As part of our back to school prep, I’ve been on the search for a great reusable water bottle to send along with my son to first grade. I wanted something sturdy, leak-proof, and cool enough to meet his approval!
Here, in no particular order of preference, are my top 4 picks:
Camelbak Kids 12oz Bottle, $14, We have two of these and love them. The Camelbak bite valve is super easy for the kids to use, and we haven’t had any spills yet! There are lots of great patterns (love the Pirate bottle), and solid colors too. Find them at REI, Amazon, and others, we got ours at The Paper Store in Hingham! [read more…]
In an effort to be more green this school year, I’m switching the kids from our usual plastic bags to reusable sandwich bags, hopefully saving money and doing a bit to save the planet at the same time. There are lots of great options out there for reusable bags, some Velcro, some zippered, and the plenty of patterns and styles to please all three of my kiddos!
Itzy Ritzy – Snack Happened Bags, $9.99 each, have a waterproof lining and a zipper closure to keep both crumbs and leaks inside. They come in a great assortment of patterns for girls or boys, and at 7×7 inches, they’re sized generously enough for toting sandwiches or snacks. Machine washable. Use coupon code COOLMOMPICKS20 for 20% off your order.
Lunchskins – Sandwich Bags ($8.95) or Snack Bags ($7.85) are a fold over style bag with Velcro closure. They come in super cute patterns like sharks and flowers, [read more…]
Local Business owner Katie J is offering our readers two great discounts from her Mary Kay business!
Get a complimentary pampering sessionincluding a free skin care class and make-up session. You’ll leave feeling beautiful, relaxed, and refreshed! Katie can either come to you or you can visit the Mary Kay studio located in Columbian Square in Weymouth. Choose to have your complimentary pampering session one-on-one, or invite some friends to come along!
Get 10% off Mary Kay products! To receive your discount when purchasing online, visit Katie’s Mary Kay website and enter ‘South Shore Mamas’ in the comment section. [read more…]
Last week I was invited to a Stella & Dot jewelry trunk show at a 
girlfriend’s house. I was looking forward to having some wine, some food, and chatting with the girls. At this point, the jewelry part of the evening was somewhere in the back of my mind. I was there to socialize, at least that was the plan, until I walked into my friend’s dining room and actually saw the jewelry!
They had everything from sweet silver necklaces with delicate charms to chunky pieces dangling with trendy baubles. From bracelets to earrings to necklaces, there was something for everyone’s taste and budget. They even have a kids line that any little girl would adore!
The night was low-key and low-pressure. There was no formal presentation, the pieces were simply on display and we were encouraged to try on as many as we wanted! Robin S, our Stella & Dot rep, was on-hand to answer questions and make suggestions, but pretty much let us play dress up to our hearts content.
Love what you see? Well, we have a $40 Stella & Dot Gift Certificate to give away to one lucky South Shore Mamas reader! See contest rules below and enter by Wednesday, August 4th for your chance to win!
*** THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED ***
CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNER DANIELLE! [read more…]
If you’re looking to buy the kids an extra bathing suit or pair of shorts right now, you might be out of luck at the stores now that back to school has been ushered in by the retail giants. You can get some real deals, however, by scanning the local consignment shops.
Kids Echo, located in East Freetown, is currently holding their Summer Clearance Sale! They still have a great selection of summer clothing and related accessories (sandals, bathing suits, sundresses, shorts, hats, etc.), stop by and take a look! [read more…]
Stacy at Errands Etcetera specializes in things like home organization, meal planning & preparation, waiting for the repairman, taking the car to get it inspected… you name it. Essentially, she is every busy woman’s dream!
Errands Etcetera is a full service errand and event planning service company focusing on their clients. Imagine never having to stand in line, sit in traffic, worry about parking or feel rushed again. Errands Etcetera is working to get done all the things in your life that you don’t have time or energy to get to! They offer services for all the things busy parents don’t have time (or energy) to do, [read more…]
On July 21st The Tots will hold their first annual Trunk Show to clean out their studio and make room for new collections! There will be BIG sales, swag bags provided by The Toy Box in Hanover, a raffle table to benefit Room to Grow, and entertainment for the little ones too!
The Trunk Show will be held from 10am to 2pm. Shop quietly from 10-12 without the kids and grab the best deals and one of-a-kind clothing. If you are bringing the little ones, arrive by 12:00 to listen to Mama Steph! [read more…]
This weekend we celebrated my daughter’s 2nd birthday with a big ole’ cookout at our house, full of friends and family and lots of good food. Since my little girl is obsessed with Elmo and all of his little friends, the party theme was Sesame Street! We had a big Elmo bouncy house, bunches of bright balloons and loads of pretty birthday signs, but my favorite decoration by far was what sat atop the birthday cupcakes.
These sweet cupcakes toppers were made by K&L Designs, and they were fabulous! [read more…]
If you’re a Gymboree
fan, you may have heard of their sister store, Crazy 8. They have lots of cute styles for girls and boys newborn to age 14 at very economical prices. Up until now the closest store was in Dedham, but as of this week, you can now shop Crazy 8 a little closer to home at their newest location in the South Shore Plaza! They’re located on the second floor right next to Gymboree. The kids and I were just there today and they are loaded with fun summer stuff! The new Plaza location of Crazy 8 will be having an official Grand Opening during the first week of July, including contests and giveaways, so be sure to stop by!
Just in time for summer, River Rags Designs in Kingston is giving away one of their custom 17 oz. Stainless Steel Travel Tumblers, how cool is that?! These cups can be customized with a wide selection of background patterns, including sports themes, nautical patterns, and some just for the girls. Personalize your tumbler with either a single embroidered script-style letter or 3 smaller size block-style letters. Everyone at the beach or the office will be veeeery jealous!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNER BARBARA!
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