From invitations, to food and drinks, and even the party favors—we’ve got you covered. I don’t know about all you readers out there, but whenever I’m faced with the task of celebrating a friend or family member’s milestone, my first feeling is one of sheer panic. It might seem rude at first read but let… Continue reading Baby Showers for Every Month in Five Simple Steps
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Ask a Real Mom: Top 5 Baby Gear Items Worth Every Penny
A stroll through your favorite local baby retailer as a newly pregnant mom can leave you with a bit of sticker shock. Two years ago, when I created a registry for our first baby, I joked with my friends that nothing a baby needs was less than $30. Thankfully, the perk of baby gear is… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: Top 5 Baby Gear Items Worth Every Penny
Ask a Real Mom: How to Care for Moms in the NICU
When I became a mom for the first time in 2019, I felt like the overwhelming words I heard from other moms a few steps ahead of me were things like “Every pregnancy is different.” and “Every baby is different.” That couldn’t be more true for me. And as I’ve stepped into the life stage… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: How to Care for Moms in the NICU
Ask a Real Mom BONUS Edition: Special Christmas Traditions that You and Your Family will Cherish
When your children are little, especially during their first year, the holidays are extra special. It’s incredible to see the joy of Christmas in your toddlers eyes! Most families have their own unique Christmas traditions that have been passed through the generations, but creating new traditions with your children is priceless! They’ll always hold on… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom BONUS Edition: Special Christmas Traditions that You and Your Family will Cherish
Best Personalized Baby Gifts
A personalized baby gift is an extra special way to welcome a sweet bundle of joy. We’ve gathered this list of personalized baby gifts that will be loved and treasured by both parents and children alike. Whether you’re an expectant mom looking for some distinctive items to add to your baby gift registry or you’re… Continue reading Best Personalized Baby Gifts
Our Top Amazon Toy List Gifts for Kids of All Ages
Amazon’s annual Holiday Toy List makes it easier than ever to find the perfect gift for every child in your life. The holiday season is right around the corner, and there’s no time like the present to start planning all your gifting. And with the newest edition of Amazon’s Toy List already announced, it’s super… Continue reading Our Top Amazon Toy List Gifts for Kids of All Ages
Ask a Real TWIN Mom: Baby Registry Essentials for Two
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
Trending Now: Food Bars for a Bridal or Baby Shower
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
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
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
Hosting a Sip and See
Southern culture has given us so many of our favorite things: monograms, sweet tea, seersucker and line dancing, just to name a few. Southern tradition harkens back to simpler times of front porch sitting and gathering up all your favorite people for a big dinner around your dining table. Maybe that’s why so many of… Continue reading Hosting a Sip and See
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”