Sweet Deals

I am a HUGE Serta mattress fan which is why I wanted to share a current Serta mattress special offer going on now through June 2nd, 2013. I am going on my third year working with Serta as a part of their blogger program ~ such an honor given the fact I could not be more passionate about sharing my love for their mattresses.

My husband and I were lucky enough to receive a complimentary iComfort Prodigy memory foam mattress from Serta two years ago, and have been experiencing a blissful night’s sleep ever since. In my opinion, it is the most amazing mattress.

You can read my previous iComfort mattress review here.

Last summer, as a part of my second year with their blogger program, my girls got to both select their own complimentary Serta mattress (lucky ducks) and they both sleep on the dreamy iSeries Merit mattress.

It is so comfortable I  have been known to doze off when putting them down to bed. Just happened last night in fact!

Memorial Day Triple Bonus Special Offer

With the purchase of a qualified iComfort or iSeries mattress now through June 2nd, 2013, you will receive:

~ Up to a $400 savings on a Serta Motion Perfect Adjustable Foundation. We LOVE ours. Read my review on this base here.

~ Free iComfort 2-in-1 Mattress Projector

~ 2 Free iComfort Scrunch Pillows

Check the Serta website here for participating retailers here.

If you have been needing a new mattress, now is a great time to get into a store, do your own rest test and if you purchase, receive some pretty cool incentives! When you test one out in the store you will see what I mean. So comfortable you will want to curl up for a nap right there.

Have a great weekend everyone! Happy Memorial Day to you!

 [Disclosure: My family received complimentary product to facilitate firsthand reviews of the Serta iComfort and iSeries mattresses as a part of their blogger program. Thanks to Serta we have all been sleeping very well for quite some time now!]

Peas allow me to introduce you to a company called Hip Peas, an all natural hair care line for kids. And peas forgive me in advance for the word plays on peas. It’s so cute I can’t help myself.

Hip Peas was created by a mom of two young girls on a mission: to create a hair care line that is child-friendly, completely safe, all natural, and most importantly WORKS GREAT.   

We were recently sent three of their products for review, and let me tell you, do they EVER! You can try them too and save money with their 20% off coupon code, details below.

 ”It Smells like Lollipops!”

The first time we used their natural Hair Detangler on my girls, my daughter exclaimed, “It smells like lollipops!” What little girl doesn’t want a hair product that smells like lollipops? {The secret? Natural blueberry extract.} Yum!

Used on wet or dry hair, it will detangle, increase shine, prevent static and eliminate frizz. This product also includes lavender and rosemary extract ~ natural lice repellents {double bonus.}

All Natural Hair Styling Products for Kids  

Another thing I love about this company is they carry a line of all natural hair styling products for kids.

The Hip Peas Hair Balm is a top seller and can be used on both boys and girls.

Got a little man you like to style with a spiky ‘do? This is the product for you as it allows you to twist, twirl, straighten or curl into any style.

Personally, I have loved using this product on my girls to smooth down their flyaways when we put their hair back into barrettes or ponies. And this is the PERFECT product for little ballerinas come dance recital time!

The Curl Tamer is another best seller for anyone who is lucky enough to have little ones with curly locks. It moisturizes, enhances and defines waves and curls without adding weight.

 Hip Peas Coupon Code!

Enter code “tinyoranges” at checkout to receive 20% off your entire order at www.hip-peas.com now through 10/1/13!

Please also note that any order over $50 receives free shipping. I just used the code yesterday to stock up on their shampoo and conditioner sets, along with a gift, and the 20% off with free shipping made it a super deal. Take advantage now!

Natural Cradle Cap Product

I am LOVE with this Hip Peas Cradle Cap Gift Set which includes their famous natural Cradle Cap Care Product made with essential oils along with a special eco-friendly brush designed for baby’s comfort.

The owner, Stephanie, developed this product when she had a newborn, to create a product that was the the safest, most effective way to help get rid of cradle cap.

Such a cute gift set for baby shower and new mom gifts.

Helping Children in Need 

Hip Peas proudly supports charities that help children in need by pledging 10% of their profits to support compassion.com, water.cc and booksforafrica.org.

We love mom-owned companies with a conscience working to provide safer products for our own little sweet peas, while giving back at the same time, which is why I am a proud supporter of Hip Peas!

Peas and love and…Peas Out! 

[Disclosure: This is a sponsored post; one that I am thrilled and honored to share with you!]

This is one of my all time favorite mom finds ~ the H&M $4.95 sundresses for girls.  Yes mamas, $4.95! 

They come in sizes 1 1/2 – 2 years to 6 – 8 years and both my girls get several each spring and live in them for the entire summer.

I am happy to report that they wash and wear incredibly well for the price. However, they do tend to shrink up in length over time, so I always buy a size up.

Our favorite place to shop for an H&M kids’ section is in Crystal Court at South Coast Plaza, which has a fabulous selection. Note, the H&M in the main mall doesn’t have kids clothes.

You can use their store locator on their website, and filter by “Kids” to find an H&M by you that carries kids’ clothes. Not all of them do.

Moms of boys – do you have any equivalent steals you have found for boys? Please share!

You guys are going to flip over these cute 2013 custom photo wall calendars from Minted! Even better,you can save 15% on your 2013 calendar order now through 1/2/13 with promotion code PLAN15.  

Created by indie designers and printed on luxurious, matte paper, you can choose between two calendar sizes: the Standard, which is 8.5 x 11″ for $29 or the Grand which is 11.5 x 14″ for $39.

With the 15% off Minted promo code, that is a super deal to see the smiling faces of the ones you love every day!

The photo wall calendars are fully customizable down to the TEXT you can add to specific dates! Sorry for so many exclamation points, but these calendars are just so stinkin’ cute, I can’t HELP it!!!

For example, you can go through each month and edit the text on each date to add in friend’s and family member’s birthdays or other special events or occasions.

LOVE THIS!

They are really easy to create, it’s a simple drag and drop format once you upload your photos, and to edit any of the text, you simply click on the area you want to edit.

The designs offer different options on number of photos and background designs you can customize by month as well.  You really have to experience it for yourself.

It might be the best photo wall calendar EVER.

When you are done, you can preview your work and admire your amazingly super cute calendar filled with your favorite people. Wouldn’t this also be cute New Year’s Gift for your hubby or for the grandparents?

Don’t have time to create your own custom design but want a beautiful calendar in a jiffy?  Minted has put together a 2013 calendar filled with their favorite designer’s art prints from the last year that you can still customize with your family’s name and add text to dates if you wish.

Again, place your order between now and 1/2/2013 and save 15% again with Minted promo code PLAN15.

Just seeing these makes me excited for the new year!  Happy Christmas weekend everyone!!!!

[Disclosure: I am a Minted affiliate and they are also a Tiny Oranges Sponsor ~ hooray! We love sharing anything deemed "super cute..."]

“Wine anchors good memories.” ~ David Mirassou

Give me a good glass of wine and some good company to share it with and I am one happy mama.  So when a representative from Mirassou Winery invited Susanne and I to attend an exclusive wine tasting event the evening before Bloggy Boot Camp in Las Vegas last weekend the answer was a very enthusiastic YES! This post is all about our experience tasting a selection of various Mirassou wines and my personal favorites.

The event was hosted by David Mirassou himself at the exclusive Foundation Room at the top of Mandalay Bay Resort.

Susanne and I broke out our cocktail attire and as we were enjoying the breathtaking view of the Strip while sipping on a glass of chilled Mirassou Moscato, we thought, “Just our typical Friday night…” Yeah right!

The experience started with a brief story about the history of Mirassou winery as told by David and passed down through the generations. The genesis of Mirassou wines was based on a love story between his great-great-great-great-grandfather who sailed from France with his bride and his prized grape cuttings to start a winery in the sun-drenched hills of California.

As David told the story, I was struck by his love for his family and his enthusiasm for what they have created in the world of wine-making over the last 150 years.

Over the course of our evening, we were able to sample a taste of each of six different vintages.

We started off with the Moscato, a little taste of summer in a bottle.  It was sweet and a refreshing mix of peach, tangerine, melon and honeysuckle.  With a lower alcohol content, this is a perfect start to a summer evening of entertaining.

Next we moved on to the Sauvignon Blanc, which was paired delightfully with grilled asparagus.  Crisp, tropical and balanced with hints of grapefruit, melon and pear, if you love a refreshing white wine, but not quite as sweet as the Moscato, this might be the right choice for you.

The Pinot Grigio was reminiscent of the prior, but with toned down acidity making it what some would find to be a more approachable white selection with hints of ripe apple, peach and citrus.

And then we were introduced to the Chardonnay.

I just LOVE a great chardonnay and their vintage, with its kiss of oak green apple and pineapple from Monterey, was the type of wine that immediately makes you want a second glass.

Immediately I proclaimed the Chardonnay to be my favorite (I am a white wine kind of gal when given the choice)  however, that was before I met the Pinot Noir.

I don’t drink red wine that often, but one smooth sip of the Pinot Noir, and I might have been swayed to the other side.

With flavors of cherries, strawberries and red currants, the Pinot Noir was extremely silky with no bitter lingering taste.

Whereas a good chardonnay is my summer wine, the Mirassou Pinot Noir will be my new fall/winter selection.

Furthermore, if you have to bring a bottle of wine to a party, this is the perfect choice because it is so mild and versatile.

Best part?  I picked up a bottle at my local OC Ralphs this week to serve at dinner with my in-laws and with my club card, the price came to $7.99!

Just goes to show you a quality wine doesn’t have to break the bank. Mirassou: I love you.

That is also why the Mirassou Pinot Noir is the #1 best selling Pinot Noir!

Next we were on to the Cabernet Sauvignon, deeper and richer, with hints of vanilla and brown spice.  Even though it was a heavier wine than the Pinot Noir, I still found it to be extremely smooth and tasty.

We then ended with the Merlot, a sweet vintage that has had to work hard to overcome a bad rap given to it by a certain movie years ago. I know you know the one…!

And I adored this full-bodied Merlot ~ the perfect complement to a pot roast or chocolate lava cake.  Yum, can we go to dinner now?!

Wine tasting is a very personal choice, and as David so accurately stated, when it comes to wine, the most important thing is to “Drink what you like!”

I can guaranteed you will find one or more Mirassou selections to fall in love with.

Click here to see where to buy Mirassou wine in Orange County.  Lucky for us, they can be found in most major grocery stores and other beverage stores throughout OC.

A very special thanks to David Mirassou for proving us with an evening that anchored many good memories!

[Disclosure: We attended the dinner and wine tasting complimentary. 100% of these opinions are my honest ones. I would love to hear your favorite Mirassou selections! Weigh in below...] 

Photo credits: Group  photos above compliments of Minnesota Girl in LA. Wine images via Mirassou.