Friends & Family Weekend at The Body Shop

We just came across a great promotion from The Body Shop and wanted to pass it along!  Shop now through Sunday, August 29th and save an additional 20% off your purchase.

Now is the perfect time to try out The Body Shop's Body Butters, an ultra-moisturizing cream that lasts up to 24 hours.   WIth the upcoming fall and winter seasons, body butters are a great way to keep your skin feeling soft and smooth.

Please Note:  This offer is only valid with online purchases.

The Body Shop recently introduced an exciting new haircare line called Rainforest Hair Care.   The Rainforest Hair Care collection is eco-conscious, and doesn't include any chemicals that would be harmful to living organisms in our oceans.   The products do not contain silicones, sulphates, parabens, or colorants.  The Rainforest Hair Care line includes a variety of shampoo's and conditioners for our many different hair types.

The Body Shop is running a promotion right now, and you can buy 1 save 50% off the 2nd.

Potty Tots Makes Potty Training Fun!

Anyone who has had to go through potty training before knows how difficult of a task it can be for some children!  If you have a little one that will soon need to be potty trained,  Potty Tots has just the right tools to make this a more enjoyable experience for everyone!


Potty Tots offers a training kit, which comes in a boys and a girls version.  Each kit includes a story book, DVD, training chart, and a "Toilet Bowl" game to help encourage your little's to use the potty.  The kits are available online from PottyTots.com, and retails for $19.95.

The training chart is laminated so that it can be easily wiped off if written on, and strong enough to withstand kids playing with it.  Additional potty training charts are also available for $4.95 each, and offer a variety of children's names to choose from.

In addition to the kit, Potty Tots offers additional encouragement for you and your little on their website.  There is a video with a "potty song" to help motivate your child, printable coloring pages, and online games they can play.  The parents page & tips features Potty Humor, Stories from Parents, and a link so that you can sign up to receive their newsletter.

POTTY TOTS MISSION - "The mission of Potty Tots is to provide creative, fun and safe products and programs that are child centered and designed to build self-esteem, confidence and independence. The Potty Tots goal is to provide our customers, suppliers and employees an experience and environment that is always focused on what is best for children through our products and our actions in our business and in the world community."

GIVING BACK - Potty Tots helps rescue orphans from places like Darfur, Pakistan, and Cambodia.  They spend some of their time contributing to Warm Blankets Orphan Care International.  Visit WarmBlankets.Org to learn more, get involved, or to make a donation.

Calphalon Unison Cookware & The Renew Program

The new Unison Non-Stick Cookware set by Calphalon can make a perfect addition to any kitchen!  

The Unison set is a strong, sturdy set of cookware that is sure to last a long time.  If you enjoy entertaining, your sure to love the sear nonstick and slide nonstick surfaces that allow you to easily prepare meals with professional results!  The sear nonstick surface is a textured surface that allows you to lock in flavor, and the slide nonstick surface lets the food to easily release from the pan.

The Unison cookware set comes in an 8 piece (retails for $499.99) and 10 piece set (retails for $599.99), and can be purchased online at Amazon, or by shopping Crate and Barrel, Williams & Sonoma, Macy's, and Bed Bath & Beyond.  If you are planning to get married soon, buying your first home, or just in the market to update your existing cookware set, be sure to include the Calphalon Unison.

Calphalon ReNew Program - We are proud to share with you Calphalon's new recycling program for your old cookware!  There are 3 easy steps you can take to help do your part for the environment:

1.  Purchase - Any 8, 10, or 15 piece Calphalon cookware set.

2.  Recycle - Your old cookware, regardless of brand and condition, using the box your new cookware came in.  Calphalon will the send the old cookware to a recycling center.

3.  Receive - Calphalon will send you two cotton shopper totes in exchange for your old cookware!

It's that simple!  For more information, please visit www.calphalonrenew.com.

Brother LX3125 Sewing Machine

The Brother LX3125e is a great bargain for the emerging sewing enthusiast!  This sewing machine is lightweight (under 14 lbs), and easy to use! There are 14 stitches, 35 stitch functions, and an automatic 4-step buttonholer.

The machine is ideal for simple quilting, home decor, stylish clothing and fashionable accessories.  The LX-3125e is also perfect for those with limited space, and includes a carry handle for added portability.  This model includes three Fashion Faces that allow you to express your individual style!  The face plactes include Blue Stripe, Zebra, and Floral.

The machine also comes with an easy to read manual, and a cd for additional instruction.  

Available online at Walmart and retails for $79.97.

Slither Scooters = The ULTIMATE in FUN

If your looking for a new way to keep the kids active this summer, the Slither Drift Scooter, by Pulse will definitely keep them entertained for hours!  This scooter is different than most!  It has three wheels instead of two.  The Slither scooter's rear wheel can move to the right or left, allowing you to DRIFT in either direction.

A helmet is a MUST when riding the Slither Drift Scooter, and we suggest wearing knee and elbow pads for added safety.

They come in the two colors shown below, Slither Von Scroll and Slither Skull Wing.  Both can be purchased online from www.pulse.com, Amazon, or Target and retails for $59.99.

Brew Over Ice K-Cups: The perfect solution for a hot summer day!

Brew over Ice K-Cups:  With all of the HOT summer heat we have been experiencing on the east coast, you can imagine how happy we were when we came across the NEW Brew Over Ice K-cups.  These coffee and iced tea K-Cups are specially blended and packaged to be used with the Keurig brewers.  

The new coffee flavors for this summer are the Green Mountain Coffee Nantucket Blend and French Vanilla Iced Coffee.  Both flavors are based on the popular hot versions of their namesakes, but are specially blended to provide full flavor when brewed into a cup of ice.

For those who prefer iced tea, Celestial Seasonings has two new Perfect Iced Teas debuting: Half and Half (part black tea, part lemonade) and Southern Sweet Tea. Our favorite flavor for beating the heat is the Southern Sweet Tea.  These new K-Cups join the four Perfect Iced Tea varieties introduced last summer: Sweet Lemon Black Tea, Sweet Peach Black Tea, Sweet Raspberry Black Tea and Black Tea Unsweetened. 

For more information and to save a $1.00 off your purchase (now through 10/4/10) for Brew Over Iced K-Cups check out: http://www.greenmountaincoffee.com/brew-over-ice.aspx

If you happen to work in an office with a Keurig brewer and your office manager orders any of the Brew Over Iced K-Cups – look out for a FAUX ICE CUBE inside the box. . .If you find one you could be entered to win a CONVERTIBLE or 2 TRIPS to HAWAII!!  Keurig is hosting this Quest For The Cool promotion all summer long! For more info check out: http://www.questforthecool.com/.

Flip Video Review & GIVEAWAY

With the NEW Flip Video SlideHD, video sharing has never been easier!  The SlideHD is very easy to use and relatively small in size.  The camcorder can easily be carried with you wherever you go.  They fit easily in your pocket, purse, or even fit into a larger cell phone case and be worn on your side.

The Slide HD has a 3" touch screen that slides out at a 45 degree angle enhancing your viewing experience.  The SlideHD has the ability to record up to 4 hours of HD video, and can store over 12 hours of video, movies, Flip channels and snapshots!  

The software is pre-loaded on the camcorder, and will be loaded on your computer when you plug in the USB adapter.  Just plug the adapter into any PC or MAC and the software will begin loading.  The software allows you to share videos by e-mail or the web, modify, and organize them all.  The video editing functions allow the movies to be trimmed and transitions added.

Video's can be uploaded to Facebook and YouTube.  You can upload a video to YouTube in 720p and expect to see the that resolution when you post it.  

The SlideHD is a quality camcorder that also comes with an affordable price tag of $279.99.

One lucky follower can win a Flip Video Slide HD, courtesy of Flip Video!

* Giveaway Details *

1.  First comment must state you are a follower of ONE STYLISH MOMMA (and you must be a follower of the blog), and why you must have the SlideHD as well as your email address. (This post is mandatory in order to enter!) 

Leave a separate comment for each entry.

For additional entries:

2.  Follow One Stylish Momma on Twitter

3.  Like Flip Video on Facebook

4.  Follow Flip Video on Twitter

5.  Tweet about this giveaway and include @stylishmomma.  Only one tweet per day, please. 

6.  Write a blog post about the giveaway on your blog and send us the link.

The winner will be selected on August 4th around 8:00 p.m. ET.  Open to U.S. residents only!

Good luck to all who enter!  

Little Giraffe = LOVE

Little Giraffe, a Los Angeles based company, has been providing Ultra Luxe products for Mommaista's and Babes alike since 2000.  The product line includes high quality baby blankets, throws, pillows, and robes made of satin and chenille.  The Little Giraffe collection includes Chenille, Luxe, Double Diamond Quilt, Lollipop, Zebra Safari, and the Retro 60's.  One of our fave's is the Zebra Safari collection which includes a blanky, towel, and pillow.  The Giraffe at Home collection includes robes in Chenille and Luxe, as well as comfy and cozy throws to snuggle up with.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Katie Holmes, Tori Spelling, and Jessica Alba are among some of the many celebrities that have welcomed their new babies with a Little Giraffe blankie!

Momma & Suri Cruise spotted with their Little Giraffe Blankie

Little Giraffe Blankets can be found at Nordstrom, and a list of stores by state and online dealers can be found at www.littlegiraffe.com.

Little Giraffe is on Facebook, so be sure to "Like" them, and follow on Twitter at @little_giraffe to stay up to date with contests,  celebrity sitings, and their latest product offerings!

Duoseat by Mutsy - Signature STYLE and FUNCTIONALITY now available for two!

Mutsy, recognized for its modernistic stroller designs featuring a distinctive modular, flexible system, introduces the Mutsy Duoseat, a front and rear seating unit that can be used with their popular Mutsy 4Rider stroller chassis! 

Mutsy’s solution for parents with two young children (mom can now use her 4Rider chassis even after the arrival of a new member in the family!), the Duoseat is a special insert with two seats that can be combined with the 4Rider stroller chassis.  The Duoseat’s compact styling offers the benefit of being able to transport two children without the hindrance of a double width stroller.  The seat allows for easy turning in tight places and full access even through the narrowest of doors.

The front seat is suitable for children 6 months and older.  The rear seat, suitable from birth, can be placed in 4 positions, including a reclined position for baby.  Each seat unit has its own hood and the Duoseat offers great stability, safety and comfort for its little passengers.  Available in Navy, the Mutsy Duoseat retails around $199 (chassis sold separately).  The Duoseat/Chassis combination retails about $599.  Optional footmuffs are available for purchase for each seat.  The footmuffs provide for warmth in cold weather and the rear seat muff also offers additional support and cushioning for baby. Baby can be placed in the muff during winter/colder weather months and on top of the muff during summer/warmer weather months.  The optional footmuffs have a recommended retail of $49.

About Mutsy

Mutsy, based out of the Netherlands, was founded in 1935.  Over the years, the Mutsy line has transformed with an aesthetically beautiful and technologically advanced stroller frame as the basis of its current product offerings.  Designed to meet the needs of today’s modern and mobile parent, the Mutsy collection’s unique modular system offers flexibility for all lifestyles. The company’s distinctive from birth to early childhood products include strollers, high chairs, booster seats, a baby rocker, and an array of baby essentials and accessories.  Mutsy USA offices are located in Chester, New Jersey.  

For more information on Mutsy products visit www.mutsy.com.

Aubrey Organics' NEW Nustyle Detangler & Shine Booster

Want Smooth, shiny hair that’s free of tangles and knots?

Want to protect your hair from breakage and heat damage?

Want to condition and rehydrate your dry, distressed locks?   

If so . . .we're here to share with you just the product your looking for! Aubrey Organics’ NEW NuStyle Organics Detangler & Shine Booster is a triple-duty beauty product that does all three! 

Powerful, natural anti-frizz ingredients come together in this organic shine spray that detangles, smoothes and rehydrates hair to bring out its natural shine. Key ingredients like Organic Quinoa Protein, Organic Evening Primrose Oil and Organic Aloe smooth hair to reduce frizz, detangle, lightly condition and protect hair from breakage and heat damage.

                                                                                                                   

Aubrey Organics NuStyle Organics Detangler & Shine Booster (retails @ $9.95) is available at health food stores nationwide or by visiting www.aubrey-organics.com.

Vacation Bound Basics!

If your planning a vacation or trip to the beach, there are a few HOT items we recommend checking out:

1.  Vera Bradley's Large Tote in Loves Me Not, at VeraBradley.com.  This tote not only looks great, but is super durable!  The tote is made with a finely woven mesh fabric, and can hold all of the necessities when headed to the beach.  There is a pocket on the outside, as well as a removable zipper pocket on the inside.  This bag would also work great for picnic's!

2.  Vera Bradley's Hold that Thought Journal (retails for $12) available at VeraBradley.com.  Journals provide an excellent way to keep track of To-Do's, grocery lists, or even as an outlet to express your thoughts and clear your mind.  Vera Bradley's journal is the perfect size to toss in a tote, or even your purse so that you can easily jot down whatever you like!

3.  Doctor T's Supergoop! - A NEW sunscreen in a cloth, formulated to calm, soothe, and protect sensitive skin.  The swipes provide UV protection for all skin types, are natural and non-irritating, and leave skin protected and soft without a residue or greasy feeling.  The cloth packs include 40 wipes, and retails for $34 at Supergoop.com.

4.  Havaiana's - These are the ultimate flip flops for the beach!  The sand falls off easily, and they dry quickly when wet!  The collection includes a wide range of colors and patterns, and some fab limited edition styles that every fashionista must have!  The selections include styles for Men, Women, and Kids.

5.  The Kindle - The Amazon Kindle is a nice alternative to paper-back books.  If you have ever been in a situation where you have finished a book and wanted to start on a new one but couldn't make it to the store, the Amazon Kindle offers the perfect solution. The Kindle has a built in 3G wireless network that allows you to download books, newspapers, magazines, blogs and audiobooks in less than 60 seconds!

Trek Bikes Feature PLUS A GIVEAWAY

Bicycles provide a great means for fitness, travel, and pleasure.  They can help create a better world, improve our lives, and take us to places we couldn't otherwise go.  Bicycling is also a wonderful way to spend a nice summer afternoon with the family!

Trek began making bikes in 1976 with one mission in mind, and that was to make the best bicycles around.  Over the past 33 years their mission has evolved to "Help the world use the bicycle as a simple solution to complex problems."

Some of our favorite children's models include the Trikester for children ages 3 and up (retail $219.99), and the MT 220 (retail $329.99) for children ages 9 - 12.   The Trikester has a steel frame, and large rubber wheels.  The MT 220 has an aluminum frame, and adjustable pedals that allow your child to continue enjoying their bike as they grow.

The kids collection of bicycles have a feature called "Dialed Fit Specific".  Dialed Fit Specific allows the bicycle to be adjusted as your child grows.  The bicycles are high quality, and built to last.  

~ GIVEAWAY DETAILS ~

Tell us who you would like to win a bike for! As always make sure your a follower of One Stylish Momma. This is mandatory for entering.  For extra entries, please leave a separate comment for each entry letting us know! The more you comment the better chance you have to WIN!

1. Follow One Stylish Momma on Twitter

2. Follow Trek Bikes on Twitter

3. Tweet about this giveaway and include @stylishmomma - you must tweet, not just follow.

8. Tweet about this giveaway and include @TrekBikes

9. Write a blog post about this giveaway and send us the link!

We will choose a random winner on Mon., June 28th around 8:00 pm EST (or soon after). Open to US residents only.  

Good luck to all who enter!

Jaboneria Marianella - Luscious Handmade Soaps

My mission is to create a soap that lingers in your skin and in your thoughts;  that stirs your own memories and that you cannot do without."

Marianella Febres

We couldn't wait to get our hands on some of Jaboneria Marianella's handmade soaps!  The soaps are 100% natural and made with pure ingredients such as cocoa butter, oatmeal, honey, and goats milk.  

These soaps are a great alternative to shower gels and are long lasting.  The collection includes scents such as Sugar Cane Tea, Coqueta, Desert Gardenia and Aura Elena.

A little about the creator - Marianella is originally from Venezuela and now resides in Dallas, Texas.  Soap making is a family tradition that Marianella has carried on.  Both she and her sisters began creating handmade soaps in their mother's kitchen and soon it turned into a family business.  Marianella has infused familiar scents from her childhood into these exquisite soaps.


The 10 oz pouches retail for $30, and the 12 oz pouches retail for $36 and are available online at www.marianellasoap.com.

Axl's Closet - Cool Clothes for Kids & GIVEAWAY

AXL'S CLOSET - A NEW trendy one-stop shop for kids featuring hot new lifestyle brands such as Patagonia, Volcom, Roxy, Billabong, DC, and many more must-have brands this summer season.  These stylish clothing lines are perfect for children who love the outdoors and who favor the surfer look, and range in size from 4 to 14.

AxlsCloset is committed to improving the lives of children in America.  1% For Kids is their way of integrating philanthropy into every sale they make. Every month, Axl’s Closet partners with a different children’s based organization and donates one percent of every sale to help support their mission. Axl's Closet also features a custom shirt every month, and donates a larger portion of the proceeds from each sale directly to the featured charity.

Mommaistas can now save money buying their stylish babies trendy clothes through the month of June.  Save 20% off any purchases when you enter the following promo code during checkout:  onestylishmomma_20%.

~~~ Axl's Closet Giveaway Details ~~~

Axl's Closet is also giving away four DC t-shirts to One Stylish Momma Followers! 

Here is how to enter:

Post a separate comment below for each entry (be sure to include your e-mail address):

1. Become a One Stylish Momma Fan, or state that you already are
2. Become an @StylishMomma fan on Twitter
3. Become a fan of Axl's Closet on Twitter
4. Become a fan of Axl's Closet on Facebook

Contest is open until Tuesday, June 1st.  The winners will be selected at random around 8:00 p.m. EST.

Good Luck!

A Unique Heirloom Baby Gift Company PLUS a GIVEAWAY

Sweet Baby Beads

Sweet Baby Beads has some of the SWEETEST offerings to be found for little princes and princesses.  Sweet Baby Beads features some of the highest quality pacifier clips (featured above), bib clips, bracelets and necklaces for little one's.  They are the perfect gift for a baby shower, or birthday present for a little one. The items are made with such great quality that they make an excellent choice for a heirloom gift that can be passed down among many generations.  Sweet Baby Beads are handcrafted in the USA, and they stand behind their products 100%

The pacifier clips come in a variety of styles and colors, and fit the most of the popular pacifier brands such as Gerber Nuk, Mam, Avent, and Soothies.  The pacifier clips are handcrafted with the highest quality sterling silver beads, colored cats-eye beads, and some include Swarovski crystals.  The pacifier clips are both safe and stylish, and retail at $32.00.

The necklaces come in a variety of sizes ranging from 2 years old to 13 years old, and are sold as part of a set with the bracelets.  The sets retail for $40.00.

The bracelets come in a variety of sizes and fit a newborn up to a 13 year old, and can also be purchased separately.  The retail price of the bracelets starts at $12.00.

Order online at http://www.sweetbabyboutiques.com/.  There are no minimum order requirements.  For boutiques looking to add Sweet Baby Beads to their product offerings, Sweet Baby Beads will buy back any of the products that do not sell.

*Giveaway Details*

Check out Sweet Baby Boutiques and tell us which pacifier clip you would LOVE to win for your little babe! This comment is mandatory! You also MUST be a follower of One Stylish Momma.

For extra entries, please leave a separate comment for each entry letting us know!


1. Follow  StylishMomma on Twitter

2. Tweet about this giveaway and include @stylishmomma, 1 tweet per day please

3. Write a blog post about this giveaway on your blog and send us the link.

Please comment below with your email address and we will select a random winner on Wednesday May 19th @ 8:00 p.m. EST.

* * * Open to U.S. residents only * * *