Fabkins…the eco-friendly and fabulous stocking stuffer! (giveaway & discount)

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Now you can $ave green while going green with this awesome eco-friendly stocking stuffer from Fabkins, a mom-run company with a fantastic mission…

“Fabkins  (www.fabkins.com) are everyday cloth napkins for kids for mealtime, school lunch and on the go. Kids love Fabkins and parents love reducing paper waste, saving money and teaching kids good table manners.”

You can see our previous review of Fabkins here.

Fabkins is offering Ohana Mama readers 25% off all Fabkins orders now through December 18th (and they’ll arrive in time for Christmas) just use the Coupon Code: GOGREEN.

They are also giving away one set of Fabkins to one lucky Ohana Mama reader!

How to enter: CLOSED

Head over to Fabkins, check out all the designs and then come back leaving me a comment with the one you would want to win. (this will be the one they send out, so choose wisely!)

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Deadline: December 18th at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii time (we are 2 hours behind the West coast)

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winner is….

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Mom-Made Gift Guide: Featuring The Azula mat {giveaway! ends 12/16}

I was really excited to learn of the Azula mat, a product invented by two moms who were sick of getting their swimsuits snagged while sitting pool side.  We enjoy the pool year round here in Hawaii so I was eager to try it out. What I found out is the Azula is SO much more than a pool side accessory…read more…this would be a GREAT stocking stuffer this holiday!

Here’s a bit more about the Azula from their website:

The Azula® is the fashionable mat that keeps women’s swimsuits from snagging when sitting at the edge of the pool!

-Water resistant

-Machine washable

-Flexible, durable and lightweight

-Roll up, tie with built-in cord and go!

Also great year-round for sitting on sports bleachers, working out, boating, gardening, water parks, the beach, children’s use and more.

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The Azula is indeed not just for saving our backsides from snags while sitting on the edge of the pool.  Oh no, the Azula does so much more.  I’ve been able to use our Azula mat for the past month and here are some of the ways I’ve used mine…

  • At the pool of course – it not only can save you from a snag but can also keep your rump from getting burned when the pool’s edge is hot from the sun
  • In my car – we have leather seats in both of our cars and I wear shorts quite a lot here on Maui. The combination usually ends with me screaming “ow! ow! ow!” as I get into my car.  The Azula has literally saved my behind!
  • As a cart protector while grocery shopping.  Again, living under the Lahaina sun, the shopping cart seats get quite hot.  What I love about the Azula is that it rolls small so I don’t have to carry an over-sized cart cover yet Leah’s rump stays clean and cool.
  • As a place to put your feet after surfing.  After my husband surfs he rinses off and then changes.  He had this great idea that the Azula could be used as a place for him to put his clean feet while he changes.  This way he doesn’t get dirty all over again. He did suggest that the Azula be made a tad bit bigger if he was going to use it all the time after a surf session.

Other uses I tried out: as a changing pad, a naughty spot for time outs, for Cam sitting on our deck in the hot sun and as a place for me to sit while watching the kids play at the park.  No more of me sitting on the hot, dirty ground.

I loved that the Azula can be rolled up and thrown into my bag without taking up a lot of space and that it’s light weight.  It can be machine washed, and it’s cute!

Win!

The mom’s behind this creation are giving away one green Azula with the peace design on it

How to enter:

Head on over to the Azula website and leave a comment telling me what other design catches your eye (they have something for everyone!).

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Ends: 12/16 at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii time (we’re 2 hours behind the West Coast)

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The winner is….

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Mom-Made Gift Guide Featuring Cali Creations

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Started by a dear friend of mine and mother of two, Cali Creations features mom-made goods that will have your kids styling and looking adorable as ever! Specializing in creating hand-made tutus, hand-made shirts for both boys and girls and tanktutus (where the tank top is attached the tutu), Cali Creations offers one of a kind cuteness.

My friend made the above combination for Leah and Leah LOVES being a princess in her tutu, spinning around and also playing ballerina with mama. This duo is made of separates, so she can also wear the shirt on it’s own for when she’s more in the mood to romp around the park in shorts.

Here’s a bit more about the mama behind Cali Creations…

My name is Stacia and I started making tutus for my little girl Lilah when she was a bit over a month old. People liked them so I started making more and more. Then I wanted to make the tutu into a dress of sorts to match her cloth diapers. And bam! The tututank was born. As the weather changes, so will the items I offer.

Stacia, also does custom work which would be perfect for a birthday or say, a New Years Eve party!

Giveaway!

One winner will win a beautiful custom tutu from Cali Creations!

How to win:
Head over to Cali Creations and look around. Come back and let me know what your fave design is or what colors you’d want in your custom tutu.

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Ends: December 1st at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii time (we’re 2 hours behind the West Coast)

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And the winner is…

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Ohana Mama’s Mom-Made Gift Guide Featuring Michabella Creations Jewelry {closed}

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Here’s another mama-run boutique that’s FULL of gorgeous hand-made jewelry!  I’ve already got my list picked with my favorites.  The jewelry at Michabella Creations is the best eye candy but even better? All of the pieces are inexpensive.  So you can have quality items that won’t break the bank…I don’t know how they do it?! Let’s support them so they can keep offering such delightful goodness!

One reader will win a $50 gift certificate to spend any way they’d like, maybe a little something for you or maybe you’ll use it for someone else.  In any case, it’s sure be a wonderful treat for this holiday!

Here’s a bit more about Michabella and the mama behind these timeless treasures…

“A collection of fun, modern, and timeless handcrafted jewelry. Each piece is lovingly made with high quality components. We believe a woman should look and feel like a million bucks without paying the price. Semi-precious gemstones, swarovski crystals, sterling silver, gold fill, pearls, and brass are used in our designs. We do custom work as well.”

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And here’s a bit about Michelle, the mama behind Michabella Creations…

“I worked in the retail/fashion industry for many years before becoming a mom. After about a year of staying at home, I knew I needed something for myself. I taught myself how to make jewelry and soon became acquainted with my now business partner. I am very passionate about my pieces, and would not sell anything I wouldn’t wear myself.”

And it shows Michelle!

BUY NOW! Get a 25% discount when you use the code Ohanamama25

GIVEAWAY!

One winner will win a $50 gift certificate to Michabella Creations.

How to win:

Head on over to Michabella Creations site or etsy store and come back leaving a comment with what you’d use the gift certificate to buy.

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Ends: December 1st at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii time (we’re 3 hours behind the West Coast)

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Ohana Mama’s Mom-Made Gift Guide: The Pretty Peacock Jewelry {giveaway! ends 11/16}

BUY NOW! DISCOUNT: Use the code, OHANA to get 10% off your entire order!  

Expires 11/16.

Please note: Custom/personalized orders must be received by December 1st for US customers to ensure shipment by December 12th. International orders will need to be made by November 20th.

Picture 42I am so excited to be working with all of these fantastically talented moms who make absolutely gorgeous jewelry. The Pretty Peacock, is run and created by mom-entrepreneur and artist, Ana Talukder Simpson

Ana offers personalized and customized, handmade jewelry pieces created to hold meaning – not just any ordinary pretty bauble! Her jewelry is made to invoke, excite, inspire, embrace, and celebrate, not only being a mother, but being a woman, period.

Here’s a bit more about Ana, in her own words…

Mama – that’s me!  I grew up in an East Indian household, so jewelry has always been a big part of my life – especially pieces that have been handed down and held special meaning. I wanted to find a piece of jewelry worthy to have my then-boyfriend-now-husband’s poem engraved on and was really disappointed about the choices available. After having children and deciding that corporate America had zapped enough of my good juju, I threw myself into learning jewelry-making: beading, metalsmithing, resin, metal clay – I just wanted to learn as much as I could and knew early on what medium and methods I was most drawn to. Once I decided that home shows and art festivals weren’t really my scene, I opened a shop on Etsy. From there, things just blossomed and now I have my own boutique website : www.theprettypeacock.com.  I am just getting warmed up and have so many ideas that are just waiting to come to fruition! 

And we can’t wait to see what you create next Ana!

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Win! Win! Win!

One lucky Ohana Mama reader will in Ana’s Round Pendant from her Portals Collection.  Two heart-shaped gemstones will be included (as well as the chain!)

How to enter:

Head on over and visit The Pretty Peacock.  Come back telling us what other gorgeous piece you’d like to perhaps get for the holidays (hmmm, you could always send this post to your loved one as a hint ;) )

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Ends: November 16th at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii time (we’re 3 hours behind the West Coast)

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Ohana Mama’s Mom-Made Gift Guide: Inspire Your Walls Giveaway {ends 11/10}

***Discount! Inspire Your Walls is offering a 10% discount to Ohana Mama Readers.  Just click here to get your discount! Expires 11/15

Why not do a little redecorating for the holidays?!  With Inspire Your Walls you can decorate for any holiday and take it down when the holidays are over.  OR why not redo your child’s room AS their holiday gift…what a lucky little one they would be!

Inspire Your Walls is a Mom-Run company where you can get premade and custom vinyl wall art to suite any occasion, any room and any prince or princess (this includes mom & dad)!

Here’s a bit more about the Mama behind Inspire Your Walls, Hollie…

“I am an interior designer at heart and wanted to create a fun way to express inspiration on my walls. I made my first creation and I was addicted. I love to take your ideas and make them come alive on your walls. I believe that decorating your walls should be affordable, so I offer the best prices! You can buy my pre-made creations or let me know what you want created just for you. INSPIRE YOUR views, one WALL at a time. I love home-made items & I am trade-friendly!”

WIN! WIN! WIN!

Want to win a gift certificate to Inspire Your Walls?  Hollie is sponsoring a $20 gift certificate for one Ohana Mama reader.

How to enter:

Head on over to Hollie’s shop, take a look around and come back telling me which premade you love the most OR go check out her creations and get inspired…tell me what custom vinyl art work you’d work with Hollie to create.

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  • Vote for me here and get an extra entry to all giveaways. You can vote once daily so you can potentially get one extra vote every single day on every single giveaway on The Ohana Mama, now until December 31st. Be sure to vote every.single.day! Just say “I voted!” in a new comment in the giveaways. Any questions? Let me know! Thank you thank you!

Ends: November 10th at 11:59 p.m. Hawaii time (we’re 3 hours behind the West Coast)

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