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Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Compilation of Favorites (w. giveaways)

April 29, 2010 By Leticia

I promised more reviews and giveaways of some of my new favorites for Mother’s Day and here they are! Please leave a comment for each item you are interested in winning. Comments will close on Monday and all eligible entries must include an e-mail address or Twitter handle! Thanks!

Jawbone ICON (giveaway)

One of the only times I get to talk on the phone with my Mom is during my 7 minute ride between work and picking up the kids each afternoon where I find myself cramming in as many important details about the day as possible. I appreciate the ability to have a hands-free conversation en route to pick up my kids thanks to my Jawbone ICON ($99.99). With precious little time to talk to my mom, I love that the Icon cancels out background noise so I can actually hear her on the phone. The tiny Icon is always comfortable to wear thanks to a fit kit featuring different earbuds so you can easily find the ones to fit your ear best. It also comes in six stylish, jewelry-like designs, each with unique names that reflect the personas they embody. While I selected “Thinker,” choose one for your loved one that reflects her personality and see her delight when you tell her that she’s a total “Bombshell” or your personal “Hero.” Win a Jawbone icon by leaving a comment telling me how you would use an extra hand! My Jawbone Thinker and giveaway were generously provided by Jawbone.

Savvy Cents (giveaway)

Never has being money-wise been so chic. Being able to stretch your dollar is quite fashionable and even more so with a Savvy Cents ($24.99) wallet that serves as a way to organize your monthly/weekly budget, coupons, or money thanks to an accordion style file system. Pre-printed and blank labels come with each Savvy Cents to make it easy to organize the categories. Color choices include black patent leather, red patent leather, and a pink patent leather one is coming soon! Win one of 2 Savvy Cents courtesy of founder, Melinda, by leaving a comment below! My Savvy Cents and those for giveaways were generously provided by Melinda of Savvy Cents.

JAVOedge Cases for Nooks, Kindles and more

The purchase of an eReader is an investment and needs to be protected with a stylish case but not all cases are the same. I was so thankful when JAVOedge sent me this gorgeous Poppy Sleeve Case ($29.71) for my Nook after I had purchased an inferior case for more money. This gorgeous pattern is not only a delight to see, but it is stylish, and protects all sides of my Nook thanks to some luxurious black velvety fabric on the inside and a printed canvas exterior. Originally I wasn’t sure how I felt about an envelope-style case because I wanted one that would function more like a cover of a book but love that I can tuck this in my purse, pull out my Nook, and secure my device with a magnetized flap when I’m done reading. If you aren’t a fan of the Poppy pattern, JAVOedge makes a wide variety of cases in different patterns and styles for your eReader.

SeeHere.com’s Photobooks and Photo Gifts by Fuji Film (giveaway)

What woman doesn’t love to get photos of their beloveds? Whether mom, grandma, aunt, godmother, or just a special woman in your child’s life, photo gifts are always winners. SeeHere.com makes it easy to create photo books but they also have a wide assortment of other unique photo gifts such as customized pillowcases, onesies, photo plates, crystal ornaments, photo puzzles, gel mouse pads, amazing 3D prints and more, all of which will delight the hearts of moms everywhere. Create your one of a kind photo gifts and save 25% and get free standard shipping with the code gifts-30. And when you purchase a mug, hooded sweatshirt, or tote bag, SeeHere.com will donate $2 from each sale to Homes For Our Troops. Win the opportunity to create your own photo book for free courtesy of SeeHere.com and Fuji Film by leaving a comment below. SeeHere.com provided me with a code to create my own photo book in order to try the site.

Haiti Relief Necklace by Studio Jewel

Oh how I coveted Janine’s necklace when I saw it around her neck at a recent MomzShare event! Luckily she talked up her necklace giveaway and I Tweeted my way to a win. Ever since, my
Haiti Relief Necklace by Studio Jewel has been a favorite and always complimented. Made of wood, metal, and stone, this necklace “serves as a “small, yet significant reminder of what we need to do in response to the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti. We need to SURROUND those impacted by this disaster with HOPE – thus the significance of the silver circle encompassing the hope disk. It will take our faith, our hope and our love to feed their emotional needs…but it will also take our hands. We need to use WOOD, STONE and METAL, as seen in the individual beads, to rebuild what has been lost – to rebuild lives torn apart. We must LINK together, as represented by the silver chain, as a people united in order to serve others and share our HOPE for a new and better future.” Beautiful, don’t you think? $25 of each sale of this necklace goest towards Christian World Outreach, Inc. While I was lucky to win my necklace, I had planned to buy myself one regardless in order to convey The Bead Girl’s message for a good cause.

Adobe Photoshop Elements 8

I’ve always said I want to learn Photoshop and now that I have a copy of Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 (the #1 selling photo-editing software) not only can I take my photo editing to a new level, but I can also make one-of-a-kind creations ranging from picture-perfect cards to scrapbooks and videos. With Photoshop Elements 8, children and adults can follow simple steps to adjust color, contrast and lighting, get the best exposure and resize images without worry of distorting them, and compile it all into custom photo albums or scrapbooks. Photoshop Elements 8 is available for Macs and PCs and is as low as $69.99. A bundle package is also available for as low as $99.99, which adds Adobe Premiere Elements 8 software that takes editing and enhancing video to the next level. This special pricing is good through Adobe’s online store or by phone (1-800-585-0774) until May 10, making it a great last minute gift for the photo happy mom (or blogger!) in your life! Thanks to Adobe for a review copy of Photoshop Elements 8.

Mommy’s High Heel Shoes

2 years ago I hung up my hat as a SAHM to become a PTWOHM. Unlike so many life events that are depicted in stories, I had trouble finding a suitable book that I could use to begin a discussion with my children about me going back to work. Kristie Finnan’s book, Mommy’s High Heel Shoes ($16.99) is a delightful story that discusses why parents work while celebrating working moms, family bonds, and lots and lots of shoes! The modern tale has charming illustrations that my children love to look at as they search for the ladybug, heart, and cupcake hidden on each page. Thanks to author, Kristie Finnan, for a review copy of her book when it first came out last year.

Don’t forget it isn’t too late to enter my other giveaways by accessing them here. You have until Sunday!

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  1. Kate says

    April 30, 2010 at 12:04 am

    Savy Cents looks awesome!!

  2. Marlo Brown says

    April 30, 2010 at 6:32 am

    I would use the Jawbone to keep in touch with my family in AZ and OR while being hands free. Since my mom got in a bad car accident two years ago, I make it a point not to talk on my phone in the car because I want to stay hands free. This would also allow me to talk hands free at home since I usually have a kid or handful of stuff in my hands!

    The Savvy Cents wallet seems to be just the thing I need to stay organized (you know me- I’m an orange). I’m looking for a way to organize my things and ditch the diaper bag. =

    I would use the See Here giveaway to create a family yearbook. I’m in the process of making a 1st year book for my son on Blurb(I made one for my daughter too). While I don’t want to create a book for each kid for each year (who has the time for that?) it would be great to make an occasional family yearbook with pictures and posts to send out to the grandparents and keep for the kids.

  3. jodifur says

    April 30, 2010 at 8:05 am

    I’d love the necklace

  4. thebeadgirl says

    April 30, 2010 at 10:07 am

    awesome post THANK YOU for including me!

    i would LOVE the jawbone…goodness knows i have enough background noise in MY life!

    lisa @thebeadgirl

  5. Becky says

    April 30, 2010 at 12:50 pm

    Savvy cents looks awesome, my change is all over the place – bottom of my purse, car floor…something like this would be great for me!

    abcdhill@aol.com

  6. Becky says

    April 30, 2010 at 12:58 pm

    The jawbone would be great – if I had more free hands I could actually get my kitchen cleaned up and catch up on calls!

    abcdhill@aol.com

  7. Patti L says

    April 30, 2010 at 4:59 pm

    Would love the “The jawbone” for handsfree driving.

    PTLalley@aol.com

  8. Patti L says

    April 30, 2010 at 5:01 pm

    A Savvy Cents wallet would be great – any color would be fine!

    PTLalley@aol.com

  9. Bonggamom says

    April 30, 2010 at 6:58 pm

    I’d love to win the Savvy Cents prize as well! Thanks!

  10. madeline says

    April 30, 2010 at 9:07 pm

    I want I want! The Relief for Haiti necklace is a MUST! I am absolutely anxious to help the cause AND it’s a fabulous piece of jewelry that would SO compliment everything I own.
    Mommy’s High Heels looks like a delight to share with my students!

  11. Becky says

    April 30, 2010 at 10:57 pm

    Have so many photos to get into albums seehere.com would be great. I would at least get one album put together!

  12. sharonjo says

    April 30, 2010 at 11:11 pm

    I’d love to win one of the Savvycents Wallets. I really like the way they’re designed–and can definitely use help with staying on my budget! Thanks!

  13. sharonjo says

    April 30, 2010 at 11:18 pm

    Please enter me for the Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 giveaway. My sister says I need it!! Thanks!

  14. cdziuba says

    May 1, 2010 at 2:19 am

    Please enter me for the Jawbone, I could really use it. Thanks! Great giveaways, as usual!

    cdziuba@aol.com

  15. cdziuba says

    May 1, 2010 at 2:21 am

    Please enter me for Adobe Photoshop Element 8. With a new granddaughter, we’re doing lots of recording of the events of her life. Thanks! Great giveaways, as usual!

    cdziuba@aol.com

  16. Some Lucky Dog says

    May 1, 2010 at 2:48 am

    Love the Savvy Cents wallet…pink if there’s a choice, but red or black would be great, too!

    someluckydog at gmail dot com

  17. Some Lucky Dog says

    May 1, 2010 at 2:49 am

    I would love to make a photo book for my daughter-in-law with the SeeHere prize!

    someluckydog at gmail dot com

  18. Mommy Jones says

    May 1, 2010 at 7:10 am

    would love to win a seehere.com photo book for my mother! lanewindham1 at a o l dot com

  19. Kate Edenborg says

    May 1, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    I would love the Jawbone! My husband has something similar and it would be great to have when my daughter’s in the car with me! I’m at robe0255 (at) umn (dot) edu

  20. Kate Edenborg says

    May 1, 2010 at 4:31 pm

    I just noticed Adobe Element — such great timing this would be perfect for launching my freelance career! I’m at robe0255 (at) umn (dot) edu

  21. Cheryl F. {The Lucky Ladybug} says

    May 1, 2010 at 6:36 pm

    I would love to win Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 🙂 *Thanks* for the giveaway!
    theluckyladybug[at]gmail[dot]com

  22. alexandra says

    May 1, 2010 at 7:16 pm

    Please enter me in the Savvycents Wallets giveaway.
    Thanks!

  23. alexandra says

    May 1, 2010 at 7:17 pm

    Please enter me in the seehere giveaway.
    Thanks!

  24. alexandra says

    May 1, 2010 at 7:20 pm

    Please enter me for the Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 giveaway.
    Thanks!

  25. Rosa Carroll says

    May 1, 2010 at 11:34 pm

    It would be awesome to win the savvy cents wallet/organizer in red or pink if it is out in time or the see here giveaway. Thanks for the great giveaways.
    rodogg1026@yahoo.com

  26. Dina says

    May 2, 2010 at 1:03 am

    SeeHere.com – a mom can never make enough photo books!

  27. Thien-Kim aka Kim says

    May 2, 2010 at 3:54 pm

    I hope I’m not too late. I’d love to winn the Savvy Cents. I have piles of coupons in my purse that desperately need organizing.

  28. - Marybeth I. says

    May 2, 2010 at 11:07 pm

    I would love to win the photoshop. I have no idea how to use it but would love to learn

    misaacmom at gmail dot com

  29. - Marybeth I. says

    May 2, 2010 at 11:09 pm

    My first entry for photoshop, which I would LOVE, did not include my email address.

    entering again, correctly this time 🙂

    misaacmom at gmail dot com

  30. Nelson Family says

    May 4, 2010 at 11:03 pm

    I’d love to win the savvy cents! pxystyx@msn.com.

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