Mommy's little helper.
We're celebrating mamas-to-be with extensive baby shower coverage throughout the entire month of April, which includes showing off some of our favorite custom LilSugar baby showers. From a sibling soiree, to one meant for multiples, and a sip and see fete to an heirloom event, we've created unique themes to reflect current shower trends. So without further adieu, we will kick off the festivities Read more
We're celebrating mamas-to-be with extensive baby shower coverage throughout the entire month of April. From a sibling soiree to one meant for multiples and a sip and see fete to an heirloom event, we've created unique themes reflect the state of the economy and societal trends. So without further adieu, we will kick off the festivities with these planned events which offer the host options of Read more
This week, we fete the mama and newborn who were not ready to be the centers of attention before the birth with a sip-and-see shower. Whether it is cultural superstition or a woman who has faced miscarriage or troubled pregnancies in the past, the sip-and-see shower celebrates the new family by welcoming relatives and friends with an opportunity to meet the newborn for the first time. Read more
The April Showers creativity just keeps on coming, and this week we're completely enamored with this sip and see's Welcome to the World theme. Courtney Cargile of A Little Savvy Event in Sonoma, CA, planned the "Old-World, elegant" shower using a host of stylish vintage maps and globes. Hanging map mobiles and garland, colorful globe centerpieces, travel-stamped suitcases, and a beautiful Read more
With all this rain we've been having on the East Coast, I'm so psyched that warmer, sunny days are here. It's finally starting to feel like Summer! It's been a shock to my system though, exercise-wise. I've been so used to running in breezy temps between the 50s and 60s that hot and humid 80-degree temps feel overwhelming. Running, biking, hiking, even walking feels harder in the heat. Here are Read more
Swimming has gotten a bad rap as an exercise for weight loss. Unlike running, which curbs your appetite, swimming seems to increase it. Studies comparing swimming with walking and cycling weight-loss programs found that swimmers gained five pounds on average, while the other two groups lost between 17 and 19 pounds. The culprit seems to be the increased appetite that follows working out in Read more
