Category: New Mom?

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Your Hospital Bag Checklist

Packing your hospital bag may be the furthest thing from your mind while you’re baking that babe in the oven, but chances are you’re going to go into labor at a time when you least expect it. Our advice: Be prepared and pack your hospital bag(s) early, so you don’t have to scramble when it’s baby time. […]

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Buzz Off! Family Friendly Bug Repellents

Bug season is in full swing and those pesky insects seem like they’re on a mission to ruin our time spent outside. There’s nothing quite as annoying as being covered in itchy bites—especially when those itchy bites are all over your child’s arms and legs. Kids like to itch and tend to break skin, which can often lead to scaring, so… […]

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Get kids to listen without yelling {FREE class}

We are so happy to tell you that we have partnered with Amy McCready’s company Positive Parenting Solutions to bring a free webinar to you guys on the topic of getting kids to listen – without nagging or yelling. The format includes Amy presenting material and a live chat session where we can all ask […]

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Dita Von Teese Launches Maternity Lingerie Line

Ever since we told you about Cosabella’s new nursing bra, The Mommie, (which, btw, is now available online), we could tell stylish underpinnings geared towards mothers is a hot topic. So, we’re sure you ladies will be happy to hear that retro-glam vixen Dita Von Teese has developed a lingerie line with Destination Maternity that has your […]

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Beach Bag Essentials

Summer is not over, folks! There is still plenty of time to hit the water and soak up the sun. We’re making your journey to the sand and surf even easier by providing your beach bag packing list for you. See below, and get to packing! First and foremost, you need a good sized beach bag that is […]

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Mother Hoods: Erica Tanov’s Berkeley Short List

You’ve already seen (and probably swooned over) Erica Tanov’s profile of her home and lovely family in Berkeley. And now the designer and long-time East Bay resident shares her top picks in town. What are your favorite places in your city to… Eat with the kids? “Breakfast at Guerilla Café. Dinner at Cesar early Sunday evening when it’s […]

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Want/Need: Noch Mini

One look at the photo above (and below), and there’s really no doubt why we Want/Need a plethora of items from the Noch Mini line. Founded in New York in 2010, the label is the brainchild of designer and mama Jina Jang, a Parsons grad with lines for Tommy Hilfiger, Bill Blass, Ann Taylor, and […]

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Want/Need: Macarons

Too cute! Macarons are no longer just for eating. They’re also adorable eco-conscious, modern, and cozy clothes for babies and kids. The brand was founded by Julie and Veit Kohlhoff in 2011, and is a family-owned, sustainable luxury label for little ones. It couldn’t get much cuter—or more comfortable for that matter. Each garment is designed with energetic moving bodies in […]

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5 Kid-Friendly Smoothie Recipes You’ve Gotta Try

Trying to get nutrient-dense fruits and veggies into the bodies of your little ones is the plight of many a parent. One of the quickest ways you can get the mission accomplished, however, is by hiding all of those goodies in a smoothie. So, we tapped Teresa Piro, mother of one and the enterpreneur behind the […]

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Match Game Round Two: 5 Cute Mother and Son Looks

We recently brought you some way cute, cringe-free mommy-and-me styles for those of us who have daughters, but what about those of us who have boys? Who says you can’t play twins with your little man, too? Here are five matching ensembles for mother and son that are pretty stinkin’ adorable! Dressing like your boy is possibly […]

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I tried to workout with my baby…

As a fitness blogger, this is a challenge I’d been hoping to attempt every week since I was officially cleared for exercise at Week 6, but it took me until Week 11 to get it done. And, unfortunately, I think it was a bit of a fail. See, my daughter Garrity is in this major […]

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Must-See: An Incredible 35-square-foot Nursery

Yes, we may all wish for sprawling abodes. But the 35-square-foot bedroom/nursery that San Francisco residents Erin Feher and Danny Montoya share with their beautiful baby girl, Orion, actually has us dreaming of tiny spaces to share with our tiny humans. How much warmth and personality can you pack into a mere 7×5 foot room? More […]

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