There's Still Time to Get Something Nice for Mom

I thought since Mother's Day is next Sunday the 13th and I'm sure there are way too many procrastinators out there, that I would give you all a little shopping guide. I have asked and searched for anyone having Mother's Day specials..most have told me that if you want to get your gift to Mom in time then you MUST order NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY!! So get up off your duff and check out these wonderful Indie sites and their Mother's Day specials!

Funky Utopia is having a Mother's Day Sale. They have all kinds of goodies for Mom from Aprons to earrings and all the stuff inbetween. Nicole offers 3 shipping options so choose wisely and order no later than Wednesday or Thursday (if you ship overnight). Here's the link that will take you directly to the sale page:

http://www.funkyutopia.com/sale.html

A Planet 4 Creation is giving away 3 free gifts to the first 10 orders placed in May. As of this morning there were only 8 orders left so get going fast if you want some cute freebies! This really nice "Mom" necklace is only $45 and is made with Sterling Silver and Swarovski crystals in your choice of birthstones.
Here's a link to APAC's Mother's Day Gift Guide:

http://www.aplanet4creation.com/mothers-day-c-28.html

The latest you can order with USPS Priority Mail to get it there by Saturday is this Wednesday.

If you'd really like to spoil mom why don't you take a look at the jewelry at Wishgiving.com. She's got some really nice pieces and some are on sale for up to 50% off. Plus they're also offering Free Shipping, which is always nice, until Sunday the 13th. Again get your order in by Wednesday at the latest. Here is the link the Wishgiving.com's Gift Guide for Mother's Day:

http://wishgiving.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=123_124

Or, perhaps your Mom loves tea, like me! SBS Teas has a really nice gift basket just for Mother's Day and it's only $19.95. Right now there are only 18 left so I suggest you order them asap if this is what you know your mom would want.

http://www.sbsteas.com/Mother-s-Day-Basket-pr-1848.html

If Bath and Body is more your Mom's style then I can direct you to many!
One of my favorite Indie Etailers, Aloha Coconut, is offering Free Shipping on your first order. But, you have to email Jennifer at: service@alohacoconut.com
with your order and she'll send you an invoice. You can put together a nice gift set with many of the things at Aloha Coconut. I highly recommend the Monoi de Tahiti oil and the Body Wash!! They even have "Coconut Soap" that looks just like a piece of coconut! This Free Shipping offer is only good thru Saturday but you want to place your order really really soon if you want it to get to Mom in time. http://www.alohacoconut.com

Maybe you might want to get something for the little one in Mom's life. Emily Allyn is having a Mother's Day Sale on t-shirts and onsies for Mom's little love bug. Spend $40 or more and you get free pants for them too. Wednesday is the cut off day for shipping so visit http://emilyallyn.com

That's all I have for now..but, if I find anymore deals..I'll edit my post!!

Do you love chocolate????

If you're anything like me then you love chocolate. I absolutely have to have a secret stash of it in my house. I basically think and dream in chocolate, it's an obsession really. Now, I can smell like chocolate any time I want to!

How you might ask? Well, I've got a great new moisturizer from Bidwell Botanicals called Hydrating Body Milk in Chocolate Truffle! I had been eyeing some things from Bidwell Botanicals during the Happily Handmade Giveaway (which I didn't win anything again *sigh*). And, most recently Rare Bird Finds features Jill's Chocolate Obsession Gift Box (pictured left here).

So, I got my hands on a bottle of the Hydrating Body Milk cause, well, I am a lotionaholic (yes and I don't want an intervention or anything thank you) and I can ALWAYS use more!! This stuff just flows like silk on the skin and the smell is just out of this world. I actually thought about eating my hand off because it smells so good. And, I'm not talking about a Hershey Bar kinda chocolate here..I'm talking like a Dove bar or even a piece of Godiva milk chocolate. It's a really high quality chocolate scent. It's a really good lotion and a excellent fragrance. I went to have lunch with my son at school yesterday and before I left I used it on my hands. Every adult I came in contact with was asking who's got the chocolate? It's that good!
There are 7 other fragrances you can get the lotion in, including Spun Sugar. A 4 ounce bottle runs for $11 and it is a very good lotion.

With Mother's Day fast, and I mean fast approaching...I asked Jill of Bidwell Botanicals if she was having any Mother's Day specials (I need something different this year for my Mother-In-Law) and this is what Jill told me. Starting today, May 5th, through Thursday May 10th you can get 20% off of the regular prices at Bidwell Botanicals. Use the code MOM (type it as you see it) for the 20% off, it does NOT apply to items already on sale so shop wisely. Also, you can get free gift wrapping (boxes and bows) and a complimentary card with your order. If you want it to get to your mom in time for Mother's Day, you must place your order no later than Wednesday the 9th for standard shipping or Thursday the 10th for Fed Ex Overnight (extra charge). Free shipping on orders over $75. Jill has plenty of really good gift sets for your Mom (don't forget the chocolate!), so get on over to Bidwell Botanicals and do a little Mom shopping!