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Celebrity Sighting: Seraphina Affleck wears Silver... Today, on Labor Day we spotted this photo on the web of Seraphina Affleck wearing silver metallic shoes provided by Itzy Bitzy following the Baby Swags 2010 Mother's Day gifting.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt Throws Baby Shower... Jennifer Love Hewitt throws a baby shower for her brother and sister-in-law who are expecting their first child this fall as featured in OK Magazine. Baby Swags was called...

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Baby Swags Presents TheBump.com Giveaway! Baby Swags along with it's Mom Entrepreneur partners are offering one lucky member of thebump.com the ultimate giveaway prizes!  The gift basket has an approximate retail...

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A Message from Phyllis Pometta, Founder of Baby Swags ALL GOOD THINGS COME WITH TIME...and patience! I have been in this business going on 4 years. My actual anniversary for being in business is September 6, 2006. With each...

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Baby Swags sends The Guncles a special delivery of... Baby Swags sends "The Guncles" a special delivery of their own as the couple welcome their new baby girl, Simone into their family.  "The Guncles" are best know for their...

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Car•go Handbag Hooks – a product in review

Category : Product Reviews

Attention ladies!!!  I have seen many products as a mom and this one is a definite must have for moms of all kinds!  Picture this if you will.  You have a diaper bag, or purse on the passenger seat.  You have to suddenly slam on your breaks or you need to make a quick turn, what happens to that purse or diaper bag?  Its content spills over onto the passenger floor!  Am I right?  We’ve all been there haven’t we?  Well, I have discovered the best solution ever and it just doesn’t have to be for a purse or diaper bag, it can be used for anything that has a handle, really.

Introducing the….

Cargo Handbag Hook

This handy little gadget hooks onto any seats headrest.  Simply click it on, slide your handbag or diaper bag handle onto the hook and in place it will stay!  It is sleek and stylish while service a very helpful purpose as any mom will attest!

It is nicely priced at $29.99 and would make a perfect gift for any new or experienced mom!  You can get yours by going to Car•go Handbag Hooks.  The company is even coming out with a man’s version, you know those laptop bags and briefcases are impossible to keep in one place too! Simply amazing…go and get one!!  You won’t be sorry! :)

Shiloh wants a Soldier-Themed birthday party!

Category : Celebrity Kids

Their daughter Shiloh will turn 4 on May 27, and Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are already making plans for her special day. “Maddox had a soldier-themed party when he turned 4, so Shiloh wants the same,” says a longtime family friend, adding that the lucky girl can expect new boots, toy guns and a new bed that looks like a spaceship. “She wants boys’ toys, since she’s such a little tomboy. Brad also bought Shiloh a jeep that is safe for kids, and he’s thinking of getting her a toy ATV that she can drive around the property.”

Source: InTouchWeekly

As a mom of a soon to be 6 year old tomboy, I see nothing wrong in them having a birthday party that suits their own individuality.  I love that my child is who she is, boy clothes and all.  I will say that she can catch and throw one mean baseball, hold worms and is not afraid of taking chances no matter what other people think.  Its a great quality to have.  Happy Birthday Shiloh!!

Get Harlow Madden’s Look!

Category : 2009, Baby Swags Buzz, Nicole Richie

Tots are trendsetters!  While out and about with her daddy, Harlow was spotted wearing the “Hannah” flower clip that was included in our gift basket to mom, Nicole Richie following the birth of her son, Sparrow.  Harlow looks adorable wearing her clip!  I’m thinking that Starlet Goodies needs to start making clips for dolls next!


Hannah Flower Clip by Starlet Goodies

Baby Swags and little maven by Tori Spelling Partner to Celebrate Mothers Day, the Ultimate Way.

Category : Christina Aguilera, Events, Featured, Gwen Stefani, Isla Fisher, Jennifer Garner, Jessica Alba, Marcia Cross, Mothers Day, Nicole Kidman, Nicole Richie, Press Releases, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sheryl Crow, Tori Spelling

Full of products from mom-entrepreneurs around the United States, ten Celebrity Moms receive the Ultimate Mothers Day Gift Basket this Mothers Day.

Plainfield, IL – Celebrity outreach and boutique PR firm, Baby Swags recently announced its partnership with celebrity mom and entrepreneur, Tori Spelling and her children’s clothing line, little maven by Tori Spelling.  Together with Baby Swags mom-entrepreneur clients, they have presented ten of Hollywood’s hottest celebrity moms with the Ultimate Mother’s Day gift!  Celebrities receiving products in celebration of Mother’s Day are, Christina Aguilera, Marcia Cross, Jennifer Garner, Nicole Kidman, Jessica Alba, Nicole Richie, Sarah Jessica Parker, Isla Fisher, Sheryl Crow, and Gwen Stefani.

“The mom-entrepreneurs that we represent are some of the most amazing women I know”, stated Phyllis Pometta of Baby Swags.  “Outside of being moms themselves, their determination, dedication, and persistence for what they do and what they have created goes to show they have found their true passion.”  Pometta continues, “They have what it takes to do it all, and to do it well.   I am so proud to be able to play a small part in the growth of their companies.”

Inside each gift basket celebrities will find the following products:
beerescued.com provided each mom with some of their most popular Bee Rescued Propolis Care products such as, toothpaste, lotion bar, eye cream, rescue balm,  and shave gel.

tutulegz.com provided each a one-piece, practical, not so poofy tutu with legz for everyday fun.  The Original TutuLegz, where the love of tutus meets style and comfort.

itzybitzy.com provided each with a sampling of adorable children’s shoes and flip flops from their footwear line.  In addition, they have received matching headbands, hats, and embellished flower clips designed to mix and match to create a perfect compliment for any outfit.

angelartalley.com presented each celebrity mom with a gift certificate good towards professional photography services.

sweetprincessbowtique.com supplied various hair accessories for each little princess.

babykakesink.com sent each mom their own personalized drink ware and personalized onesie and tees in their exclusive “AlphaBrights” line.

smockcouture.com presents its party dress collection for infant girls to young kids.  Smock Couture takes pride in hand smocking dresses of high quality and standards.  A percentage of their sales support a non-profit organization, Children Across Borders.

cocoozy.com provided celebrities with their classic covers, new eco-chic baby bottle accessory that cushions and protects in stylish prints for boys and girls.  They also provided their Klever Kovers designed to fit Klean Kanteen(r) sippies and many others, as well as their Lunch Bag that is safe, stylish, neoprene-insulated lunch bags for kids and kids at heart.

ashleypetite.com provided baby products that are stylish, fun and functional.  Each celebrity mom received a Brag Tag necklace and various accessories for their children.

pigtailpals.com sent tees that were created by a mom who wanted better messages on her daughters apparel.  Pigtail Pals redefine girly by encouraging girls to be smart, daring and adventurous.

lehlashop.com provided couture tutus, SuperYou superhero shirts and decoupage barrette holders for the children, and for the moms, key fob wristlets for the easiest way to carry your keys.

pampermama.com provided each mom with their own Signature Kit by Pampered Mama.   Their signature kit comes with face and body scrub, gentle face cleanser, sunscreen, hand and body lotion, and foot massage lotion.

littleellabug.com provided each mama with their signature, fingerprint keepsake charm and necklace.

vitaminwater(r) provided each mom with an assortment of flavored waters enriched with vitamins that included vitaminwater(r) Zero and SmartWater.

When asked why they wanted to participate in this celebrity outreach gifting event,  Baby Swags client and founder of Pigtail Pals, Melissa Wardy responded, “I was excited to participate in the Mother’s Day gifting because my company was created to redefine girly and each of the amazing moms in this gifting exemplify that with their careers and charity involvement.“  Baby Swags has approximately 400 entrepreneurial women within their network and has sent client products to countless celebrities and many charity events.  Baby Swags also hosted the “Rockin’ Lollipop Lounge” and charity event that helped to raise money for Act Today! charity to benefit Autism Awareness and is currently preparing a silent auction gift basket for the HollyRod Foundation event in July, 2010.

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About little maven by Tori Spelling:
As a working actress and Los Angeles native, Tori Spelling has always been known for her distinct sense of style.  With her new role as mother to Liam and Stella and the release of her second memoir, Mommywood, Tori is now keen on sharing her vision for stylish living with mothers everywhere.  She firmly believes that this vision should not be compromised when it comes to her family. This led her to the realization that there is need for inspired, yet accessible, clothing for infants and toddlers.

Tori’s vision for little maven is defined by modern Hollywood living. This combination of Hollywood chic and seaside casual has created a style unique to the line, mixing elements of resort, such as vibrant colors and bold prints, with more distinct expressions of Hollywood vintage and glamour.  little maven features fun, young and incredibly versatile designs. Tori has inspired a line that is truly chic and iconic.  To learn more about little maven, visit www.littlemaven.com

About Baby Swags:
An entrepreneur at heart, Phyllis Pometta has always wanted to be a mom, raise her children and have her own business.  It wasn’t until she was pregnant with her third child that she decided to take a business idea to market.  She started out with a small product based business but realized she had more joy in marketing and promoting her product.  Falling back on her degree in Marketing and Retail, she was able to have her product featured in print and on a national television show.  After returning home from a trip to Los Angeles, her need to help other mom-entrepreneurs fell into place and Baby Swags was born.  Phyllis has created the Baby Swags network that has 380+ members, hosts an internet radio show, The Mommy Mentor on www.toginet.com which airs Tuesday, 10-11:00AM CST and will be launching her own digital magazine for tween girls in July, 2010.  She fully believes that knowledge is power and continues to inspire, motivate and empower women and girls of all ages and stages.

Baby Swags prides itself on providing celebrity outreach services to help gain recognition to fellow work at home moms and their products by providing celebrities with VIP gift bags, luxury gift lounges, celebrity birthday party attendee gift bags, assisting in selecting products for celebrity event gift bags and placing products into the hands of celebrities and influential people. You can find more information on Baby Swags by visiting www.babyswags.com

*basket photo edited by foundationstudio.ca

*jewelry photo edited by angelartalley.com

Twitter Party! Join Baby Swags as we celebrate Mothers Day!

Category : Contests, Events

Baby Swags has partnered with little maven by Tori Spelling to put together an Ultimate Mothers Day gifting!  This gifting will be sent out to ten Hollywood moms, but you don’t have to be a celebrity mom to get in on the celebration. Oh no you don’t! Baby Swags will be hosting a Twitter Party to celebrate Motherhood and “Mommywood“.

When: Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Time: 8:00PM-10:00PM CST.

Where: www.twitter.com

How:  You can join in the festivities by following @BabySwags, @LMToriSpelling and @torianddean. To keep track of the conversation be sure to use the hashtag, #BabySwags.

In celebration of Mothers Day, Baby Swags will be giving away various gifts from its participating companies, including a signed copy of Tori Spelling’s second memoir, “Mommywood”.

Party’s over! :(   It was a lot of fun giving away all the beautiful, amazing prizes donated by mom-entreprneurs!  It was quite long, pushing 2.5 hours and I do apologize for that!  Twitter was slow, Hootsuite was slower, and my computer was lagging big time, so needless to say it took a little longer to get it kickin but once it was going, it was really going!  We had 12 giveaways!!!

Here is what was won:
@sethandshannon2 won a cute necklace from Violet Gumdrop
@likasorganic won a sugar scrub from Touchd
@beeacutie2 won a beautiful dress by Smock Couture
@Michrick8185 won a personalized toddler tee & tumbler gift pack from BabykakesInk!
@asthepotter won a capri’s from Tutulegz
@lovelyritaann won personalized name placemat by LA Plates
@little_kisa won a tutu & key fob from Lehla Shop
@jesslubrian won a $50 gift certificate from Pigtail Pals
@childmode won a hairbow from Sweet Princess Bowtique
@justiceCW won the Pamper Mama Signature Set
@sweetone624 won a 3 pk set of Retro onesies by Baby Bees Boutique
@hsuperparents won a knit hat from KanoodlesKids

Halle Berry splits with Gabriel Aubry

Category : Celebrity Chat

With two failed marriages behind her, it seemed Halle Berry had finally found her soul mate in Canadian model Gabriel Aubry. The couple even had a child together, adorable daughter Nahla Ariela Aubry, who was born March 16th 2008.

But RadarOnline.com has learned that Halle and Gabriel have called it quits and worked out a financial and custody deal. They spent months hammering out a deal with a lawyer, RadarOnline.com learned.

A source close to the situation tells RadarOnline.com that Gabriel was the one who pulled the plug on their five year relationship and that the age difference – he’s 34, she’s 43 – played a role.

“Gabriel is a really nice, decent guy and he would never cheat on her, but I suspect that he had become attracted to someone and that he felt he needed to break it off with Halle before anything developed any further,” the source says.

“Gabriel’s main concern was custody of Nahla, he loves that little girl more than anything, and wanted 50/50 joint physical custody of her, which Halle agreed to.

“Financially, Gabriel isn’t in the league of Halle, but he still earns a decent amount from his modeling career, in the region of $700,000 per year, so he’s comfortable and he didn’t want a dime from Halle.

“All Gabriel has asked for is the house they own together in Canada. Halle put the full deposit down on the house but Gabriel has made every one of the payments since.

Read the entire story on RadarOnline.com

Stars get Make-OGRES

Category : Celebrity Chat

Life & Style helps celebs go green! Kim Kardashian, Brangelina, Kate Gosselin, Tori Spelling and more of our favorite celebs got make-ogres for the May 21 release of Shrek Forever After. Kate Gosselin’s ogre-rific transformation may put her one step closer to her dream of being on the big screen. “I’d love to be the voice of a cartoon character in a movie for my kids,” says the mom of eight. “That would be fun.” And Brad and Angie’s kids have even compared dad and mom to Shrek and Fiona. “[Our kids] see films and start asking questions,” Angie has said. “Such as, ‘Why are Shrek and Fiona married and you’re not?’”

Source: Life and Style Magazine

Joey Lawrence: I was scared for my baby girl’s life

Category : New Celebrity Dads

Dancing with the Stars 3 contestant Joey Lawrence was ecstatic to finally show off his beautiful newborn daughter, Liberty Grace, at an exclusive photoshoot with Life & Style. There, Joey opened up to the magazine about his wife Chandie’s precarious pregnancy and the joys of being a father again.

Six weeks after conceiving, Chandie was diagnosed with Rh disease, a blood disorder that could threaten a developing baby’s red blood cells, which store iron and distribute oxygen to the body. “We had to go to the specialist every 24 hours during the last two or three weeks of the pregnancy,” actor Joey told Life & Style. “We were so worried. We wanted to get Libby out so bad.” By March 4 — a month before Chandie’s due date — Libby was becoming lethargic because of rising red blood cell levels, so she’d have to be delivered prematurely. For the next five days, her first glimpses of the outside world were from the neonatal intensive care unit. “They handed her to me even before they cleaned her off,” Joey says about Libby, who weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces at birth. “I held her for a second, and then they took her from me and locked her in a tube.”

Thankfully, the 2-month-old is healthy now with her grateful parents and older sis, Charli, 3. “Our family of four is perfect,” Joey gushes to Life & Style. “We’d love to try for a boy, but unfortunately we’d have to deal with the Rh stuff every time. So if it’s not in the cards, then that’s okay. We’re blessed with two healthy girls.”

Source: Life and Style Magazine

Baby Swags partners with little maven by Tori Spelling

Category : Events, Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Baby Swags Announces its Partnership with little maven by Tori Spelling for the Ultimate Mothers Day Celebrity Gifting Event

Mom-Entrepreneurs join forces to participate in the Baby Swags 3rd Annual Mothers Day Gifting.

April 26, 2010 – Plainfield, IL – Celebrity outreach and boutique PR firm, Baby Swags is proud to announce its partnership with children’s clothing line, little maven by Tori Spelling. Together with Baby Swags mom-entrepreneur clients, they will present ten of Hollywood’s hottest celebrity moms with the Ultimate Mother’s Day gift!

Companies participating in this exclusive gifting include, little maven by Tori Spelling, Cocoozy, Lehla Shop, Pigtail Pals, BabykakesInk!, Pamper Mama, Tutulegz, 4 Keepsake Designs, Sweet Princess Bowtique, Coastal Cuties, Ashley Petite, Smock Couture, Little Ella Bug, Bee Rescued and love2design Jewelry.

You don’t have to be a celebrity mom though to get in on the celebration. Baby Swags will be hosting a Twitter party to celebrate Motherhood and “Mommywood”. The twitter party is scheduled for Wednesday, May 5, 2010 from 8:00PM-10:00PM CST. You can join in the festivities by following @BabySwags, @LMToriSpelling and @torianddean. To keep track of the conversation be sure to use the hashtag, #BabySwags. In celebration of Mothers Day, Baby Swags will be giving away various gifts from its participating companies, including a signed copy of Tori Spelling’s second memoir, Mommywood.

About little maven by Tori Spelling:
As a working actress and Los Angeles native, Tori Spelling has always been known for her distinct sense of style. With her new role as mother to Liam and Stella and the release of her second memoir, Mommywood, Tori is now keen on sharing her vision for stylish living with mothers everywhere. She firmly believes that this vision should not be compromised when it comes to her family. This led her to the realization that there is need for inspired, yet accessible, clothing for infants and toddlers.

Tori’s vision for little maven is defined by modern Hollywood living. This combination of Hollywood chic and seaside casual has created a style unique to the line, mixing elements of resort, such as vibrant colors and bold prints, with more distinct expressions of Hollywood vintage and glamour. little maven features fun, young and incredibly versatile designs. Tori has inspired a line that is truly chic and iconic. To learn more about little maven, visit www.littlemaven.com .

About Baby Swags:
An entrepreneur at heart, Phyllis Pometta has always wanted to be a mom, raise her children and have her own business. It wasn’t until she was pregnant with her third child that she decided to take a business idea to market. She started out with a small product based business but realized she had more joy in marketing and promoting her product. Falling back on her degree in Marketing and Retail, she was able to have her product featured in print and on a national television show. After returning home from a trip to Los Angeles, her need to help other mom-entrepreneurs fell into place and Baby Swags was born. Phyllis has created the Baby Swags network that has 370+ members, hosts an internet radio show, The Mommy Mentor on www.toginet.com which airs Tuesday, 10-11:00AM CST and will be launching her own digital magazine for tween girls in July, 2010. She fully believes that knowledge is power and continues to inspire, motivate and empower women and girls of all ages and stages.

Baby Swags prides itself on providing celebrity outreach services to help gain recognition to fellow work at home moms and their products by providing celebrities with VIP gift bags, luxury gift lounges, celebrity birthday party attendee gift bags, assisting in selecting products for celebrity event gift bags and placing products into the hands of celebrities and influential people. You can find Baby Swags more information on Baby Swags by visiting www.babyswags.com .

St. Charles School Silent Auction Fundraiser

Category : Charity

Baby Swags and it’s clients participated in the St. Charles School Silent Auction Fundraiser this past week.  St. Charles School is a private school founded in 1939.  It is located in North Hollywood and offers the highest quality of value-based education for children from K through eighth grade.  Now in it’s 70th year, St. Charles School prides itself on nourishing the individuality in each of its students while promoting a strong spiritual foundation that they will take with them into the future.

The Silent Auction is the schools’ biggest fundraiser of the year and coincides with the parish festival which allows the entire family to enjoy themselves in a safe and fun-filled environment.

Thank you for allowing Baby Swags and our clients to be a part of such a wonderful cause.  Baby Swags fully supports the work at home mom and we know how important it is for each child to receive the best education possible.  We are very honored to be a part of this amazing event.

I would also like to thank all of our participating clients for donating their product to support your cause.

Susu and John: Provided their signature baby bonnet, The Beaufort Button Bonnet that has been spotted on the heads of celebrity babies, such as Sarah Jessica Parkers twin girls, Tabitha and Loretta.

Babe Ease: Providing their clean shopper, shopping cart cover in a fun, spring print.

Violet Gumdrop: They provided their Sweet And Yummy Bestie Necklace Sets!  What little girl would not like these unique gifts?

Mbrett: Beautifully crafted two-toned black diaper bag with separating pockets and a lot of room that will easily fit everything you need for a day on the town!

Poppy Chic Designs: Provided their felt lined clips, sweet poppy earrings and corsage!  All picked fresh from the glam garden!

Sweet Princess Bowtique: Provided silk floral hair accessories that are perfect for baby’s Hollywood photo sessions!

KidLogic, LLC: Provided their Bad Dreams Go Away Spray – Activity Kit that includes a children’s book, spray bottle, recipes and stickers.

Cedar Valley Publishing: Provided their award winning “Let’s Get Ready” series of books for your Kindergartener and First Grader, along with their new Spanish version of  “Lets Get Ready for Kindergarten”.

Toy Block Music: Provided a limited edition, numbered EP – Eats Paste Music for kids or anyone that once was a kid!

Gigi Belts: Provided two ribbon and button toddler belts.  Perfect accessory to add to any outfit! (not shown)

Little Ella Bug: Provided a gift certificate.  Little Ella Bug creates fine silver keepsake pendants impressed with your loved one’s fingerprints.  A unique and eco-friendly gift created from recycled silver.