Archive for July, 2010

If you are looking for a one of kind gift to symbolize some of the most special people and times in your life,  look no further that etsy boutique Eternal Tales! I enjoyed browsing the reversible custom photo jewelry, personalized monogram/photo wood blocks, and more!

I was able to review a unique mobile made to feature your child’s initial for my daughter Melody! This one of a kind mobile can be customized to fit into the theme of your child’s room and I just think that’s fantastic! I love how it seems to float seamlessly in the air and the clear crystals added finish it off beautifully!

I enjoyed getting to know Kimberly through my Etsy artist meet and greet questions and I hope you do too!

1.Why did you decide to start doing this on Etsy and how long have you been?

My sister was actually the one who introduced me to Etsy, she has run a shop on their site for quite some time now. So this past August, when I stepped down from my full time job at a hospital to stay at home with my newborn son, I decided to open a shop of my own on Etsy and see where it took me.

2. What do you enjoy the most when creating your products?

I love being inspired by new ideas, and ultimately seeing those ideas come to life in created things. It is very calming and refreshing to pour myself into working on an item, and of course very satisfying once it is done and looking like I wanted it too.

3. Apart from creating things, what do you do?

I am a stay at home mom to my precious 11 month old son, Jordan, who of course takes up much of my time these days! When I’m not crafting or looking after him, I try to stay very active with church, family, and yoga.

4. What inspires you?

I am inspired most by others — there is nothing more satisfying to me than taking my idea for someone else and creating something that truly makes them happy. That look of joy is really what fuels me to keep coming up with new things.

5.In five years you’d like to be…?

Sitting on my porch with my husband watching all my children play. To be happy, healthy, and free from life’s drama — that’s all I really need.

Win It: Eternal Tales is generously offering  one of my readers the chance to win a mobile of their choice ( fully customizable to your liking!)

To Enter: Visit Eternal Tales and let me know what else you are interested in that I didn’t review! (Giveaway open to USA and Canada)

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Giveaway running till 08/13/10 . Winners will be notified shortly afterward by email. Please respond within 48 hours or you forfeit your prize to another participant.

Disclosure: The product in this review were provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary or other means of compensation.

Matooka kids couture offers contemporary, sweet, stylish, cute, modest, and totally fashion forward attire that is sure to please the eyes of girls and parents alike.

Two best friends, both being mom’s of eight daughter between them teamed up together and launched Matooka in 2009 with the mission of creating a line “…that would attract girls with its fun attention to detail, and comfortable fit, but also appeal to parents with its reasonable price-points and quality make.”

We were sent the Let Loose shirt and skirt in hot pink to review. This outfit is made extremely well and it’s very soft and smooth. The outfit is adorable and it’s true to size, fitting my daughter absolutely perfectly! I love this outfit! It fits my daughter’s personality like a glove!

Matooka offers many fashion forward pieces that are sure to delight any little girl. The spring line has so many fun styles and colors that I can hardly wait to see what they will be offering for the Fall 2010 line! Clothing sizes starting at 2t!

Matooka also gives back by donating 10% of all profits to research in infertility and to families undergoing costly assisted reproductive treatments.

Buy It: You can purchase Matooka Kids Couture girl’s clothing from a number of retail locations, including online at Peachandplum.com and Shopbabytrends.com.

You can also find Matooka on Facebook.

**The items for this review were provided at no cost by Matooka. This was not a paid post and my honest opinions have been given. The experiences and opinions of others may differ from my own**

If you know a little girl that loves Pink, have I got a plush friend to spread the word about that they’ll absolutely love! Aurora World Inc. has just released Milly The Pinkest Kitten into their collection and I am sure she’ll be big a hit because in she totally is in my house!

There are ten perfectly pink variations feature Milly as freestanding plush, in dress up or even portable via scented toy pet carriers. We were sent the Ballerina Milly and another Milly that arrived in toy pet carrier shaped like a little cupcake! Too cute!

Press Release:
“We are excited to introduce the Milly line to little girls and tweens everywhere who are partial to plush that is cute and ‘girly,’ not to mention pink,” says Michael Kessler, SVP of Sales at Aurora. Kessler says, “Milly makes a great gift for girls, while inspiring and comforting them at the same time.”

Milly WannaBes (8”, MSRP: $10.99) are dressed as a princess, ballerina or fairy. Kessler says, “Girls ages three to seven love playing pretend and dress up and aspire to be princesses, ballerinas and fairies most often.

“Aurora’s plush toy pet carriers have been one of the company’s best sellers for over five years, and with Milly,” says Kessler, “Aurora has introduced a line of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry scented carriers.” Milly Cupcake Carriers (MSRP: $13.99) include a removable eight-inch Milly plush animal (Mini-Flopsie™) and for the first time, Aurora’s plush carriers are marked with scents lasting approximately six months (the carriers range in size from six to eight inches).

Milly Birthday Girl (8”, MSRP: $10.99) is available in two styles, holding either a colorful cupcake or birthday balloon. “Cupcakes, birthdays and little girls go hand-in-hand,” says Kessler. Rounding out the collection, Aurora offers the signature soft and pink Milly as small (10”, MSRP $10.99) or medium (13”, MSRP: $12.99) freestanding, bean filled plush animals. Milly The Pinkest Kitten is on shelves now and perfect for ages three and up.

About Aurora
Aurora World, Inc., celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2011, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high quality, competitively priced plush toys and gifts. Aurora’s name reflects its extensive product lines and growing influence in the worldwide marketplace, as well as its international manufacturing, R&D and distribution resources. Founded in 1981, the Korean company with headquarters also in the United States, United Kingdom and Hong Kong, has ascended quickly to become a respected leader in the world’s toy and gift industry. Aurora created the international plush toy phenomenon – YooHoo & Friends™ – and its corresponding free, interactive web site (www.yoohoofriends.com), appealing to young children and tweens alike. The company sells its products via a wide variety of retailers including major zoos, high-end toy stores such as Learning Express, top gift chains such as Hallmark and Claire’s as well as hospital gift shops, fine florists, candy stores and gift/stationery stores worldwide.

Information courtesy of Aurora World Inc.

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One lucky  reader can choose either the  Wanna Be Frilly Milly Ballerina or the Pink Kitty with the Chocolate Carrier to win!

To Enter: Let me know which kitty you would prefer and who you’d be gifting this to!

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Giveaway running till 08/13/10 . Winners will be notified shortly afterward by email. Please respond within 48 hours or you forfeit your prize to another participant.

I received this product free of charge for review on my blog. No other compensation was received. The views and opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way.