Starter Guide to Planning a Baby Shower


Updated 04/18/11 11:06 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Baby Shower Planning Guide

Planning a baby shower can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. All you have to do is organize a gathering that makes the mommy-to-be happy and feel celebrated. Location scouting, invitations and worry aside, it's always more fun than it sounds. We've dedicated the entire month of April to planning showers of all kinds, but if you've been nominated (or volunteered) to plan a baby Read more

Sugar Shout Out: A Lovely Lavender Baby Shower


Updated 04/30/12 2:37 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Sugar Shout Out April 30, 2012

A lovely lavender baby shower Geeky wedding cake toppers Mario Batali shows off his home kitchen What grocery stores don't reveal about generic goods See Spring's adorable zoo babies Does The Avengers live up to the hype Celebs adore Theodora & Callum scarves Zooey Deschanel on her signature bangs and the ultimate haircut Classy couples at the White House Correspondents' Dinner How to Read more

Sugar Shout Out: The Prettiest Easter Party Ideas


Updated 04/06/12 12:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sugar Shout Out April 5, 2012

Bright colors and fresh flavors for your Easter menu Supersweet baby shower invitations Beyoncé shares her sweet personal snaps on Tumblr Movie rock stars that knock our socks off Decorating ideas for music lovers The ultimate Spring sunglasses guide Ways to feel confident on a date Video: Did Robert Pattinson spend a night out with Lindsay Lohan? Fill your pet's Easter basket with Spring Read more

A Whole Lotta Lil in This Week's Links


Updated 03/24/12 4:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Baby and Parenting News, Week of March 19

Unbelievably creative ways to share your baby news with family and friends. Easter treats that will make lil ones very "hoppy" on Easter Sunday. What's on your prepregnancy bucket list? No time to clean? The busy mom's guide to keeping a clean house. We got some great prenatal exercise tips from celeb trainer Tracy Anderson. Do overweight 7-year-old girls need go on a diet? This Vogue writer Read more

Second Time Around: 10 Gift Ideas For Second Babies of the Same Gender as the First


Updated 01/10/12 7:23 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Gifts For Second Children

Good things come in twos? A new addition to the family should be celebrated, but just how are family and friends to do so when the baby is the same sex as her big sister? Mama's already got the swing, the bouncy seat, and plenty of pink clothes stored away, so what else is there? Don't fret — there are plenty of fun gifts to be showered upon the new tot. Check out our guide for what to get a Read more

Sugar Shout Out: See 2011's Best Baby Shower Ideas


Updated 12/28/11 12:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sugar Shout Out December 27, 2011

Recap the year's best baby shower ideas and themes Killer vegetarian appetizers to serve at your NYE bash Expert tips for getting your arches in shape How to have a sexy New Year's Eve 10 pieces for a casual glam NYE celebration Don't stash those holiday lights! You can use them year-round Get ready for new episodes of 90210 with a midseason quiz! Smart tax moves to make before the year's Read more

Lil Links: Jennifer Garner Opens Up About Her Love For Ben


Updated 12/14/11 5:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Jennifer Garner Speaks About Ben Affleck in InStyle

Jennifer Garner would do anything for Ben! — Celebrity Baby Scoop Home birth may be safest way to deliver a low-risk pregnancy — The Stir Tori Spelling introduces baby Hattie! — Celebrity Baby Blog A handbook for your pregnancy hormones — FitPregnancy Tips for surviving your tot's visit with Santa — Parenting Baby shower or meet-the-baby party? — The Bump The good, the bad, and the Read more

6 Smells That Boost Your Health In Surprising Ways


Updated 11/28/11 4:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Scents That Boost Your Health In Surprising Ways

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Certain scents can help memory, mood, energy, and libido By: Sarah Mahoney, Prevention Did you know that the human sense of smell can identify thousands of aromas and is 10,000 times more precise than our sense of taste? We have millions of smell receptors in our noses. When they detect a scent, they shoot the Read more

A Whole Lotta Lil in This Week's Links


Updated 11/19/11 9:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Baby and Parenting News Week of Nov. 14, 2011

Talk turkey with these crafty cute Thanksgiving finds from Etsy. Gobble up 10 tasty Thanksgiving sweet treats. Baby can celebrate Thanksgiving too with holiday-themed purees. Real mom gift guide: Debra Messing tells us what she really wants this holiday season. Planning to catch the new Muppets movie next weekend? First shop these Muppet-inspired styles for kids! Gwen Stefani talks about her Read more

A Whole Lotta Lil in This Week's Links


Updated 11/12/11 3:25 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Baby and Parenting New Week of Nov. 7, 2011

Get crafty just in time for Thanksgiving with these craftacular Turkey Day projects. Starting your holiday shopping this weekend? We've got the lil ones covered with our age-specific gift guides! This milk and cookies-themed shower is just too cute! Soleil Moon Frye shares her tips for traveling with kids — even if it's just traveling to the basement! There are certain things you may want to Read more