It’s almost Mother’s Day and my favorite gifts have been the personalized photo gifts that I have received in the past 11 years. I can’t believe that I have been a Mom for 11 years now! But, that is a different story. My favorites have been from Shutterfly. They have the best photo gifts! This year my favorites are that Postage Stamps, Mousepad (of course I had to choose a Dog one this year since I am a new Puppy Mom!) and the New Serving Tray.

The Postage stamps are so cool! I think it is just amazing that you can have stamps with a personalized photo on them. You can choose a size (Large is .71 and the Small are the .49) and a design color and photo image. I have always liked the Photo Mousepads from Shutterfly. I like that they are great quality, there is a variety to choose from and it is always tough to just choose one. This time it was simple for me because I loved the dog design. My son actually chose the photos for this one and I honestly haven’t looked. My 11-year-old son did check it out when it arrived here and says it is perfect! My favorite this Mother’s Day is the Serving Tray! Just perfect for breakfast in bed. It is waterproof, multi-functional and there is a variety of designs and of course, you can can customize with your photos.

Check out all the personalized photo gifts at Shutterfly !

This year we have teamed up for a Special Mother’s Day Giveaway! Winner will actually be chosen on Mother’s Day! One winner will win a Serving Tray. To enter, leave a comment below telling us your favorite of the designs. You can go to Shutterfly and look.  Deadline to enter is May 9th at noon PST. One winner will randomly be selected via Random.org.

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this Mother’s Day featured post. Photo Credit: Shutterfly.

Many women can be mothers but it takes a real heroine with special qualities to be a great mommy!
Share a personal story that exemplifies what makes yourself or your mother a great mommy with #MommysDay; MAM will select their favorite story to win a $500 prepaid card! You can share on FB on MAM’s wall as a comment or one of the content posts or on Instagram.

Official Rules: http://bit.ly/mammommysdayrules

Happy Mother’s Day!

Credit: MAM. SoCal City Kids did not receive any compensation to post and giveaway is not affiliated with SoCal City Kids.

Mother’s Day is a favorite holiday of mine and my favorite greeting cards are from Hallmark. I am thrilled to be a part of the #LoveHallmark group and was thrilled to received a package of Mother’s Day Greeting Cards which included new designs from the Signature and Shoebox collections. They are just perfect for this Mother’s Day and already know which ones I am sending them too. I like that they have ones for Grandma, special Mom friends and your own Mom. They are the perfect way to #PutYourHeartToPaper this holiday!

My favorite of all is this cute card with a knitted coffee cozy! Just too cute!

Look for these cards at a local Hallmark store near you!

We have teamed up for a special Mother’s Day Giveaway! One winner will win a 5-card pack! To enter, leave a comment below telling us what you would like this Mother’s Day! Deadline to enter is May 3, 2015 at 9 am PST. One winner will randomly be selected via Random.org.

Self Disclosure: I received a 10-card pack to facilitate this Mother’s Day feature post. No other compensation was received. 

Most days you can find me running around in my hot pink sneakers and in the summer, flip flops. But, once in awhile I like to dress up and not be in my every-day Mom wardrobe. On those days, I actually do have a favorite shoe brand and that is Brian James Footwear! I just love the styles and how comfy they are too! I received a pair of the Angelle style in Cognac color and they are just so stylish and comfy! These are designed with soft, silky suede. They really are soft and I love that they have ankle support. These are my New favorite sandal for Spring. They also have many other styles, see two of them below!

More about Brian James Footwear:

About Brian James™

Henderson, Nevada based Brian James™ was founded in 2012 by Angela Edgeworth, best known for creating pediped®, the award-winning children’s footwear brand.  The Brian James™ Collection is designed for women who adore fashion as much as they love comfort.  Brian James™ offers a range of boots, booties, wedge pumps, ballet flats, and sandals available in sizes 5.5-11 (EU 36-41).  For more information visit BrianJamesFootwear.com. Like Brian James™ on Facebook at /BrianJamesFootwear, Instagram https://instagram.com/brianjamesusa/ and follow on Twitter @BrianJamesUSA.   This shoe line line is from Angela Edgeworth the founder of award winning children’s brand pediped, www.pediped.com

We have teamed up for a special Mother’s Day Giveaway! One winner will win a pair of Brian James shoes! You will be able to select your size but a surprise style will be sent to you! What is Mother’s day without a little surprise?  To enter, follow Brian James on Instagram:  https://instagram.com/brianjamesusa/  and also leave us a comment below telling us your shoe size.  Deadline to enter is May 3rd, 2015 at noon PST.

Don’t forget to sign up with your email at www.brianjamesfootwear.com for special offers and more.

Self Disclosure: I received a free sample to facilitate this Mother’s Day feature and giveaway. Photo Credit: Brian James Footwear. 

Looking for Natural Soaps that are great for the whole family? Good Earth Beauty has some of my new favorites! The Chocolate Espresso Moisturizing Soap is my favorite and would make a great Mother’s Day gift for Mom! It moisturizes and also smells so good! It smells like chocolate and espresso! 4.5 oz bar retails for $5.99.  My husband likes the Honey Oatmeal Scrub Soap. This one is unscented and is both moisturizing and exfoliating. It can also be used on both the face and body. This one is  must-buy for anyone in the family! It also retails for $5.99.

Do you have a Dog? The Doggie Soap is all natural and is also s Flea Repellent. I love this one since I am now a proud new puppy Mom! It contains essential oils that naturally repel fleas. It has a pleasant smell too. I like that it is natural. $.5 oz. bar retails for $6.25, which is a great price!

All soaps are Good Earth Beauty Exclusives and can be found here.

We have teamed up for a Springtime Giveaway! One winner will win all three soaps. To enter, leave a comment below letting us know which soap you would like to try the most and why! Deadline to enter is May 3rd, 2015 at noon PST. One winner will randomly be selected via Random.org.

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this feature. No other compensation was received. Photo Credit; Good Earth Beauty.

Looking for a refreshing Foaming Gel Cleanser that is even great for sensitive and combination skin? I recently had the opportunity to try the Mia Mariu Refreshing Foaming Gel Cleanser and I love it! What is love the best is that it is made with 8 natural botanicals. I love that it gently cleans my face and also left it feeling more hydrated. I am prone to having slightly more sensitive skin and this cleanser is very gentle. I am always on the look out for more natural face products and this one is a real Beauty Must-Buy!

More info:

Aloe, marigold, sea kelp, sea lettuce, plus nourishing essential oils: orange peel, lemon, lime and grapefruit are at the heart of this soft pampering cleanser.  This improved formula has increased levels of Aloe and the addition of anti-inflammatory Sea Lettuce and essential oils making it an extra gentle cleanser.  Suitable for all skin types, non-irritating, paraben-free, sulfate-free, fragrance-free.

I also tried the Hydrating Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF 30+ and this one left my skin feeling soft and I like that it protects my skin by blocking UVA and UVB rays. This one is a Must-Have especially in the Spring and Summer months. I like that it doesn’t feel real heavy on my face and that it is infused with Green Tea, White Birch Bark and Pomengranate Extract along with Vitamins A and E.  It is also great for all skin types and is oil-free.

You can find out more information on their website.

SoCal City Kids has teamed up for a Special Giveaway! One winner will win the Love Your Skin Pack (RV $69) which contains a Refreshing Foaming Gel Cleanser and a Hydrating Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF 30+. I received this wonderful Pack and am excited to offer this giveaway. 
To enter, leave a comment below tell us one of your beauty tips! Deadline to enter is April 30th, 2015 at noon PST. One winner will randomly be selected from all entries. US Residents only.

Mia Mariu is a company for real women who live real lives and who want real health, real beauty and real balance. Mia Mariu helps women to follow their passion for health and beauty and turn it into a lucrative social selling business.  Mia Mariu offers natural products that make you feel better, live healthier and impact lives deeper.  Our mission is to Help You Create Your Healthiest, Happiest, and Most Beautiful You!  Discover the inner harmony in you!

Self Disclosure: I received products for free in exchange for an unbiased review feature. No other compensation was received.

Greeting Card Builder is an easy-to-use card maker that empowers you to quickly create personalized greeting cards on Windows for Birthdays, Anniversaries, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s Day, or any other occasion and holiday. It has some highlighted features:

* A wide variety of pre–made templates.

* A huge selection of frames, masks, greetings and clipart.

* Powerful editing tools to arrange layout, manage light and color, crop and resize images, etc.

* Freely save your card as image, send it to friends via Email or print it out directly.

You can know more info here:

http://www.pearlmountainsoft.com/greeting-card-builder/

We have teamed up for a Giveaway! We will have 5 winners! To enter, leave a comment below telling us which occasion or holiday that you like to make your own cards. My favorite is Birthday cards! Deadline to enter is April 28th, 2015 at noon PST. 5 winners will randomly be selected via Random.org.

Self Disclosure: No compensation was received to post and I did not review. I am familiar with PearlMountain and have reviewed their products in the past. Photo Credit: PearlMountain.