Mother's Day Tips

I love being a mom. Having six children, I always get asked if I wanted a big family. I find that question interesting. Like I just woke up one day with a bunch of kids and said, "How in the heck did they get here?! And why are calling me mom!" So no, I can't think of one of them I didn't want. In fact, it is my greatest joy to be their mother. They are my treasure. It has been my privilege to teach them and raise them to be the wonderful people they have become.

That doesn't mean that mothering is always easy.
It is serious work and you deserve to celebrated.
So download these Mother Day Ideas and enjoy!

Helpful Tips for Distracted Dads and Clueless Kids

You deserve to be appreciated!
Put the Oooh … Aahh into your Mother's Day. Here are some tools to help dads and kids put together a wonderful day just for you. Print out and post these Mother's Day Tip Sheets
and expect the best Mother’s Day ever.

1. Mother’s Favorites:
Help them choose something special just for you. Fill out a list of your favorite things. Sharing your favorite flowers, colors, books, etc, teaches children of all ages that mother is a unique individual with special tastes. It helps them learn that gifts should be chosen with the recipient in mind.
Click here for Mom's Favorite List


2. Queen for a Day Wish List:

You may love Mother's Day surprises, however don’t be afraid to share your expectations or ideas. Let them know how they can make you feel like Queen for a Day. Print out Queen for a Day and give them some suggestions. Remember husbands and kids can’t read your mind and may be oblivious to the obvious. Click here for Queen for a Day Wish List

3. Give Mom a Day Off:
Sometimes the best gift is a little rest. Print out Mom’s Day Off and make a list of the tasks you usually do. Have everyone sign up to help with a job. They will appreciate it more the next time they see you doing it. The job will probably not be done the way you would do it, but smile and say, “marvelous!” You may want to use this list once a month to teach a task or use it on a catch-up-day.
Click here for Mom's Day Off List

4. Keep the Magic in Mother’s Day:
Mother’s Day is the busiest day of the year for restaurants. It can take the magic out of Mother’s Day waiting with hungry, fussy children. If you would like to celebrate at a favorite restaurant mention it in time for reservations. Other ideas; a picnic lunch with sandwiches ordered to-go or a special dessert place.


5. Put the Oooh … Aahh in Mother’s Day - Everyday:In the busy life of a mom it is difficult to find time to connect the mind, body, and soul. Go to http://www.comfortsilkie.com/ and see gift ideas that bring luxurious comfort to everyday. Special 20% off discount through May. Use discount code: mom.
Celebrate yourself and enjoy!

Love Notes to Comfort Silkie

We love hearing from our customers! Here's some recent kind words:

New! Comfort Silkie Pillow: "My son loved his original comfort silkie so much I bought him the Comfort Silkie Pillow. He loves it so much and wants to hold it all the time. The pillow is so soft and very comfortable - a must have!" - J. Shea

Original Comfort Silkie Bonding Security Blanket: This little blanket is wonderful. My son loves it! He goes to sleep so easily (8 months old now) and I think that it's in part due to this blanket. He rubs it all over his face, sucks on it, plays little peek-a-boo games with it, and even sleeps with it. Since he was a tiny baby I have felt very comfortable leaving him to sleep with his blanket because it is small enough and light enough weight. I'm so happy with the Comfort Silkie that I'm ordering a second one for Toby and a couple to give as gifts. - G. Payzant

All Silkie Snuggley Blankets: "The Silkie was a gift and I did not think I would use it, but then began sleep training. My son, who is 11 months now, searches the house for his Comfort Silkie "lovie" before napping or going to sleep at night. He loves it, much to my surprise. It is the only thing he has an attachment to. He chews on it while falling asleep and it is perfect to cover him with since he doesn't like blankets of any sort. I am ordering an identical one as a back up. He is a boy's boy and this Comfort Silkie is standing up to the challenge and staying intact. Highly recommend." - V. Kenney

Original Comfort Silkie Bonding Security Blanket: "My 3 nieces have the Comfort Silkie Security Blankets and still sleep with them (ages 8, 6, 4) and my twin girls received them when they were born. They sleep with them (they are 4 now!) and play with them all the time. They wrap up THEIR babydolls in them! The Comfort Silkies are very durable and are just now starting to fray on the edges. They are the perfect size to take anywhere. I would highly recommend this product. Great baby gift!" - R. Kippley

Original Comfort Silkie Bonding Security Blanket: "I have a 6 year old son and a 2 year old daughter. I received a Comfort Silkie for my son before he was born. He now has 6 of them & he is 6! Still sleeps with his. My daughter also has two of them. They are a MUST at our house! As babies they never went anywhere without their "pacy & silkie." Wonderful product!" - M. Bell

Labor Effleurage Massage Circle: "This product was a life savor during my whole labor. I had a natural birth and I used the Comfort Silkie massage circle through each contraction. It made me relax and the silkie satin felt so good moving across my belly. I tell all my friends about this blanket because it truly is the best. You can use the massage circle the whole time while you are pregnant, during labor and afterwards for regular massage. A wonderful and magical product. Thank you for making my labor a wonderful and enjoyable one I will never forget." - M. White

Cozy Fur Blankets: "I manage Bellini Dallas and Comfort Silkies have been my go-to lovies and blankets. My four grandchildren share my love for satin/silkie feels, and each one of us sleep on your satin pillowcases, mini and regular. My only grand daughter is almost 15 and entering highschool at a prestigious girls' school in Dallas. She goes to sleepovers alot, and obviously, takes her blue and while Creme Baby Fur Big Baby blanket with her that I gave her last year. Today, a classmate and her mother came in to buy a baby gift for a former teacher and specifically asked for "the blanket Ali had when she spent the night- the softest blanket she had ever touched." This was for a baby gift, but her mother sensed her own 14 year old daughter wanted one too-hence we sold two. Just had to let you know how special these blankets are, even to highschoolers. I have a feeling we will sell more to these girls-so much for "just babies". Thanks for letting me share this special story." A. Corson

Have a comment or story about a Comfort Silkie product? We'd love to hear from you! Comment here, on our Facebook page or email us at info@comfortsilkie.com

Comfort Silkie Mother's Day Specials

Comfort Silkie is Celebrating Motherhood
through the Month of May

Be celebrated! Print out your Favorites and Queen for the Day wishes, not just for Mother’s Day but everyday. It is important for your children to see you not only as Mother, but as a person with needs, feelings, and favorites. If you have children that love their Comfort Silkies, they would probably be thrilled for you to have your very own Mama Silkie Throw or pillow cover. Maybe Dad can help with this - because as they know, the best gift is comfort!

We will have a special for Mom's Every Monday in May!
Check your emails or follow us online on facebook or twitter for more Monday Mom Specials.

Monday May 3rd: 20% Off all Gifts for Mom
Discount code: mom3 (Items must be from Gifts for Mom page)

A couple of my favorite Mama quotes:
“Mothers’ hold their children’s hands for a while, their hearts forever.”

“Once upon a time, someone wiped away a tear, held me close and loved me, thank you mother dear."

Helpful Tips for Distracted Dads and Clueless Kids

As mother of six, that is known as “The Mother of Comfort” I want to tell you how to put the Oooh … Aahh, into your Mothers Day. You deserve to be appreciated.

Here are some tools to help dads and kids put together a wonderful day just for you.
Print out and post these Mother's Day Tip Sheets and expect the best Mother’s Day ever.

1. Mother’s Favorites:

Mother's Day is reported to be the second biggest gift giving day. Help them choose something special just for you by filling out a list of your favorite things. When you share your favorite flowers, colors, books, etc, it teaches children of all ages that mother is a unique individual with special tastes. It helps them learn that gifts should be chosen with the recipient in mind.

Click here for Mom's Favorite List

2. Queen for a Day Wish List:

You may love Mother's Day surprises, however don’t be afraid to share your expectations or ideas. Let them know how they can make you feel like Queen for a Day on Mother's Day. Print out Queen for a Day and give them some suggestions. Remember husbands and kids can’t read your mind and may be oblivious to the obvious.
Click here for Queen for a Day Wish List

3. Give Mom a Day Off:

Sometimes the best gift is a little rest. Print out Mom’s Day Off and make a list of the tasks you usually do and have them sign up to help. They will appreciate it more the next time they see you doing it. No fair letting things pile up for the day after Mother’s Day. The job will probably not be done the way you would do it, but smile and say “marvelous”! You may want to use this list once a month to teach a task or use it on a catch-up-day.
Click here for Mom's Day Off List 

4. Keep the Magic in Mother’s Day:

Mother’s Day is the busiest day of the year for restaurants. It can take the magic out of Mother’s Day waiting with hungry, fussy children. If you would like to celebrate at a favorite restaurant mention it in time for reservations. Other ideas, a picnic lunch with sandwiches ordered to go or a special dessert place.

5. Put the Oooh … Aahh in Mother’s Day - Everday:

In the busy life of a mom it is difficult to find time to connect the mind, body, and soul. Go to http://www.comfortsilkie.com/ and see gift ideas that bring luxurious comfort to everyday. Special discounts through May. Celebrate yourself and enjoy!

NYC Moms love Comfort Silkie!

Check out this great article featuring Comfort Silkie!
NYC Moms: Bye Bye Blankie.

"Luckily, I had selected Comfort Silkie on the recommendation of a friend, so I could buy them by the dozen, yellow for him, white for her. My kids slept with them, they were quieted by them in the car and on airplanes."

Read the rest of this story at:
New York City Moms Blog

"I will miss the special baby bond between mother & child. I will miss the image of my baby daughter curled up in her crib that her blankie could still evoke."

Have a great Comfort Silkie story? Please comment below or email us at info@comfortsilkie.com

Endorsed by Donna Holloran/BabyGroup

Donna Holloran, MSW is a nationally recognized child development specialist, parenting consultant, and the founder of BABYGROUP. She is a sought after parent educator for Hollywood celebrities. BabyGroup exclusively recommends the Comfort Silkie Security Blanket. Donna told us, "I keep a sample next to me to show every parent group. I think it is the safest one on the market, most durable in the wash and certainly the softest! We ONLY recommend your Comfort Silkie blankets."

For information about Donna's Parenting DVD visit: BabyGroupVideo.com

The BabyGroup is a program in Santa Monica, CA that provides invaluable strategies, resources and perspectives to parents of young children in a supportive group setting. Holloran is currently filming a new parenting video series that features Comfort Silkie. Her DVD, Surviving and Thriving During Your Baby's First Year, has been featured as Pregnancy Magazine's A-List of must have products & in the New York Times, "A Celebrity Baby Guru."

Congratulations Summer Contest Winners!

Thank you! We love seeing your Comfort Silkie pictures and reading your stories! It was very difficult to decide but we have chosen the winners. Congratulations to Karen and Laura! Your gift certificates are on their way!

Winning Photo from Laura:












Winning Story from Karen:
There are a few ways my husband and I refer to my 10 month old daughter's blanket--the miracle, the magic blanket, and Mr. Sandman. We had received numerous hand-made blankets as gifts when Ava was born and loved to snuggle her in the different soft materials. However, one day I grabbed the Comfort Silkie Security Blanket as we were heading out and I haven't gone back to any of the other blankets. My husband and I were totally amazed at how Ava seemed to melt into her silkie and it comforted her in a way that nothing else could. One day, I washed her silkie and forgot to throw it in the dryer before her nap. I put a different soft blanket that was similar in size and texture in her crib (the dr. approved the blanket in her crib:0) to help get her to sleep, and I could hear my daughter through the monitors playing and moving around. After awhile the blanket was dry and I went into her room and switched out the fau--silkie for the real one and she instantly rolled to her side, hugged the blanket and fell asleep in less than a minute. I was in total disbelief. She truly loves this blanket and puts herself to sleep at night by passing the silky side of the blanket from hand to hand and rubbing it against her cheek--it's such a sweet sight to see. We love the Comfort Silkie! -Karen

If you missed this contest please check back soon for more contests!
Below are a few of our other photo contest entries:

Kayleigh loves her pillows and security blankets!

Our daughter Abby has been attached to her ‘Silkie” since birth. It goes everywhere. We have two in case one gets lost or dirty there is a backup (so does our son). This is a picture of her and Silkie at Hilton Head. It is one of our favorite pictures and her first trip to the beach. We call it “Hello Beach”

Here is 4 month old Zane... blissfully happy with his most favorite possession - his silkie!

"My daughter loves her silkie pillows and blankies. She has about 5 pillows and three blankies. She leaves them in different places around the house (her crib, the couch, the toybox) so she never has to look to hard to find them. Looks like another member of our family enjoys the silkies almost as much as she does!" - Ana

What do you love?

Comfort Silkie is on MomFavs! It's a new website where moms share what they love most. Please check it out and vote (click on favit button) for Comfort Silkie!

MomFaves.com is the mom word-of-mouth network that reveals what moms love most for activities, deals, products, events and more. Share what you love and see what other moms love too! Click here to vote for Comfort Silkie's Original Security Blanket and Infant Swaddler. These researched products are used for comfort in hospital NICU and Pediatrics. Winners of JPMA Award and National Parenting Seal of Approval.

New Cuddly Plush for the New Year!

New! Silkie Baby Bunting Blanket

Snuggle baby into the ultimate softness of this silkie lined bunting.
Ribbon tie closure. 20"x13" - 0 to 3 months.

Princess Cuddle Cape
Any little girl will feel like a princess in this so soft cape with silkie satin trim. Delightfully crowned with a halo of silkie feathers.
Size: 6-9 months. Perfect for cool weather, holidays, and dress-up

Silkie Ribbon Comfort Blankie
Sweet words of love for little ones with lots of snuggly comfort.
Soft cuddle plush with custom ribbons:
Snuggles & Hugs, Kisses & Cuddles.

Comfort Silkie Product News!

We are excited to introduce our amazing new Plush and Fur lines.
The ultimate comfort! It is difficult to describe how soft and elegant these products are. At the first touch you melt into the incredible softness. We have four sizes and a variety of stylish colors and cute satin dot borders. Our Home & Mama Throws are large enough to share and a treat to cuddle up in. Check them out now at www.comfortsilkie.com