Charm Story

Mother's Day is just around the corner and I'm so excited to have discovered the Charm Story line of personalized charms from Things Remembered since it makes for a beautiful, thoughtful and personal gift which all mothers and grandmothers will appreciate.

First, select the starter bracelet or the starter necklace (for just $20) and then add charms from the long list of themes, shapes and designs available. Select from the dog tag, star, heart, flower, butterfly, sea shell, or birthstone charms. They can each be personalized and some even have slots for photos.

Things Remembered has several keepsake items that can be personalized for special occasions and for those special people in your life. Mother's Day is May 10th. Be sure to honor your favorite Mom this year with a keepsake she'll never forget - and will can't wait to show off!

Uncommon Goodies

I have always loved the unique and stylish gift ideas inside the Common Goods catalog so I'm especially pleased to share these great gifts:

My Beating Heart Pillow


Fruit and Vegetable Parchment Cuff

Elephant Poo Paper Note Box

Newspaper Market Bag


Organic Cotton Teether Veggies


Element Touch Lamp

Magwear Magnetic Wristband

Organic Cotton Remote Pillow Pocket


Artist Series Tampon Cases

For Moms Who Get Around

FLIGHT 001 has some great gift ideas for Mother's Day. They specialize in products to help make traveling easier. Their fun designs and affordable items make this a great website to visit for anyone who travels, whether for business or pleasure.

HANDMADE SILK JEWELRY ROLL - Features 3 zip pockets for necklaces, bracelets and long earrings, one spacious slip pocket for larger pieces, a snap-down ring roll, and 4 loops for small earrings. Exterior features a silk embroidered flower motif with silk tie closure. 8.5in X 14.75in

ZEBRA TRAVEL CLOCK - Features an alarm and fold-in protective and portable design. 3.5in x 3.5in x 1.25in.

TRANSPORT WEEKENDER - Features a large interior packing compartment with zip closure. Exterior features a zip pocket, double handles, and an adjustable/removable
messenger strap.

MOBILE PHONE HOLDER - Hangs between your phone's plugged-in battery charger and the wall socket. The instant little shelf provides a support for your phone and cord while keeping them neat and safe.

MIMOBOT USB FLASHDRIVE - USB storage device in Domo-kun design. Features 1 GB of memory, and comes already preloaded with bonus digital content, ranging from icons and screen savers to rich media. Compatible with Mac, Windows, and Windows Vista’s ReadyBoost technology.

Gifts for the Moms in Your Life

With less than one week to go, here are some last minute gift ideas for the Mom in your life. It's not too late to have something shipped in time!

Short & Sweet Hearts







Bvlgari for Women

Romance for Women

Lucky #6 for Women

San Diego Women's Networking Event

I attended a networking event over the weekend, where I met many wonderful business owners from the area.

Julie's Party People

Zi Design

Interestingly enough, many of these companies were those I'd have recommended to others, had I discovered them on my own.

Busy Nest Cards

The Closet Party

Having met so many successful business-owners at this event, I'm even more inspired now to share my services through Happy Healthy Hip Parenting.

I was thrilled to be talking to others about my company and to discuss the importance of family with parents like myself and to encourage them to see the value of investing in the most rewarding relationships they will ever have - the relationship between parent and child as well as the relationship between co-parents.

Discovery Toys

Already, after marketing and advertising for only six months I have received a number of inquires, enrolled several people in the parenting workshops scheduled at Java Mama in La Mesa, and have witnessed amazing moms and dads with unique family dynamics learn to work together and welcome into their lives a new way of communicating and growing as a family.

San Diego Bargain Mama

Pigtails & Crewcuts

There are many unique and wonderful family-owned businesses in the San Diego area. I encourage you to check out the companies listed here and include any comments you may have about these, or other locally-owned businesses that you support.

Copacetique

I just love that word (copacetic). I hardly ever use it, but when I came across the site that carries the name (sort of), I just had to say it out loud to myself (several times).

There are more and more sites that I find every day which carry fun, unique, and bold designs and products.

Jessica Kagan Cushman

I've mentioned Giggle before, but it's a great site and one I rediscovered recently.