Happy Friday and Welcome Friday Follow!!

I am joining up with the Friday Follow meme and if you haven't yet, you should too! Sounds like fun and a great way to meet other fun bloggers. All you do is follow my blog, then click on the Friday Follow widget, and sign up with your blog on the Mclinky List, Then follow blogs already listed on the McLinky, and you will get followed back. I promise to follow you back today....pinky swear!!

Easy-Peasy. and a nice way to kick off the weekend!

Lily Me : Mother's Day Gift Review

Lily Me offers beautiful Personalized French Charm Bracelets and Necklaces--perfect for Mother's Day giving! The charms are available in sterling silver or gold-plated, and hang from light satin threads. I received a gold-plated circle charm, and it is so lightand comfortable to wear. Plus, I do not have to worry about scratching one of my kid's faces when I am hugging them!

You can have the personalized engraving on one side (up to nine letters) with whatever name, word, thought you like. I am planning to add a circle to my bracelet for each of my children with their names on each.

Lily Me also offers necklaces with the beautiful charms as well. The charms come in  hearts, circles, butterflies and flowers.

And just for Mother's Day, Lily Me is offering a 10% discount--- just enter the word, "mother" as the code for the promo discount when ordering.

"This post was written as part of a program for Family Review Network and LilyMe, who provided the products for this review"

Did You Hear? Sandra Files For Divorce and Has a New Baby Boy!

Wow! So we do not hear much from Sandra Bullock for weeks after Jesse James' cheating ways came to light, but today--two big announcements were made in People Magazine: Sandra has filed for divorce from James (yay!), and she has adopted a 3 1/2 month baby boy!

People has the exclusive story and pictures of the adorable little guy--named Louis Bardo Bullock. Apparently Sandra and Jesse began the adoption process about 4 years ago...and kept it hush hush.

And now Sandra has completed the adoption as a single parent (yay!) without Jesse being involved.

I think I have a new hero. Way to go Sandra!

Happy Earth Day!

In honor of Earth Day, here are a few suggestions to try today:

Slow down your driving ways. Yes, us moms can be a little heavy-footed with the old gas pedal ...it's true. But speeding up, slowing down and braking hard wastes fuel...so even if it's just today, slow down and enjoy the drive.

Skip the soaps with anti-bacterial properties. Public health officials worry that antibacterials (in cleansers, window cleaners, and soaps are causing us to become resistant to antibiotics. So use natural soaps and hot water for washing hands, and try some homemade natural cleansers like water and vinegar for cleaning surfaces in your home.

Shop with a list if you go to the grocery store today. People that do grocery shopping without a list tend to buy more than they really should.  So you spend more than you should, and unused spoiled food gets tossed out in the trash: bad for your wallet, and bad for the environment.

Turn off the lights today when you leave a room. Don't let the water run today when brushing your teeth. Take a shorter shower today.

Give your TV time off for Earth Day today. Play a game with the family tonight, or take an evening walk and enjoy nature at her finest!

Mother's Day Giveaway: Jewelry From Alexa's Angels

"I'm inspired every day by the people around me – my family, friends and neighbors in my community. If my designs bring people closer, I've accomplished what I have set out to do. There is nothing more important in life than connecting with the ones you love and cherish."

Beth Lang, President and CEO, Alexa's Angels 

 Alexa's Angels sent me a beautiful set of mother-daughter necklaces for a review. My daughter and I both fell in love with the message of closeness and bonding these dog tag necklaces have, and we both wear our necklaces every day.

The owner of Alexa's Angels is Beth Lang, a Colorado artist and mother of four.When you visit Beth's site, I guarantee you are going to fall in love with her jewelry. Each piece of inspirational jewelry is thoughtfully designed to evoke heartfelt emotions that can be given as unique gifts.

Alexa"s Angels is a inspirational jewelry line meant to inspire heartfelt emotion. The line offers many unique gift options including necklaces, bracelets, and angel pins for moms, grandmas, aunts, teachers, and loved ones.

posi+ivi+y is a meaningful collection of bracelets and t-shirts, embellished with plus signs, as a wearable reminder that attitude is a choice and positivity is contagious.

Emma Rose is the company's newest line and  consists of fashion-forward necklaces, bracelets, ring, hobo handbags, and satin sashes chosen for their unique combination of floral patterns and vivid use of color that can be layered together.

Proud to be a company with a social conscience, the all-woman team at Alexa's Angels is dedicated to creating, finding and supporting programs that benefit women. Their mission is to be a great example of how a socially responsible company can make a difference.

I have wanted to have a special piece of jewelry made for my daughter and I to both have, as she is my only daughter and I feel blessed to have her, and these beautiful necklaces from Alexa's Angels are just perfect. I love the inscription  on the box as well, and I seriously got tears in my eyes when my daughter and I put on our necklaces.

And to celebrate Mothers and Daughters this Mother's Day, Alexa's Angels and Beth would like to give a set of these mother-daughter necklaces ( Value $45) to a lucky reader of Happy Healthy Families!

TO ENTER:

Mandatory first requirement:  Become a fan of Alexas Angels on Facebook. After, come back and leave a comment telling me what you love most about Mother's Day. (all entries will be validated!)

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**Please leave a valid email in your comments or have a valid email in your blogger profile**

Giveaway will close on May 1st at 11:59 EST.
Winner will be notified by email and will have 3 days to confirm or new winner will be drawn.
U.S. Addresses only, sorry.


Disclosure: I received the mother-daughter necklace set to review and keep. My review is based on my own opinions of the jewelry, and may not be the same as others. No monetary compensation was received.