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—Ask a Real Mom— Must-Have Baby Registry Items
Confession: when I registered for my first child, I had a meltdown in the stroller department. I felt so overwhelmed, confused, and intimidated by the products stacked to the ceiling of the store that my husband had to take me to a coffee shop next door so I could regroup! Moms and dads-to-be, registering for […]
—Ask a Real Mom— The Best Inclusive Books to Add to Your Baby Registry
Creating your baby’s registry can be an overwhelming experience: who knew such a tiny human would need so. many. products! While we’ve always got you covered with the best products and gear you’ll need to add to your baby’s registry, today we’re talking about a category that often gets overlooked: your little one’s library! My […]
—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 […]
—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 […]
When Registering for Baby Items, Should I Choose This or That?
When you make your baby registry, you’re choosing items that will need to last you many years. For instance, if you have 3 children, each a few years apart, you may need a high chair that will hold up for over 10 years! (That sounds a bit daunting!) I know from experience that you can […]
12 Awesome Child Care Hacks for New Parents
I remember those early days of being a new mom like it was yesterday! I came home from the hospital with a tiny human that I was supposed to keep alive- with no official training or even a user’s manual. Sometimes my little one was awake, fed and happy. Sometimes he screamed uncontrollably for no […]
Baby Gifts for the Clueless
My 30-year-old daughter was home for a visit and asked me to help her find a baby gift. She didn’t have time to order from the registry, so we visited a local retailer with a baby department. I was surprised by how lost she felt while looking at baby gift choices. Her questions, “What’s this […]
—Ask a Real Bride— Ways to Honor Your Mom at Your Wedding
While the bride and groom are obviously the stars of their wedding day, the third most visible role belongs to the father of the bride: he often escorts the bride down the aisle, gives a speech at the reception, and shares a dance with his daughter while everyone looks on. The irony? In the lead-up […]
9 Wedding Tips for the Mother of the Bride & Mother of the Groom
Congratulations! Your baby just got engaged! Unless you’ve been through this before, you are probably wondering, what do I do now? You are a very significant part of the big day. (But I didn’t have to tell you that.) My daughter recently got married, and someone said to me, “You are the second most important […]
—Ask a Real Bride— How to Honor Loved Ones You’re Missing on Your Wedding Day
It’s never easy marking milestones without our loved ones. But because weddings are such family affairs, the absence of a parent, grandparent, or sibling can be especially difficult. That’s where the @askarealbride followers come in! The @askarealbride Instagram page is a place where brides, mothers of the bride, bridesmaids, and wedding guests can ask questions […]
—Ask a Real Bride— Sweet Ways to Honor Your Future In-Laws
As your wedding day approaches, you might be coming to a new realization: you’re about to become someone’s wife AND someone’s new daughter. What’s the best way to start building this new relationship with your future in-laws? Our real brides are here to help. I took to Instagram (come join our Ask a Real Bride […]
—Ask a Real Bride— The Etiquette of Plus Ones
Last month, the “Ask a Real Bride” got its very own Instagram account! If you love quick tips on wedding planning and etiquette, and short, sometimes funny, videos in your social media feed, come join the party! I’d love to get your feedback and interact with you there! By far, the most popular topic on […]
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 […]
—Ask a Real Bride— How to Handle Your Mom and the MOG
I’m the person that cries at weddings, and for years, the moment that always brought me to tears was the bride’s entrance. Now that I’m a mom, I break out the tissues even earlier: I can’t help but shed a tear when the mothers of the bride and groom are escorted down the aisle. And […]
Must-Have Sleep Essentials for a New Baby & a Well-Rested Mom
After my first baby was born, I wondered how the saying “sleep like a baby” ever got off the ground! Babies have to figure out the whole sleep thing after coming into the world, and it can be challenging to get through those first sleepless weeks and months. I think back on all the times […]
—Ask a Real Bride— Ideas for Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, & Something Blue
Ask a Real Bride: Ideas for Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed and Something Blue Meta: Real brides share their ideas for incorporating this traditional poem into your wedding ensemble! Even as wedding traditions change and sometimes disappear, one quirky tradition holds strong. Though most brides aren’t sure why they do it, most (83% of […]