Motherhood comes with a vast array of challenges: whether it’s figuring out how to get your little one to sleep through the night or how to sneak more vegetables into your picky toddler’s diet, one does not escape motherhood without having to face a few obstacles! One of the more challenging hurdles I’ve had to… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: A New Mom’s Guide To Keeping An Organized Home
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Ask Cheryl: Should I Register and Host a Shower for My Second Baby?
Today’s question comes from a second-time mom who wonders about the etiquette of creating a registry and hosting her own Sprinkle. What’s appropriate, and what’s not? Hello Cheryl, I have a question regarding a baby registry and shower. I am having my second baby (a boy) and I have a daughter who is one. We… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Should I Register and Host a Shower for My Second Baby?
Lots of Guests? Plan a Drop-In Baby Shower!
If you find yourself getting ready to plan and host a baby shower with an extra large guest list, consider hosting a drop-in shower. Also known as a “come and go” shower, this kind of baby shower is like an open house where guests can stop by to celebrate the mom to be. It’s a… Continue reading Lots of Guests? Plan a Drop-In Baby Shower!
Ask a Real Mom: How to Prepare Yourself for a New Baby
As I was preparing for the birth of our first child, I relished the advice of seasoned mothers and grandmothers. From “sleep when the baby sleeps” to “prioritize date nights,” I filed each piece of advice into an ongoing mental list. It wasn’t long until their advice, my to-do list, and my belly were growing… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: How to Prepare Yourself for a New Baby
Six Social Media Rules for First-Time Parents
Before giving birth to our son, I considered myself to be an open book when it came to sharing aspects of my life via social media. Whether it was sharing our pregnancy announcement just mere days into my second trimester or snapping the perfect photo to announce our son’s name and gender to our loved… Continue reading Six Social Media Rules for First-Time Parents
5 Spring-Inspired Baby Shower Themes
As the old English Proverb states, “April showers bring May flowers”…or in this case, March or April baby showers bring May, June or July babies! If you’re hosting a baby shower this spring, we have everything you need to throw a bright and sunny baby shower! Whether you’re on the hunt for a theme, invitations,… Continue reading 5 Spring-Inspired Baby Shower Themes
Ask a Real Mom: What Do You Really Need for a Second (And Third!) Baby?
With an 18-month-old in one hand and a positive pregnancy test in the other, the nerves and the excitement were hitting at the same time. I was thrilled to be growing our family, but nervous at the thought of how I was going to handle having two little ones. After we announced our pregnancy on… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: What Do You Really Need for a Second (And Third!) Baby?
Why You Need an Amazon Baby Registry & Our 8 Must Haves!
Speaking from personal experience, receiving a positive pregnancy test can elicit a vast array of emotions. Whether this is your first pregnancy or you are a seasoned mother, preparing to welcome a new family member can feel like an exciting yet overwhelming mission! Riding in like a knight on a white horse is everybody’s favorite… Continue reading Why You Need an Amazon Baby Registry & Our 8 Must Haves!
The Best Places to Create Your Baby Registry
Hooray! You have a bun in the oven! Now that the news is out and your cravings are in full force, it’s time to get prepared to welcome your little bundle of joy into the world. In other words, it’s time to register! After making our big pregnancy announcement with our first child, I couldn’t… Continue reading The Best Places to Create Your Baby Registry
Ask a Real Mom: How to Survive the Witching Hour
Listening to your baby cry and not knowing what to do can be one of the hardest parts of being a new mom. However, it’s even more difficult when you start to notice a pattern: those endless tears start flowing every evening around the same time. This challenging time of day for your little one… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: How to Survive the Witching Hour
5 Tips for Planning a Fabulous Co-ed Baby Shower
The baby shower traditions you know and (possibly) love got their start during the “baby boom” of the 1950’s and ‘60’s. A lot has changed since the 50’s, and we think it makes sense that the baby shower traditions should change too! While some still prefer the traditional “girls-only” shower, we’ve noticed a trend toward… Continue reading 5 Tips for Planning a Fabulous Co-ed Baby Shower
10 Cute Ideas for Announcing Your Pregnancy on Social Media
One of the toughest parts about finding out you’re expecting is keeping the news “hush-hush.” At least, that was a challenge for me! I wanted to shout it from the rooftops as soon as I knew a little one was on the way! Our modern version of “shouting it from the rooftops” is hitting “post”… Continue reading 10 Cute Ideas for Announcing Your Pregnancy on Social Media
Ask a Real Mom: Grandparent Essentials
Whether your parents live around the block or across the country, chances are your children’s visits to their grandparents will be among some of their earliest and fondest memories! Thankfully, we live only minutes from my mom, known to our kids as “Sittu.” We’ve dubbed her house “Sittu School” because it’s decked out for a… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: Grandparent Essentials
Gifts We Love for a One-Year-Old
I know every parent tells you that “The days are long, but the years are short”, but I never really believed it until I actually became a mom. Now, on the cusp of my firstborn turning one (AHH!), I can attest to the fact that the last year was the fastest, craziest, sweetest of my… Continue reading Gifts We Love for a One-Year-Old
Navigating the Holidays with a Newborn
To The Mom Navigating The Holidays With A Newborn, As the song says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” But if you’re entering the holidays with a brand new baby, this merry season can feel a little more complicated. My son’s due date was November 21st, and I remember thinking to myself that… Continue reading Navigating the Holidays with a Newborn
Best New Baby Products
You’ve taken your fair share of pregnancy tests to confirm, you’ve decorated your refrigerator with ultrasound photos of your little one, and you’ve begun the exciting journey of sharing the news with your loved ones. Next up: creating your dream registry! A checklist is always a helpful place to start, along with consulting your more… Continue reading Best New Baby Products