The Best Baby Shower: Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Digital Video Sensor Pad Monitor Review and a Give Away

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What on earth would we do without the video montor?  It's a question I've considered many times throughout these past three years. Sure, you could live without one.  People certainly have.  But why would you want to? There have been countless times where our video monitor saved the day - or rather, our collective night's rest.  When Emma was young and very dependent upon her pacifier and then it suddenly went missing during the night. We would eventually have heard her crying and woken … [Read more...]

The Best Baby Shower: HALO SleepSack Review and Give Away

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During those first several weeks of her life, Emma wore a HALO SleepSack practically every day.  This, we found, was the easiest way to swaddle our new baby as inexperienced new parents, thanks to the velcro-wrap design.  The SleepSack's are both a wearable blanket and a swaddle all in one, which is great because as new parents know, using regular loose blankets is a no-no as they carry a risk of suffocation in those first months. Since the little guy will be arriving in late Spring, I … [Read more...]

The Best Baby Shower: Baby Bedding Zone Curtains Give Away!

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When I was pregnant with my first child, I was working full-time and didn't get around to decorating the nursery completely until after the baby was born.  In fact, the room could still use some finishing touches.  This time, I'm home most days, and baby boy's room is almost complete. I'm having so much more fun decorating a boy's room.  The bedding I chose for his crib has a nautical theme, and I decided to carry out that theme throughout the room.  It's great when you can find those … [Read more...]

The Best Baby Shower: Fashion Forward Maternity Clothing Rental Giveaway

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I'm now entering my third trimester, and the last thing I want to invest in right now is maternity clothes.  But trying to get by on the few items I have can be quite challenging too, not to mention boring.  When I heard that there was a company out there that offers maternity clothes for rent, I was beyond excited.  The concept genius. Here's a great way to expand your wardrobe without feeling like the money is going to waste, especially if you only have a few months left to your pregnancy … [Read more...]

The Best Baby Shower: Disney Cuddly Bodysuit 3 Pack Giveaway!

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Last Spring, I attended the launch of Disney Baby with the adorable, and ultra-comfy line of cuddly bodysuits.  It was difficult for me to decide what I loved best about them., and it still is.  It's definitely a tie between the inventive designs and the adorable -yet-not-too-cutesy Disney patterns. The event gave me baby fever in the worst way, and now that I'm expecting I'm even more excited to see the bodysuits on my son.  The hard part was deciding between two designs, so I asked … [Read more...]

The Best Baby Shower: Boba Baby Carrier Give Away ARV $125

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It's funny how your views on certain products can change with baby number two.  While at my shower I received a baby carrier, I only used it maybe twice at the most.  Once only to make room in my small shopping cart at Home Goods. It was easier before, in my opinion, to just plop Emma into her travel system and go.  But now that I'm going to have a little one and a very active three-year-old, I know I won't want to be wheeling around the stroller after child numero uno. A baby carrier … [Read more...]

The Best Baby Shower: SwaddleDesigns SwaddleDuo Receiving Blankets Give Away (US + CAN)

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One thing I didn't expect when I brought Emma home from the hospital was how much we would use all of those swaddle blankets.  Her days were spent wearing them, basically.  It makes such sense now that I think about it; babies are so used to the cramped quarters within your tummy, and it must feel strange to have so much extra space once they're out.  Like the opposite of claustrophobia. In addition to keeping her safe, Emma slept in good lengths when she was properly swaddled.  The … [Read more...]

The Best Baby Shower: Cocktail Recipes

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It's kind of a tease for the mom-to-be, but many a brunch cocktail are served at showers.  If you're a shower host and doing it all yourself or hosting at a BYOB restaurant, here are some great cocktail recipes you might consider serving your guests. The mimosa is probably the most universal of all of the morning cocktail recipes, and maybe even the most well-liked. Menning Mimosa recipe adapted from Martha Stewart 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice 2 tablespoons freshly … [Read more...]

The Best Baby Shower: Diaper Cakewalk Takes the Cake

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There were no diaper cakes at my baby shower.  I've always noticed them at showers for friends and family and was intrigued by them. What exactly are diaper cakes?  Well, it depends on the cake.  They're made mainly of diapers for the mom-to-be, but the "cake" can also be dressed with a number of other items.  Toiletries, clothing, washcloths, and toys among other things. At Diaper Cakewalk, the cakes are categorized by gender or theme and there are so many to choose from that it will … [Read more...]

The Best Baby Shower: Milk Nursingwear Review and $40 GC Give Away

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One thing I've noticed when shopping in department stores and maternity stores is a lack of nursingwear. When you think about it, there are tons of moms who nurse - so I'm sure there's a demand, but unfortunately not much supply in brick and mortar stores. Fortunately, there are resources on the web that are dedicated to high quality nursingwear, like Milk. Milk Nursingwear stocks high quality bras, tops, nursing dresses and much more at affordable prices. As a pajama lover and a … [Read more...]