We love a good giveaway ~ especially ones that help breastfeeding mamas! We are giving away one My Brest Friend nursing pillow. This pillow is the #1 recommended nursing pillow of lactation consultants. To enter the drawing, simply “contact us” and tell us why you think this pillow has your name on it.

Mommies Who Shop is where the hippest moms meet the hottest designers featuring the very best in unique clothing, gear, gifts and accessories for
chic-baby and trendy tots. For Mama, they also feature a carefully edited selection of apparel and accessories including clothing, jewelry, handbags, fine stationary, gifts and more! All of the items at Mommies Who Shop will be offered at special event pricing.

May 20, 2010 6-9pm
Regis College Grand Foyer
235 Wellesley Street, Weston, MA

June 3, 2010 6-9pm
The Community House of Hamilton and Wenham
284 Bay Road, South Hamilton, MA

At the May event - Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres catered by Healthy Habits Kitchen, desserts from Finale,, wine, a luxurious Spa Lounge by Best of Boston’s Bella Sante, and amazing door prizes

In June – Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres catered by Dream Dinners, wine, a luxurious Spa Lounge by Best of Boston’s M. Lekkakos, and amazing door prizes!

To purchase tickets, or more information about these events, please visit the MWS website: www.mommieswhoshop.com
info@mommieswhoshop.com • 978.282.1854

Introducing the newest member of the Perfecting Expecting family….

Evan Matthew Tisdale

Evan was born at 10:28 AM on December 12th. He weighed in at 8 lbs 4 oz. and was 20.5 inches long.  Congrats to Sandee and Matt – he is adorable!

Okay ladies, it’s time for another fabulous night out…..but this time we’re heading into the city!  Mommies Who Shop is hosting yet another incredible evening of shopping, sipping wine, spa treatments and quality time with friends, but this time there will also be a spectacular view of the Boston Harbor.  AND, in addition to our original favorites, there will be 15 new designers at this event - you know what that means, even more shopping to enjoy!  Here are the details:

Where: The Lighthouse Ballroom at The Seaport Hotel

1 Seaport Lane, Boston, MA

When: November 19th, 2009 6-10pm

Tickets can be purchased at the Mommies Who Shop website for $20 advance or $30 at the door. The first 200 advance tickets purchased will ensure that you receive a loaded goodie bag.

Get your tickets soon…..we’re sure they’ll disappear quickly! See you there!

What a wonderful event…yet again! It seems that every Mommies Who Shop event gets bigger and better then the one before. The new Weston venue was perfect in every way – spacious, gorgeous and had such great energy. There was a definite buzz in the air that night and a great new vibe.

To start, we can’t go without mentioning the raffle prizes. Our friends at Isis Maternity and Magic Beans generously donated some really incredible items. Isis donated 3 strollers – a Bob revolution, Phil and Ted’s Graffiti Sport and a Micralite Toro. Magic Beans donated two Stokke Tripp Trapps, a Clek Ollie Booster Seat and a Step2 Dream Kitchen. A free overnight stay at the Seaport Hotel was also raffled off. Here’s a shot of the scene.

Now, onto some of the fabulous boutiques in attendance:

il cocco di mamma

A unique, Boston-based store that sells foreign language baby gifts. Pictured below are wooden alphabet blocks in Greek, Spanish, English, Italian and French. Que bueno!

The Trendy Tot

One-of-a-kind, handcrafted kids clothing in bold graphic prints. Sandee couldn’t resist and had to pick up this absolutely delicious pink whale dress.

Hoosier Magnolia

Quilts, t-shirts, mobiles - all created from fun, playful patterns and designs and again one-of-a kind, handcrafted baby items. Love, love, love!

And, oh boy, were we pampered! Makeup and massages done by the amazing ladies of La Residencia Spa, located in Newton, MA were beyond luxurious. The owner, Jane, thought up the idea of her charming and sumptuous spa while traveling abroad. When you walk in, it’s like you’ve been transported to a villa in paradise. And, she happens to be the warmest, most divine woman possible! It’s a huge change from the mega-spa experience.

Here’s a very relaxed Sandee as she receives her massage:

A special thanks to Ann (pictured below) who works tirelessly to organize these incredible events. Our hats are off to you for another incredible job well done!

Check out some amazing press that our upcoming shopping event, Mommies Who Shop is getting.  An event not to be missed!

“Food, drinks, and discount shopping: One more reason to love Boston in the spring

In our view, the only thing better than hanging out with a bunch of cool moms is getting to shop with them. Which is just why you’ll want to hit the Mommies Who Shop Event in Weston on June 10, 6-10pm, where you can check out loads of handcrafted clothes, toys, books and gear for babies, kids, and their mamas too.
You’ll find new designers and some  longtime CMP favorites like skipping hippos, toby + rei, hoosier magnolia, and laughing out loud–all offered at nice discounts. Music to our ears these days.

When you’re ready to take a break from all that deal-spotting, make sure to get some pampering in the luxury spa, sip a complimentary glass of wine, grab some snacks, and bask in the glory of all the free booty in your goodie bag.
Oh yeah, goodie bags. Also music to our ears.

Mommies Who Shop
June 10, 2009 6-10 PM
Regis College, College Hall Foyer
235 Wellesley St., Weston, MA

admission: $10 with coupon code CMP
(That’s $5 off the regular price)

Special offer: Get $5 off admission with code CMP when you preorder tickets online. Plus the first 200 early ticket buyers will receive a special VIP swag bag so get your get your tickets now.“

June 4, 2008: “Playdate for Mom: Shopping and Socializing”

See you there! - K+S

He’s dealt with your hormonal ups and downs, rubbed your sore feet and spent his free time in baby stores when you know he’d rather be watching the game…..now it’s time to pamper your dad-to-be. Just in time for Father’s Day, here are a few of our favorite items for dad:

Go Gaga Diaper bags

These are perfect for dad. They are designed with the look of a messenger bag, not your typical diaper bag, and they come in a variety of colors that even dad can enjoy (think Copper, Olive, Black, and Cayenne).

A unique feature of Go Gaga bags is the patented ergonomic strap that distributes the weight of the bag across your back. With one-hand access to baby bottles and a cushioned changing pad, Go Gaga has thought about all the details that will make dad’s life easier and more functional.

*Perfecting Expecting loves these bags so much that we use the Slide Tote (shown above) as our daily baby planning bags!

1Z by Papa Products

Baby-wearing is all the rage these days…though we find that dads are hard pressed to throw on a sling.  Men tend to prefer the more traditional carriers like the Baby Bjorn. Our lovely friends, Becca and Will at Papa Products, have created an ingenious way of protecting and personalizing your baby carrier with a cover called the 1Z. Like a soft t-shirt, the 1Z easily pulls over your baby carrier and instantly transforms it into a style that is uniquely dad’s.

Spruce up a hand-me down carrier, or customize a new one ~ dad can add his favorite athlete’s jersey number, baby’s initials, or his favorite color to his baby carrier. The 1Z also makes cleanup for you a breeze because it is machine washable and easy to remove. Bye-bye drool! The 1Z is everything we love here at PE…style and practicality.

No Father’s Day Gift Guide would be complete without mentioning our Perfecting Expecting “For the Gift-Giver” and “Daddy Prep” services! If you are having trouble finding a unique gift for your dad-to-be, look no further. Contact us today and we will help you pick, package, and present that one-of-a-kind (and memorable) gift. In honor of Father’s Day, any “For the Gift-Giver” or “Daddy Prep” services purchased between now and June 21^st will receive 10% off.

Isis Maternity is planning a fun, not-to-be-missed, event this Thursday at their Needham location.  It is a Girls’ Night Out sample-style maternity clothing sale during which they will be offering lots of specials.

 Where: Isis Maternity Needham

110 Second Ave. (behind Panera Bread)

When: Thursday, May 7^th 4-7pm

Sip on mocktail recipes that were created by Alyssa Gusenoff, our favorite mixologist, and author of Margarita Mama: Mocktails for Moms-to-be. Yummy!

Mini-makeovers will be provided by the hair and makeup experts at Daryl Christopher salon and day spa!

Enjoy a preview of Cosmoholic lip gloss by Jody Cohen, the line’s creator and a well-known NYC makeup artist. Cosmoholic lip gloss is paraben-free and safe for moms-to-be!

Basq, a pregnancy skin care line, is offering a buy any two Basq products, get a free Energizing Body lotion!

And our blog readers can enjoy this special coupon:

Sounds like a fantastic evening of shopping and pampering….we’ll meet you there!

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Are you looking for a unique gift for that mom-to-be, or new mom, in your life?  Skip the flowers, chocolates and kitchen gadgets….A Perfecting Expecting gift certificate is a wonderful gift of time and relaxation!    If your  mom-to-be is stressing out over stroller selections, nursery paint colors or day care searches then trust us….she’ll thank you for it!

If you purchase a gift certificate, or any Perfecting Expecting service, any time between now and May 10th, we will take 10% off.  Be sure to mention this blog to receive your discount.

Happy Mother’s Day!

*We’d like to thank our friend, Mariah, for contributing this beautiful photo of brand new motherhood.  Be sure to visit Mariah’s website, Mariah Gale Photography, to see more of her amazing work.*