– Ask Cheryl – Should I Send a Baby Gift if the Shower was Canceled Due to Covid?

August 25, 2020

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 […]

How to Make It Easy for Your Guests to Find Your Gift Registries

July 24, 2020

Date, check! Venue, check! Guest list, check! The next item up is setting up your gift registries. If you haven’t checked this one off your list, I’m here to help! With so many amazing retailers, deciding where to register can be challenging. I have great news, you don’t have to choose just one! RegistryFinder.com actually […]

– Ask a Real Mom – What’s the Weirdest Thing You’ve Discovered About Motherhood?

July 22, 2020

Let’s be real: being a first time mom is a job you can never fully prepare for. There are things that happen–especially in those first few months of raising a little one when they are 100% dependent on you–that no one could ever prepare you for or explain to you. In the same vein, there’s […]

– Ask Cheryl – Help! I’m Tired of Going to So Many Baby Showers!

July 14, 2020

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 […]

– Ask a Real Mom – What Do You Wish You Knew Before Your First Baby?

June 11, 2020

I cried when I had to leave the hospital after having our first son. I couldn’t believe they were letting us load his car seat in the car without their direct supervision. I couldn’t believe we’d have to make the 45-minute trek from our downtown hospital to our suburban neighborhood with a 4-day old baby […]

Our Favorite Baby Registry Items from buybuyBABY

May 14, 2020

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 […]

Virtual Gender Reveal

May 12, 2020

So, you’re pregnant in the middle of a global pandemic and it’s probably not what you had planned. Going to the grocery with a face mask, working from home, thinking through an alternate birth plan, postponing your baby shower. This pregnancy and the celebrations surrounding it may have to look a little bit different than […]

– Ask a Real Mom – What to Bring a New Mom

March 19, 2020

They always say there’s nothing anyone can say to prepare you for the change of life that is motherhood and parenting. And that couldn’t be more true! Jon and I brought our son home in September of last year and, after an unplanned c-section and longer stay in the hospital, I was overwhelmed to say […]

– Ask Cheryl – Is a First Baby Shower Mandatory?

February 11, 2020

You’re pregnant with your first baby! Congratulations! This is a special time for you and, hopefully, a time of joy and celebration. Your friends and family will also want to celebrate the upcoming arrival. But is a baby shower necessary? Maybe you feel like a baby shower is just another social obligation. Perhaps you would […]

The Newborn Carrier Moms Love Putting On Their Registry

February 4, 2020

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 […]

Best New Baby Products for 2020

January 23, 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 […]

15 of Our Favorite Books for Every Kid on Your List

December 3, 2019

“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 […]

Ask Cheryl: Shower for Baby Two: Too Soon?

October 22, 2019

Your baby boy is less than a year old, and you find out you’re pregnant again. You’re excited that you’re having a baby girl, and you know in order to prepare for her arrival, you will need a few items you don’t currently have. Your friends are offering to throw you a baby shower, but […]

A New Mom’s Guide to Car Seats

September 26, 2019

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 […]

– Ask Cheryl – Should You Give Yourself a Baby Shower?

September 24, 2019

Sometimes, expectant mothers are excited about their little ones and want to make sure that they have everything they need. This may cause them to wonder if someone will honor them with a baby shower. In this week’s post, our reader wants to know if it’s OK for a mom-to-be to host her own baby […]

– Ask Cheryl – What if I’m Invited to 2 Baby Showers for the same Mom-to-Be?

August 27, 2019

When a friend or family member announces her pregnancy everyone gets excited to plan a shower. Sometimes you run in more than one circle with the mother-to-be and you could be left wondering what to do when you’ve been invited to more than one shower. Dear Cheryl, I just read your article on baby shower […]

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