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Black Friday Discounts at In Style Moms

Be sure to shop at InStyleMoms.com for all your holiday gift giving. Black Friday (and the weekend to follow) shopping includes sales on some of your favorite products! Enjoy an additional 10% off with coupon code PM10 used during checkout. Happy Holidays!

Black Friday Shopping online...Shop these mom-owned businesses for fantastic gifts at discount. Discounts are valid from Friday November 23 through November 26.

Jaminga, the COOLEST baby store on earth...offers all posh mamas a 5% discount every day with promotion code: POSH5.

Tuni and G offers 10% discount for Posh Mamas with coupon code: HotMoms and if you sign up for our newsletter you'll have a chance to win a $75 Gift Certificate.

A Mother's Gift is your breastfeeding and natural parenting resource. To kick off the holiday shopping season, EVERYTHING will be on sale, with NO DISCOUNT CODE NEEDED! 25% off all nursing covers, 10% off cloth diapers, and 15% off everything else in the store. Discounts apply only to items in stock. There is still the free shipping for orders totaling $75 or more, no code needed.

At Vintage Body Spa we encourage you to take time to Indulge Your Body (TM) Take 20% off your entire order during the promotional period with no discount code needed Stock up on our natural, luxurious and paraben-free spa products for yourself or someone special!

ericalyn designs Handmade gifts and accessories for babies and tots. Free shipping!

In Style Moms hip maternity and baby wear offers 10% off with coupon code PM10

Michabella Creations Handcrafted Jewelry at Affordable Prices
Enjoy 10% off with coupon code is Posh Mama10 and is valid on purchases of $20 and over. Always free shipping.

GiGi Belts offers free shipping as long as they send me a note with coupon code PMShip

Jewelry By Jennifer Casady Because understated elegance never goes out of style. 20% off store wide through 11/26/07 with coupon code PoshMama07. Enter the coupon into the coupon code box on the left hand side to apply the discount. As always, free shipping on orders over $50.

Your Healthy Lifestyle will offer 35% OFF EVERYTHING!! Enter Posh Mama in subject line of email for your discount. Must email me directly with your order. Pmickelson@verizon.net...Some of my FAVORITES are ABC Baby Care, Awaken Sea Salt Scrub, and SPF 30 Sunscreen.

Happy Shopping!

Fit Yummy Mummy

Don't wait until the new year to get into shape...start now with the Fit Yummy Mummy 16 week lifestyle guide written by Holly Rigsby, America’s #1 Fat Loss Expert for Moms ! Discover the Secret Method Busy Moms Are Using to Burn the Lingering “Baby Fat” and Get Their Body Back with Fun, Fast Sessions You Can Do in Your Living Room!

If you order your copy before Midnight (EST) Friday, November 9th you'll also get to take part in Holly's Fit Yummy Mummy VIP 21 Day Coaching Program! Find out all the bonus details and more at Fit Yummy Mummy!

In addition to all the great fitness, health and nutrition advise you'll receive from Holly, you'll also get the The Secrets to Being a Stylish Mom Without Spending a Hollywood Fortune (written by yours truly! I can’t wait for you to read it!) PLUS more than 7 other bonus reports!

Start your holiday season off with new goals and a great start to a new you!

Thanks for Hanging Around!

Hi Readers, thanks for continuing to visit during my absence! I've been busy building and writing my new beauty and style guide for moms called A Mom in Red High Heels. Please click over and take a peek. If you are, or aspire to be a stylish mama, you'll love what the guide has to offer!

Please leave a comment, share your own beauty and style tips and look for details on how to win a Miss Oops Pucker Protector. It's one of InStyleMoms favorites!

Sales!

Moms, you'll want to stock up on the sale items being offered on InStyleMoms.com. There are some really great deals for baby on skid pants, baby ponchos, Lexy Lu fleece hats and more!

Stylish Sleepwear

Winter is coming! You'll need to have warm jammies to snuggle up in at night. But PLEASE throw out the old flannel and bring in something new! You want something sassy, stylish and oh-so-Comfy! You need to take a peek at the line of part glam rock, part psychedelic, and all out fun loungewear sets by Lydia Loungewear!

I love the Black X-mas set made of black corduroy with creme pinstripes trimmed with creme & black matte fur pants and a black long sleeve top trimmed with black & creme flower and black bows on sleeves.

You'll find 4 fun styles on InStyleMoms.com. Treat yourself to new loungewear this winter!

Planning A Great Kid's Party

Some women are born to host. Other, like myself, need lots of help. The best I can come up with is a party at the park with cake and maybe a pinata. If I'm really on top of my game, I bring the bubble machine for hours of entertainment!

I need help! Have you heard of "Dear Peppers and Pollywogs" written by Lisa Kothari? Fabulous! I now have the help I need. This little book is a guide to party planning for parents. My favorite part is the week by week list of what I need to accomplish to get the party organized without stress!

This guide shares suggestions for venues to host the party, such as a tea house (how fun!) or a science center (my son would be on cloud 9 for weeks!). We have a local air museum that hosts parties on the planes. Where can you host the party that will be unique? Get ideas here!

What about party favors? Ugh, the favors cost more than the cake, decorations and party food! No mom wants her child to come home with more junk from goodie bags (admit it...the glow in the dark bracelet holds their interest for about a minute so why spend the money?) My daughter just had her 3rd birthday so we sent home foamies crafts for the kids. Now any mom can appreciate that! It's a great project to save for a rainy day! Or do the craft at the party and send it home finished!

You'll find this guide will help you with questions such as how much to spend on the gift, what if there is a date conflict with another party, what to do if you child's birthday falls very close to Christmas (or other holidays) and how to return the fish your child received as a party favor. You'll discover the proper Birthday Party Etiquette for almost any situation you can come up with.

Even if you are a seasoned hostess and party planner you will get inspiration and solutions from "Dear Peppers and Pollywogs"! For more ideas visit Peppers and Pollywogs.com where you can download cards, request rhymes and discover even more party themes (a polka dot party?? How cute!).

Congratulations, you’ve joined the exclusive motherhood sorority. Before the baby you were a busy career woman, with an after hours social life and the wardrobe to go with it. Your new lifestyle is very different: play dates, Mommy and Me and lots of miles clocked on your stroller. Whether you are back at work or home with the kids, your closet probably needs an overhaul! Read my tips on The Well Mom and find out easy ways to blend your old clothes with your new life.

The Well Mom

Former ABC News anchor and correspondent Heather Cabot launches “The Well Mom,” a webzine, to encourage busy moms to better care for themselves. As a mother of 18-month-old twins, Cabot knows firsthand how difficult it can be for mothers to give themselves permission to take a break.

The Well Mom offers quick tips for keeping yourself well cared for! You will be encouraged and offered advice to keep you well-nourished, well-centered, well-dressed and more! Visit The Well Mom the next time you have a moment, while the kids are asleep, and sign-up for The Well Mom Moment, a weekly tip sheet full of practical and fun ideas to remind moms to take some personal time each week.

Arizona Babies & Children Expo...This Weekend!

Starting Saturday 9/22/07 at 10am, you can get the scoop on the latest pregnancy, baby and child products and services. Visit the Arizona Babies & Children Expo in Phoenix.

The show runs both Saturday and Sunday from 10am-3pm.

University Of Phoenix Stadium
1 Cardinals Drive Glendale AZ 85305

For more details on the show visit
www.arizonababiesandchildrenexpo.com

Win at Tot Trends Weekly!

"Win a Diaper Survival Kit by Baby Dish. The Diaper Survival Kit by Baby Dish is the perfect shower gift for a mom-to-be or to keep at grandma's house. The kit comes pre-packaged with baby's first year essentials including a onesie, bib, burp cloth, diapers, changing pad, rattle, bottle, pacifier and case, sun hat, travel wipes and box. With this survival kit includes all you need to for a day on the go. This contest prize is provided by In Style Moms. In Style Moms offers the tools you need to live life in style." Visit Tot Trends Weekly to find out how to enter!

Julia Roberts Gifted with Products from ISM

Julia Roberts gave birth to her third child, Henry, on June 18, 2007. Soon after, In Style Moms participated in gifted baby Henry and his brother and sister, Hazel and Phinnaeus.

We were pleased to send the Moder children Big Bro, Big Sis and Lil Bro tees all neatly packed into a Logo Lunch Box from Baby Rock Apparel. We also sent a Little One's Sunshade Stroller Cover, designed by Bellah May. We are eagerly awaiting some images of the products in use on Julia's children!

You can view the gift basket and contents on Moms-for-Profit.

Rock Star Momma

Learn how to win a copy of Rock Star Momma by Skye Hoppus! Read the details here...

Super Stylish Nursing Moms

I remember nursing my two kids. I always felt frumpy in the huge, ugly nursing bras. I wasn't savvy enough at the time to know about nursing covers and I got tired of layering my tops to provide maximum coverage while nursing in public.

I'm glad that moms today have options for stylish nursing: Gorgeous nursing covers with tons of style and fabric options to meet everyones taste and nursing tops that are stylish.

Here are my top picks offered on InStyleMoms.com:

• MooMoo Mama (don't you LOVE the name??) nursing blankies are offered in edgy and super soft fabrics. My favorite, of course, is the camo. Camo is available with Hot Pink, Green or Light Pink trim. Make sure to check out the other styles available. You can't go wrong with these luxurious covers!

• Hot Mama Ink Mother's Milk Nursing Tank On Sale now! This edgy, tattoo inspired design is totally unique!
  

May I have a Dwink, please?

Don't you love when kids start talking? Their pronunciation is so sweet! Like when asking for a drink, they say "dwink, please".

Dwink boxes are the best invention ever! For years I have sipped off the top third of the juice box before handing it over to my child. I'd always say, "Careful not to squeeze!" They always squeeze. Thankfully now I don't have to worry about the nice white shirt getting a half a box of juice spilled on it...I have a Dwink box for each of my kids. They are great! Designed to fit most individual drink box & pouches, including milk, soy milk and extra small juice boxes.

Thank you to creator Yvonne Huang for her brilliant idea!
Dwink boxes were recently featured in the September issue of Real Simple Magazine's family issue!

Moms Rock

Something new at InStyleMoms.com...Moms Rock logo tees and tanks! You'll love the adorable logo on these cool styles! The length of the tanks and tees are cut long to cover any unflattering tummy problems.

You'll also love the signature tee from Moms Rock ..."Just a Mom? I don't think so!" Get yours today!

Climbing Mountains in Stilettos

I'm loving this book! "Climbing Mountains in Stilettos, Not Your Average Trail Guide To Life" by Ann Tinkham and Carol Brunelli is a woman's kick-butt guide to life. No, they are not crazy...stilettos are not for hiking...but they believe that "climbing mountains in stilettos is a metaphor for being a strong female in our culture". I love the way they encourage women to gain feelings of confidence in this book.

One chapter in particular that spoke to me is "Trail #5, Luscious Body Hot Springs". Consider what they have to say, " If you find yourself thinking about how your body rates or doesn't rate, you are most likely involved in self-loathing and shame; you are keeping yourself small. When women keep themselves small, they don't realize their power and potential; they don't go forth and change the world."

How true is that?? Stop focusing on what you consider to be your "flaws" and start focusing your energy on making change. Teach your child how to read, go for that raise at work, learn a new skill, donate your time to charity...

I'm so inspired...more to come from this book in the near future!

FunSlides® Carpet Skates

Summertime can be challenging for Moms. Not only are the kids off from school, in many places the temperatures are too hot to play outside during many hours of the day. Coming up with activities that entertain and won't involved being outside can be hard unless you live in your swimming pool all summer.

My family was recently introduced to FunSlides® Carpet Skates and we've been having a lot of fun with them. Like socks on a hardwood floor, FunSlides® give you that same "fun-powered glide" on CARPET! These Carpet Skates™ have a friction resistant plastic base and foam foot grip with an adjustable hook and loop closure. Just strap them onto athletic shoes and you are ready to go!

My daughter is too little for the skates but she had a great time strapping in her baby doll and giving her a ride around the house.

For those of you in the snow regions, you'll also want to invest in these...winter is coming and you'll soon be searching for new, fun activities!

FunSlides® Carpet Skates come in 6 colors and are priced at $19.99.

Check out the website, they also have carpet hockey equipment...COOL!

Oh, To Be 21 Again

Recently, I took my step-daughter to Las Vegas to celebrate her 21st birthday. It was a quick trip that consisted of shopping and dancing with a bit of pool lounging (not too much...it was 108!). We had a great time and I got to experience life as a 21 year old again, thanks to my hubby who stayed home with our kiddos! Ahh, the carefree life of being responsible only for yourself, getting to sleep in and lounging by the poolside rather than spending the day in the pool playing Marco Polo! I miss those days... but having this getaway was a great refresher! (Moms, make sure you take some time to get away from it all!) Happy Birthday, Lesley! Thanks for a fun trip!