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A Sneak Peek at The Land of Nod's Fall 2013 Collection

Summer hasn't even started yet, but we've already got our eye on Fall after previewing The Land of Nod's upcoming collection of delectable room furnishings.

Summer hasn't even started yet, but we've already got our eye on Fall after previewing The Land of Nod's upcoming collection of delectable room furnishings. The Fall 2013 collection, which will be in stores (and online) in July, is filled with new furniture pieces — many of which take a sharp and exciting turn from the retailer's usually eclectic fare.

Among the most exciting things to come out of the line is a new collaboration with NYC-based contemporary furniture designer Ducduc. The Ducduc for Nod collection will include custom cribs and case pieces designed just for the retailer (at a fraction of the brand's regular cost, natch!). Other key finds include a handwoven wicker headboard, a variety of nightstands, and lots of geometric shapes spread throughout the collection. Keep reading to see some Fall picks, and tell us: which are you craving?

Pregnancy

The Hatch-to-Hospital Box: Ga Ga or Gag?

Packing for the hospital has never been easier, thanks to HATCH Collection and Gilt.

Packing for the hospital has never been easier, thanks to HATCH Collection and Gilt. While the idea of packing a bag of necessities for an unknown experience fills many mamas with fear, HATCH is introducing a collection of high-end birthing room essentials that reflect Ariane Goldman's belief that maternity clothes should be luxurious, comfortable, and unstructured.

The HATCH-to-Hospital box is filled with a supersoft knee-length nightgown, a gray jersey robe, a pair of gray cashmere socks, and a specially designed pair of Cosabella panty briefs so mom doesn't feel like she's sacrificing style her baby. Designed to be a grab-and-run box that eliminates the need to stew over what actually goes into a hospital bag. The box currently resides on HATCH Collection's site for $248, but on beginning on May 19 (and ending on May 22), it will appear on Gilt.com for $205 to celebrate Pregnancy Awareness Month.

Luxury does come at a price, but is this pregnancy wear simply over the top? Vote in the poll and tell us below!

Food and Fun

8 Apps That Do More With Mom's Mobile Photos Than You Thought Possible

If you're anything like me, the Photo Library on your iPhone is overflowing with images of your kids.

If you're anything like me, the Photo Library on your iPhone is overflowing with images of your kids. Sure, you send a few of them to grandma and you vow to sync them with your computer so you can "do something with them," but chances are they pretty much just sit there.

In a matter of just a few minutes, your mobile images can do more than just sit as photos on your phone. They can create a storybook, fill a scrapbook, or become a journal that your tot will look back on for years to come. All it takes is a quick download of one of our favorite apps, and you're ready to go. Here, eight apps that help you do more with your photos than ever before!

Royal Baby

Sleep Like a Prince or Princess in a Hotel Suite Designed by the Royal Nursery Decorator of Choice

The royal baby watch is officially kicking into high gear as Kate Middleton nears her reported July due date.

The royal baby watch is officially kicking into high gear as Kate Middleton nears her reported July due date. But if the idea of waiting two more months to be surrounded by all things royal baby seems too long, then look to London's Grosvenor House. The hotel, along with Dragons of Walton Street, has transformed one of its Premium Park View Suites into the "Suite Dreams" nursery, a quintessentially British room filled with bespoke, handcrafted, and hand-painted nursery furnishings inspired by the hotel's rich history and idyllic views of Hyde Park.

Dragons of Walton Street is no stranger to royal nurseries. The Mayfair-based shop was the decorator of choice for Prince William's, Prince Harry's, and their cousins Princess Beatrice's and Princess Eugenie's nurseries. While in London for the Cybex by Jeremy Scott launch event, I visited the quaint store and saw its beautiful designs firsthand — including the exclusive license for Beatrix Potter. They're nothing short of exquisite. For this project, Dragons commissioned five different artists to create new artwork for the suite. The total price tag for all the furniture included in the suite would be a whopping $39,640!

Staying in the suite comes at a price too, as you can imagine. Of the three available packages, the Buckingham package is the most luxurious, featuring a three-night stay starting at $9,561 and including a full baby concierge service — pickup from the airport, an evening of child care, dinner for two at the hotel's steakhouse, a complimentary cut and blow dry at Sanrizz for moms, a shave at Alfred Dunhill for dads, a private consultation with Dragons of Walton Street, a private tour of Buckingham Palace, a personal shopping trip to Harrods, and use of a Balmoral Silver Cross Pram throughout your stay.

parenting

Food Allergy Awareness Week Kicks Off With Anti-Food Allergy Bullying PSA

The school cafeteria can be a scary place for tots who must avoid certain foods because even a trace amount can trigger a dangerous reaction.

The school cafeteria can be a scary place for tots who must avoid certain foods because even a trace amount can trigger a dangerous reaction. According to FARE, Food Allergy Research & Education, over 15 million people in the US (one in 13 children) have food allergies. As if living with the condition weren't tough enough, about one third of kids affected by food allergies report being bullied, often by classmates taunting them with food.

Food Allergy Awareness Week kicked off yesterday and FARE is using this week to launch the "It's Not a Joke" public service announcement to increase understanding of allergies. The PSA presents food allergies in the context of bullying to make it more relatable to people who do not suffer from them. The powerful video definitely pulls on the heartstrings, but is it too tough?

Pregnancy

What to Gift Your Newly Pregnant Friend

Your best friend's pregnant and you want to celebrate!

Your best friend's pregnant and you want to celebrate! While buying her a round of drinks at your favorite bar may be out of the question, there are a number of ways you can congratulate her — whether you live down the street or halfway around the world. From cheeky cards to tasty (yet nutritionally helpful) treats, check out our favorite ways to celebrate your newly pregnant friend's big news!

Weight Loss

The Next Nine Months: Postpartum Exercise Time Line

It's no secret that pregnant women easily put on a few pounds each month until their bundle of joy arrives —unfortunately getting rid of that weight is not so effortless.

It's no secret that pregnant women easily put on a few pounds each month until their bundle of joy arrives —unfortunately getting rid of that weight is not so effortless. Along with eating right, exercise is a sure way to getting your body back to the way it was pre-baby. Our basic postpartum exercise time line helps you determine how and when to slowly add exercise so that you can watch the number on the scale drop as your baby grows.

Mother's Day

Celebrity Moms Share Their Mother's Day Photos

It doesn't take much to make most moms happy on Mother's Day — just some heartfelt words and some time with their little loves.

It doesn't take much to make most moms happy on Mother's Day — just some heartfelt words and some time with their little loves. That appeared to be the case throughout Hollywood, as celebrity mamas took the day to celebrate with their kids. Lucky for us, many decided to capture their sweet moments and share the pictures via Twitter and Instagram. Click through to see which celeb moms spent the day on the beach with their tots, which ventured to restaurants, and which were able to snag a few hugs.

celebrity moms

Celeb Parents' Best Photos of the Week

Our favorite celebrity tots were at play this week, and their parents shared all of their adorable candid moments via social media.

Our favorite celebrity tots were at play this week, and their parents shared all of their adorable candid moments via social media. From Haven Warren's cross-country trip to see her parents off to the Met Gala to Monroe and Moroccan Cannon's snuggly viewing of Shrek (for the umpteenth time, according to mama Mariah Carey), click through now to see this week's cutest celeb tot candids, and don't forget to follow POPSUGAR Moms on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter!

Mother's Day

6 Must-Take Photos to Perfectly Capture Mother's Day

Charge up the battery, because there are few better occasions to dust off your good camera than Mother's Day.

Charge up the battery, because there are few better occasions to dust off your good camera than Mother's Day. Whether it's Mama's first time or she's a veteran, there are plenty of photos to be taken on Sunday. From classic pictures like Mom and kids to more modern ideas like Mom engaging in her favorite hobby, we've rounded up our must-take moments to capture! Click through, and get ready to play photographer for the day!

Kid Shopping

7 New Ride-On Toys to Get Tots Cruisin' This Summer

It's only a matter of time before your little walker wants some wheels of his own.

It's only a matter of time before your little walker wants some wheels of his own. While we're still a few years off from handing them the keys to the car (and thank goodness for that!), there is no shortage of options when it comes to giving tots their first set of wheels. Check out the newest, and coolest, rides around for playground-bound kids, from three-wheel scooters even the youngest toddlers can power on their own to balance bikes that will help them avoid using training wheels.

Poll

Huggies TweetPee: Kid-Friendly or Are You Kidding?

Even when Mom's at work, she can know if her tot's in need of a new diaper.

Even when Mom's at work, she can know if her tot's in need of a new diaper. Huggies Brazil has data-collecting parents in mind with its latest introduction — the TweetPee. According to an ad the company placed on YouTube (in Portuguese), the TweetPee is a sensor that attaches to baby's diaper. When a child pees, and humidity inside the diaper increases, a tweet is sent to the parents' Twitter accounts informing them that junior needs a change. There's also an associated iPhone app that tracks the number of diapers that have been used, telling parents when it's time to purchase a new pack.

There's no indication that the product is heading to the US, so for now, you'll either have to buy it and receive your messages in Portuguese, or just go about changing nappies the old-fashioned way — by feeling for a heavy diaper.