Buggy’s Boutique- A Little Girl’s Pamper-Me Haven!

Let me preface this by saying I am so NOT girly-girly.  Prior to meeting my college best friend, my idea of make-up was Chapstick.  A few years later, a coworker took me shopping and forced me to accept color into my wardrobe.  I’m a pony-tail and sweats-loving SAHM.  So, of course, the universe gave me 3 daughters, and so far 2 of them are super girly-girls.  At 4 and 2.5, they know what they want to wear, how they want their hair done, and already have quite the assortment of shoes.  And you know what, I’m totally okay with it…now.  At this point, I have realized it’s okay to celebrate being feminine and loving every inch of who you are!

Manicure station, front sitting area, & cute handmade items for sale

If you have little ladies who are all about showcasing every inch of their beautifulness, then you have got to check out Buggy’s Boutique in Downingtown.  Locals, I’m sure you’ve noticed the new shop at 111 E. Lancaster Avenue near Coffee Cup.  “Buggy’s Boutique is a girls party venue and boutique devoted to keeping all of your beloved little girls happy and smiling!”  Oh my goodness is it ridiculously cute!  The owner, Mia, has it decorated in bright pinks and teals.  It’s inviting and feels personal, special, and girly- and for any age too.  Our party had girls ages 2.5 to 5, and they all equally enjoyed every second of the pamper-fest.  I imagine my friends’ ten year old would go gaga over the scene too.  Many of the moms in our group commented on how we would love that royal treatment just as much!

Hair station

Up-do’s!

Here’s how the royal treatment went down:  At 11:00 the girls got  comfortable with the setting by dancing on the stage where they could watch themselves in the television hung on the wall.  Then they all got their up-do’s done, color sprays, tiaras and all!  After that, they ate a lunch in the very spacious and adorably set up party room.  The 10 girls feasted on the pizza and lemonade that was provided.  I didn’t even have to worry about paper products!  After they wolfed down their lunches they went to get nails and toes painted.  The team at Buggy’s has this system down to a science.  They worked together to get every girl pampered as efficiently as possible, while also making each child feel individually special by talking to her about her name, favorites, age, and so on.  Next, the girls got glitter hearts and stars and other sparkly decor on their faces, some even had a simple make up application too!  The whole party concluded at about 1:15.  It went by so fast, every minute filled with pampering fun.  Our GIRL PARTY was a huge success!!!!

Lunch in the party room

Olivia experiencing nail polish for the first time!

I’m all about supporting local businesses, especially small ones like this.  Sure, there are other kid-focused salons in Chester County, but I doubt there’s any that are this intimate.  It was awesome, I just can’t emphasize that enough.  Mia keeps her doors shut unless it’s an appointment or a party, so you can be sure to have a personal, private experience.  I suggest calling (610) 269-1115 and then following up with an email info@buggysboutique.com.  Plan your special event or birthday party at Buggy’s where you can choose your theme or they will customize a party just for you!  Whether you call to schedule a simple salon service like a manicure for your cherub and her BFF, or to get a feather in your daughters hair before vacation, or to celebrate her birthday with nine of her closest gal pals, Buggy’s Boutique is sure to be a memorable experience that will celebrate the beautiful girl she truly is!

Samantha in her element, loving every second!

 JUST RELEASED:  Come join the fun starting mid-July where Buggy’s will be open daily for Buggy’s Day Camps!  Call for more details.

Huge Savings at Floris Nail Salon and More!

I love this nail salon! Floris Spa & Nail has a serene atmosphere that captures you as soon as you walk in. When you sit down in the chair, be ready to be pampered and relaxed from the time you enter until you leave. Today, you can buy a Parrafin Manicure and Pedicure PLUS a $5 gift card towards future services for just $24…a value of $60. Don’t miss it!

Don’t forget about your little girl too! Sweet & Sassy’s Glittery Glam Express package for $12 is still available as well.

How do YOU do it ALL? (There is a great Giveaway)

Eversave Survey Reveals Moms Secret Strategies for How They “Do It All”
Data Suggest Mommy Wars are Over; Same Worries Keep Working and
Stay at Home Moms Awake at Night

Just in time for the upcoming release of the Sarah Jessica Parker movie I Don’t Know How She Does It, Eversave, one of the top three daily deal sites with deals targeted toward women and their families, surveyed more than 700 mothers to find out how they “do it all.”

In the film, Parker’s character, a working mother, lies awake at night mentally running through her “list” of things she needs to do. In reality, 90 percent of the respondents said they lie awake at night thinking about the things they need to get done. For both mothers who work outside the home and those who parent full-time, the same concerns keep them awake:

Money stress: 71%
Worrying about their kids: 53%
Finding time for their spouse/significant other: 45%
Preparing meals/managing the household: 33%

During waking hours, the majority of moms said they never finish their to-do lists, and as a result they take some pretty creative steps to get it all done. In fact, moms will:

Stuff clutter into closets or dirty dishes into the oven before guests come over: 66%
Serve their children fast food more than once per week: 58%
Give in to a child’s temper tantrum in order to save time: 47%
Let children dress in mismatched clothes to get to school/work on time: 38%

Regardless of how busy they are, all moms make their children a priority. Close to 60 percent of working mothers and 76 percent of stay-at-home mothers find the time to tuck their kids in every night. Forty-nine percent of working mothers attend school events, as do 56 percent of stay at home mothers. Where women skimp: “me time.” Thirty-five percent of the moms polled find time for themselves once a month and their preferred way to spend that time is pampering themselves with manicures, pedicures, facials and other spa treatments.

In support of all moms who “do it all,” Eversave is sponsoring a special Back-to-Beauty promotion on September 14, featuring spa-centric deals in all of its local markets so moms everywhere can save money and enjoy some much needed “me time”.

Although working moms and stay-at-home moms differ on what the hardest thing is about
being a mother—the top response was keeping the house clean among working mothers
and trying to stay calm in stressful situations for stay-at-home mothers—the survey showed very little difference in the attitudes and challenges the two groups face, suggesting that the “mommy wars” no longer exist. The data did however reveal stay-at-home mothers typically subscribe to more daily deal sites than working mothers and tend to look for deals on family activities whereas working mothers prefer deals for dining out.

“Being a working mom, I know some things are harder for me than my stay at home friends, like keeping domestic life in order. However, staying at home with kids—a very hard job! Okay, it is not easy for any of us,” commented mother Meredith McCauley on Facebook.

“There has long been debate about which moms have the hardest job. Our survey results show that both working and stay-at-home moms’ jobs are never-ending” says Jere Doyle, CEO of Eversave. “Surveys like this one help Eversave understand the needs, worries and wants of women, specifically mothers, allowing us to offer deals on great ‘me time’ activities that all moms deserve.”

Eversave.com is one of the largest daily deal sites offering local and online daily deals called “Saves,” which offer great deals on fun things to do in and around cities including restaurants, spas, activities and more. Eversave is owned http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifby Prospectiv, an online performance marketing pioneer with an expertise in connecting women to brands. With trusted experience and proven success in consumer acquisition, Prospectiv helps create true brand engagement that results in qualified marketing leads for advertisers and incremental revenue streams for Web publishers. The company offers a suite of innovhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifative products and advanced proprietary technology that are customizable, flexible, measurable and analytical to help achieve campaign goals. The company works with the world’s leading brands from Fortune 1000 companies such as Procter & Gamble, Pfizer, and Disney, as well as local merchants and leading Web publishers that include Publishers Clearing House, IAC and WhitePages. Prospectiv is a division of the Affinion Group, the global leader in customer engagement and loyalty solutions, serving over 180 million consumers across 16 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.prospectiv.com/.

Today, Eversave is co-hosting a blog carnival with Audrey McClelland, author of the Digital Mom Handbook. Throughout the day bloggers will share posts about how they “do it all” at www.momgenerations.com.

Sometimes, I feel as though the day as gone just as fast as it got here. I end up doing my list of things and before I know it, it is time for lunch then naps and then dinner. The good thing about being a SAHM is that I usually don’t have to get things done right away. Some things, I can put off until tomorrow, but the pressing items I do first thing in the morning. I prioritize as best I can, some times it works and some times it doesn’t. As I was reading the statistics above, I found myself saying that I do all of them, I am glad I am not the only one that does them all. If you would like to share how you get it done, please let us know, we would love to hear all about it!

Also, If you would a chance to win a package to “Pamper” yourself, please enter the form below. A Save for Cham-Pagne, Salon DiPietro or Sunshine Tans will be given away. You will have until midnight tonight to enter. The chosen winner will be emailed and a response is needed within 24hrs, otherwise a new winner will be chosen. Don’t forget to head over to Facebook and Twitter for another chance to win one of these Spa-mazing Saves! You can always purchase the Save for Salon DiPietro for today…pay $27 (a $60) value for a spa mani-pedi

*Disclaimer – I was asked to take part in the blog carnival and was offered a giveaway package for one of our readers by the sponsor.

LivingSocial Deals for Everyone!

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Two Movie Tickets for $9! and More from LivingSocial.com

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If you missed it yesterday, Floris Nail & Spa is still offering this great deal!
Get a Manicure, Pedicure and $10 towards future services at this fantastic salon in Exton, PA for just $22, a $55 value. Spring is just around the corner, let your fingers and toes breathe for a bit and let the pampering begin!

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$22 for Mani/Pedi and $10 Gift Cert. at Floris Spa & Nail

It’s almost time for toes and fingers to be shown all the time. This fantastic LivingSocial.com from Floris Nail & Spa deal is offering a mani/pedi and a $10 gift certificate towards future services all for just $22, a $55 value!

$85 for Facial, Wash & Blow Dry, Light and Steam Therapy

Joseph Anthony Retreat Salon and Spa in Glen Mills will leave you feeling refreshed. For $85 get an Alpine Herbal Steam Therapy Session, Signature Facial, Brine Light Inhalation Therapy, Wash and Blow Dry, and 25% Off Skin Care Products. This is valued at $170, 50% savings!! Click here for more details.

A Pampering Deal…50% Off at Currie Hair, Skin & Nails!!!

Currie Hair, Skin & Nails has locations in Glen Mills, West Chester, Kennett Square, PA and Wilmington, DE. They are offering your choice of “one 60-minute recovery facial, ultimate hydra facial, or calming facial, or a 60-minute aromatherapy massage.” What a way to relax!

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55% Off Spa Services!!! Great Gift Idea!!!

Find Today’s Daily Deal on the Best in Philadelphia!: $59 for a Cut, Color, and $40 Worth of Spa Services at Salon Bella Gente (Up to $130 Value). Use your credit towards manicure, pedicures, lash and brow tinting, waxing, facials, massages, hair cuts and hair coloring. Salon Bella Gente has licensed professionals ready to take your stress away in their new, earth-tone facility located in Media, PA! What a great Valentine’s Day Gift!

Daily Deals for Today!

LivingSocial Daily Deals for 2/7/2011:

Philadelphia and Philadelphia & Western Suburbs: A gourmet chef from I Don’t Want to Cook will cook side by side at your house with you and one other person to make a fabulous meal. You pay $80 valued at $300! You could also have a chef prepare a romantic, three-course dinner for two for $139 valued at $400. But wait there is more, for $200 you can get five days of prepared meals for two worth $450. Rules do apply, click here for more information.

Philadelphia Family Edition: Want to take your child(ren) to workout with you? Stroller Strides is offering 5 Boot Camp classes for $25 valued at $75.

Wilmington-Newark: Get away from it all for 60 minutes with Mu-Xing Massage from A Magical Escape for $37 or a 60 minute European deep cleansing facial. Or get both for just $65 valued at $150.

If these deals don’t work for you, they can make a great gift for a loved one!