If you are wondering “What is a good gift for new parents?” then you are in the right place! As an experienced mom of 3, I want to provide some guidance on the most practical things to get a new mother (that are also thoughtful and meaningful). Keep in mind that when visiting a new mom after birth, she is likely to be tired and not feeling her best. Your new mom friend is probably also super excited and potentially a little foggy-headed (I know I was after my first was born). Unfortunately, with lack of sleep, those things aren’t likely to Keep Reading
Heartfelt Messages You Can Write in a Baby Shower Card
There are few occasions more special than celebrating new life. Bring an extra bit of warmth to this occasion by offering a baby shower card with the perfect heartfelt message. These baby shower card messages are simple and heartfelt! While birth is a beautiful moment, it's also terrifying. As a parent-to-be, there are so many questions running through your head. Am I going to be a good mom? Will my baby be healthy? Just exactly how much is this going to hurt? A baby shower should be a time to put aside these worries, if only for a moment, and celebrate Keep Reading
15 Best New Baby Books for Reading and Bonding with Your Newborn
Books are magical. They transport us to different universes, expand our worldviews, and teach us lifelong values. Baby books are no different! I believe that the best time to introduce our kids to the magical world of reading is as early as possible! This means taking the time to read to our newborns. Though they’re a ways away from reading themselves (or talking for that matter!) they can still find fun and laughter when read to. Plus, by reading to your little ones, you’re creating beautiful bonding opportunities. Not sure what to read to a new baby? No Keep Reading
14 Meaningful Baby Shower Activities Every Mom-to-Be Will Love
The countdown to the arrival of a new baby is an exciting time for any family. For the friends and loved ones of the mom-to-be, it can also be a time filled with questions about what they can do to help prepare for the big celebration. If you're looking for meaningful baby shower activities that will have everyone excited, look no further! In this blog post, we will discuss 14 different things that friends and family can do at a baby shower to make it memorable for everyone involved. Welcoming a new little baby (or baby on the way!) is a moment that the guest of honor will always Keep Reading
Pretty Floral Baby Shower Food Sign {to print out}
Hello there! I'm so glad you're here because today I have a special baby shower sign to share with you. I was brainstorming ways to decorate baby showers (or even baby sprinkles!) in very simple yet elegant ways... And I realized that a great way to pull off a lovely look would be to make the food table a major display with floral signage. This baby shower food sign is the perfect way to bring gorgeous elements to any baby shower food table decorations. It could work for any time of day - breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, or even dinner time baby Keep Reading
21 Baby Shower Food Ideas {Brunch and Lunch!}
When you're planning a baby shower, the most important thing aside from Mommy, the new baby, and the baby shower theme is the food. To keep the guests happy, the food needs to be fantastic. So, if yours is an afternoon baby shower (or a lunch hour shower at work), brunch or lunch foods are ideal. Plus, the foods are so much more fun than the typical baby shower fare. From delicious breakfast items like mini pancakes, scones, and muffins, to easy appetizers like mini quiches, caprese skewers, cucumber sandwiches and cheese boards, you're going to love these easy baby Keep Reading
10 Postpartum Gift Basket Ideas
Picking out the perfect gift for a new mom can be tough. You want to find something that is both practical and meaningful, without spending a fortune. A postpartum gift basket is a great option that can be tailored to the new mom's specific needs. Plus, it's an idea that works for first time moms or moms who've been there, done that. Not sure what to put in a postpartum gift basket? Here are 10 ideas to get you started: What to Put in a Postpartum Gift Basket Putting a new mom gift basket together for your sister or friend is such a thoughtful Keep Reading
August Baby Essentials/ Baby Summer Needs
Babies are so cute! From their squishy little faces to their even more squishy little toes. There are few things in this life that are more precious than those moments when you can really connect with your child. The memories you form in those moments last a lifetime for the both of you and little one. These memories begin before your baby is even born. The time spent in the womb is the closest any two people can get. A summer pregnancy is wonderful and hard all at once. The weather is perfect for being in a bathing suit and letting your belly out in the Keep Reading
Summer Newborn Baby Must Haves
If you are going to be having an infant during hot hot HOT weather, like June, July, or August in North America (and maybe May or September, depending on how far south you live where you live), then I'm glad you're here. We're gonna talk about what you need to do to be prepared for a summer newborn. Let's chat about something items you can get to keep baby safe from the dangerous summer heat. After having two May newborns in North Carolina, I feel like I have a fairly good handle on what you need to buy before your little one arrives to ensure you can keep baby Keep Reading
10 Expensive Baby Things I Would Have Bought if Money Was No Object
When I was pregnant with each of my babies and we were scrimping and saving as much money as we could so I could be a stay-at-home-mom. I remember looking at the looooonnnnnggg list of necessary baby items and wondering how people ever afforded children! Money was especially tight when we were preparing for our first. I remember looking at the list of expensive items like the stroller, crib, jumper, car seat, etc and hoping that I would receive them as shower gifts because I knew there was no way we could afford all of those items. I went to Target and Babies R Us and put Keep Reading
Big Sister Gift Ideas from New Baby
When you have a new baby on the way, there's nothing sweeter than telling their older sibling about it. When my oldest daughter was two and a half years old. My second baby was born, another little girl. She was so excited to have a little sister, and we talked about her all the time before she arrived. You as a parent know it is going to be a big change, but I knew that she would embrace her new role as an older sibling because she completely understood what was happening. She doesn't remember a time when her little sister wasn't there. So, looking back now, she Keep Reading
21 Newborn Must Haves You Can’t Forget to Register For in 2024
If you are wondering “What do I need for a newborn?” then you are in the right place! Having a newborn baby is stressful enough without having to worry about what to buy in preparation for his or her arrival. When I was about to have my first baby, I was SO CONFUSED about what was truly a baby necessity and what I should bother putting on my registry. It was so tough being a first time mom and the first of my close circle of friends to get pregnant! I really didn't know where to get advice. I wish an experienced mom would have taken me by the hand and walked me Keep Reading
Best Baby Proofing Must Haves
Every new parent wonders “How do I keep my baby safe?” I know I did as a new mom! If you are wondering what the best things to buy to make your house safer for baby, then you right where you need to be! Having a baby is stressful, and being bombarded with a plethora of different baby proofing must-haves is beyond overwhelming for any new parent. Great Ideas to Baby Proof Your Home to Keep them Safe When I was about to have my first baby, I wished I had an experienced mom to lead me by the hand and show me how to baby proof my house. Now, as an experienced Keep Reading
30+ Winter Newborn Necessities {Essential Items for Cold Weather!}
Having a baby in the winter has its own set of challenges. For many of us who live in cold weather climates, our biggest concern with having a winter baby is "How am I going to get to the hospital if there's a snowstorm?!?" It's so easy to get caught up worrying about how you'll get to the hospital in time and how you'll walk / waddle on the ice without slipping that you forget to plan ahead properly for what you'll need. Let's go over the newborn essentials that you specifically need for babies born in the wintertime, which are pretty important! This blog Keep Reading
How to Potty Train a Stubborn Child in 3 Days {even boys!}
I have three kids. Every single one of them was different when it came to potty training. One of them was extremely strong-willed and I fought a long hard battle to get her trained early on before another baby was born, one was easy going + didn't really care either way and trained by age 2.5 to pee AND poop, and one was super stubborn! LOL I don't claim to be an expert because I just winged it and felt like I had a different approach each time, but I get questions from readers asking me things all the time like: When should a child be fully potty Keep Reading
