Personalized gifts for Moms are my favorite kind of gifts!  There is nothing that says that you really thought about a person than receiving something that has been created just for you.  Personal Creations has a lot of unique gifts to choose from that can be personalized for that special someone this Mother’s Day!  Take a look at some of my favorite items:

I know a lot of foodies, and they would be ecstatic to receive this personalized baking dish.  I love that it is a one of a kind and if you give this as a gift your Mom is sure to be the only one on the block with it!

My grandmother has this amazing necklace that has all of her grandchildren’s birthstones incorporated into it.  I have loved it since I was a little girl.  This ring reminds me a little bit of it.  What mom wouldn’t love having a ring with all of her children’s names and birthstones on it?  I also think this particular gift would be wonderful for grandmothers.

I ended up purchasing these for everyone in the family.  I love the custom cups that can be used throughout the summer.  Have you ever been to a party and not known what cup was yours after you sat it down somewhere?  I have, so I wanted our family to have reusable cups with each of our names on them.  Ordering them was simple, just know that personalization does cost extra and wasn’t included in the price listed for the cups.  I am very excited to be getting these in time for our Mother’s Day brunch!

If you are still looking for a very special gift this Mother’s Day, be sure to check out Personal Creations!

This post was made possible by PersonalCreations.com.  I received a gift code to PersonalCreations for my participation. All opinions are 100% mine.

I am here in Idaho to celebrate my brother’s wedding.  While I have been here I was fortunate to go to the salon with my future sister-in-law to get a little pampered.  I got my nails done. This is something that I don’t think I have had done since my own wedding.  While I was getting my nails done I found myself longing for a date with a really nice spa.  I hardly pamper myself.   I am putting the needs of my family and my job before the need to pamper myself (as most women do) but sometimes I just want someone else to make me feel good.  I love a good massage!

If you live in the UK you can enjoy weekend spa breaks or Pamper Days with great discounts with Wahanda.  Wahanda offer a variety of services/products in the health,  beauty and wellness arena, and have a daily mobdeal offer – typically a product or service at a heavily discounted rate, for a limited period of time. This is a great way to pamper yourself on a budget.  And who doesn’t need a little savings in their life?

So ladies, don’t wait until a very stressful, big event to pamper yourself.  Enjoy life now!  Take care of yourself.  I hate that I hate to wait for a special occasion to give myself a little treat.

What do you do to pamper yourself?

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I will admit it – I am a huge fan of the trendy oversized purses.  Even though my husband would like to refer to them as “mini suitcases,” I kindly remind him that this is the style and he should be proud of his trendy wife.  However, a big downside to these large bags is the ability to stay organized and be able to find things quickly (if ever) when it is needed.  Luckily I came across an amazing product that was specifically made to keep you and your purses organized.

The Pouchee Purse Organizer is more convenient than a wallet – it contains several pockets and compartments for almost anything.  The compartments are perfect for your credit cards, lipstick, cell phone and even your sunglasses.  The inside zipper pocket is perfect to keep cash or other credit cards safe.  I like to use the bigger compartment for my keys so I can always find them when I’m on the go.   The great thing about the Pouchee is how easily you can just pick it up and switch between purses and bags.  I use my Pouchee in my purse at night but when I need to run to the store with Coco, I can easily throw it right into the diaper bag without the mess of switching everything out into a different wallet.

The Pouchee Purse Organizer is available in a variety of colors and styles.  From cotton to leatherette, or stripes to polka dots, there is a Pouchee for anyone!  I really like the Outback collection.  The faux leatherette option is ideal for any purse and comes in several colors.  They are super durable and ready to weather any situation.

Because of the Pouchee, there are no more arguments with my husband as to where my keys or credit cards are at in my purse.  Get your purse organized and purchase yourself a Pouchee today!

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Find more information and where to get your  Pouchee by checking out the Pouchee Purse Organizer at their website.  You can also find them on Facebook – Pouchee Fan Page or follow them on Twitter – http://twitter.com/#!/pouchee.

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One (1) lucky winner will receive a Pouchee Purse Organizer of their choice of design from  Pouchee Purse Organizer.

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

I have the hardest time finding good bras.  Maybe because I am not very busty, but I have a hard time finding bras whose straps aren’t constantly falling down.  I hate it.  Here I am trying to teach a bunch of 5 year-old while constantly pulling up my bra strap.  No matter how much I adjust the straps they either fall down, or the bra cups come up (if you know what I mean).  All I want is a comfortable bra that looks normal under my clothes.

I recently had the opprotunity through Mom Bloggers Club to try the Barely There No Slip Fit Bras.  I chose a style that is common in my wardrobe, a soft taupe underwire.  I love the soft taupe because it concels well under all of my white t-shirts.  I can be sure that the color of my bra isn’t out there for the world to see.  I have to say that without a doubt this new bra is my favorite that I have owned.  It is unbelievably comfortable.  The back closures do not cut into my back and they are very secure.  The straps have yet to fall down, unless I do it on purpose!  It is the most comfortable bra I have owned and about a half of what I have paid for most of mine.

In addition to features to eliminate slips and ride-up, the bras have invisible seams that eliminate the dig-in effect of uncomfortable elastics. For added softness against the skin, Barely There No Slip Fit bras are made with a soft, silky, beautiful outer fabric and ultra-light foam cups and are tag-free for added comfort. The No Slip Fit bras are available in underwire and wirefree styles and are offered in white, black, soft taupe as well as an array of colors and prints.

Buy It

Barely There Bras retail for $32 and can be found in leading department stores like Kohl’s, JC Penny, and Macy’s.

You can keep in touch with all of the promotion and news from Barely There by following them on Facebook!

This product review was made possible by Barely There and Mom Bloggers Club.  I was not compensated for this review other than a product sample and prize package shown. All opinions are 100% mine.

Many of you may already know about my small slightly large obsession with shoes. This shopaholic’s pleasure of choice is a fantastic pair of shoes.  TJ usually is the lucky one who benefits from my obsession, but today I am going to share with you a company that makes fantastic shoes for women and girls!

JAMBU™ uses only 100% recycled, recyclable and re-usable packaging. Jambu™ outsoles are made with partially recycled and re-usable compressed rubber. In this small way we hope to preserve our great outdoors for future generations. Renew with Jambu™.

I know what you may be thinking… A shoe company that uses recycled rubber?  They have to be lacking in the style department!  Well, you will be pleasantly surprised.  Jambu footwear has many different styles of shoes to choose from.  From “bare feet” designs to a stylish dressy shoe, Jambu has a little of everything.  They even offer a vegan line of shoes where the entire line is 100% animal friendly. These styles also all come with an eco-friendly rubber outsole and a memory foam footbed. The vegan styles come in womens wedges, flats, mary janes, and sandals. Jambu Kid Designs™ also went vegan this season offering two animal friendly styles.

After a long hard decision making process, I decided to try out the adorable casual sneaker the Himalaya in navy.  The Himalaya features a breathable mesh and leather upper. They are simple to get on, and there is no need to worry about Velcro or shoe laces with the bungee closure and a flexible opening.The Navy style also incorporates a little pink to feminise the shoe to my liking!  The partially recycled rubber outsole allows for outstanding traction. The Himalaya is available in many colors such as charcoal, taupe, black, navy and brown.

I love my Himalaya shoes!  I have gotten countless comments from my co-workers and friends and family about them.  They are so very comfortable that you can wear them almost anywhere, yet they are stylish enough to feed my shoe fetish. These shoes look great with a pair of khakis or slacks as well as a pair of jeans.  They will go with almost anything!

There is nothing better than finding an adorable pair of shoes that is also eco-friendly.  Jambu has many different styles to choose from.  Be sure to check them out at Jambu.com!

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

I love a great glass of red wine.  There is nothing to compare to a relaxing dinner with friends and family with a glass of wine and good company.  As a mom, I don’t get as many chances to do this as I would like, and this weekend I would love to celebrate being a mom with a nice glace of wine.  A couple of weeks ago we received one of the best bottles of wine that I have ever tried.  The timing was great as it came through the mail right before TJ’s big party and the Easter weekend.

The California Wine Club is a wonderful way to try new wines that you might not know about.  We were sent a bottle of  Union Island Red and Union Island White to try out.  Now, I am not going to claim that I am a wine drinking fanatic or that I know everything there is to know about wines.  I do know what I like, and the Union Island Red was fantastic!  I wish that I had a couple of bottles of this on the counter for emergencies.  I am not much of a white wine drinker, so the Union Island White wasn’t really my cup of tea, but from the responses of our party goers who do love white wine, it was also a big hit.

The California Wine Club offers four different clubs that you can choose from starting with the premiere club where you receive 2 bottles of award winning wine and a magazine for only $36.45 plus shipping and handling.  The three other clubs invite you to try international wines, aged Cabernet’s, and a signature series for the serious wine collectors. All of these feature small “mom & pop” wineries in California!  There are no membership fees, you may cancel at any time and every wine is 100% guaranteed. Plus you may reorder your favorites and save up to 50% off normal retail prices!  The wine arrives at your door and must be signed for by a person over the age of 21.

For Mother’s Day, The California Wine Club is offering 3 months of membership for the price of two!  This is a perfect gift for Mom!

The California Wine Club has given me a special promo code for my readers to to try a one month shipment for only $13.00 with no obligation to continue!  All you have to do is use code momblog-11 at checkout, so go check them out and pick out a gift your mom will be sure to love!

This review was made possible by The California Wine Club.  I was not compensated for this review other than a product sample. All opinions are 100% mine.

Are you looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift for a mom with small children? Is this mom stylish?  If so, I have the perfect gift for her.  Amy Michelle  I know that I would love a diaper bag from Amy Michelle, I have fallen in love with these chic bags!

The women behind the bags, Amy and Michelle, created the fashionable, functional diaper bags when having dinner talking about how women balance all of the activities in their lives.  Being able to carry a bag from a play date to dinner with the family to traveling on an airplane in style is what Amy Michelle has given the modern mommy!

I am absolutely in love with the Cosmo diaper bag.  This bag would look fabulous as a diaper bag or a bag for a night out on the town.  I love it when people can’t tell if a bag is a diaper bag.  I also love organization.  An organized diaper bag is a must for a busy mom and also essential when traveling with a small child.

Amy Michelle also carries a clutch that concels diapers and wipes.  No one would guess that hidden in the fashionable clutch are the necessities to clean a dirty child!  I love that it is so portable and able to be thrown into the car on a moments notice.  It even comes with a washable changing pad!

If you are needing a diaper bag that is gender neutral (for the dads as well) check out the Madison Avenue!  This light-weight bag is perfect for moms and dads alike.  It is roomy and classic and has organizational pockets for all of yours (and baby’s) accessories.  You can even make it personalized with a monogram!

If you are looking for the perfect Mother’s Day present for the new mom in your life be sure to check out these bags!

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You can purchase any of these fabulous bags for Mom at AmyMichelle.com.  While you are there be sure to check out the other stylish bags that Amy Michelle offers!

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One (1) lucky winner will receive a Chocolate Madison Avenue bag!  (This is the bag pictured above in brown)

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Visit Amy Michelle and tell me what your favorite bag is! (You must complete this entry before completing any of the bonus entries)

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Open to US  and Canada residents only. This giveaway will end at midnight on May 20. Winner will be picked from Random.org. 
Good Luck!

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

Mother’s Day is rapidly approaching, in fact it is next weekend!  Since becoming a mom I have realized just how much moms do for their children. Once a year we take the time to thank our wonderful moms for everything they do for us.  My mom has been a confidant, friend, nurturing, strong woman in my life and I thank God everyday that I am her daughter.  I miss her everyday and hate that we live so far a part.  Because of her, I feel confident in my ability to be a fantastic mom to my little boy.

I found a way to say thank you and to support a wonderful charity at the same time! Macy’s “Thank a Mom Movement” gives us the ability to send a card and help a charity all at once. All you have to do is send a (free) e-card to the amazing moms in your life and Macy’s will donate $5 to the charity of your choice (from a list of 5 mom-approved list)!  Visit the “Thank a Mom Movement” on Facebook to make a difference this Mother’s Day!

Here are the five charities that you can choose from:

• Futures Without Violence formerly Family Violence Prevention Fund ®
• The Make-A-Wish Foundation®
• National Park Foundation ®
• Reading Is Fundamental ®
• American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Movement ®

Please sign up to send a card to your mom!  I would also love to honor our moms on A Mom’s Impression by leaving a comment and telling everyone what makes your mom special!

I was not compensated for this review, Macy’s will be sending my mom flowers as a Thank You.  All opinions are 100% mine.

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.

I hope you have heard about the new HPV vaccine for women.  HPV vaccines are for girls and young women ages 9–26 to help protect against the two types of HPV that are most commonly associated with cervical cancer.  These vaccines are a powerful tool to help protect today’s girls —tomorrow’s generation of women— from cervical cancer.  While this is fantastic, I am not in that age group and my family has a medical history that includes cervical cancer.  What can I do to protect myself?

I go to my gynecologist every year.  I had a very scary experience right after I was married.  My doctor found a very large fibroid tumor that was taking over my uterus.  Because of my age, the doctor decided to do a myomectomy (instead of a hysterectomy) to remove the tumor so that I could still have children.  I was 27 years old.  Since this time I have given birth to a beautiful baby boy and hope to give him a sibling in a few years.  I was able to have TJ because my doctor found the tumor at a routine yearly exam.  This is one of the many reasons why going to your yearly check up is so important.

At my last checkup my doctor did a HPV test.  The HPV test is conducted from the same sample as the Pap and identifies women with high-risk HPV infections that can cause cervical cancer. When used with a Pap in women 30 and older, the HPV test increases the ability to identify who is at risk of developing cervical cancer.  Fortunately my results came back normal and now I don’t need to have another Pap or HPV test for three more years.  I will still continue going to my yearly exam, but I don’t have to have those tests done every time I go.  My doctor told me that if one or both tests come back abnormal, this doesn’t necessarily mean you have cervical cancer.  It simply enables your health care provider to monitor you more closely or treat pre-cancerous cells before cervical cancer develops.

For more information about the HPV test visit www.theHPVTest.com and learn about the importance of being tested.

I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of the QIAGEN digene HPV test. Mom Central also sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.