April Shower of My Own


Updated 04/28/08 4:00 PM · Posted by babysugar · 5 comments

Baby Shower Wrap Up

I threw a baby shower for my bedrest friend yesterday. And, I employed a few of lilsugar's April Showers tips to create the ambiance for this special party. To find out which ideas I used and to see pictures of the event, read more Read more

Mommy's Lil Helper: Bed Rest


Updated 02/19/08 7:00 PM · Posted by babysugar · 9 comments

Things to Do For a Friend on Bed Rest

One of my best friends is 24 weeks pregnant and on bed rest. Since I went through 41 weeks of near blissful pregnancy, I can't imagine being laid up on my back for that long so I thought of things a friend could do to help a bedridden buddy. To see my list, read more Read more

Space-Saving Decor Tips For Kids' Rooms From Design Expert Kelly Edwards


Updated 05/23/12 12:40 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Designing Kids Rooms

We recently caught up with design expert Kelly Edwards, who has been featured on HGTV's Design on a Dime and Style Network's Tacky House for her scrappy style and ability to transform ordinary rooms into incredible spaces, even on a budget. Kelly's decorating and design expertise apply to any room in the house, but we were eager to hear her ideas specifically for lil ones, and she didn't Read more

Gear Review: Lark Silent Alarm Clock


Updated 05/15/12 9:32 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Lark Silent Alarm Clock Review

You can count me as one of the 30 percent of people who don't get enough sleep every night, so when Lark sent me its silent alarm clock ($100) to test a couple months ago, I was all about it. Since then, I've been using it pretty regularly, here's what I think of the alarm clock. First, here's what it is: The Lark is part app (compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad only at the moment, but Read more

Grey's Anatomy Rundown, "Migration"


Updated 05/11/12 5:06 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Grey's Anatomy "Migration" Recap

Usually it's the season finales of Grey's Anatomy that leave us in the lurch, but this week's episode has its very own jaw-dropping cliffhanger. As the residents scramble to figure out whether they will stay in Seattle or move on to greener pastures, every character on the show has something to ruminate on. The party line this week comes from Dr. Webber, who says, "Make sure your ringer's on," as Read more

Molly Sims on the Most Surprising Thing About Pregnancy, Her Glam Maternity Style, and More


Updated 05/11/12 9:53 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Molly Sims Interview About Pregnancy

She may be 34 weeks pregnant, but that didn't stop mom-to-be Molly Sims from squeezing time into her hectic schedule to chat with us. In addition to her acting and modeling work, Molly was recently named the Global Ambassador for Population Service International (PSI)'s child survival program, Five & Alive, and she's counting down the weeks until the birth of her baby boy. LilSugar: Read more

For Better Sleep, Do These 3 Things 20 Minutes Before Bed


Updated 05/10/12 5:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Do Before Bed to Sleep Better

We spend about a third of our lives in slumberland, but many people complain of not sleeping well. If you have a tough time falling asleep or you toss and turn in the middle of the night, try exercising during the day and limiting alcohol and caffeine a few hours before bedtime. But if you are doing this already and still have troubles, here are three things to do immediately before hitting the Read more

It's All About You, Mom! 6 Mother's Day Indulgences That You Most Definitely Deserve


Updated 05/09/12 2:04 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Ways to Treat Yourself on Mother's Day

Since Mother's Day should be all about you, we suggest that this year, you take advantage of the holiday and spoil yourself silly. That doesn't have to mean going on a giant shopping spree or treating yourself to a full day at the spa. Instead, take stock of the little things in life that you don't think you get enough of and ask your family to indulge you in just one or two of them. While we're Read more

Should Mothers Be Prosecuted For Exposing Their Unborn Babies to Drugs?


Updated 04/26/12 9:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Prosecution of Mothers Who Use Drugs

Could a glass of wine during pregnancy land you behind bars? It might if you live in Alabama. In this upcoming weekend's New York Times Magazine, Ada Calhoun delves into Alabama's controversial chemical-endangerment laws where mothers who give birth to babies with even a trace of drugs in their bloodstreams are not only ordered into rehab but are criminally prosecuted for putting their newborns Read more