Push Present (A Giveaway)

Have you heard of a "Push Present"?

I actually prefer to call it a "Labor for hours/push/be cut open/get up at all hours of the night to feed present" but that really doesn't have the same ring to it.  Haha!

A relatively recent phenomenon, "push presents" are gifts for new moms from their husbands after giving birth.  According to this article published last month at The Imperfect Parent, 38% of new moms today receive gifts from their husbands to mark this milestone.  And, although celebrities like Rachel Zoe (who got a 10 karat diamond ring after delivering her baby boy) and Mariah Carey (who got a diamond and sapphire necklace after the birth of her twins) have made the concept more popular in the US, the idea has been around in countries like England and India for centuries.  While the article implies that the gifts must be extravagant and reflect "how much the new daddy loves and appreciates his wife for the eternal 'gift' she has given him," there are plenty of reasonable options available today too.

Jeff, always 'up' on the latest trends ;), gave me this sweet necklace to mark Sam's arrival.

Please excuse my freckly décolletage.

Our first "date night" after baby this Tuesday... Modeling my necklace.

I admit that I told him exactly what I wanted, but he found the perfect one himself from E. Ria Designs at Etsy (and, it was only $34.00... cost not being a reflection of his love and appreciation, of course).  We ordered from the hospital room the day after Sam was born, it arrived a few days later, and I haven't taken it off since.  I love it!

So... did you get a "Push Present"?  If so, what was it?  And, if not... It's not too late.

Today, E. Ria is giving away one of her most popular gifts for new moms - the nest - to an E, Myself, and I reader. 

How cute are they?  Nests come in a variety of metals and you choose the color/number of eggs to represent each of your kids.  I LOVE that these can be added on to as your family grows, and that it looks so classy and trendy while still being sentimental. :)  *Husbands take note!

Here's a little info about E. Ria and some of her other great gift ideas (even if you aren't a mom):

E. Ria Designs is the creative child of designer and artist Elaine Axmear. The online jewelry and gift boutique features hand crafted artisan and hand stamped jewelry. Using materials including sterling silver, gold filled, brass and copper, Elaine creates personal and memorable jewelry that is always one-of-a-kind. 

The jewelry can be stamped with several fun fonts and designs. Adornments to the jewelry include genuine freshwater pearls in a rainbow of colors, crystals, genuine gemstones and precious metal charms to complete the look. Unique finishes to the surfaces of the silver, copper and brass bring another dimension to Elaine’s work. Some of the designs are brushed, oxidized and brushed, hammered or vintage finished, a proprietary technique creating a surface that looks worn with age and character.

In addition to jewelry, E. Ria Designs offers customizable gifts, too. Some of Elaine’s offerings include sterling silver golf ball markers, guitar picks and keychains. New items coming soon, just in time for the gift-giving season, are hand stamped bookmarks and Christmas ornaments.

Each design is thoughtfully packaged in a cute little brushed silver gift tin adorned with a signature logo label. Custom orders are welcome, in addition to wholesale requests, bridal orders and other special requests.

Stay connected for the introduction of new designs, specials and other news at www.eriadesigns.blogspot.com, on Facebook at E. Ria Designs or Twitter at ERiaDesigns. Purchase jewelry and gifts online at www.eriadesigns.etsy.com.

So... want to win?

Just visit one of E. Ria's websites (above), then come back here to leave a comment telling me your favorite item.  The contest will be open until Monday night at 11:59PM; I'll pick a winner (via random number generator) and announce it on Tuesday. 

Good luck and HAPPY FRIDAY!