Maybe it’s the nostalgia for my own little babies, or just the imagery of a swaddled-up, sweet-smelling, sleeping newborn, but I love searching through baby registries and finding the perfect gift for my mama-to-be friends and family members. My first piece of shopping advice: stick to the registry whenever possible. I know it can seem… Continue reading Shopping for a Baby Shower: 7 Ideas for the Perfect Gift
Category: Baby Gifts
Ask a Real Mom: Must-Have Baby Registry Items
Confession: when I registered for my first child, I had a meltdown in the stroller department. I felt so overwhelmed, confused, and intimidated by the products stacked to the ceiling of the store that my husband had to take me to a coffee shop next door so I could regroup! Moms and dads-to-be, registering for… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: Must-Have Baby Registry Items
Ask a Real Mom: The Best Inclusive Books to Add to Your Baby Registry
Creating your baby’s registry can be an overwhelming experience: who knew such a tiny human would need so. many. products! While we’ve always got you covered with the best products and gear you’ll need to add to your baby’s registry, today we’re talking about a category that often gets overlooked: your little one’s library! My… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: The Best Inclusive Books to Add to Your Baby Registry
Ask a Real Mom: What are Your Toddler Must Haves
My baby, the tiny little bundle I held in my arms only a year ago, was now pulling herself up onto the coffee table, her bright blue eyes gleaming with excitement as she took her first few wobbly steps. I felt a mix of pride, emotion, and a little panic. How had we arrived at… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: What are Your Toddler Must Haves
5 Tips for Creating a Cute, Budget Friendly Nursery
I’m about to decorate my second nursery in two years. But really, if you looked at it truthfully, it’s the third. You see, my husband painted a beautiful striped wall in the room we’d use as the nursery of our very first home – and then we decided to pack up and move 2 months… Continue reading 5 Tips for Creating a Cute, Budget Friendly Nursery
Ask Cheryl: Should I Send a Baby Gift if the Shower was Canceled Due to Covid?
Even in these uncertain times of social distancing and limited gatherings, common etiquette rules still apply. When a special social event, like a baby shower, has to be cancelled, you should definitely send out a message to your family and friends to let them know. But what do you do if the expecting couple sends… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Should I Send a Baby Gift if the Shower was Canceled Due to Covid?
Ask Cheryl: Help! I’m Tired of Going to So Many Baby Showers!
The arrival of a new baby is always exciting! First baby, second baby, third baby, fourth baby; each one a new special blessing! But what may not be as exciting as the new baby, is the arrival of a second, third, or fourth baby shower invitation for the same family member! Your initial thought may… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Help! I’m Tired of Going to So Many Baby Showers!
Our Favorite Baby Registry Items from buybuyBABY
BuyBuy BABY is the ultimate authority on all things baby registry. They have a wide selection of top brands and the newest and most popular baby products on the market. They also make it easy to create a registry online or in-store, and have dedicated registry specialists to help you get started! Babies won’t wait… Continue reading Our Favorite Baby Registry Items from buybuyBABY
The Newborn Carrier Moms Love Putting On Their Registry
When my son was born this past September, I knew lots of newborn cuddling would dominate my fall. What I didn’t expect was just how much our sweet boy would love and need to be close to his mama. With the addition of a baby in our home, there were more chores than ever to… Continue reading The Newborn Carrier Moms Love Putting On Their Registry
Best New Baby Products for 2020
The baby product industry is ever-changing and evolving to make parents’ lives just a little bit better. My little one is only 9 months old and I feel like I already need to upgrade because there are so many great new products for 2020. (And especially because my favorite baby sleep product was recalled for… Continue reading Best New Baby Products for 2020
15 of Our Favorite Books for Every Kid on Your List
“Something they want; Something they need; Something to wear; Something to read.” You’ve probably heard of this gift giving rule of 4 for your kids. It’s a practical way to keep your Christmas shopping simple, especially if you have more than one kiddo to buy for. In an effort to help you find that special… Continue reading 15 of Our Favorite Books for Every Kid on Your List
A New Mom’s Guide to Car Seats
After I rounded up the best of the best for strollers and diaper bags, I went back to my mom friends and inquired about car seats. There is so much research out there when it comes to selecting a car seat and I needed help knowing which were not only the safest, but the most… Continue reading A New Mom’s Guide to Car Seats
Everything You Need to Know About a Dillard’s Baby Registry
You’ve trusted Dillard’s with so many milestones in your life- from prom dresses to wedding registries- so turning to them for all things baby is a no brainer! Dillard’s stores are full of baby items that you can try before you buy and exclusive brands you won’t find anywhere else. It’s easy to create and… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About a Dillard’s Baby Registry
Go Green, Baby: The All-Natural Baby Products You Need
Best Baby Gear & Products for the Natural Mom These days, you don’t have to turn on a horror movie to get spooked: just log onto a parenting group on social media to see the latest scary stories on toxins, chemicals, and dyes sneaking into our children’s products. While the 80’s moms probably never worried… Continue reading Go Green, Baby: The All-Natural Baby Products You Need
Pottery Barn and Lilly Pulitzer Teamed Up and We Can’t Get Enough of It
What do you get when you combine Lilly Pulitzer’s spring-colored, resort wear-inspired designs with Pottery Barn’s effortless, elegant style? The stuff of home décor dreams. This spring, Pottery Barn collaborated with Palm Beach-style Pulitzer to release new, limited-edition furniture collections for Pottery Barn, PBteen and Pottery Barn Kids alike. The result? A home collection that… Continue reading Pottery Barn and Lilly Pulitzer Teamed Up and We Can’t Get Enough of It
Walmart’s Best of the Best, Top 10 Baby Gifts
Babies are tiny, adorable creatures, but their list of needs and “must-haves” is quite long. That’s why creating a baby gift registry is essential. It makes life easier for the soon-to-be parents and the friends and family eager to buy them gifts. Walmart offers a huge selection of everything from cribs to diapers- making it… Continue reading Walmart’s Best of the Best, Top 10 Baby Gifts