My Plate-Mate

My Plate-Mate features products are geared to make life and meal times easier for families. As a learning tool, My Plate-Mate’s unique design helps little ones successfully scoop food onto their utensil with ease. This promotes independence and minimizes frustrations for youngsters trying to master self-feeding. As a spill guard, My Plate-Mate prevents food from falling off the plate while a child eats. Parents will love that there is less of a mess to clean-up from the table and floor after meals. Plus there is less food wasted. Since My Plate-Mate fits onto any 8” – 9 1⁄2” round plate, it is able to be used anywhere. My Plate-Mate is recommended to be used by toddlers and can continue to help the messiest of eaters through the age of 6. This product is a great learning tool as it helps children successfully learn to use a utensil, promotes confidence and independence. They are also convenient as they are easy to clean, dishwasher safe, and easy to transport. My Plate-Mate is made in the USA of FDA approved food grade plastic. It is free of lead, bisphenol-a (BPA), phthalates, PVC, and polycarbonates. Not sure what all those terms mean, but you don't have to worry about it as they are not in these products!

*GIVEAWAY: Since Mother's Day is in less than one week, we thought it would be fun to giveaway a product from My Plate-Mate & make Mom's life a tad bit easier, at least at mealtime. Simply leave a comment on this post telling us why you need a spill guard. Winner can choose from blue, white or pink. Giveaway ends at Midnight CST, Friday, May 8.

To Mom, with love

Ten gift ideas for moms and moms-to-be this Mother's Day (May 10).

1. Do you have a new mommy in your life or a grandma who would love to display the names of her babies on a pendant? Queen Bee Designs by Amanda has plenty of designs to choose from.

2. Got a groovy mama? Show how much you love her with a handmade tile from TileSmile.

3. Treat the rockin' expectant Mother to a funky top from XY Factory.

4. Moms will love a personalized necklace from Designs by Cathy.

5. Hard-working Moms deserve a little TLC. Give her a mix ‘n match soap set from Riffraff Soaps so she can pamper herself a bit.

6. Treat the special woman in your life to a custom"i"zed pendant necklace from iWEAR...do you? Pendants can be custom"i"zed on one side or both sides for no additional charge.

7. Mom will love a hand-blown glass pendant created by Mark Hamilton of Solstice Glass.

8. My Granny planned her road trips according to the blooming time of wildflowers, namely bluebonnets, our state flower. She would have loved the note cards and other hand-painted goods from The Teapot Co-op.

9. Women love handbags, especially ones large enough to hold all their junk, but, while remaining stylish. The Sweet Heart Hobo by Jmacc fits the bill.

10. And for more great maternity wear, check out Mommy Trends. Their humorous tees are stylish, comfortable & funky.

The Recovery

The Recovery is a unique company that works to provide the utmost care to those who have undergone surgery or recently given birth. Their line of all-in-one recovery kits takes the guesswork out of the search for the perfect recovery products. Taking care of women who have just given birth is important so that she is better able to care for her newborn. Some of the treasures found within the recovery kits are creams, salves and sprays that minimize stretch marks, scars and other postpartum ailments, luxury spa robes, chic c-section underwear, aromatherapy eye pillows, abdominal compression binders, postpartum recovery cds, reacher tools, spa candles, and gourmet organic chocolates. All-natural and organic products are used wherever possible and each kit is delivered within an eco-friendly reusable tote or beautiful designer diaper bag by Not Rational. As of now, The Recovery offers six different kits for new moms - three for c-section recovery and three for childbirth recovery. Receive a 15% discount on any item with coupon code funkyfinds15.