Popina Swimwear Review & Giveaway...

It seems that over the years trends

 have lead to swimwear

 consisting of less and less fabric...

A trend that can make shopping for a new swimsuit especially

 daunting for us moms. 

We want a swimsuit that

fits and flatters our figure,

that highlights our positives, 

distracting from and concealing 

our negative and problem areas...

A Swimsuit that is Not Too Skimpy & Yet Not Too Frumpy!

Am I Right?

I find myself looking at old family photos & longing for the return of the swimwear styles of the 40's and 50's.

{My Grandma in 1946}

I love the classic styles of the swimwear from that era & the fact that women could look feminine & sexy without showing too much skin.

As Luck Would Have It....

Retro-Inspired Swimsuits Might Just Be

The Hottest Trend In Swimwear This Year!!!

What does this mean?

It means....

www.PopinaSwimwear.com

 just might have

The Perfect Suit For You This Summer!

The Popina Retro Swimwear Boutique offers Jantzen Swimwear and Popina Vintage Swimwear Inspired styles.

What Are You Waiting For???

Go Check Them Out!

 These Are Not Your Grandma's Swimsuits!

(although, there may be some notable similarities)

Popina Swimwear Owner/Designer, Pamela Levenson creates "styles with the influence of days gone by but with the modern convenience of today’s fabric innovations and bathing suit construction."

When I received my "Grace" Swimsuit

(sent free of charge for this review) I could tell that it was a high quality suit right away and could not wait to try it on!

I can't tell you the last time I wore a one-piece swimsuit....but I absolutely love this Pin-up Style Suit!

It fits great and I just adore all the similarities to the

one my grandma wore back in 1946...The halter straps, the cute little tie in the center and the modest cut of the legs.  The swimsuit features a soft cup bra for smooth coverage and the snug fit of the elastic around the legs ensures that this suit won't ride up.

The "Grace" swimsuit is such a cute "retro-style" swimsuit that I feel really highlights Popina's special niche in swimwear.  But Popina offers a wide variety of styles so  even if you are not necessarily seeking a retro-style suit...  Popina may still have just the right suit for you.   In fact, one of my other favorite suits, The Halter Tankini Top (which could be paired with a large selection of different bottoms) had a very classic look that I would not immediately describe as retro.

So I know that you are all going to want to enter this giveaway...

THREE Lucky Modern Mommy Must-Haves Readers

are going to each

WIN A Grab Bag Halter Top

 (bottoms not included) 

from Popina Swimwear.

Grab Bag means that the winners won't get to pick the color – they will provide their size and Popina will ‘grab’ from that style/size.

To Enter This Giveaway

(you must do the first and then you may choose to do any of the following for additional entries):

1st - Follow this blogspot & comment that you do

2nd - Visit www.PopinaSwimwear.com  and then post a comment telling us which swimwear is your favorite?

3rd - Share what is most important to you in looking for a swimsuit?

4th - "Like" Popina Swimwear on Facebook & comment that you do & feel free to let them know that Modern Mommy Musthaves sent you.

5th - Post a Comment on Popina Swimwear's Facebook Wall  thanking them for offering this giveaway.

6th - Follow One Bored Mommy Blogspot and comment that you do

7th - Blog, tweet or e-mail a friend about this giveaway & comment that you did

8th - Enter another giveaway on Modern Mommy Must-Haves or One Bored Mommy & comment which one you entered (you can do this for each giveaway that you enter but you must leave a separate comment to get an entry for each).

This giveaway will end on May 31, 2011 and is opened to

US Residents only!

Be sure to leave your e-mail address with each entry and leave separate comments for each entry!

I was not paid to feature this post. I was compensated only by the products sent to me free of charge for this review/feature.

Girls4Sport Swimwear Review, Discount & Giveaways....

In my search for a figure flattering swimsuit I came across

www.Girls4Sport.com

 and it is as though they were just waiting for me to find them...

with the words,

 "The Right Fit, The Right Look. Your Search Is Over"

 right there on their website.

This California-based company really appeals to the California Girl in me.

Although we have lived in Texas for almost 5 years now

 I will always be a California Girl at heart...

I love the athletic yet feminine,

"Surfer Mom Style."

Girls4Sport offers fresh, fun, feminine clothing for every "girl", no matter her age.

{swimwear for your daughters too}

Their selection of mix and match swimwear allows you to choose the type of coverage you do (or don't) want in tops and bottoms with fashion-forward prints and colors.

I had a hard time choosing which suit I felt would "suit" me best....

because there were so many great choices.

I ended up choosing.....

The Halter Top (UrbanGroove) & Boy Brief (Black)

I was so excited to receive my swimsuit from Girls4Sport (sent free of charge for this review) just in time for our trip to Florida.... giving me the opportunity to really try it out at the beach and snap a few photos for my review while we were there.

When the suit arrived I was very impressed with the quality, style & fit....

noticing a "Made In The USA" sticker on the package....

always a good thing!

The Halter is a great little tankini rashguard top that is a cross between a swimsuit and a rashguard.... giving your mid-section the coverage and protection of a rashguard but leaving your shoulders and arms exposed, for the feel of a swimsuit, it ties at the neck so you can make it as tight or loose as you want it to be.... A feature that also came in handy for convenient nursing right on the beach. It features a built-in shelf bra for a little support and a hint of modesty.... I was a little concerned about the amount of coverage it would provide as I usually only wear swimsuits with built in soft cup bras....to ensure "smooth coverage" but the two layers of fabric provided plenty of smoothing coverage and the top is so cute that it could be comfortably worn even beyond the beach.  

The Boy Brief Bottoms are such a cute style that provided that extra bit of coverage that I was looking for. They fit low on my hips with a wide, flat waistband for a nice, smooth, flat fit (coincidence that flat is flattering?).  They were really comfortable to wear too. I should mention that the boy briefs are actually available in the Urban Groove print as well...I opted for the black though, as I thought that black would be good for possibly mix & matching with other tops.

This was Bresden's first time actually going into the water at the beach.

Just as I predicted Bresden Loved The Water & I Loved My Girls4Sport Swimwear. 

I have a feeling I am going to be spending a lot of time in a swimsuit this summer...and thanks to Girls4Sport that is something that I will actually be looking forward to.

Now for the part that I am sure you have been

looking forward to....

The Discount Code & Giveaway Details!!!

Girls4Sport is generously offering a 15% discount especially for Modern Mommy Must-Haves Readers!

Just enter the code MOD-MOM-15 – at checkout.

Plus,

TWO Lucky Modern Mommy Must-Haves Readers

are going to each

WIN A Grab Bag Halter Top & Bikini Bottom.

  Grab bag means that the winners won't get to pick the color – they will provide their size and Girls4Sport will ‘grab’ from that style/size.

To Enter This Giveaway

(you must do the first and then you may choose to do any of the following for additional entries):

1st - Follow this blogspot & comment that you do

2nd - Visit www.Girls4Sport.com and then post a comment telling us which swimwear is your favorite?

3rd - Share what is most important to you in looking for a swimsuit?

4th - "Like" Girls4Sport on Facebook & comment that you do & feel free to let them know that Modern Mommy Musthaves sent you.

5th - Post a Comment on Girls4Sport's Facebook Wall, thanking them for offering this giveaway.

6th - Follow Girl4Sport's Blog and comment that you do

7th - Blog about this giveaway & comment that you did, with a link, so we can read about it

8th - Enter another giveaway on Modern Mommy Must-Haves & comment which one you entered.

This giveaway will end on May 31, 2011 and is opened to

US Residents only!

Be sure to leave your e-mail address with each entry and leave separate comments for each entry!

I was not paid to feature this post. I was compensated only by the products sent to me free of charge for this review/feature.

My Search For Swimwear is Over And Yours Might Be Too....

My search for swimwear is officially over and yours just might be too!

I am so excited to share that I have found

Not Just One...

But Two Fabulous Swimwear Companies

that are sure to have just what you are looking for in a swimsuit. 

{Feel Free To Sneak A Peek Before I Post My Individual Reviews For Each} 

I am so pleased with my new suits that I will actually be posting photos of myself wearing them and I am sure that you are going to be pleased too as you are going to have the opportunity to score a discount and a couple of chances to win a swimsuit for yourself.

Stayed Tuned For Exciting Reviews, Discounts & Giveaways!!!

The Joys of Swimsuit Shopping.....

Shopping For Swimwear is something
that I have not been looking forward to & have honestly avoided
all together in past years. 

 (I am sure that I am not alone in this)

Well, since this will be my first year shopping for a swimsuit with my "post-baby body" I figured I better get a head-start on the search for a wearable swimsuit &
 hopefully I will be able to share what I find and make your swimwear search a little easier too. 

Our little guy LOVES the water and I would hate for my insecurity about my body to keep him from enjoying the opportunity to play in the pool this summer.

So The Search Begins....

Hopefully I will be sharing my

Figure-Flattering Finds

with you very soon! 

Please Stay Tuned!

If you have already found a swimsuit that you love or you have had your eye on some specific swimwear online that you would be interested in seeing a real-mom review on please feel free to share.

I was not paid or compensated in any way for this post.

Photo Printed On Cavas For $35...Or Less!!!

I just got a really good deal from

 Eversave

that is just too good not to share.

Eversave is kind of like Groupon. But Eversave seems to offer a lot more saves for online shopping in addition to local deals.

Today they are offering a 16x20 Canvas for $35 Shipped!!!

Plus, You get a $5 credit when you sign up.....So that makes it only $30!!!

I love having photos printed on canvas & $35 is a really really good deal...I mean an enlargement and frame would cost more than that!

Maybe you already have the perfect picture in mind or have something coming up (Engagement, Wedding, Baby on the way, Easter, etc) or maybe you just can't find exactly what you want for a certain wall in your house.....Whatever the case may be....this is worth checking out. You have until Sept 24th to decide what pic to use but you have to buy the discount today.

$35 to enlarge your favorite photo to a 16x20 canvas - plus free shipping! ($108.94 value).

https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Feversave.com%2Fshare%2FRgY7&h=e196f

Please use my link to sign-up so I get credit for referring you.

 

Have a Great Weekend!

I was not paid to post this feature but I will receive a credit with this company if you sign-up using my link. 



A "Tooth Fairy Approved" Review....

My little guy just cut his first tooth and he is working on getting his second one in {Poor Guy}....

I know that it will be a long time before he looses his baby teeth

but I have already been looking for

(and I am excited to share that I have found)

an extra special way to preserve baby teeth & celebrate the magic of The Tooth Fairy tradition. 

Let me introduce you to

A Company That Specializes in Giving Baby Teeth a Home in Your Family Memories!

We had the pleasure of reviewing the

Complete Tooth Fairy Kit.

(sent to us free of charge for this review)

Why It's a Must-Have:

This absolutely adorable box is filled with everything you need to add to the Tooth Fairy Excitement and make your child's toothless moments treasured memories.

This "Tooth Fairy Approved" kit features: 

A Baby Tooth Keepsake Box

(with a rotating clear cover to keeps all of your child's teeth secure and organized)

{I'm sure The Tooth Fairy will be happy to let you keep those precious teeth when she sees that you have the Perfect Box for them}

A Baby Tooth Chart

(in the lid of the keepsake box)

 to keep track of when your child loses each tooth

A Baby Tooth Pouch

(to put under the pillow.....Tooth Fairy Money not included! )

Tooth Fairy Stationary

(so your little one can write an unforgettable letter to the Tooth Fairy)

"Dear Tooth Fairy, Please Stop Here!" Door Hanger

(so the Tooth Fairy won't forget.....and I have heard of Tooth Fairies forgetting to stop by!)

Available in Pink or Blue.

(so even Daddy approves of his little boy believing in fairies)

It is Such A Cute Kit

 I will be happy to hang on to it for the next few years

in anticipation of Bresden losing his first tooth

and the Tooth Fairy making her first visit to our home.

In the meantime,

I will be telling everyone I know about them so they can get one too!

Whether your little one is just at the teething phase (like mine), has discovered that first wiggly tooth or you are just looking for a unique gift for a special little person in your life.....

I highly recommend that you check out

www.BabyToothAlbum.com

You'll Be Glad You Did....

That's The Tooth, The Whole Tooth & Nothing But The Tooth!

I was not paid to post this review.

I was compensated only by the product that I received for this review.

I Want A Zigo & After You Read This You Will Too!

What is A Zigo?

It's A

Carrier Bike!

It's A

Walking Stroller!

It's A

Jogging Stroller!

It's A

Bicycle!

It's A Wonderful Way For You

&

Your Kiddos to Get Out Of The House &

 Enjoy The Great Outdoors!

I MUST-HAVE ONE!!!!

 I Want One SOOOOO BAD!!!

I have actually been interested in (okay, drooling over) carrier bikes for a while now.

 

They seem like such a great way for the youngest or even physically challenged members of your family to enjoy a good ol' fashioned bike ride with the rest of the family. 

I love that with a Zigo you don't have to have a separate carrier bike, walking stroller, jogging stroller & bicycle...

Because Zigo is Your All-In-One Mom-or-Dad-Powered Family Transportation System.

I love that Zigos are designed in such a way that your little passenger can actually

enjoy the scenery rather than just having a nice view of Mom or Dad's backside

(like they would with traditional bike trailers or child seats).

And As If It Couldn't Get Any Better....

Zigo Is Rolling Out All Kinds of New Accessories This Spring

Coming in Spring is the new Infant Insert, designed to allow younger children to safely and comfortably use the Zigo Leader in stroller mode. Also new for Spring are the Zigo Fenders with Lights. Protect yourself from mud and water with front fenders that attach to the ChildPod's 20' wheels. Includes integrated front and rear lights for visibility and illumination. Other Leader accessories are the Jogging Kit, Trailer Kit, Second Harness, Environmental Control System (Mesh and Wind/Drizzle Guard), full Rain Cover, and Rear Rack with Wheel Mount (for carrying front wheel of cycle with you.)

Expand your Zigo system and do more.

Did I Mention....

I REALLY REALLY WANT ONE!?!?!

 

I just discovered (literally minutes ago) that Zigo is giving away...

Yes, Giving Away...

A Zigo Leader X2 Carrier Bicycle.

 

Unfortunately, Entries are due by Tomorrow & as I just mentioned I only found out about the contest minutes ago sooo....I probably won't have time to put together a Zigo Winning Video in time.

 

So A Plea To The Zigo Powers That Be....

 

You mention on the contest page that if a video submission is really persuasive that you may just have to add some extra give-away units....

What About Persuasive Blog Reviews?

Maybe you could add an extra give-away unit for me?

(Did I mention that my Birthday is this Week?)

 

I would love to have the opportunity to share my personal Zigo Experience with my readers and everyone who will undoubtedly stop and stares while we are out & about with our Zigo.

 

Hoping My Zigo Dreams Come True!!!

Stay Tuned To See If They Do!

 

Visit

www.myzigo.com

to make yours come true!

 

I was not paid to post this feature but I will receive entries (hopefully winning entries) into their contest.