Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Gypsy Jewels - Review and Giveaway!

***This giveaway is closed***
Winner: Leigh!

I have a great line of products to share with you today. Gypsy Jewels is an Etsy shop featuring gorgeous jewelry as well as mama products. Juliea is a doula so, as you can imagine, she's well in tune with the needs of mamas! Of course, the jewelry is not just for mamas - her gemstone bracelets and necklaces are lovely on anyone. Check out these beauties:I love this silver leaf necklace - isn't that pretty?
And this malachite and rose quartz birthing bracelet is not only lovely, but the stones are meant to stimulate contractions. I have read elsewhere that these stones are excellent for fertility!

I love that Juliea has taken the time to research the stones and tells what they are known for in the product descriptions. Whether or not you believe in the power of stones, they are so pretty!

Besides the jewelry, there are also the mama products and this is where I come in. I was able to review the Mama Munchies cookies and a nursing clip.

The Mama Munchies cookies are full of goodness that helps with lactation. So not only do you get to eat cookies, it's for the baby - and you don't have to share! They are organic, and contain ingredients that are beneficial to your health as well as helping out with milk supply. Plus, (this is really important) they are delicious! Nothing like feeling like you've done yourself and your little one a good deed by eating a cookie :) I loved the cranberry and walnuts in them, and that they are not overly sweet, just sweet enough. Yum.Plus, they are perfectly freezable so if you're still waiting on baby's arrival, you can pick them up now and be prepared. I know this first hand as I received them in January and as you know, Mia joined our family in mid-February. The cookies tasted absolutely fresh when I brought them out of the freezer.

The nursing clip is wonderful as well. I had the chance to try this out recently - I'm not that shy about bringing the boob out for Mia to nurse, but there are certain situations where I'd rather not show the world. The clip is way smaller than dragging along a big cover, and you can use whatever's on hand as the cover itself. I had a blanket handy so that did the trick. I really hate carrying luggage for the baby - my diaper bag is a small tote - so keeping accessories to a minimum is key. This works for me!

The clip is pretty fabric with a lead-free clip on each end. You can see that the clip has plastic 'teeth'. I remember this type of clip back in the day when they were made with jagged metal teeth! Nothing like that here. It is fabric-friendly so you don't have to worry about damaging whatever you use as a cover. You could use a napkin at a restaurant, your jacket, whatever you have on hand.

Here we are using the clip... do I look tired? I AM! And yes, I am sitting around on the couch wearing only a nursing bra on top... Par for the course these days, I'm ashamed to say. At least I have a little modesty using the blanket as a cover. Mia's little legs in her legwarmers and socks look like doll legs, but I assure you she is under there munching away. It's pretty much all she does besides snooze (never at night). Here's the great news for you! Juliea has offered one of my readers a gift certificate to her Etsy shop! VERY nice! You could pick up something for yourself, or any of her products would make great gifts.

The giveaway: One winner will receive a $20 gift certificate to spend at Gypsy Jewels!

How to enter: Visit Gypsy Jewels, and tell me something that you love, OR visit Juliea's doula website, Crowning Lotus, and tell me something you learned. Please be sure to include your email if it’s not public in your blogger profile! You MUST do ONE of these things for the mandatory entry; if you do BOTH, leave an extra comment for a bonus entry!

Extra entries: Bonus time! Leave a comment for each extra entry.

  • Follow Juliea's blog (publicly)
  • Heart the Gypsy Jewels shop on Etsy (leave your Etsy name)
  • Become a fan of/"like" Gypsy Jewels on Facebook (mention your first name and last initial in your comment).
  • Follow @gypsyjewels on Twitter (leave your Twitter name!).
  • Follow me on Twitter (leave your Twitter name!). Already do? That counts!
  • Tweet about this giveaway (once - this is not a daily!) and leave me the permalink. You can use this for your tweet, if you like:
    "#Win a $20 GC to Gypsy Jewels (Etsy) @ Emily's Latest. @emilyisland @gypsyjewels http://bit.ly/hggDOY US/CAN 4/7 jewelry & mama products!"
  • Follow my blog (publicly) – 2 entries, leave 2 comments. Already do? That counts!
  • Add my blog button to your blog - leave the URL. Already have it? That counts!
  • Blog about this giveaway, linking back to this post and to Gypsy Jewels – 2 entries, leave 2 comments and please include a link to your post
  • Tell me - do you believe in the power of stones? I am open minded about it - not fully believing, but not disbelieving either! Kind of a "can't hurt, might help" attitude!
Please be sure to include your email if it’s not public in your blogger profile! Anonymous comments without a way to contact you will be rejected. Canadian or US mailing addresses only, please. Giveaway ends April 7th at 11:59 pm EST. A winner will be drawn within a day or two of the giveaway's end, announced here, in a separate post and emailed!

62 comments:

  1. Wow! So I am first LOL. I love her Butterfly in Chains necklace in her Etsy shop- beautiful!

    liamsamuel @ gmail.com

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  2. I used a midwife for my son's birth, so I was eager to check out Crowning Lotus. On her blog I learned that the Koinonia Foundation provides solar power to schools in Rwanda.

    liamsamuel @ gmail.com

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  3. I added her Etsy shop to my favorites: liamum.

    liamsamuel @ gmail.com

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  4. I just "liked" Gypsy Jewels on Facebook- Leigh Berger Serrie

    liamsamuel @ gmail.com

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  5. I now follow Gypsy Jewels on Twitter- DrLeighSerrie.

    liamsamuel @ gmail.com

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  6. I now follow you on Twitter. DrLeighSerrie

    liamsamuel @ gmail.com

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  7. I just tweeted about your give away:

    http://twitter.com/DrLeighSerrie

    liamsamuel @ gmail.com

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  8. I now follow you publicly (entry 1).

    liamsamuel @ gmail.com

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  9. I now follow you publicly (entry 2).

    liamsamuel @ gmail.com

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  10. I love the Butterfly In Chains Necklace found here
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/54858043/butterfly-in-chains-necklace
    kathydetweiler@gmail.com

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  11. Hearted the Gypsy Jewels shop on Etsy
    Etsy name is kdet62

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  12. "liked" Gypsy Jewels on Facebook
    Facebook name Kathy Detweiler

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  13. Following @gypsyjewels on Twitter
    Twitter ID kdet62

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  14. Tweeted
    http://twitter.com/#!/kdet62/status/50734975582089216

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  15. Following you on GFC as Kathy Detweiler
    entry 1

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  16. Following you on GFC as Kathy Detweiler
    entry 2

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  17. Cookies that help with lactation - I LOVE that! Seriously, how wonderful - I nurse all the time and I love cookies!!

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  18. I actually learned a lot from the "ten natural child birth myths" which is funny considering I've given birth twice and once naturally lol!

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  19. And yeah, I totally believe in stones! i have a crystal in my office that always makes me feel better when it's turned on!

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  20. 1. Following gypsy jewel's blog!

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  21. 2. Liked Gypsy Jewels on facebook. (Jenner P)

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  22. 3. Hearted Gypsy Jewels etsy page. (littlehounddog)

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  23. 4. Have been following you and adore your blog, especially the little animals you craft. :)

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  24. 5. Absolutely believe in the power of stones. It's something I've actively researched, specifically the Native American belief in their healing powers.

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  25. I love the Garnet and Hematite necklace. karasceviour at hotmail dot com

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  26. I visited Crowning Lotus and learned that A Doula is someone who assists a woman in her labor and is a constant pillar of physical, emotional and even spiritual support for the expecting mother through her pregnancy, birth, laboring and postpartum experience. karasceviour at hotmail dot com

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  27. I follow you via GFC, entry #1. karasceviour at hotmail dot com

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  28. I follow you via GFC, entry #2. karasceviour at hotmail dot com

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  29. Really love the Butterfly In Chains Necklace!
    hiwendyhi at yahoo dot com

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  30. Added willowmoonspirit (Gypsy Jewels) to my etsy favs. (Etsy name ArtsyChaos)
    hiwendyhi at yahoo dot com

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  31. I like Gypsy Jewels on facebook as Wendy R.
    hiwendyhi at yahoo dot com

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  32. Following @GypsyJewels on twitter as @ArtsyChaos.
    hiwendyhi at yahoo dot com

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  33. Following @emilyisland on twitter as @ArtsyChaos.
    hiwendyhi at yahoo dot com

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  34. Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/#!/ArtsyChaos/status/51779882274930688

    hiwendyhi at yahoo dot com

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  35. #1 I follow your blog with GFC as ArtsyChaos.
    hiwendyhi at yahoo dot com

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  36. #2 I follow your blog with GFC as ArtsyChaos.
    hiwendyhi at yahoo dot com

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  37. I'm not sure if I understand... the power of stones? What am I missing and does this count? lol
    hiwendyhi at yahoo dot com

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  38. I love the Mama Munchies - ORGANIC Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 DOZEN!
    ksceviour at hotmail dot com

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  39. I follow you on twitter
    @ksceviour

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  40. I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/ksceviour/status/52117368972914688

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  41. I follow your blog publicly(1)

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  42. I follow your blog publicly(2)

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  43. I Heart the Gypsy Jewels shop on Etsy
    ksceviour

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  44. do you believe in the power of stones?..hmmm..not sure..lol..I never really thought about it before..

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  45. I love her cookies! So yummy. I would use the certicate for them.
    kelliegreene@ombellies.com

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  46. do you believe in the power of stones?
    I do. If nothing else placebo effect.
    kelliegreene@ombellies

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  47. I love the .Butterfly In Chains Necklace

    ontariohappychick at gmail dot com

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  48. Like Gypsy Jewels on facebook - Denise G

    ontariohappychick at gmail dot com

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  49. Follow Gypsy Jewels on twitter @wishwash1

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  50. Follow you pubicly with GFC - Denise G

    ontariohappychick at gmail dot com

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  51. Follow you publicly with GFC #2

    ontariohappychick at gmail dot com

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  52. follow you on twitter @wishwash1

    ontariohappychick at gmail dot com

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  53. I'm not sure about the power of stones. I am kind of sitting on the fence.

    ontariohapychick at gmail dot com

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  54. I love the Garnet and Hematite Black Faceted Necklace thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com

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  55. i like this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/18129895/like-the-crest-of-a-wave
    taraz9 at excite dot com

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  56. follow you on twitter @curious_kitty
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  57. follow blog 1
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  58. Wow!!!!!! Thank you soooooo much- I am so excited to have won!!!

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