It's easy when you're a new mom-to-be to go out and spend a bunch of money on all the latest baby gadgets and goodies.But this can also put you in serious credit card debt, if you're not careful.That being the case, knowing exactly what you need to buy for your new baby is crucial -- both to save money, and just so you know what the bare necessities are that you'll need.These are the most essential baby items to have on hand from the first day that your baby is born: … [Read more...]
What the heck is a diaper cake? A diaper cake is actually a cake-shaped arrangement of baby diapers. Diaper cakes are typically given as gifts to new parents at baby showers, or they're personally delivered to the new parents at the hospital or at home. A baby diaper cake is made from disposable diapers that are put together in the shape of a layered cake. Inside these layers (and on the outside) baby gifts are attached. Often, cascading silk flowers adorn the outside of diaper cakes, … [Read more...]
Your wife is pregnant. You might be wondering if you should continue life as usual, spoil her rotten, or hide until the baby is born! Chances are, you will be doing a bit of each of these over the coming months. Following are 7 fun things you can do to help your pregnant wife throughout the pregnancy. As long as your heart is in it, these are guaranteed to be just as fun for you as they are for her! #1 Give her foot rubs. Don't make her beg for a good foot rub every … [Read more...]
My biggest pet peeve when I was pregnant was when people touched my belly. I have never been the type of person that allowed people to touch me without some kind of invitation, even if implied, so I was baffled when I discovered that the world saw my belly as community property. It actually enraged me and I wanted it to stop immediately. I'm definitely not alone in this thinking. "Dear Sugar" describes the touching of a pregnant woman’s belly as a taboo subject. She's even … [Read more...]
Do you have a friend or relative who is pregnant this holiday season?While I don't this year, I have had this experience and I know that it can be difficult trying to figure out what to get her -- especially since you may not know what everyone else has already gotten her.The first thing to do (if you can) is find out what others are getting her or have already given her, so that you don't duplicate what someone else has already done.Here are some great gift ideas for the mom-to-be... … [Read more...]
Two months and counting! It's time to assemble everything you'll need for baby's arrival. Just in case -- they do arrive early, you know! I've unpacked the new car seat and washed the baby clothes. Now I need to figure out which baby sling is best for a newborn. Here's what I've found about wearing an infant: … [Read more...]
Pregnancy should be a FUN time!When you're feeling tired and oh-so-pregnant, take all the shortcuts you can.Here are 4 of my favorite ways to simplify life, before and after baby arrives! … [Read more...]
Hot. Humid. Heavy.All 3 describe what it feels like to be pregnant in July.Since we can't all crank the thermostat down to 65 degrees, here are some tips for feeling cool and comfortable during a summer pregnancy. … [Read more...]
I'm pregnant, but I'd like to paint my toes a pretty color for the beach. Easier said than done -- and not only because it's so hard to bend over! I'm worried that unnecessary chemicals will be dangerous for the baby. Is it safe to paint your nails while pregnant? Here's the safest nail polish I've found for pregnant mothers, along with tips for pregnancy pedicures... … [Read more...]
You have so much to buy for baby. But every pregnant women needs a few things for herself, too. It's taken me 3 pregnancies to whittle this list down to the true essentials. Here are the top 5 things I think every pregnant woman needs to buy... … [Read more...]
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