Does Mommy Love It?

Maybe it’s because I am meeting such amazing southern moms, but I have a newfound appreciation for southern living.  I have fallen in love learning more about the culture.  Along with the people, I’ve also learned a bit about their sayings and phrases that prior may have well been Mandarin Chinese to me!  I discovered an adorable T-shirt company called the Southern Brand that designs all things southern.  They have clothes for the “Southern Belle”, “Southern Man”, and “Lil Ones”!

I totally adore the “Riff-Raff” tee for my son.  It’s perfect for a toddler who is as cute as a button, but also sometimes prone to a bit of mischief!   The tee is vintage soft and lightweight, and made with 100% cotton.  It’s also preshrunk, double stitched, and side seamed for a classic American fit!

Along with the Riff-Raff tee, my son has been sporting the  “Lil Bit Country” thermal.  This thermal is made in the US and printed with vegetable inks and non-formaldehyde discharges. Give you or your child a slice of the South with Southern Brand Tees!

Southern Brand is offering a Tee to one of our readers ($30 value)!  To enter, simply visit The Southern Brand and then leave a comment here on our site.

For additional entries:

1) Subscribe to Does Mommy Love It? then leave a comment stating you did so.

2) Twitter about the contest and leave us a hyperlink to the tweet!

3) If you haven’t, please join our FACEBOOK FAN PAGE!

4) Write a post on your own blog about this giveaway and comment with the permalink to this post.

5) Grab our button and put it on your sidebar and comment with a link to your blog.

6) Email 5 of your friends and tell them why they should check out DoesMommyLoveIt?. Be sure to COPYus on the email (doesmommyloveit@gmail.com)! Then comment stating you did so.

This contest ends April 15th, 2010 Midnight EST. Click here for contest rules at DoesMommyLoveIt.com!

This review is based strictly my opinion. Others may have a different opinion or experience with the product listed above. Southern Brand  provided the shirts, and I provided my honest opinion. No other type compensation was received for this review.

11 Comments | In: Ages- Newborn to 1yr., Ages- Preschooler, Ages- Toddler, Apparel, Clothing | tags: made in the US, onesies, tees, The Southern Brand. | #

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED! CONGRATS, SARAH B., YOU ARE THE WINNER!

Black seems to be the one color that is difficult to find in children’s clothing.  Snugfits is a trendy baby boutique specializing in slogan tees and onsies in an array of colors including black.  I was able to receive their black “born in black” long sleeve lap tee.  My son looks absolutely adorable in it!  The tee’s texture is constructed from 100% single combed ring-spun cotton with a lot of elasticity.

A great addition to the tee is their black and white Babyleg warmers. These are super cute and are great for added warmth during the winter months.  I love having my son run around the apartment in an onesie and baby leggings.  If you are looking for great holiday gifts for new moms Snugfits offers various tees, funny onesies, and Babylegs to suit any toddler!

Snugfits has offered one of our readers a tee and a pair of Babylegs of choice!  To enter, please visit Snugfits and leave a comment on here with your favorite slogan and legs!

1) Subscribe to Does Mommy Love It? then leave a comment stating you did so.

2) Twitter about the contest and leave us a hyperlink to the tweet!

3) If you haven’t, please join our FACEBOOK FAN PAGE!

4) Write a post on your own blog about this giveaway and comment with the permalink to this post.

5) Grab our button and put it on your sidebar and comment with a link to your blog.

6) Email 5 of your friends and tell them why they should check out DoesMommyLoveIt?. Be sure to COPYus on the email (doesmommyloveit@gmail.com)! Then comment stating you did so.

This contest ends January 6, 2010 Midnight EST. Click here for contest rules at DoesMommyLoveIt.com!

This review is based strictly my opinion. Others may have a different
opinion or experience with the product listed above. Snugfits
provided the samples and  I provided my honest opinion. No
other type compensation was received for this review.

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Under the Nile boasts an impressive collection of clothing, blankets, toys, diapers, and accessories – all made with 100% Egyptian organic cotton.  I was sent the Summer Babybody for review and was very pleased with it.  Very cute monkey print and extremely soft cotton… If you’ve jumped on the organic bandwagon, Under the Nile is definitely worth checking out.  As far as apparel goes, they cover all the bases in infant clothing – onesies, gowns, pajamas, footies, and dresses – no flashy patterns here, just your basic  stuff made with quality cotton that’s:  grown in Egypt, hand-picked, organically cultivated, dyed with natural colors, and fair traded for the benefit of all people producing the product.

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            There’s no better start to my workout routine than with a great yoga outfit with a great meaning.  I tend to be more motivated and confident in my workout when I feel comfortable in my ensemble!

            Swami Baby is a wonderful yoga clothing line for infants and toddlers as well as their parents.  Created by a yoga instructor and mother of three, Katie Holley sought out to give a “voice” to her little ones.  “Swami baby not only strives to give this wisdom a voice, but also acts as a calming reminder for adults to relax, enjoy themselves and take life one baby step at a time.”  This is such a refresher for my own life right now.  It truly does give good perspective when you are in the midst of stress.

            Swami Baby carries yoga pants, organic tops, sweaters, and gifts for both adults and babies!  My favorite is their “Think Green” organic tee for babies and toddlers!

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With all the hype around organic apparel, let BioME5 NOT be missed.

Maker of kid’s apparel BioME5 was created by two architectural designers who combine their fascination with nature’s beauty with an appreciation of the visual learning processes inherent in all children.  Their graphics are vivid, colorful, and imaginative, and introduces the child to animals of the wild not often mentioned in other books (jaguar, xenops, urchin…)

My son was immediately drawn to it when he opened his Q (quail) shirt and loves sporting it.  I love how the text appears strangely upside down to anyone but the child wearing it… But when my little boy sports this shirt and looks down to see how quail is spelled, it’s a perfect fit.

Kudos to BioME5 for making their products with kids in mind!

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I find it sad that many people have traded in personal card writing for quick and impersonal emails and now texts!  I find it incredibly encouraging and uplifting to receive a beautifully written message in an artistic card from a friend or loved one.

Egg Press makes the most amazing greeting cards using an old letterpress.  They use an antique press to print art on cards, calendars and more.  What I love best is that the studio resides in an old warehouse in Portland, Oregon.  It’s hard not supporting a line with such a wonderfully vintage look.  I was fortunate enough to receive their 2010 calendar that sits beautifully on my desk and an adorable screen-printed baby onesie.  They are most famous for their hand-made letterpress greeting card line.  I have personally loved using these cards for expressing my gratitude to my closest friends or just saying that I am thinking of them.

Egg press makes sending a personal card to a friend very enticing because they provide such wonderful starting points with their designs. Some of my favorites are “Oceans of Thanks”, “Vinyl Thank You”, and “I Love Your Birthday”.  Shop Egg Press when in need for cards or seek them out to personalize a set for a special occasion!

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THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.  CONGRATS SUZIE, YOU ARE THE WINNER!

Squishy Fish is a Canadian owned company that uses 100% certified cotton for their adorable designed onesies and tees for babies and toddlers. I love how simplistic each of the six different designs are. I have the squishy fish logo on my son’s tee and absolutely adore it.

The texture of the tee is incredibly soft due to the organic fabric. Organic cotton is produced using little to no pesticides and most importantly, has a low impact on the environment. It feels great to support lines like Squishy Fish, who aim to be eco-friendly in their pursuit of creating imaginative products. Check out their website to view all six designs Squishy Fish carries.

Squishy Fish has kindly offered a tee or onesie to one of our readers! To enter, simply visit their site and leave a comment on this post.  For additional entries:

1) Subscribe to Does Mommy Love It? then leave a comment stating you did so.

2) Twitter about the contest and leave us a hyperlink to the tweet!

3) If you haven’t, please join our FACEBOOK GROUP!

4) Write a post on your own blog about this giveaway and comment with the permalink to this post.

5) Grab our button and put it on your sidebar and comment with a link to your blog.

6) Email 5 of your friends and tell them why they should check out DoesMommyLoveIt?. Be sure to COPY us on the email (doesmommyloveit@gmail.com)! Then comment stating you did so.

This contest ends September 11th, 2009 Midnight EST.

Click here for contest rules at DoesMommyLoveIt.com!

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THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.  CONGRATS BREEZY MOM, YOU ARE THE WINNER!

I usually tend to avoid slogan tee shirts for my son because I find most of them to be more than a little over the top and rather corny. Subtle humor and simplistic design combined with organic fabrics makes Little Showoffs stand apart. I adore organic fabrics because the quality is usually much better than synthetic fibers and they are eco-friendly. I have seen pictures of Little Showoffs tee shirts in a couple of magazines and online, and thought I would give them a try. My son has the “organic baby” t-shirt and it has become one of my favorite tee shirts of his. The tee is made from 100% ring spun certified organic cotton in the natural color. This cotton is “noticeably softer and higher in quality than the carded cotton used by others”. There was a difference to be seen and felt when I had my son wear it.
Jacqueline Fair, mother of two, had the passion to create simple and expressive tees for babies, toddlers, and adults that said little showoff expressions. There are various sizes and different colors available with different sayings. Some of my favorites are “still breastfeeding”, “warning I’m two”, and “future artist”. You can also purchase a pair of karate pants for a complete outfit. I look forward to the day I can have another shirt made that says “big brother”!

Little Showoffs has offered one of our readers a tee of choice from the newborn, baby, and toddler line (size and color of choice)! To enter, simply visit their site and leave a comment on this post. For additional entries:

1) Subscribe to Does Mommy Love It? then leave a comment stating you did so.

2) Twitter about the contest and leave us a hyperlink to the tweet!

3) If you haven’t, please join our FACEBOOK GROUP!

4) Write a post on your own blog about this giveaway and comment with the permalink to this post.

5) Grab our button and put it on your sidebar and comment with a link to your blog.

6) Email 5 of your friends and tell them why they should check out DoesMommyLoveIt?. Be sure to COPY us on the email (doesmommyloveit@gmail.com)! Then comment stating you did so.

This contest ends September 4th, 2009 Midnight EST.

Click here for contest rules at DoesMommyLoveIt.com!

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As the logo says, “it’s personal,” you can definitely make a personal statement with Mitetees! That’s what they’re all about! Simple personalized style that meets creativity and fun! These witty remarks are broken down into three categories: Family, Sports and Smart. Some examples of phrases for family include : my daddy rocks, a wallace and marino production, and a swank and thompson production 3rd edition. (Obviously, names can be substituted) A few for smart are: made in manhattan, the main attraction, and copyright 2008. Some of the sports phrases are as follows: born to dribble, born to birdie, and sprouting yoga. The tees and onesies only come in white and in sizes ranging from 3 months to 6T. Plus, Mitetees offer stamp colors you can customize—green, blue, pink, purple, etc. These make wonderful gift ideas for kids and babies and are packaged with a cute little flower adornment!

Win it! ONE Does Mommy Love It? readers will win a personalized Mitetee! Go visit Mitetees and choose your favorite and then, leave a comment on this post. For additional entries:

1) Email 5 of your friends and tell them why they should check out DoesMommyLoveIt?. Be sure to COPY us on the email (doesmommyloveit@gmail.com)! Then comment stating you did so.

2) Subscribe to Does Mommy Love It? and then leave a comment stating you did so.

3) Follow us on Twitter and leave a comment stating you did so along with your twitter name.

4) Write a post on your own blog about this giveaway and comment back with the permalink to this post.

5) Grab our button and put it on your sidebar and comment with a link to your blog.

That’s 6 ways to enter! Deadline for entries is Midnight of NOVEMBER 19th, 2008.

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THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!  THE WINNER IS NANCY J! CONGRATULATIONS!

Everything about Quilt Baby makes a sweet statement! All of the products are for the modern baby—comfort and design. ” Quilt Baby is an independent modern baby bedding and accessory company located in Asheville, North Carolina that provides high quality products to style conscious parents. Jesseca Bellemare started Quilt Baby in April 2006 with the intention of working from home in order to be with her children while also fulfilling her own creative needs. With her love for modern textiles and her husband Anthony’s background in marketing and design, they joined together to develop a line of simple, modern, and functional baby products. And as the proud parents of two young boys, you can be sure that all products are not only cool and hip, but practical.”

Quilt Baby products include bedding and many other accessories such as bibs, burp cloths, onesies, changing pads, and more. These are all very carefully handmade and adorned with Jesseca’s exquisite taste of hip fabric choices. Very stylish yet functional, husband and wife team, what’s not to love?

Win it! ONE Does Mommy Love It? readers will win a bib/burpcloth set! Go visit Quilt Baby and leave a comment on this post. For additional entries:

1) Email 5 of your friends and tell them why they should check out DoesMommyLoveIt?. Be sure to COPY us on the email (doesmommyloveit@gmail.com)! Then comment stating you did so.

2) Subscribe to Does Mommy Love It? and then leave a comment stating you did so.

3) Follow us on Twitter and leave a comment stating you did so along with your twitter name.

4) Write a post on your own blog about this giveaway and comment back with the permalink to this post.

5) Grab our button and put it on your sidebar and comment with a link to your blog.

That’s 6 ways to enter! Deadline for entries is Midnight of NOVEMBER 13th, 2008.

93 Comments | In: Accessories, Ages- Newborn to 1yr., Ages- Toddler, Apparel, Clothing, Contest, Nursery | tags: Accessories, baby, bedding, bibs, burp cloths, changing pads, onesies, quilt baby. | #

THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED AND THE WINNERS ARE LAURA, JUDY BRITTLE, SKY AND KEELING! CONGRATULATIONS!

“Be Curious. Be Creative. Be You.” is the mantra behind Charming Maeve. Started by a gal (Mary) who wanted more out of life than just a 9-5 job, created Charming Maeve. Maeve is a combination of “Mary” and “brave,” where she needs herself to be brave as she enters on this new venture and she prioritizes charm for her customer service. What a great name! She opened shop and created her own line of products, which include totes, tee, onesies, and etc. The unique thing about her line is that she created a line called “election” gear with witty baby/political related phrases and pictures. How timely! Her products are 100% charmingly cotton and makes you want to head to the polls. I vote…

Win it! FOUR Does Mommy Love It? readers will each win their choice of the 4 election-themed baby lap tees, which are 100% cotton and in one size 12-18mos. The four designs available are (see above, “Party Animal” (donkey), “Party Animal” (elephant), “One State, Two State, Red State, Blue State” and “Want Change”). Go visit Charming Maeve and leave a comment on this post. For additional entries:

1) Email 5 of your friends and tell them why they should check out DoesMommyLoveIt?. Be sure to COPY us on the email (doesmommyloveit@gmail.com)! Then comment stating you did so.

2) Subscribe to Does Mommy Love It? and then leave a comment stating you did so.

3) Follow us on Twitter and leave a comment stating you did so along with your twitter name.

4) Write a post on your own blog about this giveaway and comment back with the permalink to this post.

5) Grab our button and put it on your sidebar and comment with a link to your blog.

That’s 6 ways to enter! Deadline for entries is Midnight of NOVEMBER 4th, 2008.

NOTE: Shop at Charming Maeve right now because there’s free shipping on all orders until October 31, 2008.

31 Comments | In: Ages- Newborn to 1yr., Ages- Toddler, Apparel, Clothing, Contest, Discount | tags: charming maeve, Clothing, election, onesies, vote. | #

This contest has now ended.  The winner was DJP! Congratulations DJP!

Googoo, gaga! Googoo, gaga! The word “Kee-Ka” means exactly that…the babbling of babies and I can’t seem to stop babbling about Kee-Ka! I have a myriad of reasons to drool over this eco-chic line of apparel and gifts for babies and toddlers. Launched in Brooklyn, NY, Kee-Ka’s line of expressive tees, onesies, bibs, blankets, crib sheets and hooded towels make fabulous gifts for your little one. These organic and simple yet stylish and unique basics can be customized by a cute design of your choice—cupcake, monkey, pumpkin, peanut, princes and princesses—to name a few.

More importantly, this highly fashion-conscious company is also equally eco-conscious. In their company manifesto, it states that “We believe in protecting the future of the world that our children will inherit. This means crafting fashionable products in socially and ecologically responsible ways: using 100% certified organic cotton and low-impact dyes, as well as working with Fair Trade and Fair Wage suppliers around the world. Our products are packaged in award-winning, ready-to-mail gift box made from recycled paper. A Kee-Ka gift is especially meaningful because it is bundled with the best intentions.”

It doesn’t end there, Kee-Ka is also very committed to “giving back” to the community. They designed shirts with the word “Courage” on it to kids fighting blood diseases and cancer in NYC hospitals, reached out to victims of Hurricane Katrina by donating 1,000 tees to infants and moms, and created an apparel line just for St. Jude’s Hospital.

Need I “babble” more on Kee-Ka?

Kee-Ka has generously agreed to giveaway ONE item of your choice to one reader of Does Mommy Love It? Go now and choose!!! To enter, you need to do 2 things:

1. Go to Kee-Ka and choose your favorite item. Come back to the Kee-Ka post and leave a comment on which one you love.

AND,

2. Email 5 of your friends and tell them why they should check out DoesMommyLoveIt?. Be sure to copy us on the email (doesmommyloveit@gmail.com)!

The deadline for this contest is October 20th, 2008 at Midnight.

***Remember for additional entries you can do one or all of the following: follow us on Twitter, blog about this contest and comment back with a direct link to it, join our facebook group!

118 Comments | In: Accessories, Ages- Newborn to 1yr., Ages- Toddler, Apparel, Clothing, Contest, Green, Nursery | tags: babies, bibs, burp cloths, clothes, Green, kee-ka, onesies, organic, toddlers. | #