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Summer Baby Essentials
June 6, 2018
I had never seen snow fall from the sky or autumn leaves change colors until my freshman year of college 7 years ago. I spent 18 years of my life in a perpetual summer as a native Floridian. Now that I call Ohio home, I’ve learned to truly appreciate the changing of seasons and especially […]
Pottery Barn and Lilly Pulitzer Teamed Up and We Can’t Get Enough of It
April 6, 2018
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 […]
Everything You Need to Know About a Walmart Registry
March 28, 2018
I didn’t become a Walmart shopper until I was a newlywed with a budget. I love local boutiques as much as the next girl, but watching my monthly budget dwindle after just one trip to those stores made me a Walmart believer. Looking back, I wish I would’ve known about all the hidden Walmart perks […]
Who Traditionally Throws A Baby Shower? Is It Okay For A Family Member To Host?
March 19, 2018
Baby showers became popular during the baby boom era of the 1950s as a way help new moms prepare. They are also a way for family and friends to celebrate the new arrival. Today, in addition to traditional baby showers, many are opting to host a “Sprinkle” (for encore babies) or a “Sip and See” […]
Walmart’s Best of the Best, Top 10 Baby Gifts
February 23, 2018
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 […]
The Best New Baby Products We Found on Social Media
February 1, 2018
If you’ve got a little one on the way, you know how overwhelming it can be to figure out exactly what you’ll need to care for your new arrival. And that overwhelming feeling isn’t just for first-time moms—I’m expecting my second, and it seems like my Facebook and Instagram feeds are filled with new products […]
Simple Baby Food Recipes from a Professional NYC Chef
January 10, 2018
Who do you think is the pickier dinner guest: an A-list celebrity, or a 6-month old? Moms know the baby is probably tougher to please. That’s why I’m turning to New York City Chef Diana Seabrooke for her tried-and-true baby recipes: not only has she created meals for Kate Winslet, Blake Lively and Mario Testino; […]
– Ask Cheryl – Not Invited to Baby Shower, but Can I still Send a Gift?
November 29, 2017
While some dread gift-giving obligations, others enjoy expressing their love and support by giving a gift. But if they haven’t received an invitation, would their gifts be appreciated or misunderstood? Dear Cheryl, Is it considered rude to send a gift to a baby shower that I am not invited to? My future daughter-in-law’s sister-in-law is […]
How to Plan the Perfect Babymoon
October 30, 2017
Your checklist before baby arrives probably includes things like, “decorate the nursery,” and “buy all the products.” Allow me to add a few things YOU truly need to the list: deep sleep, relaxing activities, uninterrupted meals, and time outside of the house. The best way to check those essentials off the list? Plan a “babymoon! […]
Cute and Cuddly Baby Halloween Costumes
September 19, 2017
I’ll be honest: before I had kids, Halloween was one of my least favorite “holidays.” But now that I have a cute little one to dress up, it’s become one of my favorite days of the year! And moms and dads, you should know: your baby’s 1st Halloween might be your only chance to choose […]
– Love, Marriage, and the Baby Carriage – Who Gets Invited?
June 20, 2017
Today’s Ask Cheryl question comes from a reader that’s planning a baby shower soon after the wedding. She wants to know if it’s OK to invite those that were not invited to the wedding. Dear Cheryl, Should people not invited to the recent wedding be invited to the baby shower? Thanks, Mary Ann Hi Mary […]
– 2017 Best New Baby Products – Part 2- Items You’ll Use for Years
April 10, 2017
We’re back with part 2 in our series Best New Baby Products for 2017! Today you’ll find 10 fantastic items that you’ll be able to use with your little one for many, many years to come. These versatile products adapt to your child from the infant through toddler stages and even into their childhood. P.S. […]
– 2017 Best New Baby Products – Part 1- Newborn Essentials
April 6, 2017
Between having three of my own young children and attending countless baby showers over the past few years I thought I’d seen it all. That was until I found the latest and greatest baby items which featured many innovative upgrades to traditional baby gear and bright, modern styles and patterns. Today, we’ve partnered with our […]
Say Hello to Babylist!
March 7, 2017
If you’re expecting a little one, your life is about to get unpredictable. As a new parent, there are many things you won’t be able to control: your baby’s temperament, your body’s recovery process, and the fact that you’ll be functioning on minimal sleep. (If you don’t believe me, write to me once your child […]
– #TrendWatch – (Post)Baby Bumps
December 5, 2016
Here at the GiveIt blog, we love sharing the latest celebrity baby news. Usually, that means gorgeous Hollywood nurseries, baby showers, and red carpet photos of pregnant stars showing off their baby bumps. But one “bump” trend that keeps showing up on our Instagram is the bump that’s left behind after the baby arrives! We’re […]
– #TrendWatch – Sharing it All or Nothing at All
November 8, 2016
For all new parents, the pressure is on to publicize each detail of a little one’s arrival. Gone are the days when couples would share the news of their pregnancies and deliveries with close friends and family—now, couples dream up creative ways to announce their pregnancies, stage a gender reveal, and introduce their bundles of […]
