Buy By Mom offers our readers a wealth of fabulous mom shops to purchase from.

We all understand that money is tight, especially during the holidays, so some of our Mom Shops have offered discounts to Buy By Mom readers! Don't delay. Take advantage of these offers and support work at home moms this holiday season.

Shop with confidence and know that every purchase you make is going to benefit a mom and her family this holiday season.

Discounts:
Angela Vinez Designs - 20% off any order. Use code buybymom at checkout. (Offer ends December 31, 2009)

A Gift Basket Connection - 20% off to Buy By Mom Readers. Call Patti @ 800-437-3237 and mention Buy By Mom for your discount.


Free Shipping:
Avon - Free Shipping on Any Order. Use code FSANY at checkout.

Katie's Kreations - Free Shipping on any order. Just put "Buy By Mom" in the comments section, and your shipping costs will be refunded.

55 Maple Designs - Free Shipping on any order. Just put "Buy By Mom" in the comments section, and your shipping costs will be refunded.

Little Lambs Children's Boutique - Free Shipping on any order. Use code buybymom at checkout. (Offer good until January 31, 2010)

Little Ladybug Designs - Free Shipping on any order of 35 Cards or More. Use code freeshipcust at checkout.

If you run a mom-operated business and would like to have a discount code featured here, please contact us with the details.

 

Chances are, you're not made of money, and when you shop, you are looking for a bargain. Whether it's shopping for the holidays, or stocking up on items you need, or replacing a washing machine that jumps across the room during the spin cycle, you need a way to save money and cut costs. I understand that. And so does FreshDeals.com.



Here's what their website has to say:

Fresh Deals is a refreshing new way for shoppers to find and share the latest online deals. We've spruced up your average shopping experience by offering a mix of fresh features including intuitive search and our thriving Questions & Answers community. Shoppers often have questions regarding the products they want to buy, but product reviews don't always have the answers. Our community of experts can answer a wide range of product questions, strengthening consumer confidence when it comes time to purchase. Never settle for stale shopping again. Start fresh. Shop Fresh Deals.

I have had way too much fun browsing this site. In the upper left corner, they offer the "Freshest Deal" at that time. I saw an amazing price on a Hoover Vacuum, and then it switched to a great price on a Nintendo wii pack. It changes often, so you're certain to find something you'll need whenever you stop by. Chances are, you'll see something new.

On their site, you can find everything from Microwave Ovens to Diamonds! There's literally every item you can think up listed on their category page.

I decided to do a search on Vacuum Cleaners, because I am desperate to get a new one. I was shocked to find there were 318 deals on Hoover Vacuums alone! WOW!

If you're looking for a particular item, and want to find the best price, stop by FreshDeals.com today. You're sure to find exactly what you're looking for.

And if you're a merchant and own a store, you can promote your business on FreshDeals!

The holidays are here, and it's time to start shopping! Here at Buy By Mom, we want our readers to purchase items that are made or sold by moms. We want to support you and your business this holiday season - and always!

If you are having a special holiday sale, open house, free shipping offer, or will offer any kind of rebate to Buy By Mom readers, please use the contact form to email me all the details.

Readers, as I receive specials and discounts, I'll add them to a post that will be easy to find.

If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to contact me.

I apologize for the delay in picking a winner. My son had surgery yesterday, and it's thrown my entire schedule off!

Now, for the moment you've all been waiting for........ The winner of the Me & Madeline $20 GC is....

75. Nancy said...
October 29, 2009 11:04 PM

TWEETED http://twitter.com/nanceattack/status/5277837236

Congratulations, Nancy!

You will be receiving an email soon with details on how to claim your prize!

Thank you to all who entered!

Mompreneur Cafe is the newest network where the savvy moms connect!

Whether you are a Mompreneur or aspire to be one, you have come to right place! Here, you can make a name for yourself and connect with other like-minded moms.

Join a group, start a group, blog, post your favorite photos & videos, chat with other Cafe members and more! What are you waiting for? Get started!

Head over to Mompreneur Cafe today and take a look around. You'll meet other moms in business, be able to ask any questions you have, and you'll love what you see!

This week our Featured Mom is Tanya with MAH Creations. I have personally worked with Tanya during our Americana Bash, and I can't get over how fabulous she is - or her products! Lucy's favorite dress is still her pillowcase dress from MAH Creations.

Tanya sent over a wealth of information - about her and her business - and I wanted to share it with you. Please take a few minutes and read on about this wonderful lady!

A Message from Tanya
Moms at Home Creations (MAH Creations) is an online boutique specializing in children’s clothing, gifts / accessories and home décor.  Founded in 2008 with a handful of talented ladies, this company now has over 50 moms coast to coast across the United States and growing weekly.  In the spring of 2009, M.A.H. launched the service side of the business now offering custom drapes, room painting, custom scrapbooking, monogramming services and specialty cakes and desserts.

The Concept
M.A.H. Creations began with a God-inspired idea in 2006. We are founded on the principles and practices of the woman in Proverbs 31. Each of our designers are Moms-At-Home (M.A.H.) that strive to keep a proper balance in their family life and professional life. The Proverbs 31 woman did just that.

• She is productive.  Proverbs 31:13, "She seeks wool and flax, and willingly works with her hands."
• She has her priorities in order. "She is like the merchant ships, she brings food from afar...she provides food for her household, and a portion for her maidservants." "She considers a field and buys it; from her profits she plants a vineyard." Proverbs 31:14-16
• She is practical. In Proverbs 31:24, "she makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies sashes for the merchants".
  

The M.A.H. design team makes every effort to achieve this balance in our families.

M.A.H. Creations is an organization that believes in the importance of family and the sacrificial love a mother gives to her children specifically by choosing to be a housewife and stay at home mom. M.A.H. was created as an avenue to give these marketable mothers not only a way to express their God-given talents but to enable them to make a financial contribution to their families while enjoying all the benefits of staying at home and raising their children.

Our Mission
MAH Creations is more than just a business.  Our purpose is first give all praise to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ who gives us our very breath and every ounce of creativity that pours forth in each product.  M.A.H. Creations believes that every home and every family should be afforded the privilege of a wife that not only meets her families daily needs inside the walls of her home but can also makes a contribution financially to her family.  Our company is designed to be an avenue to express creativity and God-given talent and a channel of sanity for moms of children of all ages.  Our commitment is to provide these women with a fulfilling, enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Our Product
We offer a wide variety of items from children’s clothing and accessories to gifts and home décor.  Some of our most popular items are our new line of sweater boots and hats, appliqué and screen print tshirts and our best selling designer fabric pillowcase dresses.

I Want to Start My Own Business, Where Do I Begin
I am frequently asked how this all came about.  I have to be quick to point out that God established this company from the very first idea, I could never have thought of such a great concept.  To other moms wanting to start their own business but not sure where to begin, I would say first and foremost pray for wisdom and direction.  Secondly, figure out what you love to do, whether that be something on the computer (which was my hobby), sewing, baking, designing, etc.  What do you find yourself doing most with your free time (or what do you think you would do if you had free time).  Once that is pinpointed and you are truly excited about it and have a passion about growing in that area, you are well on your way.  Talk with your family and develop goals for your new project and then create a timeline for accomplishing those goals.  Make some short and some long term goals and then get after them.  Thoughts never got anything done, take action!  Go for it!

www.mahcreations.net

If you are a mom in business, or if you are thinking about starting a business, you should become very familiar with the SBA (Small Business Administration). They are a resource like no other when it comes to Laws &; Regulations and helping you get your business off the ground.

They now offer a Small Business Planner which was created to help you at any stage of the business cycle. From Writing a Business Plan to Getting Licenses and Permits and even Using Technology to Manage Your Business, they are with you every step of the way. They'll even help you Plan your Exit when and if you decide it's time to give up your business.

They also have local offices where you can find counseling, training and business development specialists providing free and low-cost services in your area.

*If you have a tip you’d like to submit for Free Tip Friday, use the contact form to submit it. You will receive full credit for your tip, as well as a link to your website.

This week's featured mom is Karen of Bella & Gracies. Karen offers some of the most beautiful hand-made children's items in her shop, and I'm excited to get to know more about her!

A Message From Karen
I am a mom of three children who loves to partake in any outdoor activities.  I love running, hiking, skiing and just enjoying the beautiful weather.  I am a college professor and also own a boutique.  Although teaching was my first love, I have found my creative side and truly enjoy creating the products for my boutique.

I never intended for my business to be where it is now. I started by just making flip flops and jewelry.  I really enjoyed showing my product and doing market places and vendor events.  My inventory eventually grew to clothing and now I own three sewing machines!!  I truly love what I do and really hope to continue growing my business so that I can one day pass it on to my daughter.

Currently I own a store on Etsy and have my products in three local boutiques.  I would like to expand my inventory in these boutiques and hopefully find a couple more to carry my product.  I also (of course) would like to create a following on Etsy.  I have found the online market very competitive so am working very hard to get my name out there.  I would like to offer any readers of this blog a 10% discount on my product.  Just convo me on Etsy and let me know you would like the discount and I can make a listing for you.

My website is http://www.bellaandgracies.etsy.com
My blog is bellaandgracies.blogspot.com
Please take some time this week and get to know our featured mom! Browse her site and check out all the fabulous items that she has to offer! 

Also, she is hosting a giveaway on her blog, Bella & Gracies for a Baby Burp Cloth. For more information and to enter, please click here.

Thank you for your time, Karen! I wish you much success in your business!