Relish! Winners Announced

MERRY CHRISTMAS

from THE TRENDY MOMMY!

Winners of the Relish! 12 Month Subscription are:

Amanda: "I really like this concept. It would sure help a working mom :-) After our Christmas shopping adventure last night we grabbed Wendy's on the way home. It would have been nice to have one of the crock pot recipes from Relish done when we got home. "

Kimberly: WOW... how cool is this! I have never heard of this site before. Thanks for the information. I love some of the meals on the sample menu like Chicken Pizza and Slow Cooker Tuscan Pot Roast. YUMMM!!!!!Last night we went out to the local diner for dinner. I always cook (although boring meals - same ones week after week). The only reason why we did is because I got paid for a job I did (FINALLY!) and I have some pocket (FINALLY) and I wanted to treat my family out to eat. Thanks for a neat giveaway!"

Berkley's Clippies

How adorable is this clip? We received some super trendy clippies in the mail this week from Berkley's Clippies. And we must say that we absolutely LOVE them!

Berkley's Clippies mixes just the right amount of whimsy, fun and sweetness in all their designs. Plus we love that they are so well made and how the colors pop on these adorably chic clips. The clip featured above is the Stella Clip and is on sale right now ;)

So go check them out and order some for your adorable little girl.

pediped Sale & Support a Good Cause

pediped is doing something really cool this holiday season ---- they are having a major sale with their adorably chic shoes being more than 25% off.

In addition to that they are going to give 50% of the total sales during this super sale to The Make-a-Wish Foundation. HOW COOL IS THAT??

So if you're in need of some new shoes --- and who isn't w/ the way kids feet seem to grow every time you turn around....support The Make-a-Wish Foundation with your purchase {at a discount} of some great pedipeds! Sale and Support of Make-a-Wish starts tomorrow and runs December 17th - 31st. Support a good cause & get a great deal, visit http://www.pediped.com/ tomorrow!

Here is the list of styles that will be on sale and eligible for the Make-a-Wish Foundation donation.
RS810 - Andy - $31
RS590 - Demetri - $34
RS640 - Ryan - $27
RS680 - Dylan - $39
RS364 - Chloe - $31
RS396 - Riley - $27
RS420 - Natasha - bw houdstooth - $27
RS650 - Tiffany - $27
RS600 - Emily - $27
217 - Liam - khaki/olive - $22
275 - Charlie - white/navy - $22
700 - Logan - $22
320 - Nathan - $22
561 - Janine - brown - $22
760 - Lexi - brown - $22
390 - Lexi - pink - $22
430 - Jane - $22
400 - Victoria - $22
342 - Faith - black - $22
313 - Abigail - mauve - $22
750 - Brooke - $22
420 - Natasha - bw houndstooth - $22

The sale begins on the 17th and runs till the 31st.
The shoes will be more than 25% off, and 50% of total sales will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Giveaway: Architect in the Making?

Recently we ran across a designer whose signature piece is this adorable architectural inspired onesie. We absolutely love the archi series at mishu:bubi.

The 'my crib' onesie would make a perfect gift for an expectant mom or new baby. Mishu:bubi even packages the 'my crib' onesie in a 12" kraft tube to mimic the typical way blue prints/construction documents are carried or shipped...you'll have to visit their website to see just how cute this really is!

We also love the animus series - so check that out while you're browsing around! The animus series onesies come in both short and long sleeves...and are packaged ready to give as gifts...Gotta love that!

Giveaway! We're giving away one of the fabulous 'my crib' onesies! To enter visit mishu:bubi and tell us your favorite product - that's it...simple...contest ends Monday December 29th at midnight.

Bugaboo Friends

Recently we were asked to check out the new Bugaboo Friends site. I know all you trendy mommies are familar with the super fun and functional Bugaboo strollers and other products which are great for moms on the go. Well, now you can share your life experiences with other Bugaboo moms and dads and even those who don't personally own a Bugaboo - but love the look and design of them.

Bugaboo Friends launched in beta version last month - so be one of the first to get in on this great online community. Bugaboo Friends is a community of active, modern people who share pictures, ideas, stories, videos, tips and inspiration with one another. This is definitely the site for the busy mom-on-the-go who doesn't let life pass her by! It's really easy to join and you don't even need to own a Bugaboo to participate. You can upload pictures, find other moms with great stories. You can become a featured Friend, and even take on a Bugaboo Challenge to win some great prizes! This month's challenge is to photograph your city - and capture what makes your city - your city! Check it out for yourself and remember you don’t have to own a Bugaboo to join! Visit online at http://www.bugaboo.com/ and click the 'friends' button at the top of the page.

Adorable Holiday Clips

Recently a reader asked us if we knew of any retailers that had trendy holiday hair clips.

Of course we do :) Check out A Babe is Born - lovin this clip! ADORABLE! They have lots more so take a peek and order them quick if you need them in time for your Christmas festivities!

Relish! Menu Planner & Giveaways!

Relish is a weekly menu planner aimed to help busy families put easy meals (with a gourmet twist) on the table every night. There is no fuss here. It’s an easy step by step process that you can do every weekend to prepare for a trip to the grocery store. You choose the entree and dessert meals that sound appealing and presto- your grocery list and menus are ready for you to rock and roll (and available to print out as a pdf to make life extra simple, too)! The ingredients needed for all recipes are separated into categories making it easy for you to move around the grocery store without forgetting something, which we all always do! The breakdown of ingredients uniquely identifies “what you may need but already have” which eliminates the possibility of buying double of something you already have in the pantry or refrigerator.

As a trendy new mommy, hoping to fit back into my “trendy jeans” one of these days, it is important to watch the fat and calorie intake during the day. With relish, every meal has the nutritional facts posted below the menu. The recipes provided by Relish! keep health conscious moms right on track, utilizing fresh, healthy ingredients. My first weeks’ menus ranged from 200 to 415 delicious calories. It can be said that my time using Relish! meals was full of flavorful meals that even my picky-eater husband enjoyed.

It is a beautiful thing to be able to have HEALTHY meals planned each week for my family without worrying about searching through cook books and forgetting essential ingredients. For $7 dollars a month, this weekly menu planner plus monthly freezer menus and more is great to settle any hungry household.

I feel like a GOOD mom and wife now that I am using Relish! Forget boring grilled chicken with canned peas, this menu planner brings “spice and simplicity” back to the kitchen.

**To recognize Relish! as a favorite of Trendy Mommy, we are having a GIVEAWAY!

Two Trendy Mommy readers will receive a 12 month subscription to Relish! with silcone cooking tongs from Crate & Barrel, too! In order to enter, you need to visit www.relishrelish.com, check out the demos, and sample the menus. Then, leave a comment here about what you had for dinner last night and why this would be a great tool for you! Contest ends December 22nd at midnight - winner will be announced on http://www.thetrendymommy.com/.

So, rejuvenate your Trendy Kitchen and check out the Relish! website for more information. www.relishrelish.com

CUTE CLOTHES :: PLAYDATE NYC !!

Playdate NYC features hand designed clothing for trendy kids. The outfits are made with 100% of the softest cotton by American Apparel, while the designs are hand sewn by Playdate NYC designers. They carry everything from onesies and shirts, to yoga pants and hats. 

The patterns range from traditional with a monogram letter to unique with ballet slippers or spiders. I love the the stitching on all of the garments as it shows that these play clothes are not mass produced, but uniquely created for your baby or toddler. The appliques really pop in photographs, too. These shirts would be great for casual portraits!

My son has very sensitive skin, therefore I have to be careful what kind of materials I put him in. Most organic play ware are muted and dull in color. The Playdate NYC clothing hits above the mark in quality and design! The clothing is the softest against sensitive skin, while being the cutest for my trendy kid. 

DISCOUNT! For all Trendy Mommy readers, Playdate NYC is offering %15 off your entire order! Enter the code “TRENDY” to receive your discount! These trendy clothes will be perfect to finish up your holiday shopping for the little ones in your life!

Trendy Moms, have fun shopping and tell your friends about Playdate NYC! 

Holiday Gift Idea #2: 3D Virtual World

Are you still looking for some great gifts to give this holiday season? We recently had the opportunity to review the new 3D Virtual World: My First Adventure by JumpStart. Although the ages posted on the box are 3-5, our 2 and a half year old daughter absolutely loved playing this game. She made her own little character and designed her own house (with mommy's help of course). She really does love playing in this virtual neighborhood. As a mom - we love that the little games are teaching her things as well as being fun - it truly is adventure based learning.

Jump Start has something for all ages - they have The Legend of Grizzly McGuffin for ages 4-6, and Trouble in Town for ages 5-7, and Quest for the Color Meister for ages 6-8 as well as Math Blaster for ages 6-12, and many many more. So check them out if you're looking for some fun learning adventure based games for your little one.

JumpStart is sold in all your favorite retailers including Target, Best Buy, ToysRUs, WalMart, Costco, Office Depot @ MSRP $19.99

Yummy Goodness!

We don't review food much here on The Trendy Mommy - but recently we received some awesome granola cereal and breakfast bars from Cascadian Farm and we must say that their new Dark Chocolate Almond Granola Cereal is YUMMY! Cacadian Farm takes select chunks of dark chocolate and bakes them into whole grain oats, wheat and barley and crisp rice clusters to form DELICIOUS granola clusters. And then they throw in some sliced almonds and loose granola bits to make even more tasty. They also suggest sprinkling a few clusters on top of your favorite yogurt. There are about 8 servings in each box and a box retails for around $4.59 and is available in the natural/organic cereal section of your favorite grocer.

We also tried out their new Sweet & Salty Chewy Granola Bars --- again...YUM! They have launched two options (mixed nut and peanut pretzel). We tasted the peanut pretzel and it was just as described --- sweet and salty. The bottom of each bar has just the right amount of chocolate to balance out the pretzel. These are available in the natural/organic granola bar section of your grocer and retail for around $4.39 (5 bars).