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Make Your Own Crinkle Baby Toys

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My six month old is like your typical six month old. He loves (or is obsessed with) anything crinkly. Yes, I have been known to entertain him by throwing a plastic shopping bag his way (under intense supervision, of course) so that he will be happy. I’m afraid though, that I’m creating a monster! Today, when I was putting away the groceries, he was lunging at the counter while in my arms. I realized he was lunging for my grocery sacks sitting on the counter. Oops! He also loves plastic in any form, really. If it crinkles, he is entertained … Continue reading →

Clothes for Our Baby Girl

Baby clothes are a major point of excitement during pregnancy. Having a few outfits in the closet make the much anticipated arrival of the baby even more real. With my first pregnancy I was thrown two baby showers; one by my coworkers and the other by my sisters. Now that we are having a girl, most of the “baby boy” clothes that I received from friends and families simply will not work for a baby girl (especially the outfits that say “Thank Heaven for Little Boys”). Several weeks ago I decided to organized the baby clothes that our son had … Continue reading →

Budget Baby Book

Besides vacations and weddings, the most popular theme for scrapbooks is baby. Preserving adorable baby photos, as well as memorabilia, stories and fun facts from the first days of a child’s life is almost irresistible for moms and dads. Fortunately, there are a number of ways you can craft a baby scrapbook without breaking the bank. One of the most convenient options is to tap into free printables. These money-saving embellishments allow you to create an eye-popping baby book without draining Junior’s college fund. All you need is Internet access, a computer and a color printer. My daughter’s baby scrapbook … Continue reading →

Event Planning: One of My Favorite Resources

As a new event planner it is important to begin the process of listing reliable and quality resources to draw on as my business grows. It is also important to find quality at reasonable prices regardless of your business growth but this is especially helpful in the beginning. Through my research I found one source that I would like to introduce you to. If you are familiar with my articles on planning my event you are already familiar with this source; Smarty Had a Party. Smarty Had a Party specializes in elegant reasonably priced and disposable products. Elegant, reasonable and … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Baby

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Feeling bad that your little baby might miss out on all the love this Valentine’s Day? Or maybe you just don’t want to fill them with more sugar? Just because your baby can’t have candy on Valentine’s day doesn’t mean your baby has to miss out on all the fun. There are lots of gift ideas out there for your little ones. * A New Book- There are lots of books that talk about love that are perfect for baby. This gift set is perfect for Valentine’s Day. It includes a rattle and the adorable book, Counting Kisses. It is … Continue reading →

Baby’s First Professional Photos

Finding the perfect portrait studio to have your baby’s first professional photos taken is a big decision. If you are working on a tight budget, then you might select the studio that offers you the biggest discount. I did. When my daughter was five months old I finally took advantage of the flood of coupons Sears Portrait Studio sent me upon giving birth. The company’s relentless marketing finally got the best of me and I took my daughter in for her first sitting. The shoot went fairly well; about as well as could be expected with a child who had … Continue reading →

Mommy’s Helper: A Fun Way To Learn

I love playing with my 19-month-old son. Lately his favorite thing to do is basically destroy whatever I manage to build with his blocks. I try to make a tower and he knocks it down as hard as he can. I’m thinking someone would really love to play whack-a-mole… But, it’s not realistic to play all day. There are things that need to get done around the house. At the same time, you still have to watch and interact with your toddler. What is the solution? I am a big believer in including your toddler in your everyday activities. There … Continue reading →

Flying with a Baby? Choose Southwest.

Flying around the country is nothing new in my book. Going to college out of state meant I flew at least twice a year to go back home, sometimes more. I never had loyalty to a particular airline; whichever was cheapest was the one I chose. Things have changed a bit since my college days. Bags often no longer fly free, and I’ve added a baby to the items I have to carry on the plane. I’ve flown three times with our daughter, and I have to say that the most recent, with Southwest Airlines, was by far the most … Continue reading →

Product Review: Baby Monitor

I love finding good deals on baby items. I subscribe to websites that feature deeply discounted baby items for a limited time, and can barely contain my excitement when a product I’ve been coveting for a long time appears at 50% off its regular selling price. What I love even more than finding a good deal on a baby item is when I get a baby item for free. I was recently contacted by an employee of The First Years baby brand, wondering if I’d be willing to test and review one of their latest models of baby monitors. He … Continue reading →

Time Savings Tips to Prep Your House for Baby

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Getting ready for a baby in your home involves more than just baby-proofing. Sure, locking away dangerous cleaners, protecting electrical outlets and blocking stairs are all good ideas, but you will discover that adding convenience for your sake will help you keep your sanity. Taking care of a baby takes up a lot of time, so anything you can do now that can save you time later will make mommy-hood that much easier. 1. Cut down on the time it takes to clean your hardwood, tile or linoleum floors by investing in a quality steam mop, if you don’t already … Continue reading →