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There’s Still Time for Great Mother’s Day Gifts at a Great Price (Groupon Goods to the Rescue)

April 30, 2015 · by Tiffany Merritt · Leave a Comment

Thanks to my friends over at Groupon Goods for partnering with me today and putting together this great list of fabulous gift ideas that are also smokin’ hot deals. I’d love to hear what you are hoping for this Mother’s Day!

Mother’s day is just around the corner and we couldn’t think of a better gift than something that makes kid wrangling just a tad easier. Moms are super heroes, event planners, and need to have the agility of professional athletes. They also deserve a serious break. Give a gift of sanity this mother’s day and remember moms want to be cool too. These gifts are mom and kid proof- no returns necessary.

Carry All Tote

Diaper bags can be a drag to a mom’s shoulders and to their style but if they have to tote around the world, make it a cute tote. Reboot their style with a tote that can double as a carry all and a stylish accessory. They will have room for toys, snacks, and a little street style. The size will let them haul all of their non-negotiables- and of course everyone else’s too.

Reversible Vegan Leather Tote, $48.00 at Nordstrom

Sneakers

Running after little ones can seem like an 18-year free gym membership. Moms need the best support they can get without forgoing style. Sneakers are great but who has time to tie the laces or wants the bulkiness of a running shoe?

Try these Nylon slip-ons or no-tie Converses for a shoe that is worthy of a space in mom’s closet and also their daily half-marathon.

Avalon Nylon Slip-On and Shoreline Sneaker, $58.95 and $49.95 at Nordstrom

Watch

Keeping track of their schedule and their kids schedule can leave mom with a major headache. When iCal isn’t enough, try a time-piece that can keep a busy mom on track. It’s an easy basic they’ll always have with them that will keep mom feeling stylish and on time for the school carpool. This is the best way to work jewelry into a mom’s practical lifestyle and give her a gift that will be for both her and the kids.

Gramercy Grand Bracelet Watch, $168.75 at Nordstrom

I Want to Know: What’s Your Take on the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift?

March 10, 2014 · by Tiffany Merritt · 3 Comments

Thanks to Paula Miles for partnering with me on this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own, as always.

Ok, so this infographic really got me thinking about mom’s really and truly want for Mother’s Day.

Escape and unwind with a pamper session at home by making use of your preferred body and foot care products.

I’m going to be truthful with you and tell you that with the exception of my very first Mother’s Day, when we spent the day together as a family doing things like having a picnic and taking walks, I have asked for the same thing every year: a day to myself.

I’ve wondered if it has been a counter-intuitive request: on the day to celebrate mom and how wonderful she is, all she asks for is to be left alone. I’ve even had a few people tell me that they think it is a selfish request. And on some level, I’d have to agree with them. It is completely self-serving to ask for a day to myself.

And yet, I think it is also a gift that helps me be a better mother on the day after Mother’s Day, and the day after that, etc. Moms are typically not so good at self care, and so we press on with our duties until we reach a breaking point. I’ve actually gotten fairly decent at seeing the warning signs for an impending breakdown, and Tim is very accommodating about helping me get whatever sort of “time out” I might need. Usually that looks like dinner in my room by myself so I can eat in peace and watch a television show online that I like, or take a bubble bath. During especially rough days, I’ve been known to do all 3 things at once! But an entire day to myself is still a very rare thing, and it is VERY rejuvenating. It truly feels like a gift because it goes a long way toward restoring my depleted resources.

Still, I found it interesting that according to the infographic above, only 1/3 of moms are interested in the gift I request. Perhaps other moms are even better than me at keeping their self-care in check. Or perhaps it is the case that as kids get older, the need for that type of break from them becomes less necessary? I’m not really sure, but I’d love to hear what you really want for Mother’s Day.

Mother’s Day HUGE Giveaway Hop, Including Sphere of Life Jewelry

May 1, 2013 · by Tiffany Merritt · 163 Comments

Everyone loves their mom and always wants to find the best gift to make her feel loved and appreciated. These are the gifts I have found and would love to share with you. After you enter my giveaway head over to Makobi Scribe to see her mothers day gift ideas worth over $3000. Then enter the grand prize drawing of a $1000 worth of Karina Dresses.

You can find a linky to all the other great giveaways at the very bottom of this post.

As part of this fabulous Mother’s Day giveaway hop, I’m simply beside myself with what I have up for grabs.

Just take a look at this gorgeous necklace:

Quite a gorgeous and unique piece, no? It is called Eternity, and it is from Sphere of Life Jewelry. First, I just want to say that this is one of the most personable companies I have ever had the pleasure of working with (and that’s saying something, since I”ve worked with well over 500 companies since I started blogging!). The people behind this company are PASSIONATE about providing unique and meaningful jewelry pieces of exceptional quality that are a treasure to the recipient, from the moment they receive the cute packaging in which it arrives, to the moment they wear their piece for the first time. This is more than a gift; it is an experience and an expression of love.

All Sphere of Life jewelry is sterling silver, and plated with rhodium. Most pieces, including the Eternity necklace, are accented by 18k gold. Some pieces also have semi-precious stones or cubic zircons.

If you browse through the Sphere of Life catalog, you will see piece after piece of very thoughtful jewelry. I chose the Eternity piece because I appreciated all the intricate work included, and it reminded me of my role as a mother; a role I will have from here to eternity. I tell my children on an almost daily basis, “I will ALWAYS love you. Whether I’m near or far. Sad or happy. Sleeping or awake. In front of you or just in your heart. I will ALWAYS love you.”

For eternity.

Buy it!: If you are still looking for a Mother’s Day gift that will go above and beyond and express how very special the mom in your life is, a Sphere of Life necklace is an excellent choice. The piece I reviewed is currently on sale for $89.60. And if you use the code SPN15, you’ll get 15% off! Just like that! 🙂 Code expires 5/31/13, so don’t delay!

Win it!: One lucky Stuff Parents Need reader will win an Eternity necklace!

Be sure to enter my other current giveaways, found on the sidebar of my page.

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I received a complimentary product for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own. Makobi Scribe Reviews, LLC or the Mother’s Day Gift Event Bloggers are not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes.