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—Ask a Real Mom— Baby Registry Regrets + Registry Wins
If you’re expecting your first baby, your Facebook and Instagram feeds are probably filled with ads for “must have” baby products. From swaddles that promise the best night’s sleep, to playmats that guarantee a higher IQ, there’s no shortage of products for new parents to consider. But instead of giving you a list of more […]
Our Favorite Baby Registry Items from buybuyBABY
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 […]
—Ask a Real Mom— Best Baby Gifts You’ve Received
When I had my first baby our community of friends and family blessed us with amazing gifts. From new clothes and diapers to meals and books, we got it all in the span of our son’s first few weeks of life. Since I’m in the season of life where it feels like everyone around us […]
I Registered at Bed Bath and Beyond (or BuyBuy Baby)… What Do I Do Now?
Updated 5/11/23 Creating a gift registry can be very time-consuming, between research and in-store appointments required to nail it all down. If you registered at Bed Bath & Beyond or buybuy BABY, you might feel a bit overwhelmed about what will happen with your registry account. You may be asking yourself: “Is my registry still […]
—Ultimate Daddy Survival Kit— Must Have Baby Registry Items
There are two main life events that provide you the opportunity to “register” for much needed items that your friends and loved ones will gift to you – your wedding and the arrival of your first child. I’m going to go out on a limb and say you might like a do-over with your wedding […]
Baby Shower Games that are Actually Fun
You’re not alone if the words awkward and tricky come to mind when you think about baby shower games. When it’s your chance to host a shower, you have options that won’t make your guests cringe — no, seriously. The activities below will help you get people mingling and having fun without sacrificing your party’s […]
Top Infant Essentials for your Baby Gift Registry
If you’re currently expecting your first child, I’d like to offer my warmest congratulations! You’re about to embark on the greatest adventure of your life – one filled with more love and joy than you ever thought possible! You will be forever changed by the tiny human you will soon hold in your arms. I […]
—Ask a Real Mom— Favorite Books For Every Kid on Your List
Before I had my first baby, I was a fourth-grade teacher, and my students surprised me with a baby shower. They each bought me a children’s book and wrote sweet notes inside the covers. It was such a blessing, and I still tear up when I open a book and read their notes. I love […]
Fun Freebies for New and Expecting Moms
If you have a baby on the way and are looking for some freebies, check this out! Whether it’s the first time, last time, or anything in between, bringing a new baby into the world is expensive – no matter how you slice it! Sometimes it can be overwhelming and not not the most fun […]
—Shopping for a Baby Shower— 7 Ideas for the Perfect Gift
Maybe it’s the nostalgia for my own little babies, or just the imagery of a swaddled-up, sweet-smelling, sleeping newborn, but I love searching through baby registries and finding the perfect gift for my mama-to-be friends and family members. My first piece of shopping advice: stick to the registry whenever possible. I know it can seem […]
14 Personalized & Sentimental Baby Gifts
Whether you’re planning your baby registry or shopping for baby gifts, it’s easy to get to a point where every option feels like more of the same thing. And while we can’t escape the everyday essentials and nursery must-haves — and why would we want to? — there’s something special about a gift that’s unique […]
—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 […]
Why You’ll Love RegistryFinder
Celebrating all of life’s brightest milestones (& the ones in between!) Before I tell you why you’ll love RegistryFinder.com, let’s go back to the basics: “What is RegistryFinder.com?” As our name suggests, we help you find registries and we like to say we’re the “google of gift giving”! Our simple-to-use search engine helps you locate […]
—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 […]
Everything You Need for an Organized Nursery
After you have a baby, the last thing you want to worry about is organization. Luckily, you can plan ahead and prepare your nursery before your baby arrives — saving you time, effort, and much-needed brainpower as you progress through the newborn, infant, and toddler stages. Whether you’re trying to maximize the space in a […]
—Ask a Real Mom— The Postpartum Season No One Prepares You For
Our Ask a Real Mom series typically focuses on the fun and exciting aspects of motherhood, like our favorite products, time-tested tips, and must-have toys. However, those first few weeks of motherhood can feel anything but fun and exciting; they’re some of the most challenging and vulnerable days of a woman’s life. The worst part? […]