Posts Tagged ‘charlotte’

Zerbert Baby {GIVEAWAY}

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

We’ve been so thrilled with the amount of local networking we’ve been able to accomplish lately in the Charlotte community.  Being in touch with women, moms, business owners, media, and all that jazz right here in our own back yards is so exciting and so rewarding!  We’ve developed more relationships just in the past 6 weeks worth of 2010 than I think we did all last year!!  See…2010 is the year of BabyElan!!  I “foresee” 2010 being “the year” for many of us actually!!  AND, if 2010 is the year for baby making for you…you’ll love this Charlotte based company!

Say hello to Aundrea and her creations at Zerbert Baby!  The bag above is what drew us in to Aundrea’s product line.  It’s sturdy and modern {mixtures of designs for stimulation and head turning…}!  A backpack or diaper bag sometimes isn’t needed, or wanted for that matter.  For a simple yet note worthily sibling gift {perfect for hospital visits after the birth of the sibling’s new baby brother or sister} or shorter outings like church or lunch with friends or the park…these precious totes are adorable, easy to carry, and personalized {which by the way is included in the price…}.  We have a personalized “Aidan” bag that “Aidan” thinks is the best thing since sliced bread!!  At 20 months old, he can carry it himself so of course he thinks he’s hot stuff!!  When Auntie has him, there’s no need for a diaper bag, just an “Aidan” bag.  And for church, we pack it full of snacks and coloring supplies and he’s good to go for the whole hour!  Make these your next gift bags…fill them with goodies and be the hit of the party!  OR, “hippity hoppity, Easter’s on it’s way…” and if you don’t do baskets or are ready for a new tradition, why not fill Zerbert Baby personalized toddler bags with eggs instead!!  So many uses, every child needs one!  Oh…I’ve also used “Aidan’s” as a reusable shopping tote at Target recently, he got to carry his chocolate milk and special good boy toy all on his own just like mommy’s reusable shopping totes!!

We first saw Zerbert Baby products in Belly Elan here in Charlotte and of course reached out to Aundrea immediately!  Her product line is “luxe & elan” and everything we know you look for when shopping for baby gifts!  When buying gifts, I don’t care if it’s the first child in the family or the 9th, you can not go wrong with bibs and burps!  Especially when they are super cute, reversible, ultra-soft, perfectly sized, durable, and come with a waterproof inner layer…YEP…that’s a Zerbert Baby Bib and matching burp cloth!  Matchy matchy goes over so well at baby showers!!  The Snails and Peas design above is my fav!  Good for boys or girls I would say!

Oh…I meant to mention this in the beginning, do you know what a “zerbert” is??  Come on now mommies…think…I’m going to ask this as “extra credit” for the giveaway below so keep thinking!  Love the name by the way Aundrea, super cute!!  So for your next gift…think Zerbert Baby or spoil your child soon with his/her own bag like we mentioned above!  {Zerbert Baby also carries cozy security blankies shown in some clever designs above and if you are in Charlotte and visit Belly Elan, you’ll see some Zerbert Baby onesies too!!}

Beyond excited to offer up a Zerbert Baby bag personalized AND a bib for one lucky little lady or fella!  Please let us know what design you would pick for your bib and bag, and what name you would like to see on the bag!!  Here’s your EXTRA ENTRY…tell me what a zerbert is??  If you don’t know, you can find it on the site of course! Contest ends in one week, good luck to all!!

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Natural Luxe features The Bubble Roome, Brand of the Month {GIVEAWAY & DISCOUNT}

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Being that 5 of us from BabyElan {daily} are from the beautiful and prospering Charlotte, NC, it’s quite exciting for us to mingle and meet area momprenuers, shops, and luxe businesses that we get to share with our readers and establish community relationships with.  Today we are starting another “Brand of the Month” with a Charlotte local, Jennifer from Natural Luxe; where she specializes in natural, organic, recycled, handmade and sustainable gifts with style and substance for the home and entire family!

Natural Luxe has a physical location here in Charlotte at The Boulevard at NoDa, 453 E 36th Street, Charlotte, NC but have no fear if you are cross country, the Natural Luxe online shop is packed full with your favorite “green” brands!  I love that Jennifer’s shop offers products and features brands that you may have never heard of before!  She offers such a brilliant array of amazing goods, you’ll never be stuck on “what to buy for a gift” again!

Today’s Brand of the Month from Natural Luxe is The Bubble Roome.  Straight from Brooklyn, NY, The Bubble Roome is bath & body products that are vegan, sulfate-free, paraben-free with non-petroleum labels made from corn.  The luxury of a spa day, without the chemicals, and in your own home!!  Nothing better!  I’ve sampled several products from The Bubble Roome courteous of Natural Luxe and ohhhh lala….the smells are rich {yet delicate}, my skin is smooth {not greasy}, and knowing that all The Bubble Roome products are 100% handmade and healthy for my skin makes me a happy woman!  I’m not the type to splurge on a spa day or pamper myself for that matter, and that’s so wrong!!  Pampering from home can make such a difference in your energy level and self-esteem.  Especially when it’s done the all natural way!  There’s nothing better than when hubby {or a co-worker or other mom for that matter} tells you “Your Glowing…{and your not even pregnant}” or “You smell wonderful today” or “Your skin looks amazing”…compliment after compliment just from a bit of luxury from Natural Luxe at home!

{Check out the organic bedding from pixel organics available at Natural Luxe!}

We’ll be back month to month showcasing a Natural Luxe brand you’ll fall for each and every time!  The Bubble Roome is only the beginning…but it was a fabulous beginning right??  You all are busy ladies with crazy schedules; take some Monday advice from little D…as an after Valentine’s Day treat for yourself, take a moment {an hour} and pamper yourself, and if you use The Bubble Roome products in said pampering, that’s a huge plus for you!! Take 15% off your orders with the code Elan15!!

GIVEAWAY:  Which scrub or cream do you think you would like best from The Bubble Roome, let us know for a chance to win your pick!  Follow Natural Luxe on Twitter and FB for extra entries!! Contest ends in one week, good luck to all!!

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Lift Up Ellie :: Bella Tunno

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Bella Tunno is banding together for Ellie and Grace Potvin & needs your support!  Because I want to share the full story and details with you as accurately as possible, I’ve taken the following directly from Bella Tunno’s web site:

Help us support the Potvins and fight childhood cancer! 100% of the proceeds from The Lift Up Ellie Headband will go directly to the Lift Up Ellie Fund.

Shipping for online purchases will be free when the discount code ELLIE is entered at checkout.

8 year old girls should focus on Barbies and their multiplication tables. Their laughs should be light, airy, real – they shouldn’t have a care in the world. They should go to sleep replaying their soccer games and with tunes of Hannah Montana in their head.

Life’s just not that fancy-free for Ellie and Grace Potvin. Ellie is battling Stage 4 Rhabdomyosarcoma – a very rare childhood cancer. Ellie was diagnosed July 2, 2008 and life has been forever changed. Only 3% of children in the United States have this type of rare pediatric cancer. Out of the 350 children total diagnosed per year, only 175 children have a survival rate past 5 years.

She has been fighting this fight with her twin sister Grace and her parents for 1.5 years now. Ellie’s battles scars are visible from the sickness, Grace’s scars are equally as deep, but not for the world to see. These girls are warriors – fighting a battle with odds against them, the beast is so much bigger than the monster under their bed. Like most twins, Ellie and Grace have an inseparable bond – a love for each other that’s hard to describe to others. Ellie is holding on to life. Grace is holding on to hope. We want to band together to help them hold onto one another.


Bella Tunno has partnered with Ellie and Grace to create a reversible headband that reflects their personal style – Ellie’s side is hot pink camo – wild and experimental. Grace’s side is bright repeating stripes – pretty and conservative. But this isn’t just a headband – it’s a reflection of the girls – it’s their headband and it’s our chance to band together to show Ellie, Grace and her family our monetary, emotional and visible support. By purchasing this headband, others can join Ellie, and her family in their battle against cancer. Here’s how purchasing a headband helps:

  • 100% of the proceeds are donated to the Ellie Potvin Fund to help with Ellie’s treatments and the family’s financial needs
  • Purchasing a headband grows awareness for Ellie and Rhabdomyosarcoma.
  • Wearing the Lift Up Ellie Headband is a visible show of support.

History

Ellie was diagnosed July 2, 2008 with a rare childhood cancer called Stage 4 Rhabdomyosarcoma. Only 3% of children in the United States have this type of rare pediatric cancer. Out of the 350 children total diagnosed per year, only 175 children have a survival rate past 5 years.

Mission

The mission of the “Lift Up Ellie Fund” is to find the cure for Ellie and ease the effects of this devastating illness on the family’s day to day life. This fund is a Supplemental Needs Trust Fund created for Ellie Shoal Potvin to offer various forms of financial relief for the family over the long years ahead.

Program

With each purchase, monetary, emotional and visible support is offered to Ellie, her family and the “Lift Up Ellie Fund.”

To learn more about Ellie and her story, please visit:
www.liftupellie.com
www.caringbridge.org/visit/elliepotvin
Twitter: liftupellie and amypotvin

Eleni Creative {DISCOUNT}

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

We met a women the other day who’s talents with a needle and thread {NO SEWING MACHINE} are beyond extraordinary and for just a second I was ready to have another baby so that I could plan a nursery theme and she could custom make mobiles for me!  When I say TALENT, I mean it…once you see these creations you’ll agree that patience, care, and complete talent go into the items Helen from Eleni Creative makes…BY HAND…again, no sewing machine…one little felt creation at a time!

Sarah, myself, and our friend Nidhie met Helen at Belly Elan Maternity Boutique the other day.  We were like kids in a candy store when Helen brought out a few samples of her designs!  A pink flying pig perfectly stitched together, no flaws, amazing detail and a zoonie ladybug made with superb attention to detail, a quality masterpiece that will surely withstand anything a little one can throw at it!  As we squealed and ohhh and ahhh over Helen’s little critters AND examined the custom pieces on her website, again we were struck by the notion that only someone with patience beyond our wildest dreams can create…again, BY HAND…drool worthy mobiles that are as unique as the baby lying beneath them!

So, Helen started out making  felt holiday ornaments and has since moved on to mobiles and zoonies and we’re so happy she did!  Scroll through Eleni Creative to see the masterpieces she can produce with a few pieces of felt and some needle and thread, from rocket ships and airplanes to flying pigs and elephants!  Each piece is custom-made for each individual client.  Have a theme in mind for your nursery but do not see it?  Just let Helen know, I bet you she can create what you need!

And the zoonies, these are just too precious!  A toy or a pillow or a new BFF, let your child decide what they want to do with their new zoonie!  The perfect gift or accent to any nursery, this little friend will be played with forever!

Chat with Helen {join her on FB or Twitter} and let her create something amazing for you!  Trust me, Eleni Creative products are gorgeous and unique; these mobiles are 100% times better than those atrocious plastic ones you find in the big retail stores.  These are custom made for your baby, precious and sweet with a whole lot of fun built right into the look!  For your purchases, mention BabyLuxe {daily} sent you and you’ll get a refund of $10 off a mobile and $5 off a zoonie {limit to one discount per order}.

buti-bag {GIVEAWAY & DISCOUNT}

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

For the past few months I’ve stopped using a diaper bag when leaving the house.  It’s just my purse or tote with a diaper thrown in and some wipes in a Ziploc bag…WHAT…can you believe I just said that!!  Well, let me explain myself…my all time favorite wipe case broke recently and all the diaper clutches or diaper bag/purse organizers I’ve used throughout the years I’ve passed on down to those girlfriends with smaller children.  I’m praying our little butt A doesn’t go into year 3 without being potty trained so I hopefully don’t have much longer with diapers, fingers crossed.  So, my “diaper storing while out and about” style went out the window.  BAD DANA!  So, well I was browsing in Belly Elan the other day for a Grand Opening event BabyLuxe {daily} attended, I saw these newest creations from our friend Nicole at büti-bäg and I just had to purchase one and redeem myself in the eyes of anyone who saw my sad excuse for a mommy purse!

The bunvelope, LOVE the name, from buti-bag isn’t just your standard diaper clutch.  Look at it, it can be used for anything!  My hopes are that our youngest will be potty trained by the end of the year, so, I’ll use my bunvelope to hold all the other misc. items floating at the bottom of my purse since I’ll be free of diapers for the first time in my mommy life in 2010!  I’ll use it to hold wipes of course {since you always need those, even with teenagers} with the buti-bag pod pack {which is so much smaller and more convenient than a regular wipe case and a must have with or without the bunvelope}, but I’ll also be able to throw in my lip gloss, my business cards, pens, coupons, my keys, my small wallet…seriously, I won’t need a tote bag anymore, I’ll just be able to carry the bunvelope around!  I don’t want my kids to grow up but boy am I looking forward to carrying around less stuff!

The pod…

{Remember the bundle from buti-bag we introduced you to before…}

Available in all your favorite buti-bag designs {including the above Myers Park pattern, my fav.}, the bunvelope is a fabulous addition to all the mommy and baby products buti-bag offers for the chic and stylish mom-on-the-go!  It’s only the middle of January and I’m already stocking up on my go-to baby shower gift for the year; bunvelopes all around!  They’re affordable and unique, any new moms will cherish the look and functionality of the bunvelope {and all buti-bag products for that matter}!

We mentioned Nicole from buti-bag is such a fabulous friend of ours that shes offering a generous 30% off all purchases from now til the end of January!!  I know you have plenty of baby showers coming up, stock up on bunvelopes and  bi-o-pads and binkmeisters!  Use the code luxe30 at checkout!

AND, try your luck at winning your very own bunvelope from buti-bag!  Simply head on over to buti-bag and let us know which design you would pick!  EXTRA ENTRY for letting us know another product at buti-bag you would love to have {why not buy it with your 30% off discount…}.  Stay up to date with buti-bag and sign up for their newsletter {get another EXTRA ENTRY for that one too!}  Contest is open to US residents only and ends in one week, good luck to all!

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