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Win It: Newborn layette and diaper bag from Polarn O. Pyret
Quality craftmanship? Check. Cute colors? Check. Eco-friendly? Check. Polarn O. Pyret has it all when it comes to cute, well-made clothes for your baby’s wardrobe. Their UNI line is perfect for boys or girls, and their attention to being environmentally responsible … Continue reading
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iCaved
I did something yesterday that I swore I would never do. I bought one of those toys that lets you put your iPhone in it and give to your baby. This cuddly, purple, singing monkey will allow me to lock … Continue reading
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Tagged baby gear, iPhone, Jennifer Davis, toys
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Standing as a family for the first time: The birth of Mason
My “labor story” started out with what I thought was the stomach flu. I couldn’t imagine being in labor even though I was two days past my due date, even though I had read so much about it, EVEN though … Continue reading
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Tagged birth, delivery, epidural, hospital birth, water breaking
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Weigh in
Before I found out I was expecting, I had heard all of the warm and fuzzy things you hear about pregnancy — how you’ll glow and how it will be one of the most beautiful and cherished times in your … Continue reading
Asking for help
I listened to Amanda Palmer’s TED talk a little while ago, about asking for help. Hers was in the context of music and asking fans to pay what they thought was fair for the album, more or less on the … Continue reading
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Tagged babysitting, date night, Josh Conley, new parents, romance
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Mother’s day
I do my best to appreciate my mom year round. I also try to make up for the moodiness of my teen years—hey, we’ve all been there—by being a diligent daughter every day. It’s rare to go a day without … Continue reading
Letter to my younger self
In moments of profound life change, it can be fun to look back and see just how much we have transformed since adolescence, and consider what we might say to those younger versions of ourselves. I went a little further … Continue reading
Fixed and dilated
I blame George Clooney. Not for the big things like world hunger, global warming, and acid washed jeans. No. I blame him for E.R. reruns. It’s his fault for making me watch them. If I hadn’t been so intrigued by … Continue reading
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Tagged cervix, dilated, due date, Tonilyn Hornung
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Tonilyn Hornung
Tonilyn Hornung has always preferred writing in her room to playing kickball outside. Her essays have been published in various regional and national publications, and she is a featured blogger for Skirt! Magazine. Tonilyn lives in L.A. with her two smart … Continue reading
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Park it
Parks can be a mom’s best friend. The trees, the benches, the swings … the perfect place to kill a few hours on a pretty afternoon. Before you head out of the house for a day of carefree fun, though, … Continue reading
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Tagged Lacey Major, outdoor gear, stroller
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Dine and dash: The birth of Alexandra
If you want to kick-start your labor, I highly recommend going to Costco. You can walk your way to a baby and load up on enough toilet paper to last at least six months. Now I know what you must … Continue reading
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Tagged Alyson West, birth day, drug-free birth, home birth
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Labor of love
For 25 years, I observed yesterday’s holiday as not much more than that: a single day to celebrate my mom. It always involved a card with a sweet sentiment and a gift of some sort, but that’s about as far … Continue reading
Make room for baby
Professional Organizer Amanda LeBlanc has rescued countless clients from perpetual chaos. So we couldn’t wait to ask the entrepreneur, clutter crusader and TV personality (you probably recognize her from Style Network’s hit show The Amandas) to dish about her favorite … Continue reading
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Tagged Amanda LeBlanc, nesting, organizing, The Amandas
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Philips AVENT SD535 DECT Baby Monitor
“Is it the cat or the baby?” I whisper desperately as I leap out of bed for the 47th time. My husband quietly sighs as he puts the movie on pause again. Being a new mom with a tiny baby … Continue reading
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Tagged baby monitors, humidity, monitoring, Philips AVENT SD535 DECT, sleep
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Win It: Body After Baby Package from Shrinkx Hips and Ms-Panty
The perfect combination to help you slim down and shape up after baby, Shrinkx Hips postnatal compression belt can help you get back your prepregnancy hips and Ms-Panty compression underwear can help mend and slim after delivery by reducing swelling, … Continue reading
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Tagged C-panty, contest, giveaway, postpartum, Shrinkx Hips
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Ball rolling & the second playground fight
This post is as fractured as my daily existence, and I must confess is only cohesed by the micro-thread that is movement, inertia. One mostly involving an inanimate object, the other involving one or more overly-animate little brats. Let’s start … Continue reading
Spill it: 10 diaper bag essentials
Are you ready? Here’s the dish on the essential contents for every mom’s diaper bag. (By the way, we love this cherry red number, which boasts extra large grommets that slide easily over umbrella-style stroller handles.) 1. Pacifier pouch. A … Continue reading
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Tagged baby essentials, diaper bags, Lauren Brockman, Stuff We Love
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Townes’ nursery
P&N’s Nursery Tour: A peek into fabulous baby rooms across the country. ______________________________________________________________________________________ Jodi Kendall is a writer living with her husband and toddler son, Townes, in New York City. Her clients include the National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo Wild and … Continue reading
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Tagged babyspace, nursery decor, nursery design, NYC
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Name game
As any parent knows, the task of picking out a name for a new family member is daunting. You want something unique without going overboard. Ideally, the name shouldn’t embarrass your child, cause ridicule, or require several rounds of pronunciation … Continue reading
Things that happened this week
My baby boy was born last Sunday at 10:30 a.m. It would be difficult to describe the events of this past week even if I were allowed to write a book, so a three-paragraph blog entry will hardly suffice. Please … Continue reading
InStep Rocket II Bicycle Trailer
As I opened up the box of the InStep Rocket II Bicycle Trailer I immediately felt overwhelmed, primarily because of its size. I read through the manual and began to put the bike trailer together as a stroller to begin. … Continue reading
Hilary Duff celebrates and supports motherhood
Save the Children® and JOHNSON’S® Baby CARES have once again partnered to provide educational resources for maternal and baby health in rural areas around the United States. Actress and recording artist Hilary Duff is proud to return as their spokesmom. Hilary … Continue reading
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Tagged awareness, first-time mom, giving back, Hilary Duff
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Ask the experts: Bottle-feeding
My baby is having trouble adapting to bottle-feeding. What should I do? Babies who are feeding well at the breast sometimes react quite strongly when they’re offered a bottle instead. It can cause a lot of upset and stress if … Continue reading
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Tagged bottle, bottle feeding, bottlefeeding, cup-feeding, feeding
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Happy day
May is one of my favorite months for several reasons. Two of those reasons: my birthday (today!) and Mother’s Day. Since they are usually within a few days of each other, I get double celebrations right on top of each … Continue reading
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Tagged Lacey Major, Mother's Day, wish list
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Where we stand: A look at the State of the World’s Mothers report
Today, international humanitarian organization Save the Children released its annual State of the World’s Mothers report. As its title implies, the report details how nations around the world are performing in terms of keeping their moms and babies, quite literally, … Continue reading
20 and counting
Last week, I got to share the oh-so-exciting news that we are expecting a baby girl. (The pink parade? Oh yeah, it’s on.) This week, the fun continues with more good news: I’m now more than halfway through this pregnancy, … Continue reading
Win It: Celebrity Chitt Celebrity-Style Swag Pack
Update: Contest is now closed! Congratulations to the winner: Melissa D. of Lewiston, ME! Expecting a baby boy? Get swagged like a celebrity mom! Celebrity Chitt gifted a few of your favorite celebrity moms with the same products celebrating their baby … Continue reading
His biggest fan
I’ve found myself lately, wondering what Isaac with be like as he grows up. As bittersweet as it is, I know he won’t always be a baby. I wonder if he’ll be into sports, or cars, or construction equipment. Maybe … Continue reading
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Tagged Jennifer Davis, motherhood, smitten
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A beautiful prize awaiting: The birth of Aveline
After experiencing nearly a week of fairly regular contractions that would continue to stall, I knew something felt different the Thursday evening before we welcomed Miss Aveline Muir into this world. Different enough, in fact, that as we put our … Continue reading
Summer Infant Baby Touch 2
As first-time parents, my husband and I were very excited for the opportunity to review the Summer Infant Baby Touch 2 monitor. My husband, a self-professed tech geek, was interested in the touch screen features and auto scan features. I … Continue reading
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Tagged review, Summer Infant Baby Touch 2, video monitor
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Teach your children well
It is no secret that mothers are our first teachers. From kisses and cuddles to talking and walking, they are there with love and guidance. This week is Teacher Appreciation Week and we want to give a nod to all … Continue reading
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Tagged giveaway, learning, motherhood, play, toy
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Put down that clearance aisle dustbuster, return those car wash coupons and don’t even think about picking up that snuggie. Your mama raised you better than that! Mother’s Day is just around the bend and it’s time to wrap up … Continue reading
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Tagged gift ideas, moms, Mother's Day, pampering, style, tech
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The Clap heard ’round the kitchen
Bub and I were sitting at the kitchen table (actually, it’s the dining room table, but relocated for functionality to the kitchen—still a sore subject with my wife), finishing lunch the other day. HP eats much faster than Bub, and, … Continue reading
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Tagged first times, Josh Conley, milestones, parenthood
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Five fascinating moms: Naomi Davis
Name: Naomi Davis Age: 26 Lives in: New York City, New York Occupation: Blogger Partner in crime: Josh Davis Website: lovetaza.com Favorite item in her closet: A vintage pink dress that makes her feel girly and pretty Strangest pregnancy craving: She … Continue reading
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Tagged five fascinating moms, Lauren Brockman, Love Taza, mom bloggers, motherhood, Naomi Davis, parenting
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