You know you want something extra special for the holidays this year. Something that makes you feel feminine and beautiful whether you’re wearing a cocktail dress or jeans. Something that has nothing to do with your role as Mom, and something that isn’t a household appliance. This is your CHANCE, ladies. I implore you, do not miss this opportunity.
Designs by Rali – an amazing mom-owned handmade jewelry company based in Norwalk, CT and featured in a recent Momgenius article – has generously donated one of their best-selling necklaces – an $85 retail value – for our giveaway. The necklace is on a 16″ chain with hand wired pearls and a gold disc. The wire and disc are gold vermeil (plated) and the chain and clasp are gold filled.
For your chance to win this gorgeous necklace, please answer the following question:
“I deserve something beautiful this season because:____________________________.”
Best of luck to all who enter!
Official Contest Rules
1. This contest is open to anyone who would like to participate.
2. Selecting the winner is at the sole discretion of the My Mom Genes bloggers.
3. Entries will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, December 20, 2009.
4. The winner will be notified via email and announced on My Mom Genes.
5. Item will ship directly from Designs bty Rali based on the vendor’s delivery terms.
My Mom Genes 
December 18, 2009 at 6:43 am
I deserve something beautiful this season because 2009 has been a really rough year. Happy holidays 🙂
December 18, 2009 at 1:01 pm
I deserve something beautiful this season because: I always give my family 200%. My family is my top priority, but I need to work on doing things for me as well.
December 18, 2009 at 1:03 pm
I deserve something beautiful this season because… spitup alone is not an accessory!
December 18, 2009 at 1:11 pm
I deserve something beautiful this season because: I still can’t fit into any of my pre-preg clothes…if I’m going to be sporting my maternity clothes at 2 months PP, I should at least have some kick ass accessories, right?
December 18, 2009 at 1:12 pm
I deserve something beautiful this season because I am a very tired, worn out mom of 2 under 2. I love my kids more than ever and when the decision comes down to buy them something or myself I NEVER pick myself. Even if its something I really really need.
December 18, 2009 at 1:13 pm
I deserve something beautiful this season because I ALWAYS end up getting the “house” needs as gifts…you know, the new towels, new rugs, new vacuum (awesome, huh), and this year I’m 90% sure I’m getting a new steam mop…and never get something that is for me and me alone to enjoy.
December 18, 2009 at 1:14 pm
I deserve something beautiful this season because I have been skimping on things for myself in order to make my daughter’s first Christmas as perfect as possible.
December 18, 2009 at 1:17 pm
I deserve something beautiful this season because I’m a full time working mom to a toddler, and most days I manage to pull it off!
December 18, 2009 at 1:19 pm
I deserve something beautiful because I lost my job, then got knocked up again, then pushed out my 3rd baby in 5 years, and now have to drive a minivan. 🙂
December 18, 2009 at 1:30 pm
I deserve something beautiful this season because that necklace is gorgeous and I haven’t bought myself a piece of jewelry in….I can’t even remember. My daughter is finally at the age where she won’t pull it right off my neck too!
December 18, 2009 at 1:34 pm
I deserve something beautiful because this has been a really tough year. When my hubbie lost his job, I had to go back to work leaving my 2yo for the first time. We have had to dramtically adjust our entire lifestyle to accomodate our new income. I thanks god we have one! Needless to say this is a presentless year for us. So, it was would be great to win something beautiful to remind me everyday of the new blessings to come this year!
December 18, 2009 at 1:38 pm
I deserve something beautiful this season because I’m a full time, underpaid working mom of two gorgeous kids. My husband lost his job a month ago and can’t find anything because it’s the holidays. Our health insurance costs are going to increase ten times next month, and somehow I keep a smile on my face and some semblance of faith!
December 18, 2009 at 1:40 pm
I deserve something nice this season for the same reasons we ALL do: We are mothers, we are strong, we put others first, we keep it all together, keep it all running, keep it all clean…and give thanks for all of it!
December 18, 2009 at 1:59 pm
I deserve something beautiful because not only are we raising our first daughter on the other side of the country from all of our friends and family, but my husband lost any source of reliable income as well as his health insurance when I was four months pregnant, plus I teach high school students in a high-need, low-income school. I mother my daughter and often the 100+ students that I see every day. We have managed to pull it together as best as can, and I am thankful for my amazing partner and beautiful daughter, but wow, it’s been a challenging year!
December 18, 2009 at 2:14 pm
… because I always put myself last. Not complaining – my family comes first – but it would be nice to feel special and beautiful once in a while!
December 18, 2009 at 2:35 pm
I deserve something beautiful because I delivered my daughter without my husband and I have been raising her since birth alone without a moments help until he returns (military). She is almost 6 weeks old now.
December 18, 2009 at 2:38 pm
“I deserve something beautiful this season because:_ This would make a great gift for my mother. She has set a great example for me on how to be a great mother.
December 18, 2009 at 2:48 pm
I deserve something beautiful this season because I am a mom 24 7 to 2 wonderful kids. My husband travels A LOT for work and is often gone weeks at a time. It is a very stressful time right now with 2 toddlers at home and I have no help at all. I think I am deserving because a little something nice for me would be nice! Unless I buy it for myself, I probably won’t be getting a Christmas present! lol!
December 18, 2009 at 3:23 pm
I deserve something beautiful this season because I am a medical school spouse widow and I need something to woo my husband back from the books!
December 18, 2009 at 5:30 pm
I deserve some beautiful this season because….
I’m frumpy and poor but wicked sweet.
I spent all my moo-lah tryin’ to be coo-lah.
The kids will all have the nicest toys,
and the hubby is getting many new books;
My parents are going out to eat on me,
and won’t have to try to get by on their looks.
I lost my sense of style, but only for a while,
because if I win this pretty one,
I surely won’t be undone!
December 18, 2009 at 5:39 pm
I deserve something beautiful because along with being a SAHM by day I work part-time and I am concurrently directing the Nutcracker and a musical at my evening job, while getting Xmas shopping done, children fed, house cleaned. And I am living to tell about it. 🙂
December 18, 2009 at 6:30 pm
I deserve something beautiful this season because we have lived on a monthly budget for two years now and it doesn’t afford us nice things anymore. Haircuts? BAH! Manicures or pedicures? What’s that? New clothing? When it’s falling off me. Our child comes first and foremost…always. It would be wonderful to have something to help me feel pretty again and to show off now that I’m going back to work full-time!
December 18, 2009 at 8:52 pm
I deserve something beautiful this season because I’m nervously heading back into the work force after being a SAHM for 3.5 years. The necklace would help me head out with confidence and remind me that although I haven’t been paid for the work I’ve been doing it is incredibly valuable.
December 18, 2009 at 10:48 pm
I deserve something beautiful this season because as everyone in the family opens up gifts on Christmas morning, mom has nothing. I spend whatever money we have on my family and say I can do without but the truth is, it would be nice to actual open something for me to enjoy and feel beautiful.
December 18, 2009 at 11:54 pm
I deserve something beautiful this season because I work 40 hours a week at one job, started my own business this summer and still manage to get dinner on the table every night. I have not had my nails done since my almost 3 year old twins were born and can’t remember the last time I shopped for myself. Mama needs some bling.
December 19, 2009 at 1:39 pm
I want to answer for my mother, who would look amazing in this necklace!
She deserves something beautiful this season because she never stops. Everything she does to the point of exhaustion is for her family. She never asks for anything in return and never buys herself anything other than necessities.
December 20, 2009 at 2:43 am
I’ve been through so much and I’m starting my life over in 2010 as a single mom.