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Handbags, totebags, storage bags, make-up bags, lunch bags and more. This is just a tiny bit of what you can find from Thirty One Gifts.
Thirty One Gifts is a direct sales company specialized in handbags, organization, storage, stationery and more. Founder Cindy Monroe started this business based on a need to provide a better life for herself and her family. What can be better than being your own boss and building your brand and ideas from the ground up. The name Thirty-One Gifts comes from the description of women in Proverbs 31; strong, kind, respected and independent.
Thirty-One Gifts products are fashionable, functional and affordable. With a collection that covers everything from handbags and laptop totes to underbed storage and collapsible cubes you are bound to find something that will fit perfectly into your home, office, car or purse.
This summer I found my own personal Thirty One Gifts consultant, Wendy. I was on the hunt for the perfect beach bag, something big enough for the 5 of us that was easy to store, carry and clean. Twitter lead me to Thirty-One Gifts and on the 4th of July Wendy was taking orders and showing off her goods at a local fair. Along with my XXL Everyday Tote I scored a Large Utility Tote and Zippered Pouch. As you can see I’m using the Large Utility Tote to store my handbags and totes and cosmetic bags neatly on the top shelf of a closet. There are at least 8 purses, 3 tote bags and an unimaginable number of smaller pouches and organizers all stuffed into this framed bag. I plan on getting another one in a more neutral or manly color once football starts up again to carry Shauns gear back and forth to the field.
My zippered pouch is what I use to tote the iPad around. You can see that there is plenty of room left for my phone, a wallet, keys and a lipgloss. The perfect size to carry into Starbucks, the library or Shae’s dance class.
Right now Thirty-One Gifts is giving away selling their Thermal Totes for really great prices but the sale isn’t going to last forever. You have two styles to choose from, Zip Top Tote($10) and a Cinch Thermal Tote($15). Both are incredibly useful and handy and come in fun, bright patterns and colors. Find a consultant near you to order but HURRY because this sale ends 1/31/2012.
Did you find more goodies from Thirty-One Gifts that you’d like to try out? Enter to win $100 GC towards those things. Let me know which products you think would fit perfectly into your life.
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The holidays are over, that means the mega spending is over too. I’m glad to finally get back to our regular shopping. Last year I made a resolution to save more money on the things like groceries, household goods and even clothing but I’m not a couponer. I bought the binder and a folder and the inserts, signed up for the newspaper and boom, there sat weeks and weeks of coupons, uncut, unorganized.
Every once in a while I’d get motivated and cut and sort and make a list and look at flyers and save a few bucks and get all excited. The following week would come around and I’d be standing in the middle of the mall remembering I had a 20% off coupon for The Gap sitting at home in the binder.
So while I’ve mostly given up trying to coupon at the grocery store I still like to grab deals when it comes to clothing, shoes and other home goods. Stores like Target, Kohls and Yankee Candle are some of our favorites and we know we can find great deals and online coupons codes for bigger discounts.
Enter to win a $50 Gift Card (your choice of GAP, Old Navy, Target, Home Depot or Toys-R-Us) courtesy of CouponChief.com just by telling us what coupon you found there that would be useful for your family.
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To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above. Please note the changes to the entries and frequency, entries that don’t follow rules will be disregarded/ignored/deleted.
Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Wednesday, February 1, 2012. The winners will be emailed and will have 24 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to Continental US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.
A DIVA I am not but that doesn’t mean I don’t love girly things. Recently I’ve been trying to make a real effort to feel better about myself. Lounging around the house all day in jammies with messy hair doesn’t do much for my self esteem. Simply putting on real clothes, running a brush or flat iron through my hair and applying a touch of make-up does wonders and makes me feel more productive.
When I say a touch of make-up I mean really mean a touch; moisturizer, concealer and lately my new CATTIVA Cosmetics Swarovski Crystal Lip Gloss #7. This is CATTIVA Cosmetics most popular product. Its peachy pink hue is a neutral shade good for most complexions. It went on thick but luscious and stayed put for many hours. There is a hint of vanilla sweetness so you must resist licking your lips. As a special treat the gloss was customized with my own name. Think about how unique and fun naming your own shade of lipgloss for a girlfriend’s weekend, bridemaids gifts or as favors for a shower or birthday party.
Inspired by the agelessness of love and Italian romance, CATTIVA is a fashion forward; anti-aging line of cosmetics that is mineral based and highly pigmented to meet the needs of both makeup artists and the everyday woman. Antioxidant rich formulas and rich, long lasting colors adorned in crystal-studded compacts make Cattiva the first and only line to simplify a woman’s beauty routine, and introduce a couture line of cosmetics enhanced with natural anti-aging ingredients and attitude.
CATTIVA wants all women to love the way they look and feel so LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! readers are getting the chance to win 1 of 5 Precisione Ant-Wrinkle Eye Liners. Just tell me what your anti-aging skincare/beauty routine is, if you have one.
Intense eyes have never been so defined. Creamy and easy to apply, this paraben-free, waterproof formula is the secret to a perfectly lined eye. Fortified with hyaluronic acid and vitamins to fight the effects of aging and last all day. Retractable dispenser.
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To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above. Please note the changes to the entries and frequency, entries that don’t follow rules will be disregarded/ignored/deleted.
Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Thursday, January 26, 2012. The winners will be emailed and will have 24 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to Continental US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.
Custom and personalized jewelry has always been one of favorite gifts for holidays and birthdays. Things that celebrate motherhood, friendship and special moments in life are a great way to relive memories.
We all have special events that either all ready happened or coming up that we want to commemorate. Make sure to visit The Pretty Peacock for a HUGE selection of jewelry and keepsakes in silver and coordinating materials such as leather and gemstones. Find pieces that spotlight everything from a babies birth, soldier’s home-coming or even a special hobby or talent. There is something for everyone at The Pretty Peacock; not just the moms but dads, grandparents and kids can also enjoy for their own special moments.
Ana Talukder Simpson, top bird over at The Pretty Peacock has created more than a business. The Pretty Peacock is more like an experience that help clients celebrate surprises, events, visits, emotions and more. Each piece is hand crafted to order not bulk produced by machines. Since artisans are creating your treasure to order expect a slower turn around to ensure all the workmanship are meant with highest standards.
I recently received one of their most popular gifts; the Sanskrit Leather Wrap Bracelet – Karma. I’m a big believer in what goes around comes around so I knew I had chosen the right piece to review. The leather wrap give the bracelet a more casual look than I’m used to wearing but actually goes really well with bangles and chain bracelets I already wear.
Enter here for a chance to get your hands on a piece of The Pretty Peacock. LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! readers can enter to wn a $50 GC to pick out whatever they want for themselves or to gift to someone else. Let me know what 2 pieces you would love to get.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above. Please note the changes to the entries and frequency, entries that don’t follow rules will be disregarded/ignored/deleted.
Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Monday, January 23, 2011. The winners will be emailed and will have 24 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to Continental US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.
Last winter Shaun and Rob went to their first Philadelphia Wings game. The Philadelphia Wings are part of the The National Lacrosse League, North America’s professional indoor lacrosse club. The game is fast paced, hard hitting; action packed but definitely family friendly.
The Philadelphia Wings are one of the original four franchises Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League. While they may not have been the most successful team in the beginning they have staked their claim on being the most winning by holding 6 titles, more than any other league.
Philadelphia is a sports loving city and they definitely share the love with the Philadelphia Wings. Their 2011 season was a rebuilding year but the 2012 season is expected to be BIG and we’ll be there to cheer them on at the opening Home game on January 14th. Get your own @PhillyWings tickets at 20% off using promo code “WINGSMOM“.
Sat. 1/14
7:00 p.m. vs Rochester
Sat. 1/21
7:00 p.m. vs Washington
Sat. 2/4
7:00 p.m. vs Toronto
Sun. 2/12
4:00 p.m. vs Buffalo
Sat. 3/3
7:00 p.m. vs Rochester
Sat. 3/17
7:00 p.m. vs Edmonton
Sun. 3/25
4:00 p.m. vs Colorado
Fri. 4/6
7:00 p.m. vs Minnesota
Win a 4-pack of tickets for your own family from LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! The prize is 4 vouchers redeemable for lower level, end zone tickets for ANY home game. Present voucher at Wells Fargo Center Box Office. Additional details and upgrade opportunities may be available.
Let me know your favorite Philadelphia sports team.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above. Please note the changes to the entries and frequency, entries that don’t follow rules will be disregarded/ignored/deleted.
Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Thursday, January 12, 2012. The winners will be emailed and will have 24 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to Continental US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.
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