Take A Mom's Word For It

Friday, May 21, 2010

Belly Charms Review & GIVEAWAY!

I recently had the opportunity to review a stunning product from a stunning company. Belly Charms is a company founded and run by Sonya, a mom of 2 boys who when pregnant, had difficulty finding a pregnancy belly button ring. Belly Charms offers belly button rings in a variety of colors and with the cutest charms you will ever find! I mean, tell me how cute this would be if you were expecting a girl?!
Belly Charms also offers a large selection of Mother’s Bracelets, diaper bag name tags, flip flops, girls’ bracelets, tile pendants and toe rings… just to name a few! Sonya personally designs and makes every bracelet, anklet and flip flop – talk about a creative Momma!

I was sent this beautiful Mother’s Bracelet…
As you may have guessed, each one of my girls’ initials is represented. The Rainforest Jade beads are stunning and a perfect compliment to the silver. Sonya also gave me the option of a lobster or toggle clasp. While I adore the look of the toggle clasp I find the lobster clasp to be more practical for everyday wear… and let me tell you, I have been wearing it everyday since it arrived!

Now, to be honest, I do not generally wear bracelets of this nature. I have always been more of a bangle-wearing girl. I find I am forever checking and double checking ‘non-bangle’ types of bracelets BUT, this bracelet is different! There is a comfortable weight and presence to it. I don’t feel the need to be forever checking it. And while it is a stunning stand alone piece, I love the way it looks with my 2 white gold bangles! Let me also mention that the silver in the Belly Charms bracelet is the same colour as my white gold bangles which is a great testament to the quality of materials!

Whenever I make an important purchase I always appreciate good customer service. Sonya provided me with beyond excellent service. Her correspondence was always positive and polite and she was very helpful in assisting me with bracelet sizing. Feel free to check out the testimonials on her site!

Sonya has generously offered one of my readers a Mother’s Initial Bracelet!! Thanks Belly Charms!

BUY IT!

Head over to Belly Charms to order a highly personalized, beautiful bracelet (or belly charm or pair of flip flops!!) – you wont be disappointed! Belly Charms is currently offering FREE shipping on all orders over $20 (US & Canada)!

WIN IT!

CLOSED

Win a Mother’s Initial Bracelet with up to 3 sets of initials.

Mandatory Entry

Check out Belly Charms' online store. Look around and then come back here and tell me about your favorite item. PLEASE leave me your email address.

Bonus Entries

1 Entry: Follow Belly Charms – The Blog publicly through Google Friend Connect

1 Entry: Follow Take A Mom’s Word For It publicly through Google Friend Connect (left sidebar)

1 Entry: “Like” Belly Charms on Facebook and tell Sonya I sent you. Please leave me your FB name to verify the entry.

1 Entry: “Like” Take A Mom’s Word For It on Facebook. Please leave your FB name to verify the entry.

3 Entries: Update your Facebook status telling your friends about this great giveaway – they’ll thank you! Please leave me the link to your update so I can verify the entry.

1 Entry: Follow Belly Charms on Twitter

1 Entry: Follow Take A Mom’s Word For It on Twitter

1 Entry for each of my other giveaways you enter. Please let me know which ones you entered.

5 Entries: Make a purchase from Belly Charms. Tell me what you bought and when you bought it.

God Luck Everyone! This giveaway is open to Canada and US residents. Giveaway ends on June 4, 2010.

Disclosure: I was provided a Mothers' initial bracelet for review. No other compensation was received. All opinions are strictly my own.

Blog Hop Friday




Welcome to the second edition of Blog Hop Friday, hosted by My New Life As Mom, Chubby Cheeks Thinks, Take A Mom's Word For It, Bree Bee's, This Adventure Our Life and Belly Charms! We invite you and your friends to link up every Friday and join us for a wonderful blog hopping adventure! We're all about making friends and having fun so come join us! Here's how you can join in on the fun;

  • Link up to your blog, using our inlinkz link list, below.

  • Follow the host/hostesses located in the first 6 slots.

  • Follow any other blogs that you feel appropriate! :)

  • Add the Blog Hop Friday button to your sidebar.

  • When following a new blog, please remember to leave a little personal comment love.

  • If you get a new follower, please feel free to reciprocate the love.
While you're here I would love if you'd enter my current giveaways! They all have under 100 entries so your chances of winning are GREAT!


My New Life As Mom


This is a new list every week, so please remember to come back and link up, every week!

Please remember to send a little comment love when you follow someone's blog. The point of this is to gain new followers and new friends, so please take a second to send a personal comment on their latest post, something you like about their site or maybe something you find interesting.

We understand that not everyone has time to follow and comment on every Blog Hop Friday Participant, just do what you can and are willing to do. We will do the same! Take your time and go at your own pace.

The link list is only open to add new blogs on Fridays but will be visible all week long.

So go link up and hoppy blog hopping!

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Welcome Wednesday

Welcome Wednesday and welcome to you! Thanks for stopping by! While you're here be sure to enter my 2 current giveaways. They both have low entries so your chances of winning are excellent!
  • Mini Wallet from Bebe Bablet Designs
  • Teething Bling from Smart Mom Jewelry

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

My Very First Blog Award!

Yay! I've received my very first blog award from Tracy over at The Daily Mom Diaries. Check it out...
Thanks so much Tracy... YOU'RE SWEET! ;)

Here are the rules for the "Sweet Blog" Award:
  • Give this award to 10 sweet and friendly bloggers
  • Make a post about the award including the picture and mention the person who gave it to you
  • Put the award on your blog
  • Let your nominated 10 know you've awarded them by leaving a comment
And with that, here are the 5 I have nominated... you're all SWEET! :)
  1. Chrissy from Random Thoughts and Musings From The Island
  2. Shari from Shairbearg's Blog
  3. Carrie from Carrie's Rambles
  4. Stephanie from My New Life as Mom
  5. Sonya from Belly Charms - The Blog
I know, I know, it's supposed to be 10, but... these 5 are *extra* sweet! ;)

Scent Of A ... Mom

No, I'm not talking about the smell of curdled milk on your shoulder or the fact that you never had the time to brush your teeth this morning... I'm talking about that smell that bonds a child with her mother.

Every night that I say goodnight to my oldest girls (they're 5 now), I notice their deep breaths. I hadn't said anything about it to them until tonight. "H", who was holding on a little longer than usual said to me that she just likes the smell of my face, it makes her 'happy'.

I distinctly remember the smell of my Mom, that small hint of 'happy' air that would escape from between her body and her shirt when I hugged her. Even to this day I recognize that smell when we're close. They say your sense of smell is the strongest when it comes to memory recollection and I'd have to say I agree with "them" (who are these people anyway?!). That smell reminds me of good, happy moments.

I think I'll be holding on a little longer each night from now on... like I was looking for an excuse ;)

Wordless Wednesday

A few pics from our weekend...


Monday, May 17, 2010

Upcoming CSN Stores Review

I was recently contacted by Eileen from CSN Stores about writing a review on a product of my choice from their 200+ websites. Never heard of CSN Stores? I hadn't either until just recently. They have everything from a sofa to diaper bags to cookware to, yes, even kitchen sinks!

I haven't yet decided what I'd like to review (I've already spent 2 hours just browsing!), but based on the customer service I've received from Eileen I suspect my shopping experience will be great! Have a suggestion for me? I love to hear it! Stay tuned...



Sunday, May 16, 2010

Ack!

It looks like there's a slight mistake on my "Winners" posting... even though the image of the random number generator says the max number is 100 I did in fact enter the correct max number for each draw... not sure why the image didn't copy properly... ahh... the learning curve of a new blogger! ;)

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Winners!

The winner of the $15 Credit from Jenni's Bowtique.....

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(I had to dis-count 4 at the end. They were submitted after the 14th. Sorry!)
clenna said...

#1 I subscribe via email

clenna at aol dot com

Yay Clenna!! Your little girls will thank you! :)




The winner of the Jade Locked Donut Mommy Necklace (shipped by me)....

drum roll....

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SHAWNA MYKER said...

signed up for email newsletter
'like' on facebook

shawna brown myker

Congrats Shawna!! You're the envy of MANY ;)

I will email the winners shortly. You have 48 hours to respond before I draw a new name.

Thanks to everyone who entered!! Didn't win? Be sure to enter my other 2 giveaways... a Mini Wallet from Bebe Bablet Designs and Teething Bling from Smart Mom Jewelry.

Friday, May 14, 2010

NEW! Blog Hop Friday




Welcome to the first, ever, edition of Blog Hop Friday, hosted by My New Life As Mom, Chubby Cheeks Thinks, Take A Mom's Word For It, Bree Bee's, This Adventure Our Life and Belly Charms! We invite you and your friends to link up every Friday and join us for a wonderful blog hopping adventure! We're all about making friends and having fun so come join us! Here's how you can join in on the fun;

  • Link up to your blog, using our inlinkz link list, below.

  • Follow the host/hostesses located in the first 6 slots.

  • Follow any other blogs that you feel appropriate! :)

  • Add the Blog Hop Friday button to your sidebar.

  • When following a new blog, please remember to leave a little personal comment love.

  • If you get a new follower, please feel free to reciprocate the love.



My New Life As Mom


This is a new list every week, so please remember to come back and link up, every week!

Please remember to send a little comment love when you follow someone's blog. The point of this is to gain new followers and new friends, so please take a second to send a personal comment on their latest post, something you like about their site or maybe something you find interesting.

We understand that not everyone has time to follow and comment on every Blog Hop Friday Participant, just do what you can and are willing to do. We will do the same! Take your time and go at your own pace.

The link list is only open to add new blogs on Fridays but will be visible all week long.

So go link up and hoppy blog hopping!