droolicious : mother's day

Psychedelic Tee for Mother's Day

JeanneSager — Tue, 05 May 2009 16:37:00 GMT

Celebrate the summer of '69 this Mother's Day with this retrolicious tee (and maybe a pint of Cherry Garcia)?

From ProMom Couture, it's one of those "yes I'm a mom" tees that doesn't scream "I'm also a dork!" With basic black and psychedelic flower power, you're just feelin' groovy.

Get it in long sleeve or short from ProMom Couture.

And Check Out The Best Woodstock Tees for Tots

Mother's Day: Nintendo DS Green Bundle

AmandaHill — Mon, 04 May 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Just in time for Mother's Day Nintendo has released a new color in the fabulous line of Nintendo DS Lite systems: Green! The new green bundle comes with the Personal Trainer for Cooking and the cover seen in the photo. I've tried both the DS Lite and the Personal Trainer for Cooking; they are beyond fabulous. The Nintendo DS is not just fun for the kids. You can even purchase old school nintendo games to play on it.

Click behind the fold to learn more.

The Personal Trainer for cooking has over 245 recipes and the step-by-step flow of the trainer is fantastic. I would imagine that the Nintendo DS Green Bundle, sprouting just in time for spring, would make a great Mother's Day gift. I know I love both the DS and the games. Click on over to Amazon to check it out.

Three PJs for Mom and Me Too

JeanneSager — Sat, 02 May 2009 14:12:00 GMT

Find me something sweeter than a little kid, fresh from the bath and wrapped up in a clean pair of PJs, and I'll have to buy you lunch. Kids look their sweetest when they're bundled up for bed, and there's no reason Mom can't cash in on the action.

PJs for mommy and me are always a sure fire hit for Mother's Day, so we helped narrow them down:

1. Jumpin Jammerz. Forget the silly name, just look at those little feet. For moms who tend to say "I'm cold" all year long (guilty as charged), these footie pajamas keep them toasty. Same goes for their kids, who might kick off the covers but won't be air-conditioned out of their beds in the middle of the night. Sized from "baby" to "kiddie" to "extra large," the fleecey footies will warm mom's heart. Get them from Jumpin Jammerz.

2. Little Miss Matched. If you'll take "matching" in the loosest sense of the word, Little Miss Matched lets you mix up a set of pajamas that's just like baby . . . sort of. With camis, boxers, lounge pants and traditional pajama tops for moms and goofy cotton tops with matching leggings for girls and toddlers, there are myriad options to suit mom and babe alike. So you match even when you don't.

3. Hatley. For families who count sheep together, Hatley's tank and shorts set or top and pants duo for your little lamb and his or her mom will swaddle you off to dreamland. Made of organic cotton (what, you were expecting wool?) they're available from MyBabyPajamas - get mom's for $39; and either the unisex kids set or the girls' set for $27.And while you're at it, slip those sheep on their feet - socks are $7.

Check out more goodies for mom:

This Mother's Day Get Her Shoes . . . and Them Too

Win Dainty Necklaces For Every Kind of Mom

This Mother's Day Get Her Shoes . . . and Them Too

JeanneSager — Fri, 01 May 2009 21:26:00 GMT

I never latched onto the "Mother's Day as shoe giving holiday" until now. Yes, moms like shoes (so do a lot of dads for that matter), but we need shoes in which we can run after our kids.

Wouldn't you know they'd come out of a place known for taking the adventure off road?

Jeep's new J-41 line takes the juvenile shoe line we love for our kids and focuses it on their mothers, with cute sandals and heels that are sturdy enough for racing off across the playground. There are dress up and dress down options, depending on what kind of mom you are - and what kind of kid you have.

And since we're all about going green here on Droolicious, each J-41 shoe line is environmentally friendly with a partially recycled outsole and some one hundred percent recycled and recyclable materials.

Shop the line at shopping.com or get the Journey shoe above at Amazon.

Win Dainty Necklaces for EVERY Kind of Mom

JeanneSager — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:31:00 GMT

Mother's Day is about her, so get her a mom necklace that doesn't scream "mom" to anyone but her.

Homespun City's Dainty initial necklaces let her carry her baby 'round her neck, and no one has to be the wiser. Hand made, these delicate necklaces are feminine and flirty, so she'll feel sexy with them sitting in the nape of her neck . . . and still feel like Mom.

Have one kid? Get the Dainty with just one simple disc and hand embossed letter for $32. Have two (or maybe want her to be thinking about you too)? Get the Double Dainty with two initials for $40.

Have three? Get the triple dainty for $47, with three initial charms of your choice.

Or win a Homespun City necklace - click here for details.

A Mother's Day Card She'll Loaf

Aaron Burgess — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Hey, if the pun fits...

The front of this Mom's Day card features a cut-out of a loaf of bread, and because we know you couldn't see this coming from a mile away, the inside says, "Thanks for raising me." Go ahead, roll your eyes -- but you know your heart just warmed a few degrees.

$3.50 from Cracked Designs via Supermarket.

Giggle IOU Cards for Mother's Day or Any Day

Aaron Burgess — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT

I'm usually of the mind that a handmade IOU card is the best kind to give, but these adorable IOUs from Giggle offer a good argument in favor of the premade, pro-made variety.

Though not technically for Mother's Day, the IOU Card Set from kids (there's also a separate set to/from parents) features 12 heartwarming promises packaged in a cute, colorful tin. From "Take a Nap" to "One Big Hug," there's no promise in here a kid can't deliver -- of course, whether they will deliver is another story, but it's the thought that counts, right?

$15 from Giggle

Mother's Day Treat: Mommy Into Cupcakes?

Cathy Hale — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:30:00 GMT

If your wife is a fan of petite cakes, this is a great gift idea. Whether she enjoys whipping up a batch for school or creating cute cupcakes for fun, she will love these whimsical handmade earrings. Brought to you by Etsy seller, MissCrochet, these little goodies are topped with vibrant pink icing and roses. If the Cupcake Earrings aren't mom's thing, check out other delicious gift ideas from this seller here.

Mother's Day Gift With Roots

Cathy Hale — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Looking for something that tugs on the heart strings a bit? How about this beautiful Oversized Metal Family Tree Sculpture? It perfectly displays your family’s unique past, as well as its future. And the best part, YOU (Dad!) find the photos and hang them yourself! That way all mom has to do is enjoy it – no assembly required. And that might be the best gift of all!

You can personalize it by having a message engraved on the brass plague. Find it at Personal Creations for $40.

Spoon Endz Mommy Necklace

AmandaHill — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT

This beautiful necklace is made from the ends of spoons. You can have the names of your children or pets or anyone stamped into the spoon ends. They can also do initials or dates. If you ask me, this would be a great Mother's Day gift. I would love to receive an original piece of handmade jewelry that is this unique.

Click on over to SpoonerZ's Etsy shop to check it out.

Mother's Day Treat for You

elizabeth leach — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Lenora Dame jewelry is unique, wearable and very beautiful. (And affordable!) With three collections (Bohemian, Retro and Romantic), you can find something for your every mood. This Mother’s Day, pick up something for your mom and point your husband to this site for a special treat for you.

The above necklace is my favorite and looks fantastic with summer clothes. Indigo Large Teardrop Pendant comes on a 30” chain and is $64. Shop Lenora Dame Jewelry.

Make Those Fingerprints Unique

JeanneSager — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:05:00 GMT

Every fingerprint may be unique, but those handprints every kid brings home from nursery school all seem to be cut from the same drab mold.

How do you make your kid's handprint look different? Grab the paints and let them at it.

Child to Cherish replaces drab with fab with their Decorative Handprint Kit with Paint Set. The plaster mold is easy to mix up, and just as easy to cast their print. Set it aside to dry, and you've got another day's art project with the kids already planned in advance: because now it's time for them to get decorating.

The non-toxic watercolor paints included are easy wash when they get a little carried away, and the painted up prints are will get granny's water works a flowing on Mother's Day.

Get it for $12.99 from Child to Cherish.

Blumebox My Monet Kids Kit: Planting Mother's Day Ideas Now

Aaron Burgess — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:30:00 GMT

Of course you don't need to wait until May 10 to pick up a Blumebox My Monet Kids Kit, but if you're looking for a creative, eco-minded Mother's Day gift idea, the part-origami, part-flower-vase craft kit looks like a great buy.

Folding into a 6" vase complete with recyclable polyethylene liner to keep water and soil contained, the My Monet comes with four non-toxic crayons that the kids can use to decorate it. The vases, which are uncoated and made from a minimum of 80% post-consumer waste material, are also recyclable.

$5.99 from Blumebox. [TreeHugger]

Best Mother’s Day Present Ever: John & Kira’s Chocolates

Meredith Broussard — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Real people, really good chocolates: John and Kira’s delicious confections are organic, local, fairly traded, and insanely delicious.

We’re making our way through the Every Flavor Box in our house. Favorites include the Lavender Honey (filled with caramelized honey from Draper’s Family Apiaries and subtle lavender flavor from Purple Pastures organic lavender farm) and the Drew Elementary Garden Mint (fresh cream infused with garden mint from an urban school garden program).

Kids will especially love John & Kira’s Magical Ladybug Gems or Caramel Bees—quite a buzz.

Photos courtesy of John & Kira's

Are you Childish?

elizabeth leach — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Childish Clothing is a hipster maternity and children’s clothing line with a large celebrity following including Heidi Klum, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mariska Hargitay, among others. After the success of her clothing line, childish founder, Skye Hoppus, created Childish {home} which sells organic candles to soothe the weary souls of pregnant women. Her latest creation is Childish Jewelry and what could make a better Mother’s Day gift than jewelry? Jewelry is by far the BEST gift for any occasion. (Do I need to repeat this to all the men reading this blog? BUY US JEWELRY.) And these necklaces rock. Speaking of rocking….

Skye Hoppus wrote the book on being a rock star mamma. She’s married to Mark Hoppus of Blink 182 and +44 so she really is a rock star momma and she really wrote a book titled Rock Star Momma – a fashion guide for moms on how to keep their rock star style through mommyhood. Gwyneth Paltrow wrote the forward and many other stars contributed with their own pregnancy advice. So, are you childish? I know I am.