Maternity Holiday Dress Up from Pea in the Pod Collection

Look like one hot momma (to-be) this holiday with Destination Maternity. Last week I went to the Destination Maternity showroom to see the Holiday and Spring Maternity Collections. And there is plenty of good news--you and your bump are going to look fabulous this season.

Mommytime Monday: Gift Shopping with Ellen Allen

It's Cyber Monday and time to get serious about your gift list.  I'm putting together my shopping list for my girlfriends (we all know girlfriends are essential to a mom's sanity) and focusing on gifts that are functional as well as fabulous.  This season trendy moms are carrying Ellen Allen Annapolis bags, putting them on their wish lists and buying them for the friends that matter most--mom friends.

Momtrends Great Gift #15

Kitchen playsets are one of the best gifts you can give your child and your family.  This season I'm loving the sets I found at Whimsmoore.  These green gifts are gorgeous creations that will provide hours of imaginative play. A handmade wooden kitchen inspires kids to cook up loads of meals (my favorite is chocolate cupcake soup!) and work as a team.

Momtrends Review Cuisinart Filtration System

About a month ago Cuisinart sent me a Cuisinart WCH-950 CleanWater 2-Gallon Countertop Hot/ Cold Water-Filtration System Kit. I was eager to test this out. Having vowed to stop buying bottle water for the family, I'd still like a way to get refreshing, clean water that is convenient. Set up was easy and this device looks fairly sleek on the counter. 

Momtrends Great Gift #14

Wooden blocks have never been cooler. Look around at any preschool group and you'll find kids gathering round these classic wooden toys dreaming and building. This year I'm keen on CITIBLOCS Original Wooden Building Block Set.

2 Modern Holiday Ornament Contest

Calling all crafters, one of my favorite places to shop for modern kids' furnishings, 2Modern, is sponsoring a Recycled Ornament Contest. All you DIY Junkies get ready to create a Holiday Ornament made completely of recycled materials. Winners will be judged on creatvitiy, use of recycled materials, and design asthetic.

Saturday Deal Round-Up 11/27

Save big on personalized gifts from Preppy Poppy. I for one have never outgrown my love of things, pink, green, and monogrammed. Preppy Poppy is running a promotion through 12/2/09. Get 20% off your entire order. Discount automatically applies at checkout. Momtrends picks: The personalized and Insulated Lunch totes make wonderful teacher gifts for Christmas. ($12)

Momtrends Great Gift #13

So technically you do need power to use this next gift pick, Prima Princessa Presents The Nutcracker. But technicalities aside, this will get your girls up and moving. I promise! This DVD combines classical dance and music from the timeless ballet The Nutcracker.  The DVD deconstructs the ballet in bite-sized lessons.

Holiday Fashions and Savings From Ralph Lauren

I'm simply mad fpr plaid this season.  And no one does tartan for the holidays like Ralph Lauren.  For Christmas finery, I recommend the two pieces shown.  To find out more about them, plus learn how to get free shipping and 25% off your Ralph Lauren purchases read on...

Friday Food: Pear & Proscuitto Stuffing

Whew! What a meal we had yesterday.  The highlight had to be my pear and prosciutto stuffing.  Moist, flavorful and distinctive.  This is a side-dish you won't soon forget.