Thursday, February 18, 2010

Review and Giveaway: Patient Style CLOSED



I remember quite clearly my final weeks of pregnancy. I was nesting hardcore, cleaning my apartment on my hands and knees with my monstrous belly helping to buff and polish. I laundered and folded the mountain of tiny, little clothes at least 10 times. Our bags were packed, waiting by the door for the day we would be loading them up to meet our little man for the first time. Some of my friends thought I was going overboard by packing up my own pillows to bring along to the hospital. But I believed taking a few little comforts from home would make me feel more at ease during and after delivery. And I was right. The touch and smell of home from my own pillows made my hospital experience a little more comfortable so I could relax while in labor and catch a few more winks of sleep. Priceless.

Luckily, PatientStyle.com shares my same philosophy:
Going to the hospital is no time to start compromising comfort, quality or style. Patientstyle.com is the perfect place to find gifts for a loved one or yourself, whether you’re planning to welcome a new family member or caring for the ones you have. We’ve searched far and wide – and designed our own exclusive offerings – to bring you the best products out there in one convenient online store. From chic hospital gowns to anti-microbial pillows and products, our site features the most useful, comfortable, and stylish items, designed specifically for what you or your loved one needs. Feeling better means healing faster, and our products make a significant difference when spending time within hospital walls or while healing at home.
Designer maternity gowns are a relatively new concept but I am loving the idea. I remember feeling so swollen and frumpy after my son was born and although I needed those first family photos, I felt less than photogenic. The Window Shopping maternity hospital gown from Peanut Shell (left) would not only make me feel gorgeous, but would be a cherished keepsake. It is 100% cotton for maximum comfort and has side and back snap closures for convenient breastfeeding and maximum coverage. No more baring your booty to strangers! The optional empire waist belt and adjustable arm ties add a stylish flair and ensure the best fit. I can hardly wait to conceive baby #2 so I can reward myself with one of these pretty yet practical gowns. You hear that, ovaries?! Get to work!

I'm also digging the Peanut Shell Walk in the Park collection, with matching nursing cover, sling and swaddle. What a beautiful, gender-neutral print!



In addition to their maternity selection, PatientStyle.com offers pajamas, robes, pillows, pillow cases, slipper socks and gift baskets suitable for any hospital stay, short or lengthy.

We had the pleasure of reviewing his and her slipper socks courtesy of PatientStyle.com.



These soft, chenille lounge socks are enhanced with antimicrobial features so your tootsies remain toasty and bacteria-free. They also have non-skid bottom so, if you have hardwood or tile floors like I do, you won't be slipping and sliding as you walk.

These socks could not have come at a more opportune time. My area was pounded by a huge blizzard that left behind 3 feet of snow and a bitter chill, so layers were very necessary. My husband and I wore our socks all day, everyday for the entire week that we were snowed in. They were super thick and soft but didn't make my feet sweaty or stinky. I liked that because of the upper band, I didn't have to adjust them too much and I loved my powdery pink color. My husband normally doesn't wear anything other than his crew socks so I was surprised to see him put these on willingly - and repeatedly. He too thought they were ultra-comfy, and that's a lot for my manly man to admit!

I've washed my socks twice now on gentle cycle and they have held up well overall. They are still soft as ever. Some of the grips on the bottom have cracked a little from wear but it hasn't affected the fit or functionality at all. My PatientStyle slippers are like a warm, soothing hug for my feet.



Bottom line: Forget the generic hospital gift shop and give yourself or your loved one the gift of high-quality comfort from PatientStyle.com. Whether you're seeking a "push present" or a little token to say "get well", they have that special something to perk up any patient.

BUY IT: You can purchase the slipper socks I received (ARV $15/pair) or other products mentioned above at www.patientstyle.com.

WIN IT: PatientStyle.com is offering one lucky reader his and her slipper socks, just like I reviewed! That's a $30 value!

MAIN COURSE (MANDATORY ENTRY): Visit PatientStyle.com and tell me another item you want and for whom. Remember to please leave your email address in your comment if it isn't visible on your profile to prevent disqualification!

SUGAR ON TOP (BONUS ENTRIES): To maximize your chances of winning, you may do any or all of the following. Be sure to complete the above mandatory entry or your bonus entries will not count! Remember to leave one comment per entry.

1.) Follow my blog and/or subscribe via reader or email. If you already follow and/or subscribe, that counts! (1 entry each)

2.) Follow me and PatientStyle on Twitter and tweet about this contest. You can do this daily! You may use the tweet below or come up with one of your own:

RT @kris10chumley: Cold feet? Keep your tootsies toasty with chenille his and hers slipper socks from @patientstyle! http://bit.ly/dobOzb

Just leave me a comment with your tweet link. (1 entry per day max)

3.) Add my blog button and leave a comment with the link to where I can find it. (1 entry)

Giveaway will end on March 4, 2010 at 11:59pm EST. Open to U.S. only. Winners will be chosen via Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to congratulatory email or prize will be forfeited and another winner will be chosen.

Disclaimer: This review was made possible by The Product Review Place. As noted above, I received 2 pairs of slipper socks from Lindsay at PatientStyle.com to facilitate my candid review. I was in no other way compensated for this post. The thoughts and feelings expressed in this review are mine and mine alone. Your experience may differ.

118 comments:

Shooting Stars Mag said...

I would love the following basket for my friend who is pregnant now:

Healthy Mommy and Baby Gift Basket

-Lauren
lauren51990 AT aol DOT com

Shooting Stars Mag said...

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Benita said...

I would also want the Heart Healthy Gift Basket, for my family.


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Benita said...

I follow viaGFC.


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Benita said...

I'm an email subscriber.


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Family-Friendly Product Reviews said...

I would like the Heart Healthy Gift Basket for my father.

Family-Friendly Product Reviews said...

I follow your feed.

Family-Friendly Product Reviews said...

I subscribe via email.

Family-Friendly Product Reviews said...

I follow you both and tweeted:
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MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

Heart Healthy Gift Basket for a friend

aledol said...

I like their gowns myself-I have a lot of health issues & they look so comfy for me to have at home!!!!

aledol said...

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Kim said...

I'd LOVE any of their awesome gowns!

Kim said...

follower

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Unknown said...

I would love to also get the Diabetic Healthy Gift Basket for my parents that are both diabetics
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Unknown said...

twitter follower of both (shaeffermom) and tweeted
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Victoria said...

I'd like the Lucy Designer Robe as a gift for my mom! Thanks. utgal2004[at]yahoo[dot]com

Fangirl Jen said...

I like the Heart Healthy Gift Basket.

Fangirl Jen said...

I subscribe via Google Reader.

Fangirl Jen said...

http://twitter.com/fangirljen/status/9343498933 TWEET

mogrill said...

I like the Lucy Designer robe. Thanks for the chance.
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txgiggles45 said...

I would love to give the wonderful Deluxe Pain Relief Get Well Gift Basket to my precious mom-in-law. She's having her second back surgery and could really use some cheering up, which this neat basket would do!
txgigggles@yahoo.com

Karen P said...

Men's Solid Blue Peacock Pajama
for my honey

cpullum said...

I like the Women's Butterfly Pajama for me!
Carla
cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com

aledol said...

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Missybeez said...

The Deluxe Get Well Healthy Gift Basket for my father in law.
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Stephanie R. said...

id love the heart healthy gift basket for my mother and father in law


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Fangirl Jen said...

http://twitter.com/fangirljen/status/9406907562 TWEET

Lisa P. said...

I'd like the Cancer Patient Get Well Gift Basket for a friend with cancer.

lafittelady @ gmail dot com

Lisa P. said...

2/20 Tweet
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Lisa P. said...

2/21 Tweet
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aledol said...

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Fangirl Jen said...

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sksweeps said...

I would get the Deluxe Get Well Healthy Gift Basket for a friend who had heart bypass surgery (5!!!!)

Ames said...

Okay those snuggle bug swaddle blankets are so cute!! I would get them for any baby shower!!!

I also like the maternity hospital gowns because they're way prettier than the hospital version :)

lovelyritaann said...

I love the MINKY MICRO-FIBER BABY BLANKET - BLUE, BROWN, & GREEN DOT -- I would give it to my three month old son as a gift because he really likes soft things & he would look adorable in it.

ritaoneal@sbcglobal.net

lovelyritaann said...

I follow your blog via Google

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lovelyritaann said...

I have subscribed to your blog via email

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lovelyritaann said...

I am following you and Patient Style on Twitter and I re-tweeted your tweet :)

http://twitter.com/lovelyritaann/status/9466013458

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lovelyritaann said...

Your button is on my blog

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Piper said...

I also like the relaxation and wellness basket! I can think of a few people that could do with that

nettysgirl at gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Their Silverfil Microbial Standard Pillow also caught my eye!
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Anonymous said...

Following kirs10chumley and PatientStyle via Twitter.
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Anonymous said...

i Follow via google friend connect.
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Anonymous said...

e-mail subscriber!
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Fangirl Jen said...

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aledol said...

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Lisa P. said...

2/22 Tweet
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Fangirl Jen said...

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aledol said...

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Fangirl Jen said...

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sweetsue said...

I would like the Men's Cabana Stripe Pajama for my uncle who is recovering from surgery.
smchester at gmail dot com

sweetsue said...

I follow your blog publicly.
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Annmarie Weeks said...

I would love to give the Leapin Leopard Swaddle Blanket and Cap Set as a gift to a friend who just had a baby!

Annmarie Weeks said...

I subscribe via email!

Annmarie Weeks said...

I follow you both on twitter & tweeted! http://twitter.com/amweeks/status/9621339523

aledol said...

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Fangirl Jen said...

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Anonymous said...

I would love to give the Deluxe Healthy Pregnancy Gift Basket to a pregnant friend :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
theluckyladybug[at]gmail[dot]com

Anonymous said...

Following Goodie Goodie Gumdrops with Google Friend Connect [Cheryl F. {The Lucky Ladybug}]
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Anonymous said...

Subscribed to Goodie Goodie Gumdrops in reader
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Anonymous said...

Subscribed to Goodie Goodie Gumdrops by email
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Anonymous said...

Following @kris10chumley and @PatientStyle on Twitter and Tweeted
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Anonymous said...

The Goodie Goodie Gumdrops button is in my Blogroll, Buttons C - J
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aledol said...

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Fangirl Jen said...

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Fangirl Jen said...

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Lisa P. said...

3/2 Tweet
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Anonymous said...

I like the FINLAY DESIGNER ROBE too.

Christina said...

Christina - xristya@rock.com - I'd like the Healthy Heart Gift Basket for my niece!

Unknown said...

i would love the Champagne Brunch Nursing Cover for my friend who is expecting!

ferriza2(at)yahoo(dot)com

Unknown said...

google follower: ferriz

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Unknown said...

tweeted @ferriza2

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Erica C. said...

The antimicrobial pillowcases are nice too.

grannyvon said...

I also like the Pia Designer Hospital Gown. Thanks for the entry. ybutler@oppcatv.com

grannyvon said...

I follow and want the extra entry. Thanks ybutler@oppcatv.com

chad sexington said...

I'd get the relaxation basket for my wife, she needs it sometimes (ok, most of the time). She'd also love this slipper/socks! Thanks!

angie lilly said...

Relaxation and Wellness Gift Basket would be great to give to my mom! She is always so stressed out!
Angie
one 4 earth at aol dot com

angie lilly said...

I follow you via google.
Angie
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angie lilly said...

I get your emails.
Angie
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angie lilly said...

I follow you both on Twitter as FotoMacro and tweeted this giveaway here: http://twitter.com/FotoMacro/status/9933800434
Angie
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Scott said...

The Happy Baby Gift Basket would be a good shower gift for my pregnant friend.
Scott
nynekats at aol dot com

Scott said...

follow and tweeted http://twitter.com/RePurrPussed/status/9937552500
Scott
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aledol said...

http://twitter.com/aleshamom4/status/9938317726

chuck82380 said...

Id like the Diabetic Healthy Gift Basket for my type 1 fiance.

Sue Farrell said...

I would like the Coco hospital gown for my friend that is going in for an operation soon.

farrell@crosslake.net

taylorbagels said...

Heart healthy gift basket for my friend Pat who is 86 yrs old.

sadkins said...

I am having a baby and would love the Ava Designer Hospital Gown. It's really tre chic.

Amy said...

I would like the moo baby gown for my sister's unborn baby :)
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Amy said...

following you on twitter: http://twitter.com/yanksgrl24/status/9979469280
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Amy said...

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dvice12 said...

I'd like the Silverfil™ w/ X-Static Anti-Microbial Standard Pillow for my sister

Betty C said...

Besides the slipper socks my favorite item is the Lola Designer Hospital Gown.

Fangirl Jen said...

http://twitter.com/fangirljen/status/9988255579 TWEET

Anonymous said...

Daily Tweet
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pms3237 said...

I like the Relaxation & Wellness gift basket. It would be great for my cousin who is undergoing cancer treatment

Kathy P said...

id love the Feel Better Sentiments Gift Basket for a friend :)

Kathy P said...

following your blog as klp1965

Kathy P said...

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aledol said...

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fancyfeet48 said...

I would love to win this Thank You for this great giveaway fancyfeet45@earthlink.net

cman said...

Time for Tea Nursing Cover

Jinxy and Me said...

I like the Happy Baby Gift Basket

Jinxy and Me said...

I'm following your blog in Google Friend Connect.

Unknown said...

I want the Lucy Designer Robe for my sister. garrettsambo@aol.com

Nancy S. said...

I would like the standard anti-microbial pillow for myself.
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Nancy S. said...

I follow your blog with google friend.

Nancy S. said...

I follow you and Patient Style on twitter and I tweeted.
http://twitter.com/ncschools/status/10009131484

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