Rich is in need of some new clothes so I was looking at Moniker because this store is perfect for him.  Rich is so picky and he almost always returns shirts that I pick because the collar isn’t right or the buttons are wrong or the shirt isn’t long enough.  So, what makes MONIKER perfect?  That you specify, step by step, exactly how you want your shirt to be.

Right now the Moniker website is in it’s Phase 1 stage, they only carry shirts.  Somewhere around the middle of this year they will have their full menswear line including suits, sport coats, pants, and more.  They also hope to add a womens wear line in 2010.  So you’re going to want to keep an eye on this site.

Another thing I love about Moniker is that they have committed 10% of the company equity to a charitable trust and that trust will invest in efforts to end poverty.  Definitely a company worth checking out.

This giveaway is now closed and the winner has been contacted.  Congrats to Mimi the kitten!

I love shopping for new things for Hailey.  And I love the mom owned stores that I have found on the Internet over the last year or so.  I recently had the chance to review a product from Pinky Scout, a mom owned boutique, and I was thrilled to have the chance.

Now, before I get to the actual review, I just have to share where the name Pinky Scout came from.  This is taken from the About Us section of their site and I just love this story!

The Pinky Scout Story

The Pinky Scouts began many years ago by three little girls. Best friends and sisters who swore they’d always stick together and always look after each other – through thick and thin.

Underneath the covers of a make-shift tent with flashlights in hand they’d link pinkies tightly together and recite the Pinky Scout pledge for every promise to be kept:

We love our Pinky, yes we do.
And no, our Pinky is not blue.

As they grew older, the sisters remained Pinky Scouts, true to their Pinky Scout name. Always depending on each other they’d instinctively link pinkies to show their support to each other.

They each have a little girl, and they’ve become Pinky Scouts, too.

Now the three sisters run a children’s boutique together in Troy, Ohio. A move to a bigger store inspired them to change its name:  The secret’s out, and you’re now invited to become a Pinky Scout.

Pinky Scout is a community of friends that share a common interest in offering the best for kids. More than just a shop, Pinky Scout is a place where we celebrate childhood, give special gifts, act a little silly, and always bring out the best in each other. Where a Pinky Promise still means something. Where we encourage every kid to express their own tastes and personalities to the fullest.

Where Style is our Duty.

Isn’t that just the cutest story!  I love it!

Anyhoo, I had the chance to check out a personalized necklace from their new line.  And they are sooooo adorable!  Here is one of the choices:

I love it!  The necklace is made with a wood tile that is personalized for your child and sealed with a glossy sealant.  The beads are optional, but I think they are too cute not to include.  The ribbon is adjustable so you can make the necklace fit anyone.

Not only do they have these adorable necklaces, but they have tons of other super cute items to pick from.  Here are a few of my favorites:

Sheri Blum Pink and Black Clock 

Oopsy Daisy Baby LIMITED EDITION Pink Rainbow Halter Pettiskirt Dress 

Personalized Elephant Safari Canvas Art

And soooo much more!

So- now that you’ve seen a little bit of what Pinky Scout has to offer, how would you like to win a personalized necklace?  Here’s what you need to do for a chance to win:

• Stop by Pinky Scout and check out the personlized necklaces. 
• Come back here and leave me a comment telling me which design you would pick if you win.

Want some extra chances to win? Leave an ADDITIONAL COMMENT FOR EACH extra entry.

• Blog about this giveaway linking back to this post. Then leave me a comment with the direct URL.
• Subscribe to my RSS feed and then leave me a comment letting me know you’re a subscriber.
• Stumble this post (please leave a short review) and leave me a comment letting me know and tell me what your name on Stumble is.

This giveaway is open to US mailing addresses and will end on April 6th at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be chosen on April 7th 2009 via random.org and notified by email. Please read all of my giveaway rules here.

If you read Livin’ With Me you know that this week has been a bit of an up and down week for us.  First we thought we found the right house for us to move to- but the sellers wouldn’t come down in their price at all, so we had to move on.  We were excited and then disappointed.  Since we came back from being out of town looking for a house I have been busy packing up our current home getting ready to move.  We have to pack as much as possible before we head out of town again, so I’ve been stuck in the house packing all week.

Then today it was time to get out!  So we headed to the mall.  This is the perfect time of year to stock up on clothes for Hailey for next winter.  Since she was born I have always waited for clearance sales and then stocked up on clothes for the following year for her.  So, we were off to look for some deals.  At Sears they are having 75%-80% off the original prices of their fall and winter clothes.  This fantastic sale will take place until April 18th- so make sure you check out the great prices.

Sears is also running a fun promotion right now.  If you go to bustedmoms.com and become a fan of Sears Busted Moms on Facebook you’ll have a chance to enter to win a $2500 prize package from Sears.  And who couldn’t use that?  You can also follow Busted Moms on Twitter- @bustedmoms for chances to win Sears gift cards.

Anyhoo- it was nice to get out of the house for a little while.  Tomorrow I’ll be back to packing up our house.

This giveaway is now closed and the winner has been contacted.  Congrats Esther!

You may remember back in December when I had a giveway for a Lollitop hat.  And then again in January I had another Lollitop giveaway.  So when Kim from Lollitops asked me if I wanted to check out a hat from the spring line up and have another giveaway I didn’t even need to think about it.  Yes!!  Of course I wanted to!!

So- check out the adorable Lollitop and, of course- my adorable little Hailey:

Just when I thought the Lollitop hats couldn’t get any cuter- they did!  I just love the butterfly on the front of Hailey’s hat.  There are tons of choices for these super cute hats and many are new for the spring line up.  So, make sure you check them out.  And, if you buy two or more hats your shipping will be free!!

You know what else I love about the Lollitops?  The hat can be turned into an adorable little purse.  It just can’t get any cuter.

So- how would you like to win a Lollitop of your choice?  I thought so!

Here’s what you need to do for a chance to win:

• Stop by Lollitops and check out the fantastic selection.
• Come back here and tell me which hat you will pick if you win.

Want some extra chances to win? Leave an ADDITIONAL COMMENT FOR EACH extra entry.

• Blog about this giveaway linking back to this post. Then leave me a comment with the direct URL.
• Subscribe to my RSS feed and then leave me a comment letting me know you’re a subscriber.
• Stumble this post (please leave a short review) and leave me a comment letting me know and tell me what your name on Stumble is.

This giveaway is open to US mailing addresses and will end on April 2nd at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be chosen on April 3rd 2009 via random.org and notified by email. Please read all of my giveaway rules here.