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Today’s Sale Picks: Tea Collection 20% Off Sale 10/31 Only & Up To 50% Off At Forzieri | @TeaCollection & FORZIERI_COM

Tea Collection and Forzieri Sales

1 Francesco Biasia Calliope – Large Leather Satchel Bag at Forzieri

$229.00 on sale from $458.00

Braided handles accentuate the posh look of smooth brown leather, while silvertone hardware and studs carry the brand’s signature look. Signature dust bag included. Italian design.

2 Basile Fringed Solid Wool And Cashmere Pashmina Shawl at Forzieri

$52.80 on sale from $88.00

Keep warm with this lightweight shawl by Basile in wool and cashmere. Very soft and luscious, it will add an element of style and color to any outfit. Gift box included, Italian Design

3 Tea Collection Helsinki Dots Hoodie

$39 on sale from $49

Imagine a cloudy day in Helsinki. What would she wear as you head out to explore. It would have to be cozy and warm, yet light enough for layers. After all, this time of year the sun could shine through by noon! A bright pop of pink and our original print put this hoodie at the top of the list.

4 CASA DEL ARBOL SCARF Women’s scarf at Tea Collection

$24.50 on sale from $48

Minimalist outline print rendition of the Oaxacan floral rose made famous by Frida Kahlo. Fling it over your shoulder and climb the rope ladder to your treehouse getaway. 80×40 with a 2 inch fringe. Imported.

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Conquer the ‘Style or Function’ Debate with Mia Bossi Diaper Bags

Mia Bossi diaper bags allow new moms to conquer the ‘style or function’ debate.

The Mia Bossi Reese Blueberry is a fabulous messenger style diaper bag that will hold all of your mom-essentials.  You can double loop the strap through the rings on the site to wear as a shoulder bag.  While I don’t need a diaper bag anymore because my

Mia Bossi Reese Blueberry diaper bag
Here I am using the Mia Bossi bag at Blissdom to carry my laptop and more.

daughter is 5 years old, I use my Mia Bossi bags for travel and work.  Mia Bossi diaper bags can double as a purse and a laptop case making it perfect for moms as they transition out of the diaper toting years.  The lining actually zips in and out making it a breeze to clean.  I highly recommend that you get the additional insert for your laptop.

The Reese Blueberry helps keep busy moms organized with the many pockets inside and out.  I HAVE to have pockets on the outside of my handbags.  The outside pockets on this bag are perfect for holding things like your cell phone, camera, and hand sanitizer.

 

Features of the Reese Blueberry bag:

  • Machine washable faux fur changing pad
  • Zip-in and zip-out inside lining – Love, love, love this! Easy to clean.
  • Cell phone holder
  • Two exterior bottle holders – These are a perfect location for your cell phone and compact camera.
  • One interior bottle holder – Also great for a water bottle
  • One private zippered pocket
  • Keychain holder
  • Diaper holder
  • Baby wipe holder
Mia Bossi Reese Blueberry diaper bag review

Take a look at all of the celebrity moms who have been seen with Mia Bossi diaper bags here!

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Disclosure: I received a Mia Bossi bag for review purposes.  All opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way.


Modify Watches – The Modular Watch that will Match your Personality Any Day + a #Giveaway {Giveaway Ended}

Congratulations to our Modify Watches winner, Tina M!

Modify Watches

 

Modify Watches - Business LineModify Watches make great gifts and imagine how easy it could be for you to stuff all of your kid’s stockings this holiday.. just drop a Modify Watches watch in each stocking, even Dad’s, and wahlah.. you’re done!  I’m all about easy (and fun) stocking stuffers.   You can even build your own Modify Watches based on your kid’s personalities.  My 12-year-old son is all about having that one piece that will make him stand out just enough to get a bit of attention but not too much.  You’ll usually find him wearing one accessory that stands out, like a necklace or a ring.  He loves my Modify Watches watch but said he’d prefer to have the ‘Business Line’ collection as he’s particularly fond of the argyle and striped faces.

You can mix any face and strap to make a combination to match your outfit and/or mood.  You can start by buying a small or large starter set for $55 or $85 respectively.  Or you can just buy one face and one strap for $45. Then add more faces and straps as you want.  The watch straps are made of silicone and the watch faces are made of acrylic and aluminum.

Modify Watches face size comparison

Modify Watches are large.  The face is a little larger than 1.5 inches square.   Wouldn’t it be so cool if we could slip a photo of our kids (or a pretty flower or maybe a tiny version of our to-do list – joke) into the watch face?  That’s an up-side to the face being larger than average.. there is potential for Modify Watches to do some amazing things with that wrist real estate.  I would love to see Modify Watches make a slightly smaller size watch though.  Maybe about an inch square.  I can see myself wearing the watch on a more regular basis if it was just a tad smaller.

Because Modify Watches introduces new face and strap designs often, you can buy a new face and/or strap to go with the latest fashion trend or your new-found mellow or not so mellow personality, for example.  Your teenager will love having the ability to swap out his/her watch face and strap to match their outfit every day and you’ll love not having to spend $100+ on a new watch every time their style changes which is very often during the teenage years, right?

Modify Watches make a great accessory for everyone in the family, even the dog!  Check out some photos of the world’s coolest people (and non-humans) wearing Modify Watches here.

What what?  Did someone say GIVEAWAY?

I just did!

Let’s do this!

We are giving a lucky reader one face and strap from Modify Watches and in the spirit of spontaneity, we are not going to tell you what style or colors you’re getting.. actually we don’t know what the winner will get.

To enter to win a Modify Watches face and strap leave a comment below telling us which face style is your favorite.  You don’t have to include a link to the page just describe it with your most descriptive words.. ever!  Here’s a link that will open the face options in a new window.

Earn extra entries by following us on Twitter and Facebook (1 extra entry each), follow Modify Watches on Twitter and Facebook (1 extra entry each), blog about this giveaway on your own blog (in your own words), Tweet about this giveaway once up to every 8 hours (include the text #Giveaway, @mommyinsider, and @modifywatches in your Tweet) – (3 extra entries each), then tell us what you did in the comments below.

Contest entries accepted through 11:59 EST October 23rd (my birthday!), open to U.S. residents ages 18+, and no P.O. Boxes.

Connect with Modify Watches:

  • Modify Watches website
  • Like Modify Watches on Facebook
  • Follow Modify Watches on Twitter
  • And if you’re bored and need a good laugh, check out the hilarious and informational blog over at Modify Watches

Disclosure: This review was made possible by Mom Spark Media.  I received a Modify Watch for review purposes. Thoughts are my own.

Alicia Hagan, Editor

M&M’s Coin Purses & Clutches from Ecoist.com – Sweet!

M&M's Coin Purse - Ecoist
M&M's Coin Purse - Ecoist

Would you love to be able to tell your friends that you have 60 M&M wrappers in your purse without having to eat tons of M&M’s?  You can!  That’s a devastating thought though.. not actually eating the M&M’s.

This eco-friendly M&M coin purse available at Ecoist is just the right size for carrying keys, credit cards, cash, and coins.  Each one of these coin purses uses 60 recycled candy wrappers.

If 60 wrappers isn’t good enough for you, get for many more with Ecoist’s M&M’s clutch which is 10 inches wide!  Imagine how many packages of M&M’s you could fit in that clutch!

Ecoist and MARS have partnered to repurpose misprinted labels bound for landfill and create recycled purses and environmentally friendly bags that feature your favorite candies. Candy wrapper handbags and accessories like these add color and fun to your wardrobe. These limited edition handbags will satisfy even the biggest sweet tooth.

Disclosure: This review was made possible by Mom Spark Media. I received product for purposes of this review.  Thoughts expressed in this post are my own and were not influenced in any way.

Alicia Hagan, Mom Blog editor

Win a Calvin Klein Python Shopper Bag from Designer Chatter!

Designer Chatter Calvin Klein giveaway

Do you take reusable shopping bags with you to your local grocery store? I hope so!  What about the book store or the mall?  Probably not.  It just doesn’t seem right to take a flimsy reusable grocery store shopping bag to the mall does it?  Well, now you don’t have to. Check out the Calvin Klein Python Shopper Bag sold at Designer Chatter.   Its classic style and designer quality make it the perfect black shopping bag to take with you every time you go to the mall, the book store, or the beauty store.  Carry the Calvin Klein Python Shopper Bag alone or with your regular hand bag!

Calvin Klein Tote Bag

  • Shiny snake skin tote with silver hardware
  • Magnetic closure
  • inside pockets
  • Width 13″ Length 12″ Handle 9″
  • PVC
  • Imported

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GIVEAWAY!

We are giving 3 lucky readers a Calvin Klein Python Shopper Bag from Designer Chatter!

To enter to win:

Mandatory – 1. Click here to go to Designer Chatter and browse their jewelry selection.  Then come back here and tell us what your favorite piece of jewelry is in the comments below.

Mandatory – 2. ‘Like’ our Facebook page. The 3 winners (First name, Last initial) will be announced on our Facebook page and must respond within 24 hours or a back up winner will be chosen.

Optional extra entries –

2 extra entries: Tweet about this giveaway.  “I entered to win a Calvin Klein Python Shopper Bag on TheMommyInsider.com!  You can enter too!  http://ow.ly/3nmnl”

2 extra entries: Post this giveaway on our Facebook wall/page.  “I entered to win a Calvin Klein Python Shopper Bag on TheMommyInsider.com!  You can enter too!  http://ow.ly/3nmnl”

Entries accepted through December 22nd.