Valentines Day is just around the corner. Any women in America would love a quality piece of jewelry.  I often wear the necklace my husband gave me the night before we got married on special occasions.  Just wearing that diamond around my neck makes me feel special and very fortunate to be his wife.

This Valentines Day get her something special from Pearlotica.

WHY CHOOSE PEARLOTICA?

We are passionate about pearls and are dedicated to continuously improve our jewelry selections and unparalleled service to you. With our vast knowledge experience in the pearl and jewelry industry, we are exist to bring a new, fresh approach with exquisite designs in all pearl types and styles to please any taste.

Check out some of their extraordinary pieces:

I love anything pink, and this ring is no exception.

Be sure to check out the full collection for unbelievable jewelry and prices that match!

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Use Special Promo Code: IMPRESSION10 for 10% off all purchases on Pearlotica.com and Free Express Shipping – Good through Valentine’s Day

Win It

One (1) lucky reader will win a pearl “Love” necklace from Pearlotica .

“Love” says it all with this beautiful pendant that sparkles with its 9mm AAA, flawless White Freshwater Round Pearl.  This exclusive Love Pearl Pendant, is Pearlotica.com’s featured product for the perfect way to say I Love You this year. This sterling silver, rhodium plated pendant includes a 17″ chain.  This versatile pendant can be hung from its chain in a few different ways – vertically, horizontally, or at an angle by running its chain through the hoops of its unique design.  A beautiful gift box and stunning packaging presentation is included in each purchase.

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I must admit, my favorite gifts that I get during Christmas are usually gift cards (although I got a lot of nice presents this year from friends and family that really thought about me as the receiver). I love the gift cards because then I get a double present, I get to go shopping.

This year I really needed a new watch. I needed one that was durable and would withstand a kindergarten classroom, a 21 month old and a person who is just plain rough on her watches. I also didn’t want to sacrifice style for durability. Luckily, I found everything I was looking for in the Casio line of Baby G watches.

Baby G watches come in all different styles including some fun colors and shapes.  You can choose from silver bands to resin bands in every color imaginable.

Baby-G introduces two new Pink Gem styles of Compact and Slim Marine. With pink, contrasting gloss black & white and sparkling gem-like textures, adorning reverse LCD dials, these timepieces are sure to catch your attention.

I chose to review the black compact Marine style with the pink stones.  I chose this because I normally choose silver watches and I wanted to change it up a little bit.  I love how stylish it looks and how durable it is.  It feels fantastic on, and the best thing is that my skin doesn’t break out. (As some of you know, I have really sensitive skin and often break out under jewelry).  Here are the features of my watch:

• Shock Resistant
• 100M Water Resistant
• EL Backlight with Afterglow
• World Time
  29 times zones (48 cities), city code display, daylight saving on/off
• 4 Daily Alarms & 1 Snooze Alarm
  Hourly Time Signal
• Countdown Timer
  Measuring unit: 1 second
  Input range: 1 minute to 24 hours (1-minute increments and 1-hour increments)
  1/100 second stopwatch
  Measuring capacity: 59’59.99″
  Measuring modes: Elapsed time, split time, 1st-2nd place times
• Button Operation Tone On/Off
• Auto Calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2099)
• 12/24 Hour Formats
• Accuracy +/-30 seconds per month
• Battery CR1616
• Approx. battery life: 3 years
• Module 3120

I love how I can change the time zone with a push of a button.  Most of my family doesn’t live in the same time zone as I do, and I have cousins and my aunt in Norway.  It is nice to be able to push a button to find the time in other time zones.  I also love that it is water resistant.  There have been a few times when giving TJ a bath that I have looked down and noticed that I was still wearing my watch.  Having a resistance will help ensure I don’t kill my watch while bathing my son.

This watch looks fabulous with a dressy outfit as well as a casual one.  I love that I can pick this watch up and pair it with most of my outfits.

If you are in the market for a new watch be sure to check out Casio’s Baby G timepieces.  There is sure to be the perfect match for your lifestyle.

This product review was made possible by Casio.  I was not compensated for this giveaway other than a product sample. All opinions are 100% mine.

Welcome to the 2010 Holiday Guide here on A Mom’s Impression.  From now until December 15,  I will feature products perfect for giving and receiving this holiday season. Be sure to visit often and enter the many giveaways that will be featured.  Happy Holidays!

Some of the most memorable gifts I have been given have been personalized.  Receiving  a personalized gift makes me feel like the person really thought about who they were giving a gift to and going the extra step to make it special. This holiday season Things Remembered have a large selection of personalized gifts for the special person in your life.  Here are a couple of my favorites:

I love this ornament.  We have a tradition in my husband’s family where the women give each other a Christmas themed gift on Thanksgiving and this year I might get these for the gals!

This Digital Photo Keychain is perfect for just about anyone on your list.  Who wouldn’t love to have pictures of their loved ones with them at all times?

I decided to choose the Make-A-Wish Radiant Star Bracelet to review:

As you can see, the Radiant Star Bracelet come beautifully packaged in a red Make-A-Wish box.  I had TJ’s birth information engraved on the circle to make a wonderful Mother’s bracelet.  I wore it to school the other day and received many comments on how beautiful it is.  Nothing makes me feel better than looking down at a beautiful reminder that I am a mom to a wonderful little boy.  For every Radiant Star Bracelet sold, Things Remembered will donate $2 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  I love it when you can buy fantastic gifts and help out a charity at the same time.

Buy It:

You can purchase personalized gifts from Things Remember on their website.

Win It:

One (1) lucky reader will win a Radiant Star Bracelet from Things Remembered.

How to Enter:

Visit Things Remembered at www.ThingsRemembered.com and leave a comment about another Things Remembered product you would love to give for the holidays and who you would give it to. (You must complete this entry before completing any of the bonus entries)

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Based in Ireland, Glencara specialises in Claddagh & Celtic Rings and Jewelry since 1978. We are a family business, passionate about Irish & Celtic culture and the jewelry we create is based on celtic design and symbolism, centuries old.

Claddagh Rings & Jewelry

The Claddagh Ring is one of Ireland’s most popular rings and carries great symbolism – “Let love and friendship reign forever”.

The beautifully designed Claddagh Ring is quite distinctive with its two hands clasping a heart and surmounted by a crown. It is a monument to love and friendship with the two hands said to signify friendship, the heart representing love with the crown symbolising loyalty.

How you wear a claddagh ring is of great importance; if worn on the right hand with the heart facing out, your heart has not yet been won. If worn on the right hand with the heart facing in, you are in love. And finally the claddagh ring can be worn as a wedding ring if worn on the left hand with the heart facing in; two hearts forever joined.

Celtic Rings & Jewelry

Celtic Jewelry dates back to 2000 B.C., evolving throughout the centuries and spreading across the world. Unique celtic designs are still used today as an expression of one’s individuality.

The Celtic Knot is the most well known celtic design, the beautiful simplicity of the triple knot symbolises eternity and continuity. The interlace pattern never ends and is the key to Celtic knot work. Many Celtic Rings incorporate the Celtic Knot along with other Celtic symbols.

The Celtic Cross pre-dates Christianity and were first used by pagans to worship the sun. In pagan times the circle of the celtic cross represented the sun, being the center of their lives. During the great conversion of many pagans to Christianity, Christian Philosophers adapted the Celtic Cross and thought the meaning of the circle to represent Christ, the center of Christianity.

Other Symbols such as the Celtic Spiral along with elements of the Ardagh Chalice and Book of Kells are at the heart of our Celtic Jewelry designs, as can be seen in the Celtic Warrior Ring.

Win It:

Glencara is offering one lucky reader a $50 gift certificate for a ring or jewelry piece of their choice.

How to Enter:

Visit Glencara and tell, by way of a comment, which Ring or Piece of Jewelry you will choose if you are chosen as the winner?? This entry must be completed for additional entries to count. Remember to include your email address in your comment if it is not visible on your profile or you will be disqualified.

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I was a huge fan of Sex in the City.  I would love to be cast as one of the actresses just so that I was able to wear the wardrobe showcased in the show. Carrie was so stylish.  She always wore great accessories, shoes, handbags, bracelets, and necklaces. One of my favorite necklaces was her signature “Carrie” necklace that spelled out her name.  MyNameNecklace is a company that create personalized name necklaces that are reminiscent of the “Carrie” necklace that Sarah Jessica Parker wore in Sex in the City.

In addition to women’s necklaces, MyNameNecklace offers mother’s necklaces, name rings, bracelets, earring, and children’s necklaces. All of the products at MyNameNecklace are stylish and durable.  I received my nick name “Kat” on my necklace and I absolutely love it.  My necklace is personalized and unique only to me (readers of my blog know how much I love personalized gifts).  These necklaces are a perfect gift for any woman or little girl on your gift list. Your necklace will arrive in a very adorable gift box.

Here is an example of a Mother’s necklace

Here is a couples necklace

An adorable little girls teddy bear necklace

Here is a picture of the adorable gift box that your necklace is sent in!

I have loved wearing my special necklace. My sensitive skin hasn’t broken out, and I feel so special wearing it. It is almost like I was a part of the show in some small way.

Buy It:

You can purchase your MyNameNecklace on their website here.

Deal Alert:

Use Coupon Code:  MPRSS at checkout and receive 8% off your entire purchase.

For purposes of this review, I was sent a necklace from My Name Necklace free of charge.  This review is my honest opinion and is not influenced by any other source.

Are you looking for some cute jewelry but don’t want to spend a lot of money?  Shop7 is your answer.  Shop 7 offers beaded necklaces, earrings, and bracelets all for $7.00, thats right, everything in their shop is $7.00. I received a pair of pink and jasper earrings that are perfect dangling earrings for wearing with my work clothes.  I love the fact that this small business supports breast cancer by donating a portion of their sales to breast cancer charities (for certain items such as the earrings I received for review).  The earrings are comfortable and do not irritate my sensitive ears.  I also love the fact that if I misplace them I can order a new pair for just $7.00.  If you are looking for an affordable way to accessorize, visit Shop7.com.

I received a pair of earrings from Shop7 in exchange for writing this review.

I don’t wear a lot of jewelry, but when I find something I truly love I will wear it all the time. I hate it when you find something you love and you see the exact same piece on someone else.  I have found the elegant mommy solution: Belly Charms.  Belly Charms is an online jewelry boutique that was created by Sonya Mattey after the birth of her second son.  She discovered that there were belly button rings available for women when they are pregnant but were very hard to find.  She started her own company to make maternity jewelry more accessible for moms everywhere.  Belly Charms doesn’t stop at belly button rings.  They offer flip flops, bracelets, anklets, and ID wristbands.

Sonya sent me a Swarovski Pearl Mother’s Bracelet – Single Color in Tahitian.  I absolutely love my bracelet.  I have literally worn it every day since it arrived.  I love the Tahitian pearls (they are a navy blue color- beautiful). The pearls match most anything that I wear from jeans to a dress.  BJ’s name is spelled in block beads separated by flat sliver spacer beads.  During the day I will often look at my bracelet and think about BJ.  Several of my co-workers have inquired about my bracelet and complement how gorgeous it is.  MY MALE READERS PLEASE READ CLOSELY, THIS WOULD BE AN ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL GIFT FOR ANY MOTHER.  The bracelet or ankle bracelet would be a guaranteed favorite piece of jewelry for any mom.  If you have more than one child you can order your bracelet with two or even three strands with your children’s names spelled out in block beads.   If pearls aren’t your thing, Belly Charms Bracelets can be made with Designer Furnace Glass Beads, gold and silver beads, Swarovski crystals, Fancy Jasper beads, and Millefiori glass beads instead.  

Belly Charms also sent us a Kid’s Safety ID Bracelet for BJ to wear when he is a little older.  This ID bracelet is wonderful for kids to wear in public places without fear that someone will see their information.  Your child’s information is kept securely inside the wristband of the bracelet therefore your information is only seen when the bracelet is taken off of your child. The Kid’s Safety ID Bracelet is waterproof, easily updatable, and is available in seven different colors and designs.  Kids will like wearing them, parents will appreciate the peace of mind that an ID bracelet gives.  Vital ID’s also carry ID tags for your pet.  You simply slip the waterproof  ID over any sized collar.  If you have multiple collars for your pet this is a great way to transfer contact information quickly.  What a great idea for pet owners!

My Belly Charms bracelet is my current favorite piece of jewelry to wear and I would encourage anyone who is thinking about a mother’s bracelet for themself or for someone they know to visit Belly Charms.  You will not be disappointed in the quality or the customer service that Belly Charms provide.

Buy It:

You can purchase maternity and mother’s jewelry from Belly Charms on their website here, and Vital ID’s here.

Win It:

One lucky reader will win an Initial Bracelet of their choice from Belly Charms, and one other lucky reader will win a Kids ID Bracelet. (The first winner chosen by random.org will win the bracelet, the second winner will receive the Kids ID Bracelet)

How to Enter:

To enter visit Belly Charms tell me what you would put on your special bracelet if you are the lucky winner? (You must complete this entry before any of the bonus entries)

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• What item do you own that you treasure?
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For purposes of this review, I received a mother’s bracelet and ID bracelet from Belly Charms free of charge.  This review is my honest opinion and is not influenced by any other source.

I have a great gift idea for our Valentine’s Day Gift Guide kickoff. Give the gal in your life a real meaningful gift this year.  My favorite kinds of gifts are not really expensive ones. I really value gifts where the person put a lot of thought behind the present they were giving.  I am very flattered if a person took the time to think about what things I value and gave accordingly.  One of these gifts would be a personalized charm bracelet from The Charm Factory.  

A charm bracelet is very personal.  You are displaying to the world things that are important to you. The Charm Factory sent me a personalized charm bracelet with my choice of charms. I picked out 8 charms that represented things that I value.  I picked out two different hearts with a birthstone in them, one for my husband and one for myself. I picked out a baby shoe with BJ’s birthstone in it and a boy’s profile charm. To represent my dog, Eli, I picked out a dog’s paw print. To represent women whom I know who have fought breast cancer I chose a pink ribbon.  I wanted something to represent my profession so I chose a school bus charm. Finally, I chose a “K” charm to symbolize my name.

I love my bracelet.  The chain of the bracelet is delicate and not bulky (my major complaint with most charm bracelets). When I wore it to school my students noticed it right away.  They were very excited for me to explain why I chose each charm (I was equally excited).  I feel very special when I wear the bracelet.  I am the only one in the world with a bracelet like this one.  What a great gift to give the special woman in your life!

Buy It: You can purchase your own charm bracelet from Charm Factory on their website here.

Win It:

Charm Factory is offering one lucky reader a charm bracelet with their choice of 8 charms.

How to Enter:

To enter visit Charm Factory and tell me what charm is your favorite and why. (You must complete this entry before any of the bonus entries)

Bonus Entries:

• What would you like to receive for Valentine’s Day?
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For purposes of this review, I was sent a charm bracelet and 8 charms from Charm Factory free of charge.  This review is my honest opinion and is not influenced by any other source.

One of those things that I let slide since having a baby is the amount of jewelry I wear.  I haven’t ever been one of those women who accessorize all the time (even though I wish I were). However, since having BJ I don’t think I have put on a single necklace. When he was a little baby I was afraid of my jewelry scratching him.  As he has gotten older, BJ just grabs for any of jewelry and pulls trying to get it in his mouth.  I don’t want to risk breaking any of my necklaces, or hurting my little boy.  Well, I have found a stylish solution.

Smart Mom Jewelry has created a perfect accessory for both mom and baby.  Their necklaces and bracelets are actually designed for babies to put in their mouth.  All of Smart Mom Jewelry’s products are non-toxic, phthalate, BPA, PVC and Lead free.  The necklaces are made with a breakaway clasp to avoid any chance of injury to your little one.  They are even dishwasher safe!  A must have for every busy mom.

Smart Mom Jewelry was kind enough to send us a necklace and coordinating bangle in Moonstone for BJ and I to review.  As soon as I put it on I knew we had a hit.  I picked BJ up and he went straight for it.  He immediately put it in his mouth.  The necklace was a perfect fit for BJ’s mouth.  My husband and I looked at each other and said the same thing, “What a great idea.”  This necklace came just in time as BJ is trying to cut his first two teeth.  He was very happy playing with the necklace as I sat and had a long deserved break. I loved how it looked on me as well.  It was very stylish and many people would have no clue that it was a teething necklace.  I loved this product and will purchase them in the future for expecting mothers.

Win it: 

Smart Mom Jewelry is offering one luck AMI reader a Moonstone Gift Set.

How to Enter:

To enter visit Smart Mom Jewelry and tell me what style/color of necklaces you like the best. (You must complete this entry before any of the bonus entries)

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• What is your favorite accessory?
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