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… Continue reading Ask a Real Mom: How Do You Keep the Romance Alive with a New Baby?
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Ask Cheryl: Should I Send a Baby Gift if the Shower was Canceled Due to Covid?
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… Continue reading Ask Cheryl: Should I Send a Baby Gift if the Shower was Canceled Due to Covid?
Wedding Guest Welcome Bags in 5 Easy Steps
When Jon and I got married in South Florida four years ago, we were blessed to have a bunch of our out-of-town family and friends join us for the celebration. Jon is originally from Michigan and we met at college in Ohio. I have family spread across the globe from Canada to Jamaica so it… Continue reading Wedding Guest Welcome Bags in 5 Easy Steps
Bachelorette Weekend Getaways for Every Bride-to-Be
Bachelorette weekends are a rite of passage for any bride these days. It’s a time to kick back, have fun with your favorite ladies, and if you plan it right, do it all in a destination that fits the personality of the lady of honor. Don’t know where to take your bridal BFF for her… Continue reading Bachelorette Weekend Getaways for Every Bride-to-Be
Should We Register For The Set or A Single Item?
Like so many tasks involved with planning a wedding, putting together a registry that serves your needs without confusing your guests requires a fine balance. From deciding what to add and how many of them you need, to choosing color schemes and styles, there’s plenty to consider as you build the wedding registry of your… Continue reading Should We Register For The Set or A Single Item?
Ask a Real Bride: Planning Your Wedding Guest List
When I got engaged, I just about instantly began planning my wedding: the venue, the atmosphere, the music, and, of course, the guests. Little did I know, I’d be accommodating the wishes of my in-laws and my own parents and managing expectations from extended family and opinionated friends. Planning my guest list was more overwhelming… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Planning Your Wedding Guest List
Ask a Real Bride: Should I Delay My Honeymoon?
Does the idea of getting married and immediately hopping on a plane seem overwhelming? While the traditional honeymoon takes place immediately following the wedding, many couples are choosing to delay the big trip by weeks and even months! As someone who chose her wedding date solely based on when I could go on my honeymoon… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: Should I Delay My Honeymoon?
Mastering the Art of Throwing a Baby Shower
Throwing a baby shower for a loved one is exciting! It’s the perfect way to honor their new bundle of joy and give them some much-needed love and support. But if you’ve never thrown a baby shower before, this can be a daunting task! Don’t worry—we’ll walk you through all the steps to ensure your… Continue reading Mastering the Art of Throwing a Baby Shower
Sentimental Graduation Gift Ideas
Like so many of life’s celebration-worthy events, graduations are a milestone for everyone. Sure, the graduate may be the star of the event, but they also had the support of their friends and family along the way. It’s a shared accomplishment that deserves plenty of recognition. If you’re looking forward to celebrating a graduate this… Continue reading Sentimental Graduation Gift Ideas
Top 10 Spring Bridal Shower Themes
Spring is the best season – the weather is perfect, and the trees come to life with beautiful blooms. With summer weddings just around the corner, it’s the ideal time to host a fun and fresh bridal shower that your guests will remember and the bride-to-be will cherish. We’ve rounded up our ten favorite Spring… Continue reading Top 10 Spring Bridal Shower Themes
Our Favorite Virtual Baby Shower Games
Hosting a virtual baby shower? Don’t forget to plan time for games! Discover our favorite virtual games to play while you celebrate. With just about everything these days affected by COVID-19 in some way, it’s really no surprise that everyone is changing up the way they celebrate life’s special moments — and baby showers are… Continue reading Our Favorite Virtual Baby Shower Games
3 No-Fail Spring Bridal Shower Themes
We’ve got your bridal shower covered from start to finish! Hosting a bridal shower is an incredible honor. Having the opportunity to show a bride-to-be just how special she is, surrounded by her closest friends and family members, is nothing to be taken lightly. If you’re planning a spring-time bridal shower, we will help you… Continue reading 3 No-Fail Spring Bridal Shower Themes
Ask a Real Bride: What to do When Wedding Guests Behave Badly
While most of your wedding is under your control, there’s a large element of the day you can’t always plan for: the behavior of your guests. Among any large gathering, there is bound to be some less-than-ideal behavior. And with the added emotions of a wedding and the sky-high expectations of the bride and groom,… Continue reading Ask a Real Bride: What to do When Wedding Guests Behave Badly
Don’t Forget the Small Stuff: Essential Baby Items for Your Registry that are $25 or Less
One of the many lessons I’ve learned being a parent, is that “momming” is also full-on “adulting”. Long-gone are the days when you can stay out too late and sleep in, or just heat-up some ramen noodles at 9pm when you don’t feel like cooking dinner. You have to be “on” at all times for… Continue reading Don’t Forget the Small Stuff: Essential Baby Items for Your Registry that are $25 or Less
#TrendWatch: Co-ed Wedding Showers
Celebrating upcoming nuptials is a long-standing tradition, typically involving an all-girls bridal shower (and there’s nothing wrong with that). However, as men have become more involved with the planning and events surrounding the wedding, and women have besties of both genders, men are being included in the fun with a co-ed wedding shower. Originally, we… Continue reading #TrendWatch: Co-ed Wedding Showers
The Best STEM Toys for Kids
With the holiday season quickly approaching, finding the perfect gift for the kids in your life can be tricky. On the one hand, you want to find something they’ll find fun and exciting; on the other hand, you want a gift that’s meaningful and educational. But what if we told you that you didn’t have… Continue reading The Best STEM Toys for Kids