Parenting is more worrisome than it is comforting. From the time our babies are born, we fret. What and when should my baby eat? Did he sleep enough? Get outside enough? And as our babies grow, the problems grow more complex. Is my child thriving at school? Is he finishing his homework? Does he fit in? Is he happy?

It’s not often that we moms find ways to just feel good about ourselves as moms, proud of all we do for our kids, and satisfied with the simple facts that we carried them, nurtured them and love them.

When the jeweler Helen Ficalora reached out to me about doing a Mother’s Day giveaway, their personalized jewelry for moms drew me in. Helen Ficalora designs simple, elegant pieces that can be creatively assembled to symbolize your family. It is the perfect new mom jewelry that will last a lifetime and become a family heirloom. You can design your own creative combination. Or you can start with a simple initial charm for your child, or with a MOM or M charm. No matter what you choose, the jewelry will have meaning for you and prove to be timeless.

In today’s video, I explain why wearing my kids initials became such a special experience for me, one that I never expected. Putting on a meaningful piece of jewelry changed my day. Small wonder I haven’t taken my necklace off since.

OK, so now for the giveaway….

I’ve been hinting that we have a very special set of prizes for this year’s Mother’s Day Giveaway and here they are — I don’t think you’ll be disappointed! Thank you so much to our amazing sponsors!

Wondering what to get mom for Mother’s Day? Or looking for a special treat for yourself? Please enter our contest below, and hope you win! Every mother deserves something awesome on Mother’s Day!

First up, as I demo in today’s video, we are offering a very special prize from Helen Ficalora: A Sterling Silver Mom Disk Charm WITH a Sterling Silver Baby Puff Heart with a Diamond PLUS a Sterling Silver 18″ Chain (valued at $230).

Next up, from Tara Wilson Designs, to keep your jewelry safe we are offering a lucite Photo Box, and to display you (and your new necklace) and your family, a lucite Clear Beveled Frame. With its modern, clean style, and high-quality designs, Tara Wilson Designs provides an elegant way to enjoy your memories as part of your daily life (valued at $238).

I wish I had more than one gift to give because each and every one of you are so awesome, but let’s just hope that you are our winner!

Wishing everyone a spectacular Mother’s Day. You deserve it!

Love, Melissa xo

Ultimate Mother’s Day Giveaway

Enter to win an amazing Mother’s Day prize package worth over $460 for mom! Good luck!!

(1) Helen Ficalora Diamond Charm Necklace – Sterling Silver (ARV $230)

(1) Tara Wilson Designs Medium Photo Box – Clear (ARV $98)

(1) Tara Wilson Designs Large Lucite Beveled Frame – Clear (ARV $140)

Enter using the Rafflecopter widget below.

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You must be 18 or older to enter.

You have eleven different ways you can enter to increase your chances of winning.

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The giveaway ends on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 11:59 PM (Eastern Time).

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Disclosure: I did receive products in exchange for the production of this blog post. The opinions expressed in this post are my own.