Haute Holiday Giveaway

"BRAG ABOUT IT is Where One of A Kind Hand Stamped Jewelry is Created for YOU from the heart." Owner Melissa Hull was recently named one of Canada's Top 50 Mompreneurs for 2010 by The Mompreneur Magazine!

Jasmere is a new daily deal website that features "lesser-known specialty retailers that deserve national attention" at prices up to 70% off. Many deals are in the form of vouchers that can be used to purchase directly from the retailer.

"Accessories complete an outfit. Whether you coordinate your outfit around the perfect accessory or use an accessory to accent the perfect outfit, IsaJay has something unique for you. IsaJay offers lovingly handcrafted, made-to-order accessories to fit any occasion. Each and every product is unique and no two are exactly alike, just like the person wearing it."

Win a $50 gift certificate to Brag About It, a $25 gift certificate to Jasmere AND a $10 gift certificate to IsaJay!

How To Enter:

Mandatory Entry- Follow Haute Mommy publicly on Google Friend Connect. (Make sure you include your email address if it isn’t visible on your profile)

Additional Entries- Leave a separate comment for each additional entry.
1. Like Haute Mommy on Facebook
2. Like Brag About It on Facebook
3. Like Jasmere on Facebook
4. Like IsaJay on Facebook

Giveaway will end December 5th at 11:59 PM EST (10:59 pm CST / 9:59 pm MST / 8:59 pm PST). The winner will be determined by Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond or I will choose a new winner. Good luck!



*This giveaway is part of the Holiday Gift Giveaway Hop organized by Simply Stacie and is open to US and Canada residents. (Please click the button above to see a list of all 200+ blogs participating in the hop and enter their giveaways too)

And the winner is... Tabathia! Congratulations!

Tabathia said...
like jasmere on fb
December 2, 2010 8:26 PM

Dylbug Christmas Giveaway

I don't usually write about other giveaways but Dylbug is special because they were our first giveaway and my son did a little bit of "modeling" for them. You can see him on their website and in their ad on Design Mom (about halfway down the sponsors list, right above the JJ Cole ad) for the month of November! Can you tell I'm a proud mommy? ;) Anyways here are the details on their giveaway:

"Enjoy watching your little one cruise around in their Christmas Personalized Tee. These holiday inspired tees come in fun gender neutral colors making it perfect for wearing with other basics. This tee comes in a soft 100% cotton. Machine wash gentle cycle. The winner will receive a short sleeve tee in size 12-18 months. Originally a $28.00 value FREE!"

To enter the Dylbug Christmas Giveaway email leslie@dylbug.com with the subject line "Giveaway". Tell me what you love the absolute most from Dylbug. Is it the personalized Rock n Roll onesies? Baby's First Blanket?
-If you blog about this, you get an extra entry. Email me to let me know you've posted about it with a link to the post.
-If you twitter about it, you will receive an additional entry. Email me the link.
-If you become a Fan on Facebook you get an extra entry. Email me to let me know you've joined.
-Send only one email please. You can email me once for all, just include both links in one email.
-The deadline to enter is Tuesday November 30th, Midnight MST. Winners will be emailed Wednesday December 1st.
-If I don't hear from you within 7 days to claim your giveaway another winner will be chosen. Seriously folks, come back and get your prizes.
-Only US residents can enter.

Good luck!

A La Carte Designs Giveaway

A La Carte Designs offers haute handmade, custom designed cards and invitations for all occasions! Weddings, baby showers, birth announcements, etc. A La Carte will work with you to create a design that reflects your personal style. Many designs are available "off the rack" as well.

"A La Carte was born out of a passion for design, color, texture and layout. Owner Nicole Rice's background in Interior Design has helped her gain invaluable experience when it comes to colour palettes and interesting visual layouts that can be directly related to beautiful card-making."



We're giving away a gorgeous Handcrafted Stationary Set (similar to the photo above). To enter simply "like" both A La Carte Designs and Haute Mommy on Facebook and comment here that you did so! The winner will be chosen by Random.org when both pages reach 500 "likes". Be sure to check out A La Carte's website for more haute cards and invitations!

And the winner is... Melissa Kuusela! Congratulations!

Melissa said...

I like both!
November 21, 2010 12:38 PM

100 Follower Giveaway

Haute Mommy officially has 100 followers on the blog! Thank you!

To celebrate we're giving away a copy of the book Dad's Pregnant Too! It's is a "witty and wise guide to everything you and your partner will encounter along the way (but what no one ever tells you)" A winner will be randomly selected from our public followers Saturday Oct 16th at noon PST. This book would make a great co-ed baby shower gift if you're not expecting yourself!

Mama Wants

Recently I had the opportunity to attend a live seminar given by Lisa Druxman (the founder of Stroller Strides) on her newest program Mama Wants. The DVD series, Mama Wants Her Body Back is different from Lisa's previous programs because it's just for mom! "The short 20 minute workouts take into account your busy lifestyle as a mom. Fit one in before your family wakes up, during a child's nap time or anytime that works for you. They're short but super efficient!" (If you're interested in learning how you can work out with your baby check out our giveaway of Lisa's book Lean Mommy) I just wanted to share some of the points from the seminar that have really stuck in my mind and that you can implement on your own.

*It's all about baby steps!*
-You don't have to make the best food choice, just make a better choice
-Engage your abs at all times... grocery shopping, cleaning, etc.
-Try to be a healthy example for your children; this will in turn make you eat healthier too

KEGELS. I've always heard people (doctors, celebrities, friends, etc.) talk about how important kegels are but I never understood why. The pelvic floor muscles are attached to your lower abs aka the mommy pooch! Seriously, put your fingers on your lower abs on the inside of your hip bones and above your pelvic bone and do some kegels right now! You can actually feel your lower abs muscles moving! And the best part is you can do them any time, even when you're driving! Lisa also talked about creating a "butterfly effect" by telling other moms what we learned so that they can tell other moms and so on... So please share these tips with other moms you know!


Lisa Druxman and I after the seminar.



Lean Mommy Giveaway

If you're anything like me you want to get in shape but don't have the time, energy, resources, et cetera, et cetera. These are nothing but excuses! If you "like" us on Facebook you may have noticed that I've even been procrastinating this review because it actually requires me to work out!

Lean Mommy is written by Lisa Druxman, the founder of Stroller Strides. The Lean Mommy program is a combination of L.E.A.N. (a program Lisa created before getting pregnant that stands for Learn Eating Awareness and Nutrition) and the Stroller Strides program. It's a new (or not so new) mom's guide to working out with your baby and without a gym or any equipment other than your stroller, exercise tubing and a baby carrier.

However Lean Mommy is about more than just getting in physical shape. It's a full mind and body rehab to help you beat all the postpartum issues. The "What You Eat/How You Eat" section is tailored to give you more energy and help combat mood swings. There are also "Mommy Meditations" throughout the book to help you relax and de-stress. The main goal of the program is to become happy, healthy and comfortable with your body during the weight-loss process.

I just started the Lean Mommy program a couple weeks ago and also started attending Stroller Strides classes. The exercises in the book are the same as what's done in the classes so while you don't have to attend classes to follow the program it gives me a sense of accountablility. Which is exactly what I was missing when I was procrastinating starting the program. It's impossible to fully review a program like this after just a couple weeks but so far I'm loving it! I can't wait to be a Lean Mommy!

Win a copy of Lisa Druxman's book Lean Mommy! You can preview Lean Mommy on Amazon (the Introduction starts on page xi) or see some sample exercises on the Stroller Strides website.

How To Enter:

Mandatory Entry- Comment below how you think this book could help you and/or why you want to become a "Lean Mommy". (Make sure you include your email address if it isn’t visible on your profile)

Additional Entries- Leave a separate comment for each additional entry.

1. Like Haute Mommy on Facebook

2. Like Stroller Strides on Facebook

3. Follow Haute Mommy publicly on Google Friend Connect.

4. Follow Haute Mommy on Twitter

5. Follow Lisa Druxman and Stroller Strides on Twitter

6. Tweet about this giveaway: “I just entered a haute #giveaway with @HauteMommyBlog to #win @StrollerStrides founder @LisaDruxman's book Lean Mommy http://bit.ly/ajx3E9” (you can tweet once a day for additional entries just make sure you come back here and comment each day)

7. Grab my button and tell me where I can find it.

8. Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link to the post.

Giveaway will end October 14th at 11:59pm PST. The winner will be determined by Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond or I will choose a new winner. Good luck!

And the winner is... Heather! Congratulations!

Heather said...
I liked Haute Mommy on Facebook
October 8, 2010 9:04 AM

*Late entries were not counted

Amazon Mom

Amazon.com has a new program just for moms (and dads)! "Join Amazon Mom and get up to a year of FREE 2-Day Shipping with Amazon Prime benefits, 30% off diapers and wipes, as well as exclusive offers for the whole family."

"Amazon Mom is a free membership program aimed at helping parents and caregivers, from the prenatal days through the toddler years, use Amazon to find all the products their family needs. To join, simply sign into your Amazon account and tell us whether you are a Mom, Dad, or other caregiver of a child. By providing some optional information about your family, you can help us personalize offers, e-mails, and product recommendations to help you find exactly what you need at just the right time."

Here's How It Works:

• 30% off select diapers and wipes: As an Amazon Mom, you receive an additional 15% discount on top of the standard 15% discount on Subscribe & Save when you sign up for Subscribe & Save delivery. Subscribe & Save shipping is always free, and you can change your delivery schedule or cancel at any time. No fees, no risks, no obligations.
• FREE 2-day shipping with Amazon Prime: When you join Amazon Mom, you will receive FREE Two-Day Shipping with Amazon Prime for the first 3 months of your membership. For each $25 you spend within a single order in the Baby store, we’ll grant you an additional month of Amazon Prime shipping benefits. You can earn up to one year from the date you joined Amazon Mom.


 







I love that they even feature coffee and coffee maker deals on the Amazon Mom home page! What Haute Mommy doesn't need caffine once in a while? Or maybe every day ;)