A few things that have made my pregnancy and first days of motherhood a pleasure! I’ll admit to slipping a cardigan over this comfy nursing gown for a quick Target run. It’s so cute, I doubt anyone knew I was in my nightie! ($68, belabumbum.com) I wanted to prep for a natural birth without taking […]
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Maybe it’s that much-discussed pregnancy glow, or the knowledge that the finish line is near, or just really great genetics, but our December/January cover star Kourtney Kardashian’s recent nude photos for DuJour magazine are a reminder of how beautiful and amazing pregnancy is. The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star and mom tells the […]
Meet Lola the Cat. This Finn + Emma Teething Ring is fairtrade and hand-knit with 100 percent organic cotton by artisans in Peru. All the dyes are nontoxic and the hardwood is finished with beeswax.($29, finnandemma.com) The Green Toys Elephanton- Wheels is made in the U.S. from recycled, BPA- and phthalatefree milk jugs, and the […]
Play the role of sugarplum fairy by giving the Sugarfina Happy Holidays Bento Box to all your sweeties. Tasty nibbles include gingerbread cookie bites and peppermint malt balls.($60, sugarfina.com) The Clinique Great Skin for Him collection includes all the dapper products your guy could ask for, like aloe shave gel and moisturizer.($48, clinique.com) Made from […]
Fit Pregnancy is giving away three Herbal Earth Mama Angel Baby gift bags for pregnant mamas and babies, too! Valued at $187.50! Click here for more information. We’ll choose three winners at random from all entries received. All entries must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. (PST) November 28, 2014. Read the official rules […]
So you skipped the sweltering blow-dryer and wound up with air-dried hair that’s just blah. These tricks from Mara Roszak, a hairstylist with L’Oréal Paris, save the day. Play up your hair’s body. Apply a salt spray, like John Masters Organics Sea Mist Sea Salt Spray with Lavender ($17, johnmasters.com), from roots to ends and […]
A new crop of cleansing salves is keeping it fresh. Made with a blend of essential oils, these sulfate-free balms remove makeup and dirt while softening and moisturizing. Massage one of these three gentle, paraben-free pomades on dry skin, then rinse with water and a washcloth or muslin. Don’t be deterred by their prices—a pea-sized […]
Graco recalled 11 different stroller models today due to the folding hinge on the sides of the stroller, which can pinch a child’s finger, posing the risk of a cut or worse—an amputation. About 4.7 million strollers in the U.S. are affected under the Graco and Century-brand names, according to CPSC.gov. The models (all manufactured […]
Important note: Chocolate has small amounts of caffeine, so be sure to keep your cocoa consumption under 300 to 400 milligrams per day to avoid the risk of a miscarriage. —Maggie Young Okay, have at ‘em, ladies. We’ve pulled together ten great grab-and-go snacks and yummy dishes to satisfy your pregnancy cravings. Chocolate Avocado […]
Whether you’re due any day or have been up all night nursing a newborn, you’ll appreciate these precious pics of baby and pet besties. Dogs may be man’s best friend, but who is baby’s? Answer that. Not sure Mom’s going to be too happy you’re sharing the breast milk. I promise to protect you—and eat whatever you throw […]
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are a relatively low-key Hollywood duo. The pop singer/actor and actress are reportedly expecting their first child together. O to the M to the F to the G! Baby Timberlake? A Justin Timberlake spawn? The ‘Lake has procreated and sired? Relax, relax, relax. While Timberlake and Biel have yet to confirm […]
Fit Pregnancy is giving away a HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper and a HALO SleepSack Swaddle! Valued at $280! The Halo Bassinest Swivel Sleeper is the only infant bassinet that moves to bring baby to you. Now your little one can sleep as close to you as you want – even right next to you in […]