pregnancy

baby announcement etiquette guide

April 15, 2012
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After 9 long months of waiting for your darling baby bundle of joy many parents can’t wait to shout the incredible news of their arrival from the rooftops. Besides the initial emails, text messages and Facebook posts people love to see announcements snail mail style. Do yourself a favor and look ahead of time! Bookmark [...]

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share your bump on spearmint baby

March 26, 2011
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  As a blogger, I spend hours scouring the Internet for the best of the best on anything from mom, baby, wedding inspiration, to decor, food, and crafting tidbits. But in the years of searching, reading and loving, you can’t help but come out with some faves. I am thrilled to share a site that [...]

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bizarre baby bumps from trend hunter

January 17, 2011

Celebrating life and pregnancy is a really beautiful thing…isn’t it? Personally, I have seen some beach, outdoor and spiritual photo shoots, but nothing quite like these! Hopefully, no one reading this recognizes anyone in the following photos. Check out these wacky, crazy and bizarre pregnancy photos seen on Trend Hunter. Toni Danielson Toni Danielson, ad [...]

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big fat hen organic modern baby essentials

January 14, 2011
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Baby deserves best with Big Fat Hen of Canada. These 100% organic cotton sleep sacks are just that, a sack that is fun but has so many practical and functional benefits. Think of what adults like to do on cold winter nights? They get warm and cozy all snuggled in bed. Think of what a [...]

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looking for a sexy maternity bra? | 20% off holiday sale

December 21, 2010

It is not very often that you can find a sexy maternity bra that you are proud of. Forget the plain white or tan maternity bras with ultra-wide straps–a true signature of maternity undergarments. And you can forget about finding a nursing bra that makes you want to rip your shirt off–which is a shame [...]

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WINNER! quinny buzz giveaway

December 19, 2010

Win a Quinny! Increase your chances by 3 in one simple step!

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staying healthy and exercising during my pregnancy | “pregnancy without pounds”

November 8, 2010

“Pregnancy Without Pounds” was instrumental during my pregnancy, as it helped me to keep my health and exercise in perspective throughout the nine month period. In my third trimester I was tortured as a huge prego mama in 105 degree heat. I did not want to do anything–walk, workout, nothing. “Pregnancy Without Pounds” gave me [...]

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help your newborn sleep better | soothetime infant sleep essentials

September 9, 2010

It wasn’t until my daughter was about 6 weeks old that I discovered my daughter’s love of being swaddled, and man I wish I had known about it sooner! While there are about a gazillion baby brands providing swaddlers these days, I was recently introduced to the zzzTIME products on SootheTIME.com and I quickly became [...]

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pregnancy bodystylers by blanqi

August 10, 2010

Who says you have to throw out fashion and perfection just because you are pregnant? Are you one of those women who can’t live without her Spanks? After kiddos I can see how Spanks could be beneficial in “smoothing” things out and making sure everything stays right where it belongs. However at Blanqi they have [...]

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WINNER! oilo GIVEAWAY and review | designer lighting

August 10, 2010

Congratulations Terri of NJ. You are the lucky winner of the fabulous Oilo light! Even I’m jealous! Oilo is one of the hottest up and coming designers in nursery couture baby bedding. Their modern, luxury organic designs are the absolute essence of what the brand means. Although Olio is not actually a word, it is [...]

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mixed-gender room | the final nursery design board

August 6, 2010

After a a week of design tips and featured elements of Alissa’a mixed-gender nursery project, we are proud to present you with Little Crown Interior’s final design board. It has been such a pleasure working with both Naomi and Gerri, and we can’t wait to share the final nursery images over the next couple weeks. [...]

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baby shower barbecue ideas | inspiration board

August 5, 2010

It has been a while since I have thrown a baby shower, and I am excited to use some of the wonderful ideas I have found on a variety of blogs. Nowadays, when it comes time to search for new ideas or awesome recipes, I throw in “blog” or “mom blog” and the end of [...]

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mixed-gender nursery | finding accessories for your nursery

August 5, 2010

When designing a room fit for a little boy and girl to share, it is important to find key elements that represent each child while still maintaining a certain amount of cohesiveness. So far this week we have covered the need for a solid floor plan, selecting the right color palette, and the importance of [...]

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mixed-gender room design | selecting the perefect color palette for your nursery

August 4, 2010

Deciding what color to paint the walls has always been one of the most difficult aspects of creating the perfect living space for me. I think it has something to do with the feeling of being “permanent” but in all actuality it is not that difficult to change. Nothing that a little primer and new [...]

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mixed-gender room | building a room around one key design element

August 3, 2010

When designing your nursery, it is important to develop the look around a key design element. For example, you may have an awesome vintage crib and furniture set that you plan on using. In this case, you would want to make sure and stay true to the vintage vibe. You probably wouldn’t opt for the [...]

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mixed-gender room | evaluating and creating the right floor plan for your nursery

August 2, 2010

We recently partnered with the amazing women of LittleCrownInteriors.com to offer one of our own HHM Contributor’s a complete nursery makeover! Alissa is expecting her second child on August 20th, and has been faced with the daunting task of creating a practical living space for her, now two year old little girl, and soon-to-be Baby [...]

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oilo GIVEAWAY and review | designer lighting

July 26, 2010

Oilo is one of the hottest up and coming designers in nursery couture baby bedding. Their modern, luxury organic designs are the absolute essence of what the brand means. Although Olio is not actually a word, it is borrowed from the Hawaiian words, “lio” (small sprout) and “ho’oilo” (the cool, rainy season). When the fall [...]

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what a mom wants, what a mom needs | tess

July 23, 2010

There’s probably not a mom out there who doesn’t want the best for her kids. It seems to just come with the territory of motherhood. From her first moment of morning sickness, a mom will typically find room in her heart to put her own needs to the back burner so she can tend to [...]

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a new mentality during pregnancy | “pregnancy without pounds”

July 14, 2010

I am pregnant. Correction- I am very pregnant. I am now approaching the final month, and the end is within reach. Up until this point, I have been trying to stay active and eat healthy, but I always felt like I wasn’t doing enough. I felt a little confused as to what was okay for [...]

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nursery design | hhm interview with little crown interiors

July 1, 2010

design the perfect nursery/room for your little one…

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