TEN THINGS TUESDAY: Monogrammed for Mother's Day

Can you believe it's May already?  That means one thing in my book - Mother's Day is just around the corner!  Lately, I'm drooling over all things monogrammed, so here's my list of ten great personalized presents any mom is sure to love!

Double Duty Bag I'm Loving:  If there are two types of bags I adore, they're clutches and cross-bodies and this sassy number from Tiny Tulip can be either.  Pair the versatility with the bright, bold color options, and I'll take one of each!

Cute Cuff I'm Loving:  The Enamel Initial cuffs from C. Wonder are simple and elegant, and I love the idea of wearing a set of them with each of your family member's initials.  

Initial Ring I'm Loving:  This sterling silver monogram ring from Kraftshop has a beautiful vintage feel to it.

Wrap I'm Loving:  I don't know about you, but I live in pashminas.  They're the perfect accessory in my book, and this monogrammed version from Marley Lilly gives a fun twist to an old favorite.

Tote-ally Awesome Bag I'm Loving, Part 1:  Longchamp's bags are an investment but they'll go with everything and last forever.  And the new personalized Le Cabas style has me head over heels - you pick the shape, size, leather color, lining and monogram to make a bag that's as one-of-a-kind as you are!

Tote-ally Awesome Bag I'm Loving, Part 2:  Want something a little easier on the wallet than the Longchamp?  The Buckle Tote from Tiny Tulip should fit the bill.

Adorable Accessory I'm Loving:  This monogrammed pillow from Studio Design Lab is a pretty way to help personalize her space.

Necklace I'm Loving:  The Acrylic Block Monogram Necklaces from Moon and Lola are super mod and come in tons of fab colors.  I think I want one in kelly green.

Gadget Gear I'm Loving:  There are tons of great iPhone and iPad covers available out there but I love the modern feel of the ones from Pencil Shavings Studio.

Sweet Bracelet I'm Loving:  The dainty Initial Heart Charm bracelet from Hot Mix Cold is perfect to wear every day.

Bag to Go in a Bag I'm Loving:  I'm of the belief you can never have too many fun little pouches and these personalized pretties from JuJu Baju are just perfect.  

So there you have some of my favorite monogrammed gift ideas for Mother's Day.  See something you like?  Just leave your browser open with this post up and hope your hubby happens to notice....  And to check out more of my must-haves, visit my Mama's Wish List Pinterest Board.

I'd love to hear about the things you're loving right now!  Share the app, movie, book, craft idea, TV show, whatever that's got you giddy in the comments and your picks might be included in next week's TEN ON TUESDAY feature.  And for more of my favorite things, check out my Pinterest boards!

Please note that this list is made up of things I actually use, read, watch, try, etc. and truly enjoy.  These opinions are my own and I was not compensated in any way to share them here.

I'm Back!

Sorry I've been MIA lately but we just got back from a family trip to:

Where we watched my brother get his Masters degree from:

And then visited:

It was a fun but hectic week, and with Easter right before and Mother's Day right after, I'm totally behind!  But not to fear - I'll have a post later this week recounting all of the things that worked - and didn't! - on our first plane ride with Gabrielle and Alaina, and a wrap up of my tips on doing Disney with toddlers.

But in the meantime, here's a belated Mother's Day goodie for all of you!  Pear Tree Greetings is offering a five piece personalized stationary set for just $1 shipped! 

I don't know about you, but I'm a sucker for cute cards so I can't wait to get mine!  The offer is good through May 13th, or while supplies last.

Enjoy!

Happy Mother's Day!

Image: A Proffitable Life

Mother's Day Gifts Galore from The Rusted Chain {GIVEAWAY & DISCOUNT}

Last summer, I had the pleasure of meeting Beki from The Rusted Chain when she ventured from Kansas to NYC for Martha Stewart's Blogger Night Out.  She's as sweet as pie and we chatted about doing something together someday and lo and behold, that time has finally come!

Beki makes beautiful hand-stamped jewelry from sterling silver, pearls and semi-precious stones and I love the way they combine rustic with glam.  This Swirled Monogram necklace is one of my favorites.

And the Fresh Cut design is perfect for spring!

A lot of Beki's pieces also have an inspirational or sweet message.  This is something we should always remember.

And everyday would be better if we celebrated with one of these!

With Mother's Day just around the corner, whether you're looking for a gift for someone you love or something you might want to send a hint to your hubby about, The Rusted Chain is the place to look.  There's the perfect necklace for moms who like to shoot:

Or craft (or sew or bake or play soccer or whatever you want it to read):

For moms with heroic husbands:

Or for any mom or grandmother who wants to celebrate her family:

The Rusted Chain also carries bracelets:

Earrings:

As well as gifts for men, like personalized key chains:

And golf ball markers.

I could go on and on so head on over to The Rusted Chain and check out all of the goodies for yourself.  I bet you'll find something you have to have!  Personally, I have my eye on this little number:

 
And if you want to receive your jewelry by Mother's Day, be sure to place your order by April 23rd to ensure it will arrive in time.

And guess what?  I've got an early Mother's Day gift for not one, but TWO lucky AFOMFT readers because Beki has generously offered to give away two $25 credits to The Rusted Chain!  To enter, visit The Rusted Chain and post a comment here telling me what you'll put the credit toward if you win (this is mandatory). For additional entries:

• "Like" The Rusted Chain on Facebook
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• Follow The Rusted Chain & AFOMFT on Twitter (@TheRustedChain & @AFOMFT or click the birdie icon on the sidebar) and tweet this post by clicking the graphic above or this giveaway: #Win one of two $25 credits to @TheRustedChain at @AFOMFT - perfect for Mother's Day! http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFT
• Click here - - to vote for AFOMFT on Top Baby Blogs and post a comment here that you did. You can vote once per day per computer so if you vote every day or on different computers, be sure to post one comment for each one.
• Blog or post on Facebook about this giveaway with a link to this post (worth 2 entries so please post two comments) and make sure your comments include a link to your status or blog post.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry (two if you've blogged about the giveaway) and make sure to include a link to your tweet, blog post, etc. All entries must be posted on AFOMFT as a direct comment to this post. Comments on Facebook will not count as entries. This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada and ends April 24th at 11:59 pm EST. The winners will be selected by random.org and announced on AFOMFT on April 25th. If the winners fail to contact AFOMFT within 48 hours, a new drawing will be held so be sure to check back to see if you've won!

And that's not all.  Readers of AFOMFT will receive 15% off all purchases from The Rusted Chain by using code FAV15 at checkout!  The discount does not apply to shipping costs.  Happy shopping!

Images: The Rusted Chain

AND THE WINNERS ARE....

Here are the winners of the AFOMFT Mother's Day Giveaway!  The prizes are these three beautiful bracelets from Lee Angel, valued at $89 each.

The peach cuff goes to HEATHER!

Her favorite thing about being a mom is:

The best part of being a mom is the unconditional love from a sweet little boy...the sharing of milestones....witnessing the accomplishments and skills firsthand...the warm snuggles, hugs and kisses. It's ALL the best part of being a mom and I wouldn't have it any other way! 

The blue cuff goes to HAPPY GIRL!

Her favorite thing about being a mom is:

The best part of being a Mom is the smiles I get everyday from my 11-month old daughter. Watching her grow into this little person has been unbelievably rewarding.  I am so blessed!!

And the green cuff goes to PIPPAS WEB!

Her favorite thing about being a mom is:

The best thing for me depends on if we're having a good day or not.
A not so good day the best part is Nap time.
A good day, snuggles on the sofa, the look on their face as they give you a kiss you didn't ask for.
The fact that as my eldest has become more and more a Daddy's boy, it's him who gets woken up at the weekends :)

Please e-mail me at afomft@gmail.com by end of day Wednesday, May 19th to claim your prize. If I do not hear from one of you by then, a new winner will be chosen. 

I loved reading everyone's posts about why they love being a mom and I'm going to share a few more comments throughout the week.  Also, please note that while there were only 23 comments on the original posts, I included 5 that were posted to the AFOMFT Facebook wall.  Going forward, all giveaway entries MUST be on the blog to count.

Happy Mother's Day! {GIVEAWAY}

I hope all of the mothers out there are having a wonderful day!

AFOMFT loves you all so much that we're giving away bracelets from Lee Angel to not one, not two but three of you!  Aren't theses ribbon and charm cuffs  adorable?

To enter, post a comment here telling me your favorite thing about being a mom before end of day on Monday, May 10th.  On Tuesday, I'll draw three winners at random.  One will receive a green cuff, one will receive a blue cuff and one will receive a peach cuff.  Each one retails for $89.  Good luck and have a lovely Mother's Day!