Must Have Monday: Baby Themed Items

As you are reading this post, I am most likely at the hospital giving birth to little baby boy #2!  So that is the reason why I’ve chosen baby themed items for today’s “Must Have Monday” segment.

Stroll’r Swivel’rs
Holds purses, diaper bags, shopping bags and more Swivels 360 degrees Great value! 2 hooks included Versatile! Can be used in nursery, bathroom, almost anywhere

Fisher-Price: Crawl-Along Drum Roll
Whether sitting or crawling, baby can make exciting things happen with the Crawl-Along Drum. Sitting babies can tap the bongo drums for fun music, sounds and lights. And when they’re ready to crawl, the fun’s ready to roll! Baby can chase the rolling drum while music, lights and fun rewards encourage movin’ and groovin’. Drum plays four fun songs and features colorful spinners, busy activities and dancing lights to delight baby. Measures 4.6″H x 5.5″W x 11″L. Requires 3 “AA” batteries, included.

Britax Regent Youth Car Seat – Huntington

Designed for larger child passengers, this forward-facing car seat holds up to 80 pounds and is chock full of comfort and safety features. Features: Four shoulder slots for a closer fit Belt holders keep belts aside for boarding Removable, washable fabric cover Belly pad for comfort and protection Mesh storage pouch/cup holder Flexible Latch System Patented Versa-Tether Comfort foam and EPS protective foam Tangle-free, polyester 5-point harness Patented HUGS system One-pull front harness adjustment Forward-facing position For children 1 year and 22 lbs. up to 80 lbs. li

Maclaren Twin Techno Stroller 2007 – SkyBlue

Features: 5-point harness Removable/washable seats Hoods and rain cover included Lockable swivel wheels Ergonomic handles Shoulder pads Carry handle Storage pockets on back of hoods UV treated viewing windows on hoods UV treated sun visor Extendable leg rests Height adjustable Comes standard with boots Comes standard with head huggers Detachable bottle holders.  Suitable from birth. 5 seat position.

crib rail teether

Soft, FDA approved non-toxic material clings to Baby?s crib rail without messy adhesives. Plastic pieces snap easily onto the crib rail. Four 1-foot sections take the bite out of crib teething accidents. Clear plastic material complements all crib finishes. Includes four 12″ sections Made of clear plastic Easily snaps onto rail.

Elaine of Her Big Idea Blog and Social Network has an Internet Radio Show on BlogTalkRadio and writes for Posh Mama Online Magazine and Social Network every Tuesday.

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Elaine H., July 7th 2008 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Promote your Business with VistaPrint Must Haves

About a year ago I discovered VistaPrint and was impressed by its quality and service. I have picked out a few items that I believe are “must have” items to promote your business.

Business Cards

Make a great first impression with a quality business card.  From my experiences I have learned that it is best to purchase business cards in smaller quantities such as 100-250.  How tacky does that look when you cross out your old email address to write down a new one?  We’ve all experienced it.  It’s a fact, from time to time email, phone number, addresses and website URLs change.  Maybe you’ve been thinking about adding your LinkedIn address to your business card, now’s the perfect opportunity. Get 250 premium quality, color business cards FREE! Order today! Click here.

So you don’t have a blog or business, that’s okay, they make perfect mommy cards, play date cards, or personal cards to give out to your friends and family!

Self-Inking Rubber Stamps

FREE Rubber Stamps


This deal is perfect for just about anyone!  Avoid a mess with this convenient rubber stamps. Choose from 10 different designs and personalize up to 3 lines of text.

Car Door Magnets

Free Car Door Custom Magnet

Get this free custom car door magnet for your ride.  It’s a perfect way to brand your small to mid-size vehicle with a personal or business message.  Your logo and information is printed on a durable, high-strength 9”x12” magnet.

Elaine of Her Big Idea has an Internet Radio Show on BlogTalkRadio and writes for Posh Mama Online Magazine and Social Network every Tuesday.

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Elaine H., June 30th 2008 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
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Must Have Monday: Summer Gifts and Must Haves

Now that summer is officially here, I have compliled some great summer gifts and must haves to keep you accessorized till the fall.

For your next outdoor BBQ, check out this Chef’s Choice Custom Apron by Exposures (Miles Kimball Company)
They’ll transfer your Black and White, color or sepia photo directly onto a professional-quality apron as a 6″ x 8″ vignetted image.  Personalize up to 25 characters in black block or script font. The apron is machine-washable and features adjustable neck strap and two pockets to keep utensils within easy reach.

Chef’s Choice Custom Apron, regularly: $29.95 but now only $24.95. If you would like the apron personalized with one line of text add just $5.


The Modular Shoe Box Photo File : This summer I want to go through and organize my boxes and boxes of mixed up mementos from various years. Earlier this week I was doing some organizing and found a box that had pictures and medals from my high school track days mixed in with ticket stubs from my trip to Europe and a happy first Mother’s Day card from last year.  There is no way those memories should be in the same box! 

What better way to keep everything organized than these Shoe Box photo files, art files and magazine files from Exposures. You’ll never have a hard time keeping your newest summer memories organized in these great storage boxes.

The exclusive Shoe Box photo files, art files, and magazine files not only organize and protect, they also simplify your life while enhancing your home. The Library of Congress takes great care in preserving its artifacts…so should you. Exposures has been designing museum-quality storage for twenty years. The beautifully simple colors and textures really pull your home and office together.  These boxes are perfect for safekeeping important documents, memories, photos, magazines and precious children’s art.

These boxes range in price from $19.95 to $24.95.

Turn your those digital images from your latest vacation into a beautiful Travel Memories Book.

Make your vacation memories last a lifetime by creating a personalized book of travel photos and stories. Exposures has partnered with SharedBook to bring you this exclusive keepsake. Create your very own personalized Travel Memories Book ONLINE! Unlike other photo book products, here you can include all of your stories as well as your photos of your trip. You can even include stories and pictures from friends and family and select only the ones you want in your finished book. Professionally-printed book includes 20 full-color pages. Preview Sample of the Travel Memories Book – Black Hardcover
Now this is really cool part…Exposures can create your book for YOU!! It’s called their White Glove Service! Just upload your photos or mail them a digital photo CD and they will make your Travel Memories Book. This great service for an additional $19.95 fee.

Imagine if the book took you 3 hours to create (we all know it would take longer), that’s only$6.65 per hour that they charge for creating the book. It is SO worth it to pay that additional fee on top of the reasonable $39.95 they charge for the beautifully bound book.

Please stay cool in this Summer heat! 

And go Fresno State Bulldogs!  Good luck in the NCAA’s College World Series.  Since Cal State Fullerton was knocked out earlier in the tourney, I’m rooting for my local team.

Elaine of Her Big Idea has an Internet Radio Show on BlogTalkRadio and writes for Posh Mama Online Magazine and Social Network every Tuesday.

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Elaine H., June 23rd 2008 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
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Must Have Monday: Hand Printed Makeup Bags

Check out these HAND PRINTED MAKEUP BAGS found at at UncommonGoods.  They’re too adorable and on sale since they’re being discontinued.  Be sure to pick up one of these limited-quantity bags for your cosmetics!

Hand Printed Makeup Bags
These sunny hand printed zipper bags are the perfect way to welcome the warmer months. At left, geometric flamingos prance over a yellow and white field while red poster-like flowers burst from the center of the bags at right. As functional as they are stylish, each bag is plasticoated and fully lined for extra durability. Handmade in London. Designed by Lisa Stickley. Sold separately.

Since this item has been discontinued. When it sells out, it will no longer be available. Yellow flamingo makeup bag is no longer available.  originally $50.00 – $60.00, SALE $34.95 – $39.95

SIZE: makeup: 8″ L x 5″ W x 2.5″ D wash: 9.5″ L x 9.5″ W x 3″ D

Elaine of Her Big Idea has an Internet Radio Show on BlogTalkRadio and writes for Posh Mama Online Magazine and Social Network every Tuesday.

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Elaine H., June 16th 2008 | Tags: , , , , ,
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Must Have Monday – Last Minute Father’s Day Finds

Here are some last minute Father’s Day Finds for your athletic dad.  Here are a few gifts my husband and father would LOVE, I think yours may too!

The NBA Basketball Finals are in full swing, the LA Lakers vs. the Boston Celtics.  So get your favorite dad a basketball themed gift he’ll be sure to enjoy for years to come.

Spalding NBA All-Conference Composite Indoor/Outdoor Basketball (29.5): The Spalding® NBA® all-conference composite indoor/outdoor basketball is designed for use on all court surfaces with a composite leather cover.

adidas Los Angeles Lakers Customized Replica Alternate Jersey: Designed to duplicate the On Court jersey, this sleeveless, wide shoulder NBA Customized Replica jersey from adidas is the perfect way to support your team! This breathable mesh jersey has a woven adidas -NBA  jock tag with alpha sizing on the lower left front above the hem. It features the team wordmark and your customized number screen-printed on the chest, along with your customized name and number screen-printed on the back.

adidas Boston Celtics Customized Replica Home Jersey: Designed to duplicate the On Court jersey, this sleeveless, wide shoulder NBA Customized Replica jersey from adidas is the perfect way to support your team! This breathable mesh jersey has a woven adidas-NBA jock tag with alpha sizing on the lower left front above the hem. It features the team wordmark and your customized number screen-printed on the chest, along with your customized name and number screen-printed on the back.

For that golfer dad…a nice new driver and a gift certificate for a round of golf at your local golf course might be a great idea.  If a round of golf and this spiffy new driver is not quite in the budget, how about a certificate for a few bucket of balls at driving range!

TaylorMade Burner Draw Driver – New Low Price!: Need to hit a baby draw around the trees and into the fairway on the final hole? You can convert that very shot when stepping to the tee with the TaylorMade® Burner Draw Driver. The club’s draw-weighted technology makes it easier to square the club at impact, promoting a distance-enhancing draw. The 460cc titanium clubhead gives you unsurpassed forgiveness on off-center hits.

And for that baseball dad.  Keep him cool this summer in Under Amour’s amazing heat gear or how about tickets to your favorite local baseball team.  But stear clear of going to a baseball game this Father’s Day (unless you have tickets already).  Many major league games are sold out or have only terrible seats available.  The baseball season is not even half way done so you have many tickets to choose from, just head to MLB.com.  And if you don’t have a major league team in your area, don’t forget about the minor leagues!

Under Armour Heat Gear Sleeveless T-Shirt Mens: The HeatGear sleeveless tee from Under Armour offers you a full range of motion during your activity, while the lightweight microfiber construction dries quickly to keep you dry and cool.

Happy Father’s Day and happy hunting for that perfect Father’s Day gift!

And remember to live your life to aspire and inspire with HerBigIdea.com.

Elaine of Her Big Idea has an Internet Radio Show on BlogTalkRadio and writes for Posh Mama Online Magazine and Social Network every Tuesday.

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Elaine H., June 8th 2008 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Must Have Monday – Get Those Lips Ready for Summer!

I love Benefit products! Check out smoooch – rescue lip balm. It’s perfect for getting those lips ready for summer.

Get instant relief from dry lips with smoooch. Vitamin E and jojoba make this the balm of choice when lips need a real rescue. Unscented and colorless it’s great anytime. Product details: 7.0 g net wt 0.25 oz. Only $20

And remember to live your life to aspire and inspire with HerBigIdea.com.

Elaine of Her Big Idea has an Internet Radio Show on BlogTalkRadio and writes for Posh Mama Online Magazine and Social Network every Tuesday.

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Elaine H., June 2nd 2008 | Tags: , , , , ,
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Must Have Monday: Beach Essentials

For the next few days, I will be posting from the sunny beaches of Coronado, California (San Diego).  The weather is gorgeous and I’m staying just steps away from the white sandy beach. 

I’ve discovered these two amazing beach themed finds at UncommonGoods that are perfect for your next seaside getaway.

For her: The Wet Bikini Bag- in pink and green 

The beach can be a heavenly experience, especially if at the end of the day you can slip your wet swimsuit into this hand embroidered 100% cotton bag with a waterproof lining. Your possessions will stay dry, changing will be a snap and your suit will have a chance to breathe even as it’s packed away. This super-cute beach essential can be yours for only $18.00!

For Him: The Wet Trunks Bag

As any red-blooded man could tell you, there’s nothing worse than wet trunks. They cling to the flesh in a really annoying way, they get freezing cold when it’s windy, and you can never wring them out completely so they dampen every other item you’re packing. With this simple bag, though, you can get those trunks off and stowed away safely where they won’t mar all your other possessions. Featuring retro Bermuda shorts and a lightweight feel, this clever sidekick ensures that after a day at the beach, a comfortable evening is in the bag.  Only $24.00 at UncommonGoods.

Please don’t forget to enter the two contests we have going on:

  1. Win a Free Wupzey Highchair Food Catcher.  Perfect for anyone with a messy little one in a high chair!
  2. Win a year subscription to ListPlanIt.com (Retail Value $29.95).  Organize your life and your business with these great checklists.   

Be sure to check out my weekly column on PoshMama Online Magazine and Social Network.  This Tuesday I talk about how to write a feature release to help promote your business. 

And, don’t forget to tune into my 30-minute BlogTalkRadio show on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 2 pm EDT / 11 am PDT.  I am interviewing owner and entrepreneur Amber from RuffleButts.com.   RuffleButts specializes in fun and frilly clothing for babies.  Amber’s products already have a star-studded following.  Listen live and call in to ask her a question!  The call-in number is (646) 200-4281.

And remember to live your life to aspire and inspire with HerBigIdea.com.

Elaine of Her Big Idea, writes for Posh Mama Online Magazine and Social Network every Tuesday.

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Elaine H., May 19th 2008 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Must Have Mondays – A Stimulus Check Must Have

Whenever I come into a windfall, such as this year’s stimulus check we have/will be receiving, I like to spend it on a little luxury item.  A few years ago my money went toward a bracelet from Tiffany and Co. This year I may have to splurge on a pair of designer denim.

While doing some online shopping I found some “must have” jean shorts by “William Rast” called “Lisa Short-Saddle“.  Justin Timberlake and Trace Ayala have launched “William Rast”, their first clothing line. According to the website William Rast jeans have quickly become the latest “it” denim.

The ultra light weight denim and cropped leg that hits right above the knee is perfect all summer occasions. You will simply adore everything William Rast makes.

William Rast, As Seen On: Sophia Bush, star of One Tree Hill, arrives at LAX airport in her William Rast jeans. She is rumored to be dating her co-star, James Lafferty, who happened to be her traveling companion for that day! (5-7-08)

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Elaine H., May 12th 2008 | Tags: , , , , , , ,
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Must Have Mondays – A Last Minute Mother’s Day Idea

The Topsy Turvey Planter & Stand: Turn any space into a vertical garden!

If you mom likes to garden like my mother then the Topsy Turvey Planter and Stand by Gaiam may be the perfect gift idea for your mamacita.

With this unique planter and stand, there’s no more digging, weeding, stakes or cages needed; it instantly turns any space with ample sunlight into a garden. As plants grow down, all you do is water conveniently from the top with the included funnel. Works wonders for tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and flowers. Also available without metal stand.

The planter is only $19.  And, if there’s no place to hang the planter purchase the planter and stand for only $56!

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Elaine H., May 5th 2008 | Tags: , , , , , ,
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How to Spend Your Tax Rebate!

Now that the government has surprised us with an early release of the tax stimulus rebate, I have found some great ways to help you spend that money!

The BalanceBall Chair: An ergonomic back support chair

The original BalanceBall® Chair by Gaiam is a revolution in office and home furniture that combines exercise and fitness with comfort and ergonomic back support for an affordable price. These exercise ball chairs have long been a customer favorite; try one and you’ll see why! Based on customer comments sent in nearly every week, it appears a quiet revolution is slowly taking over the conventional office chair set-up. With chiropractic pioneer Dr. Randy Weinzoff, Gaiam developed this patented BalanceBall Chair as an effective tool for strengthening core muscles and improving spinal alignment.

The exercise ball chair set includes a removable 52cm BalanceBall, an adjustable support bar, easy-glide casters, an air pump and a desktop guide to get you moving.

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Elaine H., April 28th 2008 | Tags: , ,
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