Category: Baby

Ask a Real TWIN Mom: Baby Registry Essentials for Two

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It’s pretty hard to surprise me. So when my best friend FaceTimed me last Spring to show me the ultrasound of her first baby, I was floored when she also revealed the baby’s sibling growing inside her! That’s right: she was having TWINS! And with that announcement began six months of planning and research and… Continue reading Ask a Real TWIN Mom: Baby Registry Essentials for Two

Adorable Baby Halloween Costumes

Fall is one of my favorite times of year! Because I live in South Florida (the palm trees don’t change colors and it’s still quite warm out), I look for every opportunity to make it feel like fall. And that means I love Halloween! If you’re anything like me, you love dressing your little one… Continue reading Adorable Baby Halloween Costumes

Trending Now: Food Bars for a Bridal or Baby Shower

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The Ultimate Guide to DIY Food Bars I recently attended a beautiful bridal shower (in honor of my cousin) thrown by two of my fabulous aunts. All three courses of the meal were set up “bar” style allowing guests to customize their food to suit their individual tastes. We started with a delicious crostini bar… Continue reading Trending Now: Food Bars for a Bridal or Baby Shower

Everything You Need to Know About Target’s Baby Registry

When you build your baby registry through Target, you can add products from other retailers, enjoy plenty of perks, and get free 2-day shipping on all purchases! You’re planning for an arrival for a lifetime — congratulations! Getting ready to bring a new baby home means decorating the nursery, loading up the diaper bag, and… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Target’s Baby Registry

Ask Cheryl: Is it OK for the Mom-to-Be to Host Her Own Virtual Baby Shower?

The Pandemic has definitely changed the way we celebrate baby showers. But does that mean it’s ok for the mom-to-be to host a virtual baby shower for herself? Hi Cheryl- My daughter lives in Florida with her hubby and their adorable, active 3-year old son. They are expecting their 2nd son in mid-October. My daughter… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Is it OK for the Mom-to-Be to Host Her Own Virtual Baby Shower?

5 Fabulous Fall Baby Shower Themes

Autumn is such a beautiful season for gatherings! I always get excited at the first signs of colorful leaves and pumpkin patches. With so much natural beauty happening around us, it is easy to take our cues from this golden season, and choose a theme for a cozy baby shower. 1) Little Pumpkin Pumpkins are… Continue reading 5 Fabulous Fall Baby Shower Themes

12 Last-Minute Baby Shower Gifts

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Need a baby shower gift in a pinch? You can’t go wrong with these last-minute ideas! We’ve all been there: even with the best intentions, somehow the days and weeks get away from us, and all of a sudden, there’s a baby shower tomorrow, and you still haven’t gotten a gift. If you’ve got the registry… Continue reading 12 Last-Minute Baby Shower Gifts

10 Expert Tips for Hosting Your First Baby Shower

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If you’re a 30-something year-old like me, you’re probably very familiar with the wedding circuit. There’s at least one bridal shower, a bachelorette weekend, sometimes a lingerie shower, and of course, the wedding weekend itself. But if you think you’re done celebrating the couple after the wedding, think again. As the old adage goes: First… Continue reading 10 Expert Tips for Hosting Your First Baby Shower

All Aboard for a Nautical Baby Shower

It’s all hands on deck; time to batten down the hatches! Sailors and landlubbers alike gather ’round and make sure the new mommy has smooth sailing ahead with a nautical themed baby shower. We’ve sailed the high seas (ahem… internet) to compile everything you need for a maritime party that is shipshape and Bristol fashion. … Continue reading All Aboard for a Nautical Baby Shower

What to Do When the Invitation Says “No Gifts”

It’s a hard reality to face — receiving an invitation that says “no gifts” in one form or another. Perhaps you’ve heard through the grapevine that the happy couple has requested that no wedding gifts be purchased, or maybe you’ve been invited to a present-free birthday party. Whatever the case, it’s likely you’re itching to… Continue reading What to Do When the Invitation Says “No Gifts”

Plan a Patriotic Baby Shower

We all love red, white, and blue…and babies too! Summer is the perfect time to throw an All-American baby shower, with lots of patriotic holidays filling the calendar, and the warm weather calling for casual, outdoor events. A patriotic theme is perfect for any crowd, whether it’s a coed shower or a traditional one, and… Continue reading Plan a Patriotic Baby Shower

7 Best Baby Shower Gifts

Great excitement, joy and anticipation surround the addition of each new, precious baby and there was nothing sweeter than getting to celebrate the upcoming arrival of each of my four kids with those I love most. Friends and family have generously showered us with numerous baby gifts over the years. We appreciate each thoughtful gesture,… Continue reading 7 Best Baby Shower Gifts

7 Non-Traditional Baby Shower Ideas

Looking for an alternative to the traditional baby shower? Here are 7 fun ways to celebrate that you may not have thought about!

From low-key moms-to-be to the mothers welcoming their second or third children, there are plenty of reasons to throw a baby shower that eschews convention. And let’s be honest: after a while, all those baby showers can start to morph into one mega-memory after you’ve attended enough. Not sure where to get started as you… Continue reading 7 Non-Traditional Baby Shower Ideas

Ask Cheryl: How Do I Host a Drop-In Baby Shower?

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The pandemic has us all trying to figure out the best way to navigate life’s major events while keeping everyone safe. This question is from one of our very own team members about hosting a baby shower. Hi guys! I have a baby shower question. I’m hosting one in May and there are 53 people… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: How Do I Host a Drop-In Baby Shower?

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