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Holiday Trendtotting: Malibu Chrismukkah Looks
'Tis the season for holiday pictures and functions and every mama wants her children to look fashionable and festive. If you plan on spending the holidays in a warm California casual-type climate or tropical destination you'll have to skip the red tights or tube socks. Embrace the sunshine by adding simple seasonal flare like glittery shoes, a sharp tie or ribbons to your lil one's ensemble.
Holiday Trendtotting: Winter Wonderland Looks
'Tis the season for holiday pictures and functions and every mama wants her children to look fashionable and festive. If you plan on spending the holidays in an icy-cold climate your tots will need warm layers to keep them comfy by the fire and out in the sleet and snow. Winter wear can get pricey quick, so consider picking up staple items like the Kids' Aigle Pedrix Wellington boots ($60) that can be paired with socks, tights and bright colors for a family portrait.
10 Great Gifts Under $10
When nieces, nephews, godchildren and mama's own offspring are all on the shopping list, the wallet can start to feel abused and overused. Folks who want to be generous this holiday season don't have to go for broke. Check out some of these simple yet adorable presents that are sure to leave a smile on wee ones' faces, but won't leave mama gasping when the credit card statement arrives.
Delilicious: Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs
Lisa Barnes, author of Petit Appetit: Eat, Drink, and Be Merry, shares with LilSugar a classic sugar cookie recipe that works for all seasons — though it's especially great for a holiday party, cookie swap or playdate activity. Kids can help dump the measured ingredients into the mixing bowl and turn on and off the electric mixer to help make the dough. Of course the fun really begins with the cookie cutting and icing decorating.
Baby Bump: Six Thanksgiving Foods to Avoid While Pregnant
Thanksgiving may be an expectant mama's dream, but before you take advantage of eating for two this turkey day, make sure the food you're enjoying is safe for your growing belly. If you've got a bun (and a turkey) in the oven go back for seconds (and thirds) after you check out these six festive foods to watch out for and avoid.
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10 Hints For Having Little Helpers in the Holiday Kitchen
Too many cooks in the kitchen is a good thing this holiday season. Lisa Barnes, fellow mom, chef, and author of Petit Appetit: Eat, Drink, and Be Merry reminds stressed out parents that, "The holiday season is a wonderful opportunity to allow your children to help with the meal preparation and offers quality time together as a family. This is a way to keep your children occupied, but is also a fun, educational activity that incorporates a range of skills and senses, such as counting, measuring, reading, touching, listening, planning, smelling, tasting, and creativity."
Paperless Post Gets Holiday Parties Started
This holiday season, go green, go cheap, and go beautiful! Instead of sending out a tree's worth of paper invitations for your holiday soiree, consider using creative and gorgeous online invitations. While e-vitations have been around a while, few are as sassy, simple, pretty, and well-organized as the custom stationery from the Paperless Post.
10 Hip and Helpful Infant Gifts For Under $30
Baby's first holiday season is always extra cheerful, but selecting appropriate seasonal gifts can be toilsome for the gift giver. Sure, toddlers want toys, but infants aren't developed enough to truly appreciate all the bells and whistles. Shop smart this holiday — and instruct your family and friends to do the same — and gift the tiniest elves presents that are inexpensive and helpful for mom and dad.
The Gifted Child: Gifts Fit For Young Boys
Boys will be boys and these are their toys. From dump trucks to cooking tools to Harley Davidson ride-ons, we're covering the gamut and have highlighted some of this holiday's must-have gadgets for playful young tots. Come check out Lil's top ten gifts for our lovable little lads.
The Gifted Child: Gifts Fit For Young Girls
It's always so much fun buying gifts for newborn babies, but just like babies, the gift shopping just keeps getting better as they get older. Perhaps it's the nostalgia that lives in some of the toys or the cleverness of others that leaves me wondering, "Why didn't I think of that?!" Check out our list of gifts that are sure to be a hit with young girls this holiday season.
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