The Best Baby Shower: Exederm Skin Care for Baby

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When Emma was born I was pretty clueless as to which products were safe for her sensitive new skin.  Like many other new moms, I bought the products on the shelf from certain brands that have been around for ages.  Then I started reading articles about the harmful chemicals they contain, so I began to research alternatives. All this time, exederm never came up in my search for more natural methods of cleansing and moisturizing, but consider me a new fan.  The exederm line is made up of … [Read more...]

The Best Baby Shower: The Children’s Place $50 Gift Card Give Away!

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Last week I started going through all of Emma's clothes to find some unisex items that baby boy will be able to use.  What I found in a sea of purple and pink?...not much.  On the plus side, I get to go shopping all over again.  Lately, I've been loving The Children's Place.  They have an adorable lineup for Spring and Summer. I have this obsession with all things nautical-themed, this outfit in particular, Little Sailor Boy, stood out from the Spring 2012 look book. Not all of the … [Read more...]

The Best Baby Shower: Baby DeeDee Sleep Nest Review and Give Away

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Since baby can't use blankets like you do, it's nice to have a wearable alternative that will keep him or her warm through the night that can't be kicked off.  I remember thinking that these wearable blankets would be perfect for Emma but we rarely ever used them for one reason; it was such a hassle getting them on and off for diaper changes. The Baby DeeDee Sleep Nest is a fantastic alternative to traditional sleep sacs, and they've come up with a simple yet clever solution to the … [Read more...]

The Best Baby Shower: Tiny Tillia Gifts by Avon (Review and Give Away)

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You know when you open a gift basket and you can't stop smiling as you dig through and discover the contents?  That's how I felt when I opened the box containing this adorable baby-gift filled tote by Tiny Tillia. I loved the bright and whimsical tote at first glance and was positively delighted with each and every gift found inside. The first thing I saw inside was this adorable tie-wearing Ben Giraffe already has a spot on baby boy's hutch.  It's so soft and cuddly and I can't … [Read more...]

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...]