Thursday, September 10, 2009

Mommy Necklaces Review and Giveaway

I ended up nursing Kaelyn for the first 12 months and loved every minute of it. I felt it was a wonderful bonding experience, and can't wait to have that same experience with our new little one once he/she arrives! I remember nursing in the beginning was a piece of cake because Kaelyn was just tiny and didn't move around much. She nursed and then was done. As she got older though, I found that she became more and more wiggly and easily distracted. I sure wish I had known about Mommy Necklaces at that time!!

Mommy Necklaces began when mom, Raelynn, was experiencing the wonderful journey of breastfeeding her daughter. Like many of us, she found it to be quite easy in the beginning...but then as her daughter grew older, breastfeeding became more of wrestling match and trying to keep her nursing without being distracted by every little movement or sound. When she realized that her daughter was especially interested in her jewelry, the thought of Mommy Necklaces came to mind, and so it was born!

Raelynn was kind enough to send me the Urban Dangling Donut Mommy Necklace to use with our baby once he/she arrives. The best part about it though, is that it's not just your typical nursing necklace...it's actually made for Mommy too! It's something I will feel proud to wear, whether I'm nursing or not. Her jewelry is absolutely beautiful and gives women confidence when wearing it! I'm very excited to use it while nursing too though!

When I received it in the mail, I was very impressed with the quality. I could tell a lot of TLC went into making it! Between the strong, durable cording that will not break when pulled at, and the non-toxic beads used to make it....I think it will be the perfect way to help entertain our little one. I think it will actually serve as a great sensory experience for the baby. Not only is it colorful and fun to hold and play with, but it also engages sound with the dangling donut that can be moved back and forth along the beaded cord. My favorite thing about the necklace is the nifty breakaway closure! This is a must for any mom who wears a necklace around young children!

Mommy Necklaces is definitely on my Mommy Must-have list and is something I will be sure to share with other moms I know! I would recommend it for any mom, whether you're nursing or not. I think it would also make a wonderful baby shower gift, as there are so many great options to choose from. You can choose from a number of color combinations, as well as making your choice on the type of pendant you'd like. I would love to have more of these so I can wear them with many different outfits. A couple of my other favorites are the Rainstorm and Blush Collections! Aren't they great?!?



Buy It: The Urban Dangling Donut can be purchased from the Mommy Necklaces website for $29.99. Mommy Necklaces can also be purchased at a number of other online and store locations found here.

How To Enter To Win: I am super excited because Raelynn from Mommy Necklaces has offered one of my readers the Vibe Dangling Donut Mommy Necklace! To enter, visit Mommy Necklaces and leave me a comment letting me know which necklace collection is your favorite!


How To Get Extra Entries: (only valid after the required initial entry has been completed)

1. For TWO extra entries, subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act via e-mail (easily found along the side column). Be sure to leave TWO comments so that both entries can be counted.

2. For TWO extra entries, blog about this giveaway (linking to this post and Mommy Necklaces) and leave me a comment with the URL to that post.

3. Post my blog button or blog URL to your blog and leave a comment with the URL to your blog. (If it already is, leave me a comment letting me know)

4. For TWO extra entries, Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway (Tweet once a day for an extra entry every day)! You can copy and paste: Win a Mommy Necklace Giveaway @MomBalancingAct http://bit.ly/zGDtG Ends 9/24

5. Become a Fan of A Mom's Balancing Act on Facebook

6. Become a Fan of Mommy Necklaces on Facebook

7. For TWO extra entries, Follow my blog publicly

8. Enter one of my other giveaways and leave me a comment letting me know that you did (current giveaways can be found along the side column)....ONE entry for EACH giveaway you enter!!

9. For FIVE extra entries, purchase anything from the Mommy Necklaces website before the end of this giveaway (be sure to leave FIVE separate comments when doing so to ensure each entry is counted).

Please be sure to leave me a *separate* comment for each entry you complete above including with each, your e-mail address so that I can easily and accurately contact the winner!!

This giveaway will end September 24th and is open Worldwide!!

307 comments:

  1. The Posh Plum collection is lovely.

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  2. The Silver Ice collection is great because it matches any outfit.

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  7. I like the Silver Ice Collection.
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  18. I love the antique rose necklace!

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  19. I'm an email subscriber. 1

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  23. I'm a mommy's necklace fan.

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  24. I'm a public follower. 1

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  27. I entered the little luvee.

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  28. I entered the eco time toys.

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  29. The rainstorm collection is my fave.

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  38. The rainstorm collection is my fav. Love the combination of blues and greens.

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  39. I think maybe Lemon Drop is my favorite... that, or Rainstorm. So many great color combos to choose from!

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  40. I'm an email subscriber. #1

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  44. I follow your blog. #2

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  45. I entered your Happy Green Bee giveaway.

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  46. I entered your PopATot giveaway.

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  47. I entered your Little Luvee giveaway.

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  49. i really like the rainstorm collection

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  50. Wow hard to choose! I love the earth collection as well as the cherish collection - thanks!alicedemskehansen at gmail.com

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  54. Harmony is my favorite.
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  60. My favorite is the sea sand collection but I like them all (also, my preference is for the locked donut or drop shape pendant!)

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  62. I entered the Little Luvee Giveaway

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  63. I like the silver ice collection!
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  72. I love the Vibe, Harmony, and Earth Collection! How stunning!!

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  73. I own CoolCanucks.ca, which is a Canadian Contest and Freebie site. This giveaway is posted here:

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  80. Love the rainstorm collection!

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  81. I follow you on twitter.

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  82. today's tweet:
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  83. I am liking the Harmony Collection!
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  84. I am a fan of Mommy Necklaces on Facebook

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  85. I am a fan of A Mom's Balancing Act on Facebook

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  89. i love the urban collection the best - alhtough they are all very pretty!

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  90. i subscribe via email 1 (jbuccigross@gmail.com

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  93. i entered your see kai run giveaway

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  96. blogged giveaway - 1

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  98. I like the cherish collection

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  101. I have entered the see kai run giveaway

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  102. I really LOVE Blush, I log on to the web site often and dream about it but I am waiting for Christmas money to buy it!

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  103. I now subscribe by e-mail!!

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  104. I now follow you publicly!!

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  105. I am a fan of both A Mom's Balancing Act and of Mommy Necklaces on Facebook!

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  106. I now subscribe by e-mail!!
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  107. I am a fan of both A Mom's Balancing Act and of Mommy Necklaces on Facebook!
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  108. #9-I purchased "allure" from Mommy
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  109. #9-I purchased "allure" from Mommy
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  110. #9-I purchased "allure" from Mommy
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  111. #9-I purchased "allure" from Mommy
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  112. #9-I purchased "allure" from Mommy
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  113. I follow you publicly!!
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  114. I entered the Eco toy time giveaway!
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  115. tweet http://twitter.com/mama2moose/statuses/3980132721

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  118. my fave is the silver ice. it could go with anything!

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  119. Tweet! http://twitter.com/thxmailcarrier/status/3993268894

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  120. I entered the See Kai Run giveaway.

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  121. I entered the Little Luvee giveaway.

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  122. I entered the ecoTimeToys giveaway.

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  123. My fave is the Cherish collection!

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  124. tweet

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  125. http://twitter.com/MarinOBrien/status/4011501169

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  126. I love the Cherish Collection!

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  127. I entered the Little Luvees Giveaway!

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  128. I entered the See Kai Giveaway!

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  129. I entered the Lovee Covee Blanket Giveaway!

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  130. Tweet! http://twitter.com/thxmailcarrier/status/4013943893

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  131. I entered the Lovee Covee by Bamboosa Giveaway

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  132. I love the silver Ice Collection

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  133. I entered the Lovee Covee Blanket by Bamboosa Giveaway!
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  134. I entered the Lovee Covee giveaway

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  135. I entered the See Kai Run giveaway

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  136. I entered the Littel Luvee giveaway

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  137. I entered the Lovee Covee Blanket by Bamboosa Giveaway!
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  138. I like the sea sand collection! jemericans@aol.com THanks!

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  140. I subscribed by email #2 jemericans@aol.com

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  141. I entered your See Kai Run giveaway! jemericans@aol.com

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  142. I also like it in sea & sand with the drop one.
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  143. my favorite collection is the urban collection
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  146. entered your Lovee Covee Blanket by Bamboosa giveaway
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  147. entered the Little Luvee Minky Burp Cloths giveaway
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  148. entered the ecoTimeToys.com Giveaway
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  150. Tweet! http://twitter.com/thxmailcarrier/status/4046129456

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  153. I had a hard time picking my favorite. I think I like the Urban collection best.

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  154. I tweeted!

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  155. The Sierra collection is my favorite!

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  156. I like the Urban and Blush collection!

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  157. I entered the Lovee Covee contest.

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  158. i have your button

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