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—Ask a Real Mom— Favorite Green Products for Babies & Moms
In the year 2022, we have access to more information than ever before. The ability to research and know more about what’s in the products we use daily has shifted so much of our focus to going green. Especially with little ones around, it’s so important to know what’s in the things we use on […]
—Ask a Real Mom— What Do You Wish You Knew Before Your First Baby?
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 […]
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 […]
—Ask a Real Mom— What’s Not Worth the Stress
Worrying is part of motherhood, but our moms reveal areas you can relax and relieve some stress! As a new mom, it seems like every aspect of your child’s development and your parenting skills is cause for concern. Is she eating enough? Why is he crying? Should I put her down? Should I pick her […]
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 […]
—Ask a Real Mom— How Do You Keep the Romance Alive with a New Baby?
While expert advice is nice, sometimes you just need to hear honest advice from other moms about the challenges of parenthood–we’re here to help! For our new series, Ask a Real Mom, we’ll be gathering and sharing advice that will help moms in any stage of parenthood. Our first question actually isn’t about kids; it’s […]
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 […]
—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 […]
Thriving in the Fourth Trimester Thanks to Hatch!
When I was pregnant for the first time last year, I spent the majority of those nine months doing a lot of research. I read the books, I talked to all my mom friends/cousins/sisters-in-law, I went to birthing class. I knew that having a baby was something none of those things could truly prepare me […]
How to Plan a Book Themed Baby Shower Party
Baby Shower Inspiration from Your Favorite Book When it comes to throwing a baby shower, we know you want to keep it simple, yet creative. Maybe you’ve been to enough pink, blue or neutral colored showers to be in the hunt for a different way to celebrate the mom-to-be in your life. As always, you’ve […]
Baby Shower Games Your Guests Will Really Enjoy!
Baby shower activities can make or break your party! Tasting baby food and looking inside of diapers smeared with melted chocolate are games of the past. We’ve collected nine fabulous activities that your guests will love! Some are sweetly sentimental and others are humorous or crafty. Whatever your shower theme, we guarantee that you’ll find […]
—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 […]
—2017 Best New Baby Products— Part 1- Newborn Essentials
Between having three of my own young children and attending countless baby showers over the past few years I thought I’d seen it all. That was until I found the latest and greatest baby items which featured many innovative upgrades to traditional baby gear and bright, modern styles and patterns. Today, we’ve partnered with our […]
2015 Top Baby Shower Trends
Whether you’re throwing a baby shower in honor of a family member or close friend, we know that you want to host a fun, meaningful event that will make your Mama feel loved and appreciated by her favorite people. Instead of being all about the baby, we’ve noticed that in recent years more baby showers […]
How to Capture the Perfect Family Photo
Family Photography Tips from the Professionals Every year, I look forward to pulling out the special box where I keep our friends’ and family’s holiday cards from Christmases past. I love that trip down memory lane, seeing our old hairstyles and matching outfits (because whose mom didn’t have the idea to wear jeans and a […]
—Celebrity Watch— A Pitch Perfect Wedding, an Understated Engagement, and Baby Bumps and Births!
Weddings Anna Camp and Skyler Astin Tie the Knot! The Pitch Perfect co-stars are officially a duet! The bride dazzled in her Reem Acra gown, and her handsome groom donned a custom Ermenegildo Zegna suit. The wedding was held at a California vineyard, and luckily for us, the duo’s wedding photographer has shared an inside […]