, I had the privilege of visiting Memphis, Tennessee in order to tour St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Although I was familiar with this organization as a charity that helps children facing cancer, I had no idea of the extent of what St. Jude does for its patients and their families until I saw it in person. Did you know that St. Jude provides care for all kinds of catastrophic childhood illness, from cancer to sickle cell anemia to pediatric HIV and AIDS? Did you know that St. Jude has a research lab on-site which they fund themselves in order to investigate cutting-edge treatments for rare childhood cancers? Or that since St. Jude opened its doors in 1962 and began its then-radical approach to treating childhood cancers, overall survival rates have increased from an average of 20% to as much as 80% or more? And despite the plethora of medical treatments, patient housing, travel, and countless other services provided for both the physical and mental well-being of patients and their families, no family ever receives a bill from St. Jude; all of their incredible work is completely funded by donations.

Once I experienced the facility first-hand, I realized why it was so important for me to see it in order to best convey the enormity of what is being done for these children and their loved ones. In coming posts, I will be sharing more details, photos, and my personal experiences interacting with patients and staff at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – there is far too much to sum up succinctly and I personally believe that what St. Jude is doing is so important and needs more attention. So to start us off, I wanted to share these quick facts on the organization and share a very timely promotion that St. Jude is doing to raise funds!

This Mother’s Day, St. Jude has partnered with several corporate supporters to bring you a variety of wonderful gifting ideas, a portion of whose proceeds will benefit St. Jude:

The Nine West Western Loop Scarf retails for $32 and can be purchased in stores or at NineWest.com. $10 of the purchase price on this lovely scarf benefits St. Jude.

The Open Hearts Mother’s Day Card is available in Kay Jewelers stores through May 11th for $3; $2.50 from each card goes to St. Jude. No Kay Jewelers stores near you? Then visit St.Jude.org/Mom to find a selection of Mother’s day cards for sale which you can print or send via email. Perfect for last-minute shoppers!

The Loft Cares “Feel-Good” Card is available in stores now through June 1st, 2014; this discount card entitles the recipient to 20% off any $100 purchase. The card retails for $25, with 90% of the proceeds benefiting St.Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

I cannot think of a better gift for a mother than something which supports the most important thing to any mom: Keeping children safe and healthy.

Enter to Win:

In honor of Mother’s Day, we are giving away one Nine West Western Loop Scarf, one Open Hearts Mother’s Day Card, and one Loft Cares “Feel-Good” Card!

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Enter this giveaway via the Rafflecopter widget below. Giveaway ends at 11PM PST on Mother’s Day, May 11th; winner will be drawn and notified on May 14th. This giveaway is open to residents of the continental US, 18 years of age or older – no PO boxes (Sorry!!). To read our giveaway rules, click here.

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Happy Mother’s Day Flowers

May 12, 2013 by Momstart 3 Comments

Happy Mother’s Day!

I took this photo at Pike Place Market and used Photoshop. I added the text and took some color away. I LOVE this photo. I’m very fortunate. My husband bought me a car this year for Mother’s day and my birthday. I feel like a very lucky woman. I hope you had an amazing mother’s day. I sure did!

Kohl’s For Mother’s Day $100 Giveaway

May 8, 2013 by Momstart 143 Comments

Thinking about what my mom likes makes me realize that Kohl’s is the perfect place to get something for her. They have amazing prices and great jewelry. They have really cool clothes, I was wearing my Rockin Republic jeans last time I saw her and she was jealous, it wasn’t that I could tell she was jealous she just came right out and told me. So I told her to get over to Kohl’s and get her own, they only cost about 40 to 45.

I always save a great deal of money when I shop at Kohl’s which is why I get a lot of the kids clothing there. I think every time I go in I get something for the kids. Kohl’s gave me $100 to spend on my mom and I ended up getting something and having enough left over that I could get something for the kids too. I can’t tell you what I got, or how much I spent because well, my mom reads my blog people!!!

My mother loves purses and jewelry and clothing and well everything, like I said above. And since I can’t show you what I got for her I thought I would just share a few options that I know my mom would like from Kohl’s.

You can preview what’s in store with Kohl’s online Mother’s Day Gift Shop, and enter to win your own $100 gift card from Kohl’s. Just enter here.

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$100 Kohl’s gift card

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Leave a comment telling us what your mom would like from Kohl’s

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The LG Optimus G Pro Exclusively from AT&T Mother’s Day Giveaway #ATTSEATTLE

May 6, 2013 by Momstart 72 Comments

The LG Optimus G Pro is available exclusively from AT&T, for $199.99 with a two-year service agreement beginning May 10. LG Optimus G Pro is a powerful smartphone offering innovative solutions designed to help users creatively and more deeply connect, express and share their lives while providing the superior power and performance required to manage life on-the-go. I haven’t tried one yet but would love to get my hands on one. Luckily for you guys my rep at AT&T worked really hard to get one of these phones for you guys as a giveaway here at MomStart.

The LG Optimus G Pro is perfect for little hands, people that like to take photos, watch videos and read books. The camera takes really cook panorama photos and allows you to edit them crating your own fantastic personalized art. And I’m impressed at the idea of dual recording.

More About The LG Optimus G Pro:

The LG Optimus G Pro comes packed with a host of high-performance features that refine mobile communication and help users better organize their lives. Backed by the powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 1.7GHz quad-core processor with 2 GB of RAM, users can access content and complete tasks faster than ever:

· The brilliant 5.5-inch, 1920 X 1080 Full HD IPS display (400ppi) gives users more pixels and screen real estate to view and show off content.

· The 13 MP Full HD rear-facing camera and 2.1 MP Full HD front-facing camera let users zoom in on even the most intricate of details and its unique Dual Recording feature allows simultaneous recording with both cameras for an amazing dimensional perspective.

The LG Optimus G Pro runs on AT&T 4G LTE, currently covers nearly 200 million people; with plans to expand to cover 300 million people by the end of 2014. In a report*** by independent testing organization RootMetrics, AT&T’s 4G LTE network was called “blazing fast." The report found AT&T’s 4G LTE network delivered the fastest pure LTE speeds in markets where AT&T provided 4G LTE.

Whether users are multitasking, industry professionals who require powerful recording and viewing capabilities or just want great mobile technology, LG Optimus G Pro provides the tools to capture important moments and share them with family, friends and co-workers.

With Dual Recording, users capture special and productive moments from both sides of life, all simultaneously on a single screen. The combination of a powerful quad-core processor and 13 MP video camera lets you zoom in tight on the finest of details when viewing your recordings and helps maintain video playback quality and image resolution.

LG Optimus G Pro features a stylish ergonomic design with a narrow screen bezel delivering a more comfortable in-hand experience and great “pocketability.” Hardware features enhance productivity while providing fun, entertaining moments. QuickRemote is a universal remote application that utilizes the built-in Infrared (IR) sensor, turns the device into a Universal Remote Control for use with compatible TVs, Blu-Ray players, cable provider set-top boxes and more.

The LG Optimus G Pro also comes packed with features designed to enhance and simplify your experience. With VuTalk™, users can draw and share fun and productive notes in real time*** between compatible devices, creating new ways for to express your creativity beyond traditional text-based communication****. Using QSlide 2.0, you can also overlay up to two application windows on an existing open application, adjusting size and transparency as needed, for advanced yet convenient multitasking. For spur-of-the-moment thoughts or just to add some fun commentary to photos or screenshots, QuickMemo™ lets you take screenshots and add personalized notes, drawings and messages, then share them via social media, text or email.

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Leave a comment telling me what your mom would like about the LG Optimus G Pro.

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Ways to Enjoy Mother’s Day: Tips for Toddler Moms

May 1, 2013 by Momstart Leave a Comment

Mother’s Day Tips for Toddler Moms

Guest Post from Sprout Food

Mother’s Day is a wonderful day to provide appreciation and relaxation for the hardworking mothers in our lives. No one deserves this appreciation more than the mothers of infants and toddlers. These hard working ladies rarely get rest and peace of mind in their day-to-day lives. Healthy portable food is a great option to make life easier for toddler moms. Today, companies like Sprout Organic Foods, are helping moms feed their children on-the-go while also providing organic, nutritious meals and snacks. There are additional small ways to make raising young children a little less stressful. This Mother’s Day, consider incorporating these tips to make life just a little bit easier.

1. Color-coordinate. For mothers of multiple children, dress them all in one color. Something bright will help keep track of them in crowded places.

2. Multi-task. Make a long car ride snack-time as well. For the toddler or child that gets antsy on long trips, bring along healthy snacks and packaged food to keep them occupied as well as energized for the trip.

3. Carpool. When picking out daycares and schools for your children, consider carpools with other moms as well. Children are often better behaved around their friends and there’s less stress to drive only every few days. Plus fewer cars on the road is better for the environment.

4. Playdate. Make plans with your mommy friends so that you can relax and enjoy adult time while the kids play together as well.

5. Prepack. The diaper bag, the lunch bags, extra clothes, etc. Rather than making a stressful run home, keep items in your car or at work that your children may need. Keep snacks on hand as well, like Sprout’s Toddler Meals and Snacks, granola bars and string cheese. It’s easier to just prepare for anything than be stuck in a bad situation.

About Sprout Foods

Sprout Baby Food’s mission is simple: provide babies and toddlers, and the parents who feed them, with fresh and delicious whole foods that encourage happy and healthy eating. Founded in 2009, the entire product line is organic and features dishes and recipes created by renowned chef Tyler Florence, a 15-year Food Network veteran, author and father of three and one of Sprout Food’s founders. Using unique cooking methods and seasoning the recipes with gentle, beneficial herbs and spices, Florence has created tasty, unique, nutritious combinations that babies and toddlers – and their parents – love.

For more information, and to see the complete Sprout Food product line, please visit: http://www.sproutbabyfood.com/index.php.

Ever Feel Like a Battle-Seasoned Warrior?

May 3, 2011 by Momstart 4 Comments

I thought it fitting to post a great quote I heard last night while watching one of my favorite TV shows Stargate SG1 in honor of Mother’s Day this Sunday.

Vala: There’s nothing to be gained by second-guessing yourself. You can’t remake the past. So look ahead. Or risk being left behind.

Bra’tac: She displays the wisdom of a battle-seasoned warrior.

Jackson: She’s a mother. Close enough.

Ever feel like a battle-seasoned warrior?

Raising kids is a difficult yet very rewarding task we face every day from the moment they are born. My children keep me on my toes, make me want to pull my hair out, have me buckled over in laughter, and give me tears of frustration, worry and happiness. The kids are constantly testing me pushing my limits of patience and I’m always worried that I’m way to hard on them. I feel like a drill Sargent sometimes, and worry so much about everything I say. Was I too hard on them? Did I say the right thing? Did I teach them? Do they know I love them more than anything else in the world?

The fits, they drive me crazy, I yell. I’m imperfect.

But at the end of every day exhausted and drained, I have to let it go and start the next day new. Being a mother, my biggest challenge is letting go of my mistakes and facing each new day new and refreshed. I even have to try to remind myself that even in the middle of the day if I’ve made parenting mistakes and you know I make them every day, I have to let go and do the best I can. I tell my kids I love them every night and when they look at me and say “love you too” there is peace in my heart.

Being a Mother is like being a battle seasoned warrior.

Happy Mother’s Day everyone!