Mother’s Day

Moms Moves: 5 Ways I Impress My Family

May 16, 2011 By The Fashionable Housewife

I hope everyone has a wonderful Mother’s Day last weekend! I could sit here and write a story about how I had a lovely day, but that would be so cliche… No, instead I’ll tell you what REALLY happened!

I didn’t awake to breakfast in bed. Nobody gave me any flowers. Hell, I didn’t even get a card! Did I get five minutes to myself? No way. I spent the day working on my kitchen renovation after only 4 hours of sleep. Mudding, sanding, scraping, painting, with my mom at my side helping me.

Not a picture perfect Mother’s Day, but I did get to spend it with my mom, which I should be thankful for. And I am. Sometimes I do get jealous when I hear about all the other moms that get showered with gifts. Or just get to take a shower by themselves that is more than 213 seconds long…

Even though I don’t get treated like a queen at home, I still try to impress my family.

5 Ways I Impress My Family

1. I make dinner. Yup, that’s pretty impressive. I could call in takeout or delivery… Just sayin’.

2. I keep the house clean… for the most part. You probably can’t eat off my floors or lick my counter tops at any given moment, but I do my best to chase my two kids and clean up behind them while attempting to catch up on regular household chores.

3. I work from home. It’s an amazing feat to be able to run a business as big as mine AND keep the house clean AND raise two children under four years old AND be married to someone who travels for work all the time AND not completely and totally lose my mind. Yeah, that’s pretty freaking impressive.

4. Taking care of a TWO very high needs, high maintenance, high energy, in-need-of-constant-stimulation-and-attention kids. I know most moms think they have it rough and are probably overwhelmed from time to time, but my kids are INSANE!

5. Being married to someone with Aspergers. (High Functioning Autism) It’s a rough job but somebody’s gotta do it…

And once in a while, when I am not totally crazy and completely worn out, I manage to bake something special for my family. And when I don’t, we have cookies. Everyone always loves them so it’s a win win!

I just found out about Oreo Fudge Cremes and I’m looking forward to picking up a box the next time I’m at the grocery store… They sound yummy!

There’s Oreo creme under that fudge! Oreo Fudge Cremes are a thin, fudge covered cookie with an Oreo creme twist. Try them in Original, Mint and now Peanut Butter Creme and Golden! Visit http://bit.ly/iSrZvp for more info.

So how do you impress your family with all your supermom moves?

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Oreo Fudge Cremes via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Oreo Fudge Cremes.

Filed Under: Food & Snacks, Home Life Tagged With: Cookies, Food, moms, Mother's Day, Oreo, Oreo Fudge Cremes, Snacks

Congratulations to our Lifetime Movie Giveaway Winner!

May 2, 2011 By Amanda Davis

We are so excited to announce our Lifetime Movie Giveaway winner, Miss Jeane! We certainly appreciated everyone who participated!

Filed Under: Giveaways Tagged With: giveaway winner, Lifetime movies, Mother's Day

Patricia Nash Mother’s Day Handbag Giveaway closed

April 30, 2011 By The Fashionable Housewife

Congrats to the fabulous April Crisafulli for winning this giveaway!

In honor of Mother’s Day, Patricia Nash partners with TheFashionableHousewife.com to offer you lovely ladies a chance to win a Patricia Nash handbag for yourself and for a loved-one!

Tooled Barcellona Saddle Bag
($198)

HOW TO ENTER

Enter to win by tweeting a picture of a timeless treasures or cherished heirloom you have received along with a brief explanation of what the item means to you. The contestant with the most touching tweet will win a Patricia Nash handbag for both yourself and a special relative!!!

Tweet at @patnashdesign along with the link to your photo.

Then come back here and leave a comment on this post with a link to your tweet or your twitpic.

(Photos can be uploaded to http://twitpic.com/)

Patricia Nash handbags are hand-crafted in rich Italian leather with old-world charm and classic style. Create your very own heirloom this Mother’s Day with Patricia Nash.

Details

Contest runs from April 30th till May 8th, 2011. Last chance to enter is May 8th at 11:59pm ET. Winner will be chosen with Random.org and notified by email within 7 days of contest end and asked for full name, address and phone number (for shipping purposes). If no response is given within 48 hours, a different winner will be chosen, so please be sure to check your email!

Entrants must be 18 or older and located in the US or Canada only.

Prize will be provided and shipped by a third party. We will of course make sure all prizes are fulfilled, but we are not responsible for fulfillment, nor for missing or damaged prizes.

The prize or prizes have been provided by the company and not myself. The brand or company is not a sponsor, administrator, or involved in any other way with this giveaway. All opinions expressed in the post are my own and not those of the company providing the prize.

Filed Under: Giveaways Tagged With: Contest, designer handbag, Giveaway, Handbag, leather heandbag, luxury handbag, Mother's Day, Patricia Nash, saddle bag

Gifts For Mom? Forget the Flowers and Consider Botox!

April 29, 2011 By Andrea Palmer

Stressed over what to get for mom? How about a gift of derm visits to erase all the stress she’s wearing from being a mom. Dr. Amy Wechsler presents a gift that will make her smile and maybe help fade some of her not so loved, ahem–“badges” of motherhood.
A Non-surgical Spider Vein-ectomy
An effective treatment for spider veins is a procedure called sclerotherapy. A doctor will inject a small volume of solution into the vein (hypertonic saline or sotradechol are most often used) that causes the veins to swell shut. Approximately 95 percent of patients see an improvement after one to three treatments with this procedure.

To Smooth Out A Lifetime of Worry Wrinkles
Retinoids, the only major arch nemeses of wrinkles and aging. Prescription-only derivatives of Vitamin A: tretinoin (brand names: Retin-A, Avita, Renova) and tazarotene (Tazorac, Avage) are FDA-approved, treatments to rub on the skin. It takes a while to begin to see results, but prescription retinoids can renew your skin, and over time smooth out your troublesome wrinkles, and even lighten and improve the texture of your skin.

For The Mom Who Wears Shorts
Laser hair removal is a fast growing trend and with good reason! With laser hair removal you can forget about having to shave ever again. Five to seven treatments (on average) are required to get sexy smooth, followed by a touch up in 6 months to a year.

For The One Who Knows Her Age, And Doesn’t Need The Reminder On Her Forehead
Botox, a muscle halting substance can be used to help avoid lines in the face, by limiting the expressive movements that cause them. By relaxing muscles, Botox can lift the face. The process must be touched up, every four to six months, but for most, its effects start to last longer and longer over time. Also, Hyaluronic acid, a natural component of skin that thins with age, can is used to smooth out lines and folds as well as plump the skin to perfection. Brand names include Restylane, Perlane and Juvederm. Hyaluronic acid fillers last on average four to eight months.

For The Mom Whose Bundle Of Joy Left Her With A Bundle Of Stretch Marks
Babies are amazing, stretch marks? Not so much. Stretch marks have been known to fade or lighten slightly( in some women), but a definitive remedy has not been discovered. A series of laser treatments as well as a good moisturizing routine can help with fading.

Photo Credit: Sydney4women.com.au

What are you going to get for your mom on Mother’s Day?

xox,

Andrea

Filed Under: Aging / Wrinkles Tagged With: Botox, Mother's Day

Macy’s “Thank a Mom Movement”

April 27, 2011 By Amanda Davis

Ladies, Macy’s has brought us this inspiring opportunity to send love this Mother’s Day in more ways than one! What I am talking about is the Macy’s “Thank a Mom Movement“! All you need to do is send your Mom or another special lady an e-card via Macy’s Facebook page.

Check out the video/ website for each of the 5 charities that Macy’s is supporting this Mother’s Day:

- Futures Without Violence formerly Family Violence Prevention Fund ®

Video: http://youtu.be/GB8XCOu1-dQ
Website: http://endabuse.org

– The Make-A-Wish Foundation®

Video: http://youtu.be/jTMxYGZk1H8
Website: http://www.wish.org

- National Park Foundation ®

Video: http://youtu.be/0kXJOQjEDac
Website: http://www.nationalparks.org

- Reading Is Fundamental ® (video link):

Video: http://youtu.be/JD7hqoSvtsA
Website: http://www.RIF.org

- American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Movement ®

Video: http://post.americanheart.org/branding/psa/psa_garth.wmv
Website: http://www.goredforwomen.org

We here at The Fashionable Housewife are going to send e-cards to our Mothers in support of the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Movement. Won’t you join us in celebrating motherhood and giving back to an outstanding cause?

Visit Macy’s Facebook Page to see more about this great opportunity to Thank a Mom and give back at the same time!

Filed Under: Polls & Fun Stuff, Random Info Tagged With: Macy's Thank a Mom Movement, macys, Mother's Day

Kushies Introduces Diaper Bags and A Cool Mother’s Day Giveaway

May 7, 2010 By The Fashionable Housewife

Kushies just debuted the company’s first diaper bag collection! Check out their new diaper bags online at www.kushiesonline.com. And for the next 2 days, get 15% off your order!

Additionally please visit Kushies Facebook page to enter the ‘Mom’s Choice’ giveaway! That’s right, you decide your prize! To enter, simply leave a comment on their Facebook Fan Page and tell them which Kushies product you have on your wishlist! They’ll announce 2 randomly selected winners on Sunday, May 9th.

Good luck!

Filed Under: Kids Apparel Tagged With: diaper bags, Kushies, Mother's Day

Unique Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day – Gifts Mom Will Love

May 6, 2010 By The Fashionable Housewife

Everyone is looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift for their mom this year.

This Mother’s Day, go beyond flowers and a card and give a gift that will pamper, beautify and make your mom really smile…

We found a few unique gifts to show you that will definitely make this Mother’s Day a special one! (And don’t be afraid to forward this link to your hubby if he needs a hint!!)

Every mom needs their beauty rest. So to make sleep even more “beautifying”, extend blow outs and avoid wrinkling hair and skin overnight, there is nothing better than cozying up on a Branche’s charmeuse pillow case woven with mulberry silk.

(www.branchebeautysleep.com)

Busy moms love being pampered but don’t always have the time for luxurious spa treatments and massages. From Hot Body Wraps and Feet Warmers to Fuzzy Friends Slippers, Aroma Home products are the exciting new line of high quality gifts that enhance the senses and foster comfort and relaxation.

(www.aromahome.com)

Show your mom how much her smile means to you with a Radius Intelligent toothbrush. Moms have enough to worry about without having to stress about keeping track of how long they are brushing their teeth for. With a built in 2-minute timer and 30-second quadrant timer to help mom comply with recommended brush time and technique, the RADIUS Intelligent guides moms to brush for the appropriate time as recommended by the American Dental Association. This smart toothbrush will surely put a smile on every mom’s face.

(www.RadiusToothbrush)

Mom not looking as young as she feels? Put the spring back in her step with the gift of firmer, smoother, more elastic skin. Relastin’s award-winning line of products, Ultra Emollient, Eye Silk and Skin Revitalizer, feature a signature Zinc-Firming Complex that is clinically proven to rebuild functional elastin, an essential protein in skin that gives it that youthful bounce. Pamper her completely with the Relastin Trio, which includes the Eye Silk for free (a $69 dollar value!)

(www.relastin.com)

If Mom envies your thick hair, give her the gift of plumped roots and smoothed out shine with celebrity hairstylist Philip Pelusi’s P2 hair care line, the first hair care line to address all different types of hair from the inside out. These are smart products that multi-task as treatments as well as shampoos, conditioners and styling products.