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...]

Say Hello Diamonds: Diamond Studs on a Dime (70% Off Coupon)

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If you frequently watch Jill's Steals and Deals on the Today Show, you might have caught a glimpse of these Pantina earrings.  Set in sterling silver; these earrings are 8mm round studs, 2-carat a piece in size.  You'd pay thousands for if they were real diamond earrings.  Say Hello Diamonds are carefully selected to ensure that they look like the real thing, and they sure do. The real beauty here is that they cost much less than authentic diamonds.  Much, much, much less. Comparing … [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: Puj Tub Review & Reader Discount

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It took a while to get into the baby bathing groove with Emma.  Even when we found our best method -- a sling set into the kitchen sink, there needed to be two people involved in the process.  It was slippery and difficult to keep her in place. This is Emma getting washed up inside our kitchen sink at about 3 months of age. It worked, but being that she was a winter baby we always had to get through it quickly because she was obviously chilly. The other day when we were browsing … [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: MamaRoo Review

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As a baby, Emma did spend a good amount of time in her swing, but she never liked any device that vibrated her body.  I  remember thinking, this is so unnatural.  4moms thought the same way when they came up with the MamaRoo.  Designed to mimic the motions of mom and dad, the MamaRoo bounces and sways for the ultimate soothing experience. The MamaRoo is available in eight different color patterns.  I was sent the Green/Chocolate, a bold yet gender-neutral color. There are five … [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...]