Online Buying Habits of Moms and Women

Holiday Shopping Spending Habits

Lifestyle Choices

The Internet has opened the entire world up to moms at the press of a button on their computer or Blackberry. Women and moms are flexing their well-toned-at-the-gym, buying muscles online. So, what, exactly, are our purchasing habits in the online world?

Moms of today are more into technology as opposed to our own moms were. But it bears mentioning that Baby Boomer moms such as myself are catching up in that department. While we are comfortable with surfing for information on the Web and listening to podcasts and watch videos, navigating social sites is still new to many of us.

According to the 21st Century Mom Report from BabyCenter, LLC, 91% of moms are using cellular phones as a way to manage our hectic lives. These same moms are almost 350% more likely to use our cell phone to access the Internet. This means managing banking accounts and also shopping.

It was just a matter of time before forays into the online world would lead to online purchases. It begins as surfing or participating on social sites and ends with shopping for deals on the things that moms need to care for their families.

I am just as apt to shop for a Victoria ’s Secret Sweaterdress as my daughter, who’ll be starting a new job as a Teaching Assistant.

According to Jupiter Media Metrix, women without children (about 63%) are more likely to buy online with or without a sale being an enticement. Only about 50% of moms would purchase the same types of items. It’s more likely that moms would buy online when there was a sale going on for items they wanted or needed. That figure is around 41 percent.

Why? The report from BabyCenter, LLC reports that 85% of women say that having a child changes their spending criteria. Whereas extra money from the paycheck could be spent on personal items such as a new business wardrobe or travel vacations for one thing – now there’s another person to consider.

Of the moms surveyed for the report, 73% said that their purchasing criteria has changed. As a woman without children, they may have shopped for quality and fashion with price coming in third overall. As a mom, items for their children require quality, safety and durability for value. More criteria is taken into account when a child is considered.

Be mindful that brands change too. Sixty-two percent of women changed the brands they used after becoming moms. Women without children are more likely to maintain brand loyalty according to Jupiter Media Metrix.   For 20% of them, the brands reflect their personal style.

Whether a mom or a woman without children, you’re using the Internet as a vehicle for making purchases. How much and what you buy is greatly influenced by whether or not you have children in your life.

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Fun Kids Clothes and WAHM Business Opportunity – LikeWear – Review and Giveaway

Adorable Kids Clothes

LikeWear Fun Clothes For Kids

Today, I’m happy to have the opportunity to review a product and let you know about Like Wear.  I was recently sent two cute items which are just perfect for ‘Lil Moomette and Slugger.

I received a cute girl’s skirt and a white shirt, both of which were well-made and stylish for any occasion.

Many of my readers know that I am enthusiastic and try to help and promote work-at-home moms.

Luckily because of the Internet, today’s moms have opportunities available to be WAHMs, unlike those such as myself, when I was a young mom in the 1980s.

LikeWear is a direct sales company started by Lisa and Ken Gold whose sales force is comprised of entrepreneurial Moms running their own businesses.

Like Wear can only be purchased:

• directly from an independent LikeWear sales representative at a home party, local sale event or other personal shopping situation;

• through LikeWear’s web site; or from a reps personal online store;

• from one of the almost 70 boutique stores working with one of their independent sales representatives.

We take stylish casual clothes and embellish them with images from popular products and brands. From modern day and vintage package art, to original designs and creative twists on popular vernacular (or some interesting combination thereof), our mission is to help you wear what you like

Like Wear offers fun clothing lines for both girls and boys, cute bags, as well as Accessories for Babies.

LikeWear has graciously offered readers of Moomette’s Magnificents a15% Back-To-School discount code between now and September 15th.  Simply enter Discount Promo Code MOOMETTESMAGNIFICENTS (in all caps) at Checkout.

Whether you’re looking for some stylish clothing or accessories or perhaps looking for a work-at-home business opportunity, visit Like Wear.

For More Information Visit: LikeWear

Moomette’s Magnificents  is hosting a Giveaway Contest! For a chance to win, there will be one (1) winner of one (1) full cut white t-shirt with any image available from LikeWear.

Please include a way of contacting you. Should you be the contest winner, this information may be shared with the contest sponsor in order to send your prize.

Main Rule:   (remember if this rule is not followed then no others will count)
a) Sign up for my free Newsletter Updates to my blog through my e-mail Feedblitz link (on the top of my right column or let me know if you already are, in a separate comment) AND

b) Visit LikeWear and leave a comment about another fact that wasn’t mentioned in this post and another product you’d like to try.

This contest will run until August 17  at 11:00 pm.

For Additional Entries, check out my Contest Entry Rules

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Teach Your Toddler Sign Language: Toddler Interpreter – Review And Giveaway

Toddler Interpreter

Teach Your Toddler Sign Language

Many years ago when I was a newlywed we became friends with a couple who had an autistic, hearing impaired and non-verbal son.  That was 35 years ago, and our friends’ son is now an adult.

Our friends sent their son to what was then the Mystic Oral School, and later to the American School for the Deaf, which is located in my home state, in West Hartford, Connecticut.

Over the course of our friendship, we watched the young man flourish, become a published artist, and we learned from him some  rudimentary sign language.  I can somewhat sign my name, and use some symbols to communicate – such as  “ice cream.”

I’ve recently had the opportunity to review the Toddler Interpreter,

“A Parent’s Guide to Baby Sign Language for Hearing Babies and Toddlers.”

Even before my grandchildren were born (they’re now almost 3 and 1) I was aware that many families, pre-schools and daycare providers are teaching toddlers to sign.

Using Baby Sign Language you can:

* Begin communication with your baby or toddler earlier – suitable from 4 months.
* Give your child a head start with their speech development.
* Resolve the frustrations of the terrible twos.
* Stimulate brain activity and increase your baby’s IQ.
* Bond with your baby through two way communication.

Baby Sign Language encourages your baby to talk sooner.

What I liked about this comprehensive book is that it is chock-full of beautiful photos and illustrations, along with an index in the back of the book.

This all-inclusive book includes answers and FAQ  such as why you should teach your toddler to sign; when you should begin teaching and what makes this book unique compared to similar books of it’s genre.

I wasn’t aware that sign language varies from state-to-state as well as internationally.

If you’re a parent, pre-school teacher or daycare provider, this is one reference book you should read, implement and keep at-the ready on your bookshelf.

Use Code:  MTODINT to receive a 20% discount on any product from the online store.

For More Information Visit: Toddler Interpreter

Authors: Ian Creaser and Lisa Baade BSc
Publisher: I & M Creaser PTY Ltd
Year: 2009
ISBN: 978-0-646-50882-5
Pages: 120

Moomette’s Magnificents is hosting a Giveaway Contest! For a chance to win, there will be one (1) winner of a hardcover copy of Toddler Interpreter.

Please include a way of contacting you. Should you be the contest winner, this information may be shared with the contest sponsor in order to send your prize.

Main Rule:   (remember if this rule is not followed then no others will count)

a) Sign up for my free Newsletter Updates to my blog through my e-mail Feedblitz link (on the top of my right column or let me know if you already are, in a separate comment) AND

b) Visit Toddler Interpreter and leave a comment about what you learned about the authors and WHY you’d like to win this book.

Now for extra entries (each task will get you 1 extra entry):

~One Extra Entry: Add my banner button to your sidebar or add me to your blogroll, and come back here and leave the link (I will be checking)

~One Extra Entry: Blog about the contest on your blog linking to my blog and the site

~ One Extra Entry: Become a Fan of Moomettesgram on Facebook and let me know your name in a separate comment.

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~ One Extra Entry: Follow Me on Twitter and let me know your Twitter name in a separate comment.

~One Extra Entry: Tweet about this contest (Retweet button at bottom of post), and come back to this post and leave the URL link to the Tweet so I can check. You may Retweet once per day until the end of the contest, but please leave a separate comment for each Retweet, along with the permalink

Make sure you comment separately for each task after the required entry task so you will get credit for each one ~ and leave your e-mail where you can be contacted.

This contest will run until July 8, 2009 at approximately 11:00 pm.

Winners are chosen by Random.Org, if you want all your chances counted, make sure you leave individual comments, not all of them in one!

*Winner has 48 hours to contact me or another name will be chosen.

*Include your email if it’s not enabled.
*Open to USA and Canada Only
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Start Getting Your Business Organized Now for 2009 ~ Operation Internet Marketing Spring Clean Up Starts Soon

My one year Blog Anniversary is coming up in about one month ~ and I’ve learned so much in that period of time ~ I can’t believe how quickly it’s gone by.

During that period, I’ve tweaked my online businesses tremendously.  I’ve dropped many affiliate programs and shut down some online business ventures that were just time zappers and getting me nowhere.  Two areas that are still profitable for me are my eBay Store ~ Moomette’s Magnificents, and my newly redesigned CAM Virtual Assistant Services websites.

If you’re a WAHM do you ever feel like you’re working so hard in your online business, but the outcome isn’t changing to match all that effort?

It might just be time for some serious clean up.

It happens to all of us. We build and build and build, and then suddenly we’ve got all this virtual real estate out there. Problem is, we aren’t quite sure what to do with it all or how to leverage our hard work for maximum profitability.

Thankfully, Alice Seba (one of my favorite Internet marketing teachers) has come up with the perfect solution and it’s called: “Spring Cleaning to Maximize the Profitability of Your Online Business.”

This isn’t some flimsy eBook or 10-minute video, but rather a 6-week intensive step-by-step coaching program. It’s designed to help you clean out all the extra stuff that you’ve accumulated, identify and make the most of what’s working in your business and planning for long-term success. You’ll get to work directly with Alice week-by-week and apply these strategies directly to your own unique business. We’re not just talking theory here. You’re going to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty, but in a very good way!

See, I’m really excited about this because Alice is the real-deal. She speaks from true experience in her own successful online business. Just the other day, a lady named Rhonda, left an impromptu comment on her blog stating:

“I simply love Alice Seba. I love the way she runs her business. I love her ideas and most of all I love her being my mentor to how I want my business to run. Thank you Alice for your hard work. Can’t wait to keep getting your emails!”

That’s exactly what you get when you work with Alice.   Imagine how much ground I would have gained if I had known about this course before!

If you could use some hands-on help with your Internet Marketing Spring Cleaning, get over to the coaching information page right away. Registration is limted.

Find out more and claim your spot now at: Spring Cleaning Coaching.

Still on the fence? In all my time talking with and working with other online business owners, I’d say one of the biggest barriers to true success is a lack of focus. It keeps us from doing well with any one thing and can cripple us with the stress of having too much going on.

It’s no wonder. The Internet is a source of many distractions and so many ideas that we can easily become overwhelmed with all the little projects we are contemplating or already have on the go.

I know, I’ve been there too. I think we all have and that’s why I was pleasantly surprised when I saw that Alice was offering the 1st lesson of her ultra-successful Internet Marketing Spring Cleaning Coaching …FOR FREE!

There’s no obligation of any kind and you don’t even have to give up your email address to get it. She just posted the download links to her blog.

If you are dying to clear out some of the clutter from your online business to boost profits, get your first lesson “Taking Your Business Inventory” right here.

As soon as I’m done here, I’m going to finish my own inventory. It’s definitely an eye-opener and the first step to a super-focused new year.

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$8 Complete Prescription Eyeglasses + Case

This weekend we’re going to be helping Charming Son-in-Law’s mom celebrate her 50th birthday. It’s going to be so much fun!

Yes, turning 50 is a milestone. This Baby Boomer still thinks like a 30-year old, but parts of me are telling me I’m hallucinating.

Take for example my eyes. I started wearing glasses in my 20s. Within the last year, I’ve gone through 3 pairs of glasses. I have trifocals and special readers that I use just for the computer so I won’t have to tip my head when looking at the screen.

Glasses can be very expensive, especially if you’re not covered by any health insurance.

ZenniOptical.com sells stylish prescription glasses online!  Zenni Optical $ 8 Rx Eyeglasses offers you a  huge selections of frames, with single vision lens, sunsensor (potochromic) lens, tinted sunglasses lens, bifocal lens and progressive lens. The Secret to Zenni’s Low Prices is that they sell only their own manufactured frames direct to the customer, with no middlemen and virtually no advertising budget. Wow, Zenni Optical was on FOX news!

Think I’ll head on over and pick up some Incredible Stylish New Frames From Zenni for almost every outfit!

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