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DIY

Cute as a Button: 10 Cool Crafts You Can Make With Buttons

Button up! It may not be coat season quite yet, but if mama's got a drawer full of buttons, or if she's simply looking for an easy DIY project, those extra fasteners may be perfect for her next arts and crafts project!

Button up! It may not be coat season quite yet, but if mama's got a drawer full of buttons, or if she's simply looking for an easy DIY project, those extra fasteners may be perfect for her next arts and crafts project! Check out these 10 cute-as-a-button crafts. We've got something for everyone!

Pregnancy

5 Unique Ways to Announce a Pregnancy

A positive pregnancy test makes expectant parents jump for joy — and they can't wait to share the news with their loved ones!
Creative Ways to Announce a Pregnancy

A positive pregnancy test makes expectant parents jump for joy — and they can't wait to share the news with their loved ones! While the news of a new baby is exciting enough, sometimes you want to surprise your friends and family with a creative announcement. Get inspired with these five unique ideas to share "the big news."

Source: Valerie Koop
Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day Lunch Ideas For Tots

The countdown to Valentine's Day is on — and one of the things mama can do to celebrate this love-filled day is to make a special lunch for her lil one.

The countdown to Valentine's Day is on — and one of the things mama can do to celebrate this love-filled day is to make a special lunch for her lil one. Whether you're packing a lunch box or serving your tot at home, these 9 super-sweet Valentine's Day lunch ideas will have your kiddo head-over-heels by lunchtime!

Editor's Pick

Merry Breakfast! 9 Festive Pancakes For Christmas Morning

Mama can never go wrong with pancakes!

Mama can never go wrong with pancakes! Kids love them, and they're quick and easy to make — so why not prepare a very special holiday-themed pancake breakfast for Christmas morning? From Santa, snowmen, and reindeer to peppermint-flavored pancakes, we've rounded up nine festive Christmas pancakes kids will love. They're all so fun and creative, mama might love these sweet morning treats even more than the kiddos — if that's possible!

Holiday

Deck the Halls: 12 DIY Holiday Decor Ideas

It's no secret that kids love the holidays!

It's no secret that kids love the holidays! They love the gifts, the parties, and the collective joy that fills the air — and they can't get enough of all the twinkling lights and holiday decor. From wreaths and topiaries to snow globes and paper ornaments, there are lots of things mama can make to decorate the house.

Get crafting this season — and break out your glue gun! — with these 12 DIY holiday decor ideas that the kiddos are sure to love.

parenting

Parenting Humor: 10 Funny Movies About Parenthood

Joke all you want!

Joke all you want! Until you actually become a parent, it's hard to grasp what parenting is really like. Being a parent is the most rewarding job you'll ever have, but it can be downright draining — so it's always important to find the humor in every day of parenthood.

Capturing everything from stay-at-home dads to career-driven moms who gave it all up for baby, funny parenting movies can give everyone a good laugh. Click through and check out these 10 funny movies about parenthood.

Pregnancy

Belly Laughs: 10 Funny Movies to Watch While Expecting

It's hard to relate to the leading lady of a romantic comedy as she gets kissed for the first time when you're preggers and all you can think about are babies!

It's hard to relate to the leading lady of a romantic comedy as she gets kissed for the first time when you're preggers and all you can think about are babies!

From unexpected pregnancies and inappropriate surrogates, to backup plans and pregnant teens, there are plenty of funny movies a mama-to-be can rent while there's a bun in her oven — and they all have one thing in common, an expectant leading lady. Click through and check out these 10 funny movies to watch while expecting.

Diaper Bags

Mommy's 5 Life-Saving Diaper Bag Essentials

If you're one of those mamas that's always on the go, then your diaper bag is for more than just baby.

If you're one of those mamas that's always on the go, then your diaper bag is for more than just baby. Space in the bag may be at a premium, but mama needs to stake her claim to at least one corner for herself. For a stress-free outing with baby, make sure to pack these five life-saving items for mommy next time you hit the streets with your lil one.

Editor's Pick

Start Your Engines! A Cars-Themed Birthday Party

Start your engines! Boys, both big and small, love cars — and it's almost certain that your little man also loves the movie Cars.

Start your engines! Boys, both big and small, love cars — and it's almost certain that your little man also loves the movie Cars. Throw him a "wheelie" cool party for his next birthday, inspired by the movie — with a few inspirational ideas from this Cars-themed birthday party that will have your head spinning!

Source: Branco Prata

Valentine's Day

Print It, Baby! 5 Free Valentine's Day Printables For Kiddos

Power up the printer — and make sure you have plenty of paper and ink — because we've found some cute (and free!) Valentine's Day printables that your kiddos are sure to love.

Power up the printer — and make sure you have plenty of paper and ink — because we've found some cute (and free!) Valentine's Day printables that your kiddos are sure to love. Click through to check out these five free love-themed patterns for kids.

Valentine's Day

I Heart You! 5 Lovely Valentine's Day Cookies From Etsy

Valentine's Day is around the corner, and hopefully you've got lots of special someones expecting to receive a token of your affection on this "lovely" day, starting with the most special one of all — your little one.

Valentine's Day is around the corner, and hopefully you've got lots of special someones expecting to receive a token of your affection on this "lovely" day, starting with the most special one of all — your little one. Cookies make great Valentine's Day gifts, and these five sweet cookies from Etsy will have your tot — or any other recipient — falling head over heels!

Pregnancy

Bump-Friendly Styles: Leopard-Print Finds for Mamas-to-Be

Dressing a growing bump can sometimes by a daunting task for mamas-to-be — after all, you still want to look fashionable!

Dressing a growing bump can sometimes by a daunting task for mamas-to-be — after all, you still want to look fashionable! Leopard print is making a splash in maternity wear — just take a look at Jessica Simpson's maternity style! — and it's a classic print that will last the test of time, so you can save your leopard-print maternity items for a future pregnancy.

Leopard-print maternity tops — like the ASOS Maternity Leopard-Printed Top ($36), Short Sleeve Ruffled Maternity Tunic ($30), and the Rose Pope's Romantic Top ($195) — add a "glamazon" touch to your maternity outfit.

Be bold and add even more leopard print to your pregnancy wardrobe with Maternity Leopard Leggings ($40) or a leopard-print frock — like the Everly Grey Women's Kaitlyn 3/4 Sleeve Wrap Dress ($50) or the Elbow Sleeve Zipper Detail Maternity Dress ($100).

Pregnancy

Wear the Wild Things Are: Celeb Maternity Fashions

Take a walk on the wild side!

Take a walk on the wild side! Jessica Simpson has been all about the animal print when it comes to fashion, now that she's pregnant — and she's not the only celebrity to embrace her "wild side" while expecting! Beyoncé and Hilary Duff are just two of the celeb mamas-to-be that were also on trend with animal print during pregnancy. Click through to check out these fashionable maternity looks featuring animal print.

Football

Touchdown! 5 Football Party Themes For Kids

With all of the hype leading up to the Super Bowl, we know lots of dads — and mamas too!

With all of the hype leading up to the Super Bowl, we know lots of dads — and mamas too! — and their kids are bonding and making memories as they enjoy some Sunday night football.

Is your lil one a lil football fanatic? You'll be sure to score a touchdown at your lil one's next birthday with a sports-themed party, so check out these five football party themes for kids!

Pregnancy

A Walk on the Wild Side: Steal Jessica Simpson's Maternity Style

Work it, mama! Jessica Simpson is rocking the leopard prints during pregnancy — and we're loving every minute of it.

Work it, mama! Jessica Simpson is rocking the leopard prints during pregnancy — and we're loving every minute of it. The expectant songstress and entrepreneur looked fierce — and comfortable! — in New York City last month in a copy-worth outfit, featuring leather and leopard print.

To get Jessica's look, consider sporting this Leather Biker With Leopard Print Pony Panel ($286, on sale for $172) over a Long-Sleeve Scoop Neck Maternity Top ($70). Pair that with easy-to-slide-on-and-off Maternity Zipper Leggings ($143) and Steven Meteour Knee-High Leather Wedge Boots ($161) and mama-to-be is ready to hit the town in flawless fashions!

Pregnancy

Baby's Here! 9 Creative Birth Announcements

Mommy and daddy aren't the only ones who have been expecting the stork's arrival, so announcing baby's debut is big deal to new parents.

Mommy and daddy aren't the only ones who have been expecting the stork's arrival, so announcing baby's debut is big deal to new parents. Lots of mamas prefer to go with a custom birth announcement as unique as their new baby — and nothing says custom like letterpress announcements or photo birth announcements. Click through to check out nine creative custom birth announcements for a little inspiration.

parenting

Beat the Chill: 5 Indoor Activities For Tots

Even though it's been a relatively mild Winter so far, it hasn't been warm enough to hit the playground as frequently as we would like, and the troops are getting restless.

Even though it's been a relatively mild Winter so far, it hasn't been warm enough to hit the playground as frequently as we would like, and the troops are getting restless. It's hard to keep young kids entertained while being confined indoors, but fear not, for we have some fun ideas to keep the entire family from climbing the walls during the Winter chill.

Click through to check out these five indoor activities for toddlers.

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parenting

5 Things to Do Before Introducing Pup to Your New Baby

Adjusting to life with a new baby at home can be hard on everyone — especially your pet, if he isn't prepared for all of the changes that come with an infant in the house.

Adjusting to life with a new baby at home can be hard on everyone — especially your pet, if he isn't prepared for all of the changes that come with an infant in the house. Mama-to-be may be worried about how to make the transition as smooth as possible for her canine baby — and there's lots she can do to help.

Click through to check out this list of five things to do before introducing your dog and new baby to ensure a stress-free start to a lifetime friendship!