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Is Mom's Birthday a Cause For Celebration?
B.C. (before children), birthdays are an occasion to celebrate. While they always remain so, many women are less inclined to make a big to do about the date once they have children.
Lil Find: Playdate NYC Birthday Shirts
New Year's Day gets mamas thinking about upcoming events and that inevitably includes their children's birthdays. Lots of moms spend a good deal of time searching for the perfect outfit for their tots to wear on their special days. These adorable, handmade number shirts from Playdate NYC may make them the easy answer to this year's attire dilemma.
How Would You Pick a Birthday?
As the old Mother Goose rhyme goes,
Monday's child is fair of face.
Tuesday's child is full of grace.
Wednesday's child is full of woe.
Kiddie Soiree: Birthday Toppers Just For You
I have been dying to tell you about these adorable custom made birthday hats, but thought I'd wait until Hat Day to showcase the special lil personalized party toppers ($34).
Perfect for your tot's first birthday, these wildly cute hats are custom embroidered with your child's name and decorated on canvas using fabric, pompoms and ribbon.
Available in lime green and baby blue, ducky yellow and pretty pink, one is sure to suit the guest of honor's birthday suit.
What a Difference a Year Makes
A year ago, I was laid up in a hospital bed in the maternity ward ogling my little newborn. She was born exactly one year ago today and what a year it has been. From pushing to posting, my life has been forever changed.
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Birthday Girl Gear: Plain, But Pretty Party Tees
There's nothing sweeter than being the birthday girl! If your lil darling shuns the tutu and crown look on her big day wrap her up in a tee that evokes visions of cupcakes, candles and presents, but is still subtle enough for a soiree at the park or a classroom fete.
The 1st Birthday Cupcake Tee ($20) presents a delightful package for a 365-day-old celebration, without the sugar overload.
You Know You're a Mother When: Milk Rules
Along with the birthday cake and balloons, there's another reason mommies are jubilant on a child's first birthday — milk! When babes reach their 1-year mark, it most often means they can start chugging cow's milk instead of formula or in addition to breast milk. In most instances, it means mum can start stocking up on gallons of milk (about $8/week) rather than relying solely on the breast or expensive formula ($29/can).
Mommy Dearest: Birthday Parties
Mommy Dearest,
My son's fourth birthday is coming up in six weeks, and I would like to have a small get-together for him here at our house with just a few of his closest friends. Another boy from his preschool class shares the same birthday and his mom has mentioned throwing a joint party for the boys. Unfortunately, her idea includes a petting zoo, inviting the entire class, a buffet, and swag bags for party favors.
Lil Find: Birthday Candle You Won't Want to Blow Out
Singing "Happy Birthday" and blowing out candles is a welcomed (and anticipated!) tradition in houses with children, which means it's always a little sad when that flame goes out. You can bring hours of celebratory glow to your birthday table with this modeled porcelain Birthday Cake Candle ($10). It ships with a coordinated box of matches and two candles so you can use it on mom and dad's special days too.
Mommy Dearest: Don't Want to Invite Troublemaker to Party
Mommy Dearest,
There is a child in my daughter's pre-K class who is a bit of a troublemaker. When the session started, her mother and I arranged a few playdates for the kids, but I quickly discovered that we had different views on the type of behavior that was appropriate. Her daughter spent most of the get togethers hitting and scratching mine.
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