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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 […]
Useful Gifts for 2nd & 3rd Time Parents
We’ve all seen those commercials showing how much a parent changes between their first and second child. And a lot of it is true. When a couple is expecting a second or third child, they likely have a lot of the usual items that a first-time parent might add to their baby registry. Whether you’re […]
The Only Spring Baby Shower Menus You’ll Need
Spring has sprung, and everything is new, beautiful, and bright! It’s arguably the most appealing time to have a baby shower – what better time to celebrate a beautiful new life than when new life is popping up all around! There is an unlimited number of adorable themes to choose from. But, even with all […]
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 […]
The Ultimate Birthday Gift Guide
Please tell me I’m not the only one who’s rushed into the store on her way to a kids’ birthday party, frantically looking for a last-minute gift. Those quick trips aren’t just stressful; they often end up being expensive, leaving me wondering why I didn’t plan ahead. Confession time: I’m writing this article just as […]
—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 […]
—Ask a Real Mom— What’s Worth the Splurge in Baby’s Nursery
Let’s be honest: from the moment you get that positive pregnancy test, you start dreaming up your baby’s nursery. At least, that was the case for me. I couldn’t wait to paint, decorate and spend time creating a special room for our new little one. But, as it tends to go in the world of […]
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 […]
A New Mom’s Guide to Diaper Bags
I have always been a purse kind of girl. I love all shapes, sizes, and brands of whichever trendy purse is in style. This made me most excited to register my diaper bag first. Even after receiving the diaper bag from my registry, I kept buying new ones because I felt like something about mine […]
How to Host a Virtual Baby Shower
We were all hoping that the beginning of 2021 would’ve brought the end of Covid-19! You, your friends and, most importantly, the mom-to-be have probably had this baby shower on the calendar for months, looking forward to the day of gathering together to celebrate this new little one. And now with cases on the rise […]
7 Unique Boy Baby Shower Themes (Boy-Mom Approved)
Boy baby showers don’t have to be all “snips and snails and puppy dog tails”! You can welcome the newest little guy in your life in a sweet adorable way that will delight any mama-to-be. These are some of my absolute favorite ideas for a baby boy shower, and I might just be secretly hoping […]
—Ask a Real Mom— What Should I Pack in My Hospital Bag?
Because I had listened to every mom I knew, telling me that my first baby was not coming before 40 weeks, I had put off all the last minute items like washing baby’s clothes, making freezer meals and packing my hospital bag. So I walked into my 39-week prenatal appointment expecting a routine check of […]
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, […]
Why Your Child Needs a Birthday Registry
It’s 2023, and we are simplifying things for Mom! 🙌 Gift giving has never been easier than with birthday registries! These are the days of attending back-to-back birthday parties on weekends. Preparing for the chaos of getting the family out the door, plus adding the task of buying a gift, can be too complicated. Taking […]
Best New Baby Products for 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 […]
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 […]