Memory Foam Contour Pillows are AMAZING! Plus a Giveaway (ends 5/1)

April 16, 2013 by 9 Comments

memory foam pillow bed

I am very particular about my pillows that I sleep on, I don’t like super big and fluffy I like a firm supportive pillow that will cradle my head and neck as I sleep. Because I am so particular I tend to go through a lot of pillows. They get too flat and hard and then I don’t like them anymore. When I was approached about reviewing memory foam pillows I was at the point of tossing my current pillows so I thought why not let’s try them out.  When the memory foam pillows arrived from My Waterbed Shop I was shocked at how heavy they are. These are solid dens, pillows. Each pillow came in a plastic case and when I first opened them they had a distinct smell. I would advise letting them air out before trying to sleep on them, I did not and it bothered me the first night. But the smell did not deter me from loving my new pillow. I am sold! Memory Foam Contour Pillows are amazing. When you lay your head down it leaves an impression perfectly molding around your head and neck giving your great support and comfort. I can honestly say I sleep better and toss and turn less on my new pillow, I only wish I knew about these years ago!

 

memory foam pillow

Memory Foam Contour Pillows are to cheap at $39.95 each but they are worth it. They are hypo-allergenic, temperature sensitive and have a velour cover that is washable. The pillow gently contours to your unique head and supports your neck alignment.

WIN IT: Head on over to my Facebook page for a giveaway of 2 Memory Foam Contour Pillows!

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Spring Fashion Hip-T Keeping You Covered Giveaway (ends 4/30)

April 16, 2013 by 13 Comments

As I am sure you have noticed I love to layer, I feel naked without at least 2 layers on but as the weather warms up it can be hot to wear multiple layers. As someone who is tall and very conscious of being  modest especially in front of her kids I often find myself in need of an extra layer to lengthen my top to keep everything covered if I have to bend over to grab a kid. I first discovered Hip-T years ago and have had some as part of my wardrobe ever since.  They come in all sorts of colors and you can even get fun prints or lace trim. Hip-T is essentially the bottom half of a camisole so you don’t have the full layer but you get the added length.

hipt outfit

WHAT I WORE:

  • Black Jockey cardigan
  • Pink Eddie Bauershirt
  • Hip-T in light pink
  • Old Navy Rockstar jeans
  • Crocs
  • Iristy mesh bangle
  • Earrings and necklace Target

The Hip-T retails for $19.95 and is an easy way to add the layered look plus keep yourself covered. Be sure to check out all the options and then go see what Andrea of Momma in Flip Flops2 thinks of the Hoola Scarf.

WIN IT: One lucky Thrifty & Chic Mom reader will win a Hip-T (choice of color), enter in the form below.

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Lucky Duck Giveaway Including Umi, aden + anais and Ella’s Kitchen

April 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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I have a really fun giveaway to share with you featuring brands that I love and use for my kids. Umi is partnering with aiden + anais and Ella’s Kitchen for a baby shower themed promotion. They have created 6 “baby shower baskets” and you get to vote for your favorite one. Winners will receive a “Lucky Duck” prize package of over $500 worth of items and there will be 3 winners! So go enter before this great contest is over it runs until May 5!

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Spring Fashion Stylish Born Shoes Giveaway (ends 4/30)

April 15, 2013 by 90 Comments

 

born flats

If you have not tried Born shoes you are missing out on something truly amazing, comfort and style have never before been so perfectly married. As you may have noticed I am often wearing Born shoes in my fashion pictures and this spring I have been constantly wearing my new adorable pink flats. If you are looking for one pair of flats that you can wear all day anywhere and look amazing with all kinds of clothes then you need the Born Bethanny. I was sent the Born Bethanny to style in the Natucket Red color, which is actually pink, and I adore them! I have found my self choosing my outfit based on wanting to wear my shoes, they are that fabulous.

This fabulous ballerina design is sweet and subtle yet really makes a great statement. The shoe is well crafted and comfortable as can be. This shoes retails for $120 but is worth every penny. This is an investment shoe the kind that will be in your wardrobe for years looking great and you will cry the day you have to retire them, yes they are that amazing!

 

born shoes outfit

 

WHAT I WORE:

  • Born Bethanny Flats in Nantucket Red
  • Lee Gold Label colored skinny jeans
  • Old Navy white button down
  • scarf
  • TIMEX watch

I really love how the scarf ties in the ballet flats and the pants add a great pop of color, yet this is a very classic looking outfit and comfortable too. Be sure to check out the whole collection of Born shoes and go see how cute the Born Bethanny looks on Andrea of Momma in Flip Flps2 in platino metallic.

WIN IT: One lucky Thrifty & Chic Mom reader will win a pair of shoes of their choosing up to $150 (excluding boots). Enter through the form below.

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COSI Mindbender Mansion and Amazing Mazes Exhibit Giveaway ends 4/20 #Ohio

April 10, 2013 by 7 Comments

COSI mindbenders

Here in Columbus, Ohio we are lucky enough t  have COSI the Center of Science and Industry. COSI has lots of amazing exhibits that are permanent but they also get rotating exhibits that come to town for a limited time and right now they have the Mindbender Mansion and Amazing Mazes Exhibit and it is very cool. My brother as a kid would have gone nuts for this exhibit and gone in possibly to never come out. If you have a child that loves mazes, puzzles and fun mindbenders then do not miss this exhibit. My kids are a bit young for most of the stuff but the still enjoyed it. The life size mazes you walk through are lots of fun.

cosi mazesMy husband took the older 3 girls into the 3_D butterfly movie, which they loved. he said they were reaching out to touch the monarch butterflies, sounds like a great movie! I explored the Mindbender exhibit with the baby while they were busy and was really impressed. This exhibit will challenge your child in lots of ways. There are solo tasks and group tasks that are all lots of fun, the laughter and excitement could be heard out in the hallway. Be sure to head to COSI soon though the Mindbender Mansion and Amazing Mazes exhibit ends April 28, 2013.

cosi butterfly movie

WIN IT: I have 2 family 4 packs of tickets to COSI that include 4 admissions and 4 tickets to the Extreme Screen! Enter in the form below

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Spring Fashion Cents of Style Shoe Giveaway (ends 4/24)

April 10, 2013 by 105 Comments

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If you are looking for  a great place to find affordable accessories then check out Cents of Style. Over the years I have gotten a few fun and trendy pieces from them that are priced just right. Cents of Style is the perfect place to go to update your wardrobe on a budget finding instyle hot accessories that you will love. Bangles are really in right now and I found  a fabulous set of bangles in coral and gold that are perfect, the set comes with 18 bracelets and is just $12.95. I told you they have great prices! Also available in green and gold and cream and gold these are right on trend for spring!

cents of style bangles

 

These bangles are a perfect match for with my Seraphine maternity scarf and cardigan, they add that extra touch that really completes the look.

cents of style bangles

 

What I Wore:

  • Seraphine Cardigan
  • Searphine scarf
  • Cents of Style bangles

Cents of Style also carries shoes and I am giving away  pair! Be sure to also check out what Andrea of Momma in Flip Flops2 is wearing.

WIN IT:  One lucky Thrifty & Chic Mom reader will win a pair of shoes from Cents of Style, enter in the form below!

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Spring Fashion Event: Hapari Swimwear $95 GC Giveaway (ends 4/23)

April 9, 2013 by 115 Comments

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A good swimsuit is hard to find, that is a well known fact among women. And modest swimwear that is stylish is next to impossible to find. I have very specific needs for my swimsuits I am 30 and a mother to 4 after all! My swimsuit must be a 2 piece tankini style, it must not cut low in the front and the top must have some kind of padding. An added bonus is if I can get a skirt or some sort of cute detail for the bottom that covers me a bit more without being old lady looking. Well I found the perfect new Trendy Swimwear for me at Hapari and I can not wait to wear it! I tend to avoid most prints and patterns I am a solids girl when it comes to bathing suits and the Classic Bandeau Black Tankini top is perfect for me. This swimsuit top comes with straps you can tie three ways and is a slimming black color with a fun white trim across the top. For the bottoms I paired it with the Ruffle Black Swimskirt with bottom and it looks so cute.

ruffle swimskirt

This swimsuit combination is adorable, flattering and not grandmotherly at all even though it has a swim skirt ,I promise. You will just have to take my word on it because a picture of me in my swimsuit is not making it to the internet, sorry folks! Be sure to check out all of the great swimwear options they even offer mastectomy swimwear which I think is fantastic.

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Spring Fashion: Livie & Luca Shoes Giveaway (ends 4/23)

April 8, 2013 by 153 Comments

livie and luca carta

 

 

livie and luca shoes

I have mentioned before how much I love Livie & Luca shoes and now that they have women’s shoes and I have tried a pair I am even more glad I buy them for my kids. My new flats from Livie & Luca are amazing! They are so comfortable and stylish and really well made. My red ballet flats are made of velvety soft leather and are just fabulous, I wear them all the time. And while I feel sad for you since they are all sold out I am super excited about the new women’s shoes they have, how cute are the Carta in violet swoon! 9pictured above)

 

Livei and luca womens shoes

 

What I Wore:

 

livie and luca womens red flats

 

Livieandluca ruchepearllll

 

Of course Livie & Luca makes fantastic children’s shoes. Available from babies up to youth size 4 you can outfit your little boy or girl with adorable quality shoes. Livie & Luca shoes have a very distinctive style that I adore, you could spot them anywhere. If I ever have a little boy I have a long list of Livie & Luca shoes I want for him! In my search for the perfect little girl’s dress shoe that goes with everything I found the Livie & Luca Ruche Pearl. This fabulous neutral color works great with everything and is perfect for spring. Be sure to check out the Livie & Luca shoes on Momma in Flip Flops2.

WIN IT: One lucky thrifty & Chic Mom reader will win a pair of Livie & Luca children’s shoes. Enter in the form below.

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Spring Fashion Event: Mondetta Performance Gear Giveaway (ends 4/23)

April 8, 2013 by 123 Comments

I am long time fan of Mondetta Performance Gear. MPG  has managed to perfectly marry fashion and function creating some of my favorite workout pieces on the market. This Spring they have some fabulous new pieces in some great bright and bold colors perfect for just wearing around and of course ideal for working out and other activities. One of the newest products from MPG is the Yogatoner collection. The Yogatoner Collection has internal mesh panels that help to strengthen your core plus they offer 4 way stretch, moisture wicking and quick dry material. I got to try out the MPG Yogatoner long pant and they are so comfortable and flattering, they are my favorite workout pant for sure and just around pant since they look amazing on.

MPG tank

What I Wore:

I love the Echo tank from MPG it is longer and a bit looser which makes me feel more comfortable in it and the color is fabulous. The Echo tank is made of melange jersey and is very comfortable plus it has a fun multi strap back. I also got to try out the MPG damsel top a perfect spring transition top for working out outdoors. The top looks perfect with the Yougatoner pants and is super flattering, plus it has a fun back too. I have been doing the 30 Day Shred but am excited to get back outdoors now that the weather is nicer and I have the perfect clothing to do it in. Be sure to check out what Andrea is wearing from MPG over on Momma in Flip Flops2.

MPG spring outfit

 

MPG shirt back

 

What I Wore:

WIN IT: One lucky Thrifty & Chic Mom reader will win an item of choice from MPG (excludes outerwear) enter in the form below.

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Piggy Paint Non-Toxic Children’s Nail Polish Discount and Giveaway (ends 4/7)

April 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment

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I am a long time fan of Piggy Paint children’s nail polish. Before Piggy Paint I would not paint my two year old’s nails as she bit them and I did not want her ingesting toxic nail polish. Then I discovered Piggy Paint which is natural as mud, literally. Piggy Paint is water based, virtually odorless, hypoallergenic and free of formaldehyde, acetone and all the other harsh chemicals most nail polish contains. We have been long time customers so I was thrilled to try out the Piggy Paint Color Me Happy Gift Set. The Piggy Paint Color Me Happy gift set comes with 8 nail polishes wrapped in an adorable box perfect for storing them. The nail polish colors are Pocketful of Posies, Jazz It Up, Dragon Tears, Girls Rule!, Forever Fancy, Mac-n-Cheese Please, Ice Cream Dream, and Tea Party for Two. My girls were thrilled to have so many colors to choose from. Previously we had stuck to the pink and purple family of colors and boy did they get excited about the new colors to try!

 

piggy paint nails

 

I love doing fun girly things with my girls. It is a great opportunity to sit down and talk and really spend some fun one on one time. For my 3 year old it’s a great opportunity to work on colors while having fun. My girls always want a rainbow of colors when it comes to nail polish and of course we must paint both our fingers and our toes. Piggy paint comes in the perfect tiny sized bottle, but don’t be fooled it lasts forever. This non-toxic nail polish would make any mom comfortable with nail polish on little ones, I know it has reassured me. And to remove the nail polish they offer a low odor acetone free remover which is great. For  better results dry your child’s nails with a hair dryer on low or you can just sit around the table and admire each others nails while you chat like we do! The Piggy Paint nail polish dries rather quickly so even my impatient 3 year old has great looking nails.

 

pigg paint nail polish

 

I am excited to announce that select Walmart stores have started carrying Piggy Paint Non-Toxic nail polish , hurray! I love putting Piggy Paint non-toxic nail polish in Easter baskets and Christmas stockings!

DISCOUNT: Use promo code PIGGYFUN to get 15% off your purchase until April 30 and then go to my Facebook page for a chance to win a Toe-Tally Fancy 3 piece Piggy Paint non-toxic nail polish set valued at $24.99! But hurry its a 24 hour flash giveaway! For mobile users here is mobile friendly link to the giveaway it ends 4/7 at midnight EST!

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Spring Fashion: Seraphine Maternity and Nursing Clothes Plus $100 GC Giveaway (ends 4/21)

April 5, 2013 by 108 Comments
Seraphine Maternity Dresses

I love Seraphine and even though they make maternity clothing and nursing clothing, and I need neither right now, there are still plenty of things in the spring line that fit perfectly in my wardrobe. When I was pregnant and nursing I adored my Seraphine tops, they were among my favorite pieces to wear and this spring I am excited to wear the Seraphine Maternity Sand Linen Waterfall Maxi Cardigan. This cardigan is gorgeous and looks amazing on. It has a great flow and movement to it and would be perfect for discreet breastfeeding. Seraphine also has the perfect scarf to go with the cardigan and really pull the outfit together the Seraphine Coral Leopard Print scarf. I am really loving coral for spring and this cardigan and scarf are a fabulous way to add some coral and great neutrals to my wardrobe.

Seraphine maternity

 

What I Wore:

I just love this outfit, it pushes me a bit outside my comfort zone by going with a neutral color palette instead of bold and black but I really love it. I feel light and breezy and ready for spring in this. If I were in need of a maternity dress I would love to have the Seraphine Emerald Knot Maxi dress, love it!Be sure to check out the fabulous nursing top Andrea of Momma in Flip Flops2 is wearing and check out the whole line of maternity and nursing clothing from Seraphine.

WIN IT: One lucky Thrifty & Chic Mom reader will win a Seraphine $100 GC, enter in the form below.

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Spring Fashion Event: The Perfect Maxi Skirt from LuLaRoe (Giveaway ends 4/20)

April 4, 2013 by 135 Comments

I love a good maxi skirt, but you knew that already! In the summer I live in maxi skirts they are cool and breezy and look great, plus they cover my child induced varicose veins that I am extremely self conscious of. Recently I discovered  a fabulous little online shop called LuLaRoe that specializes in maxi skirts. I kid you not they offer a plethora of maxi skirts for women and little girls. I fell in love with the fabulous coral/salmon stripe maxi skirt from LuLaRoe and actually ended up wearing it Easter day after church. My legs were cold and I was prepping to host both sides of my family so I slipped it on with a  cute top and it was great!

LuLaRoe maxi skirt

What I Wore:

This is the perfect comfortable outfit to chase my kids in the summer while looking good. I could even just wear a few layered tanks or a t-shirt and flip flops it is just that versatile. Be sure to check out all the other colors and patterns of maxi skirts offered by LuLaRoe and then go see the adorable girls maxi skirt Andrea’s daughter is wearing on Momma in Flip Flops2.

WIN IT: One lucky Thrifty & Chic Mom reader will win a maxi skirt from LuLaRoe, enter in the form below.

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