Christmas Gift Guide 2021: Gifts For All the Ladies in our Lives

The Mommies Reviews

Good evening welcome to our Christmas Gift Guide: 2-21: Gifts for all the ladies we love. Including moms, mother in laws, Aunts, Grandmas and the sisters that through friendship have become a part of our family and our lives wouldn’t be the same without these amazing ladies’.

Mom & Daughter Journal: Fun, Prompted Journal to Get to Know Your Teen Daughter Better, Journal for Teen Girls and Moms (Fun Parent and Teen Bonding Journals)  published by Lisa McGuiness

This light-hearted and engaging journal will bring teen girls and moms closer together through painless (promise!) easy, fun questions

An equal mix of fun and thoughtful questions for mom and teen daughters to answer

No essays or long answers required!

 Questions are all fill-in-the-blank, checklists or multiple choice.
Extra space is provided for extended answers if desired.

All are engaging, quick and easy.

Connect with your daughter like never before!

Growing up can be a challenging, amazing and confusing time for parents and their children. This insightful journal/workbook, will help start, improve, and rebuild a positive relationship between mother and teenage daughter.

Encouraging communication and bonding has never been so fun!

Did you know that the biggest issue that teens have with their parents is communication? Whether it is the belief that parents don’t listen, don’t’ trust them enough, or treat them as if they are “just kids”. Communication is the cornerstone of parenthood.

This journal helps tear down those communication barriers and allows you to uncover the true motivation behind your child’s actions, bridging the road to more thoughtful discussions

This journal will:

  • Encourage positive communication between mother and daughter
  • Create easy, engaging bonding time
  • Provide a peak into your sons thoughts and motivations
  • Help discover issues facing your son
  • Help you discover what you do that bothers your son most.

Fun Questions include:

  • Does your son believe in Karma?  Love at first sight?
  • What world problem would he solve if he was in charge for the day?
  • Can you predict what qualities he hopes for in his future career?
  • What is he most worried about right now?

Guaranteed to create a discussion in a painless way for your preteen/teen daughter to share her thoughts

This journal is the perfect for all families. Great to use while on long car rides, vacations, and even at the dinner table.

Don’t hesitate to pick up your copy today, your daughter will thank you!

For ages 12 and up. Makes a great gift for Mom or Daughter birthdays, Valentines Day, Christmas, Easter, and Mothers Day. Order today and begin your journey of being closer together!

The One with All the Cross-Stitch: 21 Unofficial Patterns for Fans of Friends Published by Editors of Ulysses Press

Get stitching with this adorable collection of cross-stitch patterns inspired by the greatest TV show of all time: FRIENDS!

The One with All the Cross-Stitch brings your favorite TV Sitcom to the craft space in a first-of-its-kind cross-stitch book! Crafty fans of FRIENDS will love this adorable book and its 25 clever cross-stitch patterns that pay homage to one of the most binged shows ever.

With this book, you’ll be able to relive the very best moments of FRIENDS as you stitch together iconic images like the Central Perk sign, the chick and the duck, and unforgettable quotes like “PIVOT!” Whether you’re making fabulous wall art to proudly display your FRIENDS superfandom or one-of-a-kind handmade gifts for your friends and family, this cross-stitch book is a must-have for any die-hard lover of FRIENDS.

The Volume published by Luis Camnitzer


From the dot to the line to infinity: a whimsical children’s book about space and spatiality, with colorful illustrations and a large gatefold that illuminates the story.

One very dark night, a long time ago, there was a big explosion. It was the “Big Bang.” From the “Big Bang,” a dot flew off by itself and began to explore. But all around it was empty space. The dot became lonely, so it split in two, which was fun at first. But then the two dots grew bored of each other, so they began to multiply until they formed something entirely new: a line. The line replicated until it became a surface, and the surface repeated until it became a 3-dimensional shape: the volume. A stray line then pulled off the volume and began to explore shape, color and pattern to create the magic of writing and art.

This whimsical adventure―filled with imaginative text, mind-expanding illustrations and with an impressive double gatefold “to infinity”―takes readers of all ages on a journey through concepts that are the foundation of both art and life.

Author Luis Camnitzer is a celebrated artist known for art that deconstructs accepted frameworks and exposes systems of power. In The Volume, he turns his powers of observation to familiar visual ideas and helps us to see them anew. Filled with beauty and humor, Camnitzer’s first children’s book will enlighten and delight readers of all ages.

Luis Camnitzer (born 1937) is a German-born Uruguayan artist, curator, art critic and academic who was at the forefront of 1960s Conceptual art. He lives and works in Great Neck, New York, and taught at SUNY Old Westbury, where he is currently a professor emeritus.

The Bloom Bra

A patented, fully-customizable sports bra designed for moms – pre and post maternity and for women from sizes 28C to 56L to get out there and exercise in comfort. It is revolutionizing one of the fastest growing industries. industry.


Mainstream brands do not cater to the majority of the population. One in three women experience breast pain when working out which often leads to them opting out. Furthermore, women’s bodies change 10% throughout the month which can be up to a full cup size. That’s why Bloom Bras is designed by women for women, like me, frustrated by the lack of options.

  • We sell out every time new inventory arrives with our size 9 selling at the same rate as our size 1.
  • 300,000 people visited the Bloom Bras Facebook page last month alone without paid support
  • 160 women (strangers!) showed up at the design studio after one organic social post
  • Our bras are engineered with help from NASA, shipping and packaging experts and celebrity corset designer, Camilla Huey, to lift not squish with patented, adjustable technology.
  • We helped to build a sustainable factory
  • Bloom Bras has partnerships now with Macy’s, Universal Standard, REI and others to be announced in upcoming weeks.

Here are links to some of the recent articles in Thrive Global, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur Magazine,  New York Post and Elite Daily.

Melomys Moon and Sun Tee

Melomys, a business with an environmental mission. Melomys , is a California-based online apparel store that plants 5 trees for every purchase.. We sell T-shirts, hoodies, jewelry, and accessories (our products range in price from $20 – $50). Our company is named in honor of the Bramble Cay Melomys, the first species declared extinct due to human-caused climate change. We have a goal to plant 1 million trees by 2025.

The products we sell are made with a lot of intention and care for the environment. Our clothing is made from eco-friendly fabrics like 100% cotton and polyester made from recycled products. We only purchase products that are made ethically and with dye processes that minimize water use and pollution. We also make every product to order so that we don’t contribute to the massive overproduction and waste that is characteristic of the fashion industry.. We also donate all returns so they don’t end up in landfills.

A Mandala-inspired illustration of the Sun and Moon that makes you feel connected to the Earth. This T-shirt is everything you’ve dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It’s comfortable and flattering for both men and women.
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping

Hippy Feet Floral Ankle – Lily Teal

Floral Ankle - Lily Teal
A STEP FORWARD FOR THE HOMELESS

Bring on the flower power! These blossoming socks were designed with your inner flower child in mind. Featuring 3 bright white florals with Fuschia inner accents knit on top of the foot, and a white heel & toe. Our Floral socks are also available as crew socks in both Cornflower Blue and Orchid Purple.  Made in the USA out of super soft ringspun cotton yarn.

Sock Features

Blister Tab: prevents blisters and keeps your socks where they belong
Cushioned Footbed: super soft padding for extra comfort
Arch Support: like a nice hug for your foot
Seamless Toe: no more annoying bump at the tip of your toes
Y-Stitched Heel: better fit and no more bunching

Sizes

Small = women’s shoe 5.5-9, men’s shoe 4-7.5
Large= women’s shoe 9.5+, men’s shoe 8-14

Materials

85% Ringspun cotton, 10% nylon, 5% elastic

Machine wash cold on gentle cycle, do not bleach, tumble dry low, do not dry clean or iron.

If you like these, make sure to check out the rest of our ankle socks!

hippyfeet a sock company on a mission to provide jobs to homeless youth! Since 2016, we’ve been able to create jobs for over 160 young people ages 16-24 affected by homelessness.

The packaging on every pair even comes signed by the young person who your socks help employ! All of our products are American made and eco-friendly as well.

OOMBRA Crossed straps Sky + Blush

OOMBRAs are $30 each… but mix-and-match 3 for $75 with code BUY3

The nude side is Blush, our lightest tone with a hint of pink. The print side is Sky, a white background sprinkled with light blue stars and dark blue shooting stars. The criss-cross design in the back makes for a perfect balance of snug and relaxed fit. 

All OOMBRAs are super soft and completely reversible, made from a patented design that hugs without binding. Our jersey fabrics won’t trap smells or irritate skin like synthetics used in athletic wear. 

OOMBRAs never have hardware – no clips, clasps, strap adjusters or wires – so there’s nothing digging into your skin or underboob! 

Our sizing is unique! OOMBRAs use a simple single-measure system to fit a wide variety of body shapes – YES, our bras work for flat chests and curvy ones, too. To find your size, use a soft tape measure, wrapping it around the biggest part of your bust, including your nipples. Don’t pull tight! The number of inches around is your OOMBRA size. If you’re on the cusp between 2 sizes, we definitely recommend going BIGGER.

And for lots more sizing info, check out our sizing page.

The only pediatrician-designed bra in the market, specifically created for tweens and teens to make the transformation from child to adult more comfortable on all fronts – physically, emotionally, and socially. Co-founded by Dr. Cara Natterson, the OOMBRA is part of the OOMLA platform which includes the Puberty Portal where tweens and teens can find pediatrician-approved content written by their peers to help navigate this transformative time in their lives. 

Cynthia Starts a Band Published by Olivia Swindler

Cynthia Starts a Band by [Olivia Swindler]

Eleanor Quinn
was America’s sweetheart.

The lead singer in a wildly successful band and dating the most beautiful man in America, she lives a life most could only dream of. Then on the night of her engagement, she vanishes, leaving the world to wonder where and why she has gone.

Eleanor sets out on a journey to regain agency in her life, to be something other than “Eleanor Quinn”. She moves to Seattle determined to find herself again. Riddled with self-doubt, she realizes the only way she can ever be free is to share her side of the story.

Although starting over is not as simple as she imagined as the ghosts from her past force their way to her.  Cynthia Starts a Band tells the story of starting over and discovering who one is when the world isn’t looking.
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Love, Only Better: An Empowering Novel for Women Published by Paulette Stout

Love, Only Better: An Empowering Novel for Women by [Paulette Stout]

IN A BOLD AND EMPOWERING NOVEL ABOUT A VERY REAL ISSUE, PAULETTE STOUT INTRODUCES AN ADORABLE GAL WITH AN INTIMATE SECRET.

For Rebecca, sex is a joke missing a punchline. No crashing waves. Only pangs of inadequacy. At twenty-eight, shouldn’t she have had one by now? Her snickering ex thought so. His taunts echo in her ears as he rolls out of her bed. Then out of her life.

Lost, Rebecca seeks expert help, joining a study for women who can’t “finish” in the bedroom. There is such a thing? It’s unconventional, for sure, but she’s desperate for answers. The no-sex mandate is a no brainer. Who’d want to be with her anyway?

Then Kyle moves in. Her blue-eyed, black motorcycle-riding dream of a neighbor lives a heartbeat away. Sparks flew immediately. But could the timing be any worse?

If he learns her secret, she’ll lose her best chance at love. But if her lessons fail, she’ll be left eternally broken. Unlovable.

What started as a search for fulfillment, has suddenly become a quest for something far greater.

Love, Only Better is an intimate quest full of heart, blending a fun next-door romance with steamy dates-for-one. Perfect for fans of Helen Hoang (The Kiss Quotient), Jennifer Weiner (Good In Bed), Jojo Moyes and fans of women’s fiction full of wit, spice and soul. Buy it now!

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Next Chance You: Tools, Tips, and Tough Love for Bringing Your A-Game to Life Published by Brittany Wagner

Last Chance U star Brittany Wagner shows readers that even when they think they have failed and all hope is lost, every day offers a new chance to get up, start over, and seize the opportunities that come their way. 

In the Netflix hit docuseries Last Chance U, athletic academic counselor Brittany Wagner helped student-athletes who found themselves at a crossroads dig deep and move beyond personal failure to find success. Wagner’s core mission—empowering others to bring their A-game into every interaction—is offered to readers here in Next Chance You, a motivational guide to personal success. Delivering practical strategies to help readers overcome obstacles, develop a growth mindset, and get out of their own damn way, she shares personal stories and lessons learned— from her own life and those she has counseled—with the same tough love and no-nonsense attitude that made her a fan favorite.

Like many of the Athletes she’s worked with over the years, Brittany Wagner hasn’t had it easy. From toxic relationships to challenging work environments, Brittany has had her own share of disappointments and setbacks in life, but her ability to reframe each day as an opportunity to start fresh has allowed her to rewrite her story and inspire those she’s counseled to do the same. Sharing the daily habits and best practices that have helped her student-athletes go from their worst days to careers in the NFL, Next Chance You applies Brittany’s experiential wisdom to everyday situations, giving readers a motivational shot in the arm to view every day as an opportunity to be better than before and put in the hard work necessary to make their dreams come true.

She shares stories from her own life and those she has counseled with distilled, actionable advice that will embolden everyone from college students to CEOs to step away from their excuses and fearlessly pursue their goals, whether finding a new job, leaving a relationship, or simply having more compassion for themselves and others.

Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates