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New parents to Levi,  Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves bought the cute new “Eating Solids” onesie from Huddy Buddy - the hip maker of our Favorite onesies and t-shirts for babies and toddlers!  The adorable onesie retails for $24.

Huddy’s buddies include a huge celebrity clientele including Katie Holmes, Tori Spelling, Jennifer Garner, Britney Spears, Heidi Klum, Marcia Cross and many many more.  Join the A-List by visiting www.huddybuddy.com to get your own!  Check out their Holiday Sale for 20% OFF!!!  From dreidels to mistletoe, Huddy Buddy’s got you covered!

Nicole Richie was spotted at Petit Tresor in West Hollywood over the weekend with two of her girlfriends.  She purchased one of those great stroller liners from Booyah Baby, a favorite of celebutots in Hollywood including Max & Emme, Eden & Savannah, Nahla, Jayden James and Sean Preston!

Of course, she had to have the matching bibs and burpclothes for precious little Harlow too!  The stroller liner retails for $69, and can be purchased online at BooyahBaby.com.

Tori Spelling, star mom to Liam and Stella, visited Petit Tresor this past Saturday in West Hollywood.  She left with a great assortmant of burp cloths, bibs and a signature stroller liner, all from Booyah Baby.

Booyah Baby is best known for their adorable stroller liners and has been a recent top pick for many Hollywood moms including Jennifer Lopez, Marcia Cross, Britney Spears, Halle Berry and maybe-mom Avril Lavigne!

Tori is pictured here with little Stella in her lovely nursery that was featured in Life & Style Weekly Magazine this past August.

By this point, every one of you has to have heard of Plain Mary, right?!?!  It’s causing a little hysteria on the baby scene in LA these days, as everyone just HAS to have one of Plain Mary’s Kensington Play Mats for their little one(s) and their other Plain Mary essentials like their tees, bibs and burp cloths too!  Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have them for Knox and Vivienne.  Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have them for little Max and Emme.  Jennifer Garner, Heidi Klum, Brooke Shields, Nicole Ritchie, Uma Thurman, and more have all used them with their babies too!  In short, if there was one single baby item that everyone in-the-know just could not live without, Plain Mary’s Kensington Play Mat would have to be it.

We first saw the Kensington Play Mat at a trade show in New York last fall.  We thought it was beautiful, but didn’t really see it up close to be able to appreciate the real reasons that it has become SUCH a success for Plain Mary!  After seeing a recent sample and putting it through our little battery of textiles tests, we can see why it’s so popular and an amazing product totally worth the $190 price tag.

It’s not just your average play mat, which is apparent from the beginning.  Where are the toys?  Where are the cutesy characters and patterns?  How about the chimey-digitized “music” that is sure to drive you nuts?  You’ll find none of those things here.  What you will find is twice the size of a traditional play mat!  It’s B.Y.O.T., but we like that since it can be overstimulating to have the usual ten different toys suspended overhead anyway!  The fabric is the most luxurious microfiber and it is virtually impossible to stain.  It is very cushy with the thick quilted padding,  hard for little hands to grasp (so it stays in place) and is surely one of the most useful things that you could have for your little one!

What we love most is the fact that after repeated wash and drys, stain tests, and more, not only does it look great, IT STILL LOOKS NEW!!! That’s amazing, and we really do try! We love the sturdy stitching in the quilting and the silk threaded embroidery is just luscious.

Mary Kate Olson, 22 (pictured here on the left with twin sister Ashley Olson) was seen last Friday walking into Petit Tresor, the super chic West Hollywood baby boutique.  According to our sources, her friend was teasing her about her belly and the two spent more than forty five minutes browsing Muu Nursery Furniture and then purchased a Ju Ju Be diaper bag, several layette items from Kissy Kissy, and some great blankets from Lotus Springs.

Now, these could of course be nothing more than great gifts for a friend.  This baby sure would be a charmer though with obvious father being Lapo Elkann, 31, known Italian playboy and heir to the Fiat empire!

Jennifer Garner and soon-to-be big sister Violet stopped by Petit Tresor last Friday. They were in and out pretty quickly, our sources said, leaving with one of Huddy Buddy’s new Rock Star shirts that are available in both girl and boy colors!

They are one of our Favorite Things from way back so check them out online at www.HuddyBuddy.com and pick up one of their edgy onesies or t-shirts for your little sweetie today! They even have a bunch of great picks on sale for a limited time!  Just click HERE or on the SALE tag at the bottom of the page to view the available selection.

Photo courtesy of JustJared.com

With Tom Brady out of the game due to his recent knee injury and surgery, it’s given him more time to spend with that sweet little Jack!  It definitely sounds like a win-win to us, well unless you are the Patriots or a fan.  Oh well, all of our best wishes to Tom and the Pats!  He’ll be back before you know it!

In Tom’s extra little off-season, besides surgery a week ago, recovery and starting rehab soon back in Boston, he has been doing a little shopping for Jack!  He’s been in LA for a few days before heading back to Beantown and ordered some lovely things from Petit Tresor!

Tom’s picks for Jack were none other than a collection of super soft baby sweaters and a cardigans from babycottons, a super cute ‘hunk’ giftset from Plain Mary, and a luxurious “Blanket of Snow” Quilt from Bunnies By The Bay.  Enjoy that baby Tom…they grow up so fast!

At long last we’ve finally found exactly where you too can find THE most perfect pair of little gold mary janes that we have ever laid eyes on. That sweet little Suri Cruise has been spotted in them about a gazillion times.

Every time we see a photo of her, it’s those fabulous little shoes that we’re dreaming of!  This one really took some research and apparently it’s nothing but the absolute best for this pint-sized fashion icon. The shoes are called “Galgrain” and they are from Bonpoint, one of the very finest children’s fashion houses in Paris.  The shoes come in a variety of sizes from infant through toddler and then girls. They retail for between $220 and $270 depending on size, and ooh la la are they ever la crème de la crème.

Go to www.Bonpoint.com for store information.  They are pretty exclusive and do not sell online.  Try calling one of their boutiques in New York, Boston, Palm Beach or Beverly Hills.  Special thanks to Nastja of http://suricruisefashion.blogspot.com for all of her help:)!

We are so excited about this week’s review of the ERGO Baby Carrier! It is a complete solution and does so much for only one product! It is extremely versatile, works for a broad range of ages and is so incredibly well-made that it will actually last through this broad range of ages a few times over!

Don’t just take our word for it either.  Julia Roberts and her baby boy Henry love theirs!  ERGO makes a great line of organic carriers now too, which was Julia’s pick, just FYI.

How many different functions can the ERGO actually handle? How many pieces of baby gear can it lighten your load?  Let’s see. With the ERGO HandsFree System you can leave the stroller and diaper bag at home for once. Amazing, right?!?!  You can also wear it on your front, back or even on your hip! It is really easy to breastfeed in too, even having that great little hood that makes a fabulous fixed nursing cover.  Also you can forget purchasing a sling, wrap, infant carrier, toddler carrier, etc…  The ERGO is all of these!  It will take you some time to grow out of too since it is completely intended to be used from birth up to 40 pounds, but has been tested for up to 90!!!  They recommend using it for as long as you and your child are comfortable.  How easy is that?!?

We love the accessories too!  ERGO offers an Infant Insert, a fabulous Backpack and a Front Pouch which we absolutely love.  They really contribute so much to the overall functionality of the system.  Use the Backpack as a clip on diaper bag!  Store your cell phone, credit card and some cash in the Front Pouch and leave your purse at home!  Keep your tiny sweetie snug and cozy with the Infant Insert!  They all work marvelously with the ERGO Carrier and you are sure to love them as much as we do.

The ERGO Baby Carrier’s incredibly ergonomic design supports a correct sitting position for the baby’s hip, pelvis and spine growth. It also effectively disperses most of the baby’s weight between the hips and thighs, which helps to eliminate compression of the spine when hanging by the crotch, which most other baby carrier designs require. The ERGO also balances the baby’s weight to parents’ hips and shoulders too, effectively alleviating physical stress on mommy and daddy…Yayee!!!

Visit www.ergobabycarriers.com for more information and to order your own.  The ERGO Baby Carrier retails at $105 and the ERGO Organic Carrier retails at $120.

Marcia Cross and her sweet little twin girls Eden and Savannah were at Petit Tresor in Brentwood, CA this past weekend. Daddy, Tom Mahoney must sat this one out.  They were just browsing but couldn’t eave the store without half a dozen super cozy pink blankets from My Blankee!

We can’t say that we blame them at all.  My Blankee Blankets are just SO SOFT!!!  Look for them coming up in an upcoming review and SWAG ALERT just for you on BellazizasFavorites.com!

Charlize Theron and Stuart Townsend visited Petit Tresor in West Hollywood over the weekend, getting a good start on the baby shopping!  Rumor has it that they are expecting their first child this coming spring!

The cutie couple purchased two diaper bags from Petunia Picklebottom and a celeb-must-have Kensington Playmat from Plain Mary.  Congrats to the lovely couple!

Matt Damon and his wife Luciana recently welcomed Gia Zavala, baby girl #3 into their family.  Matt must feel a little overwhelmed by all of that estrogen from our guess, but absolutely elated as well!  Congrats Matt and Luciana, and welcome little Gia!

Baby, we’re sure that there were tons of gifts, but we recently got some insider 411 on a nice little surprise that was sent from the uber-chic celeb favorite MilkShop.com!  The package contained some beautiful things and we thought we’d pass the info along just in case any of you have your own little new arrivalettes that need a little something extra special.

Arriving at Chez Damon: a Piggy Doll by BlaBla, a Pasha Silk Kurta in pink by Leaves of Grass, an ultra luxe Larucci Leopard Blanket in cream, the entire Kiehl’s Baby Product Collection, and last but not least, an absolute necessity for any little princess, a Mason Pearson Child’s Hairbrush in pink.

Hatley is one of our absolute Favorites for that indispensable genre of clothing that might not fall into the extraordinary every time, but that none of us can live without…Everyday Clothes!  Hatley’s new colors and patterns for this fall are beautiful and so much fun!  They are of course in keeping with their Nature theme, apples, horses, dinosaurs, the ever popular moose, and this time around there’s even some alien action!

Hatley’s new backpacks and lunch totes are pretty impressive.  They of course are made with the high quality that we would expect form all things labeled Hatley, but they spare no expense in the design and production departments!  It’s so great when something works and functions as well as it looks, right?!?!  That’s typically Hatley!

The backpack is very roomy without being oversized, and makes great use of its’ compartments.  The lunch tote fits very neatly inside too!  The zippers are made for kid-use and the canvas that they are constructed of is absolutely made for loads of loads and multiple washings.  We love the apple print the most but were a little concerned as it is mostly white…hmmm…SCOTCHGUARD, GIRLS!  It works fabulously and will keep people in wonder and amazement of how you could be that good to keep your little sweetie in a white backpack that always looks new!

The Lunch Tote is fabulous too and makes a great little travel cooler as well if your set hasn’t reached school age yet.  Again, it washes quite well and you can keep it looking new forever with a little Scotchguard.  The inside is lined in plastic, and there’s an elastic tether to keep things from bouncing around inside.

The Backpacks are $30 and the Lunch Totes are $20 and are available to ship immediately.  Check them out online to browse or place your order, CLICK HERE or on the button below to see their website.  All items ship from Canada, so give a little extra time for shipping.

Also, stay tuned for our upcoming reviews of their fabulous new outerwear collections including matching Rain Essentials (raincoats, rain boots, and the weetest little umbrellas you’ve ever seen) and Snow Essentials (fluffy snow jackets, snow pants and matching snow boots fit for the Canadian cold!).  They are all absolutely adorable!!!

Yes, it’s finally here!  After months of waiting we are finally ready to post our biggest SWAG ALERT ever, and just in time to celebrate our 100th post!

Happy 100th Post Bellaziza’s Favorite Things!!!

Enter to win our new quarterly “MEMBERS ONLY SWAG” for your very own Phil&Teds Vibe with Doubles Kit valued at $800!!!  This is in celebration of our 100th post on BellazizasFavorites.com, and also the launch of our hot new MEMBERS ONLY SWAG!  It’s some very sizable swag so we’re going to run it for a while, giving you lots of fun chances to enter!

So here’s the deal:  Just CLICK HERE to subscribe to our updates and as a subscriber, you’re automatically entered to win the Vibe as well as all of our weekly SWAG ALERTs!!!  Subscribe for as many of your different email addresses as you like too!  That’s right!  The source of entries will be our subscriber list and all subscribers are automatically entered to win all MEMBERS ONLY SWAG ALERTs and weekly SWAG ALERTs forever!  The drawing will take place on Tuesday, December 16th and one of you will roll away with a spanking new Vibe for two!

To maximize chances of winning our MEMBERS ONLY SWAG giveaways make sure you’re A.) subscribed to our blog, and take advantage of our EXTRA ENTRIES!!!

EXTRA ENTRIES are available for referring new confirmed subscribers, blogging about us on your blog, AND/OR adding our button to your blog too!  Just send separate emails to swag@bellazizasfavorites.com letting us know what you did for your extras and we’ll make sure to count them in!

Winner will be chosen via random.org and fetched using Prizey.net.  Good luck to all!  Click HERE to return to www.BloggyGiveaways.com.

It’s no secret that we are absolutely in love with two gentlemen from New Zealand by the names of Phil and Ted.  How cool are their products?  It’s not just a few either, but ALL OF THEM!  In our opinion the only ones qualified to out-do this dynamic duo are themselves…and they sure have with the Vibe!!!

How many mothers use a double stroller?  How many are lucky enough to have a Phil&Teds Double Inline?  Wouldn’t it be great if all of that rugged functionality came in one uber chic and luxurious package?  Wouldn’t it be even better if you could fold the whole thing up quickly and easily without any disassembly or breaking a nail?  What if it drove like a dream and had the lines of a thoroughbred?  What if the minute you started the engine you just knew you had arrived?  HALT!  Okay, must be dreaming about the Maseratti Quatro again *sigh*…or not?  It’s actually the new Phil&Teds Vibe that we’re describing and we know you’ll just love it.

All of you Bugaboo wheeling moms with #2 on the way please do pay close attention!  This could end your misery and pre-heal your impending Bugabooectomy.  Girls, you just shouldn’t have to give up your chic-factor over needing to upgrade to a double stroller.  Now you don’t, so don’t be another casualty!

The Vibe features super cushy removable padding that is both durable and easily washable.  The harness even has a slick little adjustment so that when Junior grows and needs to have his straps moved up a bit, it doesn’t take you forever trying to thread and re-thread.  Who’s been there moms?!?!  The main seat fully reclines in true Phil&Teds fashion to very comfortably accommodate an infant or snoozing toddler, and the whole thing folds up, doubles seat and all, with ease into one very compact unit.  It also features their new and improved braking system that sets itself in as little as the push of a button that is located right on the handlebar.

This is it!  Drumroll please!  Our NEW Favorite Pick for Best Double Stroller goes to the Phil&Teds Vibe!  For more information, please check out www.philandteds.com.  The Vibe retails at just under $800 with the doubles kit, or $679.00 without.  They can be purchased HERE.

Also, this is our 100th post at BellazizasFavorites.com and what could be more appropriate than our review of the most amazing product ever from Phil&Teds for the occasion?  It has been such a pleasure partnering with them over the past year!  We really appreciate their support for what we do and their absolute commitment to innovation and excellence within the industry.  We heart Phil&Teds!

To win your very own Teach My Toddler system, visit www.Teach-My.com and email us with what you love most about this innovative product and why.  Email reviews@bellaziza.com with ”TEACH MY TODDLER SWAG” in the subject line.

All entries must be received by Monday, September 8th at midnight, PST.  You may enter once per email address per day.  Winner will be chosen on Monday via random.org.  Winner will be fetched using Prizey.net.  Good luck to all!

EXTRA ENTRIES are available for subscribing to our blog (click on ’subscribe’ tab at top right of page), blogging about us on your blog, AND/OR adding our button to your blog too!  Just email reviews@bellaziza.com letting us know what you did for your extras (or to request a button) and we’ll make sure to count them in!

Halle Berry, sweet baby Nahla and daddy Gabriel Aubry visited Petit Tresor in Los Angeles on Saturday to purchase a copy of Joel Harper’s Fit Pack DVD, and skincare products by Belli which have become all the rage for moms dealing with pregnancy skincare issues including those pesky stretchmarks.  They also have a fantastic line of skincare products just for baby too!

Photo courtesy of Flynet.

We have been doing some behind the scenes work here at Bellaziza’s Favorite Things and wanted to make sure that none of you are left behind.  Please be sure to use the address www.BellazizasFavorites.com exclusively from this point on, disregarding www.bellaziza.com/blog ( which many of you may have set to your browser’s favorites or bookmarks).

We are doing lots of great techno-type things here to improve the functionality and usability of the site and promise to continue to deliver only the absolute best to you, our fabulous readers!  It’s only going to get better!!!

HINT: Be on the lookour for our new MEMBERS ONLY SWAG section where you can be automatically entered as a subscriber to win our MOST incredible Favorite Things ever, starting very soon with a Phil&Teds VIBE Double Inline Stroller…GASP!!!

Jennifer Garner and the always adorable Violet were spotted shopping at Petit Tresor in Brentwood, CA last Friday.  Violet scored a new piggy bank and she and Mommy left with lots of Plain Mary basics, some organic blankets, and a new diaper bag from Petunia Pickle Bottom.

We can’t wait to see the new baby and what a fantastic big sister little Violet will be!  She just seems so sweet!

As mentioned, we are partnering with Petit Tresor over the next few weeks to bring you inside information on some of the absolute best new products available for you and your family, and some fun celebrity news as well!

This past week we had an exciting opportunity to interview Nina Takesh, one of the owners and creators of Petit Tresor!  We want to pass the highlights on to you:

On the story behind the store:

Crista:  What was your inspiration behind the store?

Nina:  We had both just had babies.  Samantha had twins (a boy and a girl) and I had a son.  We couldn’t find nursery items that we really loved. On a whim, we traveled to Paris and were amazed at the nursery items that were available on the market!  That was our inspiration.

Crista:  So both having new babies AND a new business?  How on earth did you do it?

Nina:  (laughing) It’s amazing how much time the babies spent on playmats in our first store!

Crista:  What was your vision for the future back then compared to now?

Nina:  Our goal was to introduce European style to Americans. Today, we’re still doing the same, but we’re a bit more eclectic and modern, yet still traditional.

Crista:  In retrospect, what worked, and what didn’t work?

Nina:  It all worked. It was all a big experiment trying to learn what American mothers wanted for their babies.

On The Petit Tresor Experience:

Crista:  What really defines the ‘Petit Tresor Experience’ for your customers and makes it so unique?

Nina:  The fact that you can find everything under one roof and that if you can’t find it and we’re designing a nursery for you, we’ll go anywhere to find it. This is a service that many of our celebrity customers love about Petit Tresor.

Crista:  What’s your favorite product in the store?

Nina:  Without a doubt, the playmat from Plain Mary.  Every baby should have a monogrammed playmat. It’s the best shower gift, and it’s so practical!

Crista:  What’s your favorite memory in the building of your business?

Nina:  When Petit Tresor was featured in People Magazine for the nursery of Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony’s twins, Emme and Max.

Crista:  What’s your favorite new line or upcoming designer?

Nina:  We love everything from Plain Mary including their burpcloths, bibs, changing pads and t-shirts.  We love Mia Bossi diaper bags and everything from Kissy Kissy.  Our designer hospital robes from Dear Johnnies are a must have for every mother about to give birth too!

Crista:  Sounds fabulous!  We absolutely adore Mia Bossi bags too!  In your experience, what is one item that no mom should do without?

Nina:  A designer hospital robe from Dear Johnnies but also one of our silk photo albums which are just gorgeous!

On ‘What’s all the buzz?’:

Crista:  Who shops or has registered at Petit Tresor?

Nina:  Everyone from Jennifer Lopez to Britney Spears to Nicole Richie to Christina Aguilera to Matthew McConaughey to Heidi Klum to Tori Spelling to Halle Berry… it’s a very, very long list.

Crista:  What do your celebrity clients shop and register for?  Any favorite picks???

Nina:  Everything from the essentials, to having us design their entire nursery.  Sometimes these clients have more than one home also.  Our organic bedding, complete layette selection and our incredible selection of picture frames are also very popular.

Crista:  Do you offer any special or exclusive services?

Nina:  We of course offer our Nursery Design service, but we also offer our Concierge Service which entails us sending our clients everything that they need for their baby each month from birth through toddlerhood.

Crista:  Your new website is fantastic, but what else is next for Petit Tresor?

Nina:  We have plans to open two more retail shops this year in Malibu and San Francisco,  and New York and Miami in 2009!  We are very excited about the future of Petit Tresor!

To read more about Nina Takesh and Petit Tresor, or to do some shopping check out their website at www.petittresor.com.

How many of you find that the before and after look of your home is dramatically different once the little prince or princess hits home?  It’s the huge footprint of toys and baby gear left in their wake that gets hard to deal with sometimes.  What used to look like something out of the pages of Better Homes and Gardens, ends up a kid-zone.  We are so happy that someone is finally coming up with toys that are super fun, but at the same time don’t scream childish in your beautifully furnished home! 

The new ABC Chocolate Collection by Italtrike is absolutely lovely.  It incorporates beautifully finished wood and that fantastic Italian design that always gets us all googley-eyed!  Of the four available pieces in the collection, we received the Triciclino and the Cavallino.  (Take a look at www.italtrike.com for more information on the other two pieces in the collection.)

The Triciclino is absolutely the finest tricycle that we have ever seen.  It’s not only beautiful and can work within your decor, but it’s a pretty smooth ride too from what our favorite little toy-tester tells us!  The wheels are made of a soft rubbery plastic which is is big plus.  They grip the floor better and don’t show wear and tear like hard plastics or foams do.  The wheels also have some weight to them which adds stability to the trike.  The pedals are substantial and nicely shaped, making it a great training trike for kids who are learning to pedal.  It’s a fantastic indoor toy - not too big, and looks so nice!  Not something we would recommend for outside use though.

The Cavallino is equally as wonderful.  We love the detail and lines of the collection as a whole, but the quirky little texture on this horsey’s mane is just too cute!  The rockers on the bottom work really well and have a safe slope to them unlike some other rocking horses out there.  They have this great little curve that goes back out at the tips, preventing tips and accidents when your rowdy little sweetie starts rocking too hard…whew!  

The fact that this collection matches the family coffee table might just be enough for you, but amazingly enough they are truly fantastic toys!  It’s so exciting just to think of the living room as just a living room and not another extension of the playroom with toys all over.  All four pieces are recommended for ages 2-5 and retail for between $90 - $150.  Maybe the ABC Chocolate Collection will help you to find something in-between though, since everyone loves Chocolate!

Okay, so if you were one of us who watched Oprah on the day that she introduced us to her favorite turkey burger, you can understand why we had to go right out and get the ingredients to sample it ourselves!  It turns out that they ARE as good as they looked on-air, so move on over Oprah because Bellaziza’s Favorite Things now has an Official Favorite Turkey Burger too!  It’s not something we would have ever expected, but not all that surprising either at this point:).  Ooh, and P.S. - Oprah, we love you!

So this recipe will be the star of the show at your 4th of July fête with your family’s potato salad or maybe even some Freedom Fries (LOVE the irony…and the French!).  It comes from Donald Trump’s posh private club Mar-a-lago in Florida.  Thanks to The Oprah for getting the recipe out of The Donald.  Give it a try and enjoy your holiday!

• 1 Anjou pear, peeled and diced
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 1 1/2 cups Major Grey’s Chutney
• 1/4 cup dried currants or raisins

Preheat oven to 350°. 
Toss the diced pears with the cinnamon and salt. Bake on a parchment-lined cookie sheet for 10 minutes. 
Cool and mix with the chutney and currants or raisins. 

Okay girls, get excited!!!  We are celebrating Mother’s Day in a very big way this year.  We have looked through countless resources and found what we believe to be the absolute crème de la crème just for you!!  Throughout the next few days we will be posting reviews on all of these fabulous products, so stay tuned for detailed info on just why these products have been added to the list of Bellaziza’s Favorite Things!

Imagine winning our Mother’s Day Spa Swag Giveaway…a box brimming over with wonderful products to help you, Mom, to relax and enjoy taking care of you.  

We begin your well-deserved date with yourself with an incredible facial using your new Clairsonic skin care system.  You feel refreshed and rejuvenated after experiencing the deep cleaning of a professional facial, but the peace of mind in knowing that it is available to you everyday from the comfort and convenience of your own home.  Finally, something that you can promise yourself to make time for!

You continue Bliss-fully with the spa-inspired anti-aging Bliss Youth Group Skincare Kit .  The Youth As We Know It moisturizer, concentrate, cleanser, toner and eye cream all perfectly packaged in a pretty pink cosmetic carry all.  You are worth the pampering, and you know it!

After your rejuvenating facial, complete with your new youthful glow , you slip into your cozy new pajamas, compliments of Hatley.  You are so happy and can’t wait to see how your little sweetie looks in their own set after Daddy gives kiddo a bath tonight!  PS - We love you Dads for that night off!!

As you look in the mirror, noticing how special you feel, you open the clasp to your beautiful custom-made Tiny Squares necklace by Lisa Leonard Jewelry.  It is so dainty and perfect for everyday wear, yet so special with the names of your loved ones artfully inscribed on individual squares.  Maybe it’s you represented by the delicate pearl hanging in front.

What’s the perfect date with yourself without a good book and something sweet?  As you open your fresh copy of every hot mom’s fave read, Rock Star Momma, by Skye Hoppus, you get ready to take that ‘me time’ that many times is forgotten.  You pause though remembering the box of one dozen decadent Sprinkles Cupcakes in the kitchen!  They are a Katie and Suri’s favorite and they sure are ours too!  

One hip, lucky and stylish momma will be taking all!  Just email us with ‘”SPA SWAG” in the subject line and let us know which prize you love the most.  Email reviews@bellaziza.com.  All entries must be received by Sunday, May 11th, midnight, PST.  You may enter once per email address per day.  Winner will be chosen on Monday via random.org.  Good luck to all and HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!! 

Just wanted to give you a little taste of what’s in store for you, our fabulous readers, over the next few weeks…

As you have probably noticed, we are posting more often than ever and have started doing some fabulous SWAG ALERT giveaways! If you like what you’ve been seeing, good because it’s only going to get better!

Coming up, we have our great in-depth reviews and SWAG ALERT giveaways including products from Boon, Phil&Teds, Lemon Loves Lime, Huddy Buddy, D-Mo Baby, Plan Toys, Klean Kanteen, Right Bank Babies, Italtrike and MANY more!!!

ALSO, Mothers Day will be celebrated with some of  Bellaziza’s Favorite SPA SWAG!  So sit back, relax, and stay tuned.  Seriously, you won’t want to miss this one girls… Bliss Spa anyone?

We just wanted to pass this GREAT resource on to all of you online shoppers!  Did you have any idea that you can actually get PAID to shop online?  YES, and we are talking real hard cash!!  Okay, they send you a check in the mail, but that’s pretty incredible if you ask us!  Hooray Ebates.com!!!

It’s so easy too!  You can shop at any of the normal places that you would shop online, just get there through clicking their link to whatever site you are going to shop on at Ebates.com before you go!  You will then receive a percentage of what you spend into your Ebates.com account - that’s your Ebate Rebait!  You just sign into Ebates, connect to the website of your choice via their link, and you paid!  

There are also some super deals that you will have access to exclusively through Ebates.com like the $25 off code that they gave me at Bloomingdales.com.  It had no minimum purchase, so I bought my $45 sandals for only $20!  I also received 7% of the total of my purchase back into my Ebates account!  Now that’s an incredible deal.

Trust us when we say that it is definitely a must have for anyone that shops online!  Not only for the cash back, but for the access to the best online discount codes.  Could you ask for more?  YES!  For a limited time get $5 in your Ebates account just for signing up!  Just click on any of the links posted here to get going!

Be free to be green!  It seems that everyone is doing it these days.  It’s not only fashionable, but it really is something that we can all feel good about.  It’s Earth Day and there’s no day like today!

When it comes to our kiddos though, it sheds an entirely new light on going green.  We all want the very best of everything for our children, but when it comes to products that unknowingly pose a hazard, there is just no question.   With all of the recent toy recalls and now this issue with the phthalates and bisphenol-A in the plastic that even the so-called ‘best’ bottles are made of, you can’t help but be extra cautious.  Thank heavens for products that we can feel good about and at the same time not feel style deprived!  

We recently found a fantastic new store called GreenBaby.  They carry a wonderful selection of the hippest products out there.  The best thing is that every single item that they sell is 100% green and something that you can feel good about giving to your little one.

We are giving one lucky reader some fabulous Earth Day Swag!  GreenBaby’s Feeding Sampler Gift Set (retail $90) is the perfect gift for any new mom.  

Gift Set includes: 1 - green to grow 5 oz regular 1 - green to grow 5 oz wide 1 - Adiri Stage I natural nurser 1 - ThinkBaby 5 oz bottle 1- $50 GreenBaby gift certificate

So you get 4 different bottles that are 100% phthalates and bisphenol-A free, are super safe and also super cute!! You will also get a $50 gift certificate to GreenBaby so that after testing and finding the perfect bottle to fit your little baby bear’s preferences, you can stock up!

To enter, visit www.greenbaby-nyc.com and c