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Celebaby Style: The Beckham Boys

LilSugar — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:00:03 -0800

It seems that the three Beckham brothers have inherited their dad's cutting good looks and their mom's fabulous sense of fashion. When the trio stepped out to dinner with their mum and Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana in Milan, each sported their own hairstyle. Check out our slideshow to see each of the dashing gents and how to create similar looks for your sons. Source

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Would You Feed Your Child Breast Milk That's Not Yours?

LilSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:36 -0800

Doctors always tell you that breast milk is best, but is someone else's breast milk just as good? My pal recently told me that she just gave a friend, who has a younger baby, all her frozen breast milk, since it was going to go bad before her son could consume it all. Known as liquid gold in some circles, breast milk is a valuable commodity to a nursing mama and could be even more valuable to a mother who is lacking in that department. Salma Hayek nursed a newborn that was not her own, and many mommies donate their frozen breast milk to a milk bank. In both cases, the milk benefits babies in need even if it is unusual.

What if your child was the one in need? Would you feed your babe someone else's breast milk?

Double the Pleasure, Double the Fun With Twin Diaper Cakes!

babysugar — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:00:36 -0700

It's multiple mania here at Sugar! After sending queen Sugar on her way to deliver a healthy baby girl, we showered our own LilSugar in bright floral style. The only thing that could outdo those diaper cakes would be TWO of them. More babies mean more festivities and that includes the decorations. Instead of making one grand centerpiece, I opted to make a couple of smaller ones to send our ShopStyle girl off in, well, style!

To see more photos and a detailed explanation on how to make the pair of "pastries," read more.

The party hostess chose the theme and ribbons of pink and black as the mother-to-be is expecting twin daughters and works for our fab group, ShopStyle. Instead of stuffing the base full of diapers, I chose to build around two sparkling bottles of pink champagne that will give the mom some extra incentive to push through labor. Folding each diaper in half, I packed them in a circle and tied them with a thick black grosgrain ribbon. Next, I began to make the second layer and wrapped it with the fleur de lis ribbon. For the top of the cake, I took one diaper and wrapped it tightly around the neck of the bottle and cinched it with the last piece of pink grosgrain ribbon. Instead of a regular cake platter, we placed the cakes on basket weaved platters. To finish the look, take two yards of tulle and tie it up top with a bow. Mommy will be delighted that the twins are already keeping their own identities separate and she'll have twice as many diapers!

* If you do not have a cake plate, you can use a cardboard box as the base. To make it more attractive, wrap it in tissue or adorned paper for an adorable and eco-friendly platter.

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When a Shower Isn't Appropriate, How About a Sprinkle?

LilSugar — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:00:25 -0700

While every baby deserves to be celebrated, some mamas-to-be are uncomfortable with big bashes hosted for their subsequent children. I am one of them. Four fetes were thrown in my honor when I was expecting my daughter. Awaiting the birth of my son, a close circle of friends treated me to an unexpected, festive brunch. Now, nine months pregnant with my third child, I've again been spoiled rotten. First, my fabulous co-workers treated me a sendoff complete with one of BabySugar's incredible diaper cakes, and yesterday, a few friends threw me a surprise sprinkle!

A low-key alternative to a baby shower, a sprinkle is a casual get together. Three friends hosted the lil soiree for me, and the guest list rounded out at six as my daughter and a friend's baby also attended. We enjoyed mocktails and munchies - fruit salad, spinach dip, and miniature cupcakes - while chatting about the impending babe. I was gifted lovely presents from practical velvet space-saving hangers to postpartum hospital pajamas. If you want to make a mother-to-be feel special without all the hoopla of a formal affair, a sprinkle expresses the perfect amount of sentiment.

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Taking Tot Out to the Ball Game

LilSugar — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:00:00 -0700

George Will says that baseball is one of the first places a child can match wits with an adult. Hitting a ball with a bat and running in a modified circle is something that children understand and parents can appreciate so heading out to cheer on your local team is a fitting family affair. Here are our tips for a ballpark excursion.

Minor League Action: Minor league teams often pack all of the action of their big league siblings, at a fraction of the cost and in a more kid-friendly environment. The games tend to be shorter and the stadiums often have barbecue facilities available for families to use prior to the first pitch.
Pick Your Game Wisely: Free beer mug day may invite a crowd that you don't want your little one shuffling through, while star player bobble-head handouts might be more up your alley.

For more tips on taking tots to their first ball game, read more.

Bleacher Seats: Most kids don't know the difference between box and bleacher seats and since you won't be spending too much time actually sitting through the game, consider buying the cheapest ones you can find.
Research the Stadium: Today's newer stadiums have areas dedicated for kids with child-sized batting cages, mini baseball diamonds, photo op and mascot-greeting areas. Others offer first game photos and certificates from the home team.
Pack Well: Aside from the requisite sunblock, bottles of water and team cap, be sure to pack enough goodies to get you through the day and figure out where your child's favorite snack stands are - peanuts, popcorn, chili fries and Cracker Jacks make for edible memories.
Know When to Fold Them: If mom and pops go into the game knowing that they are not likely to stay for the whole thing, they won't be upset when their lil one reaches his limits at the bottom of the sixth inning.

Privately Marking Momentous Occasions For Munchkins

babysugar — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 05:00:56 -0700

Who needs paper and a pen when a keyboard and a screen will do? Tech-savvy parents have ditched the scribbling of notes and have taken to blogging about baby. While such platforms provide folks an easy outlet for storytelling or displaying photos of their wee ones, some people fret over the possibility of intimate information going beyond their circle of friends.

For families who are fearful of such instances, there's an easy way to keep tabs on tots while keeping private matters confidential. Set up an email account for the newborn that she can use when she is older. Every time she says something silly or passes a milestone, send her an email documenting it. To keep grandparents in the know, copy them on it. The dialogue that follows will further enrich the conversation. When your child is older, she will be able to click through and read a virtual diary of her life.
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Kate Gosselin Speaks Out About Rumors She Cheated

LilSugar — Tue, 12 May 2009 10:10:43 -0700

Over Mother's Day weekend, it appeared that the Gosselin gossip that covered the tabloids and news feeds last week had died down. Kate was spotted at a supermarket picking up a cake, likely to celebrate her sextuplets' 5th birthday, and Jon was seen outside the family's abode playing with the kids and dogs.

But this morning People published a portion of its exclusive interview with the mom of eight dispelling the new claim that she had an affair with one of the family's bodyguards, Steve Neild. Here are the highlights:

On the rumor of her having an affair: "The next story coming out from the animals that stalk us is about our security person and his family. Already the allegations they're making about me are disgusting, unthinkable, unfathomable, and I am horrified. These are people who absolutely love us and want to see us through to the end. Of course, both of them travel with us at times, and we've spent holidays together, because, in this situation, your circle grows smaller and smaller, and it's very natural to become friends with your manager, your publicist, your security team . . . they're the only people you have left. And now they're coming under fire."

On her small circle of family and friends: "I'm totally panicking, and thinking, 'We are going to lose our last set of friends.' I keep calling them, begging, 'Seriously, I'm so sorry. Don't run away from us.' They keep saying, ‘We're fine, we're fine.' But they have paparazzi in front of their house. It's so upsetting."

To see what the mama of multiples had to say about putting her family in the public eye and the situation spinning out of control, read more.

On how she and Jon made the decision to put their family in the public eye: "We opened our world to this. We willingly made a conscious decision to put this out there. Our friends and family did not. I had no idea we would potentially take down the people that we love around us."

On the tabloid situation being beyond her control: "The scary thing for me is [the tabloids] are going to take information and create a story. It's a matter of, 'When will they stop?' They're going to keep going, and they'll make up stuff to connect the dots."

The new season of our favorite brood's TLC show, Jon and Kate Plus 8, airs one week from Monday.

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Sibling Shower: Theme, Guest List and Invitations

LilSugar — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:00:00 -0700

It's time for April Showers! lilsugar is celebrating mamas-to-be all month with our baby shower coverage. From a sibling soiree to one meant for multiples and a sip and see fete to an heirloom event, our unique themes reflect the state of the economy and societal trends. So without further adieu, we will kick off the festivities with the sibling shower!

Many mothers just aren't comfortable with subsequent baby showers, so who better to honor than the impending babe's soon-to-be big brother, sis, or siblings? Get tots ready for the bundle of joy with a fun, low key and affordable get together. Limit the guest list to the youngster's small circle of friends so he or she won't be overwhelmed and the time to about two hours. Stay tuned for all the details - from decor to food to downloadable party games - in upcoming posts this week. In the meantime, print out these darling mad-lib inspired invites fit for the occasion. If your youngster is practicing printing, allow him or her to fill them out. The invitation is just one of our baby shower invitations we've created exclusively for pingg! pingg allows you to email invites to a guest list or print and mail, and send reminders via SMS, online, Facebook, Twitter and more! Just want this one? You can get a PDF download of this invite here.

Don't forget to enter our fabulous April Showers Giveaway for a chance to win a $2,500 gift card to put toward your babe's nursery and or necessities for your child at Pottery Barn Kids!

lil Tip: Scatter the Presents

LilSugar — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:00:44 -0800

My kids make a killing at Christmas because we have an incredibly generous family and a large circle of friends. But after watching my tots be overwhelmed by gifts in past, this year I broke the rules and allowed them to open some presents early. When my sister came over with a sack of goodies for the lil ones, I let them tear into them. My son and daughter delighted in their loot and their auntie got a proper thank you watching them play with their new name puzzles and games.

There's still much for the kids to look forward to with Santa coming in a few days and family festivities, but in the mean time my son is having a blast circling our Christmas tree on the motorcycle my friend gave him.

Tim McGraw Is in Denial About His Daughters Dating

LilSugar — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:00:25 -0800

Tim McGraw's daughters may have him wrapped around their fingers, but their future suitors don't. Like 49 percent of lilsugar readers, the country musician fears the day his lil girls - Gracie, 12, Maggie, 10 and Audrey, 7, - date so much that he's made an empty threat to the fathers of possible callers. To see what the tough guy said, read more.
In an interview with Family Circle, he said:

"I've jokingly told my friends who have sons the same age as Gracie that I'm going to hit the nicest boy of the bunch right off the bat so when he goes to school with a black eye, all of the other boys will see that I've punched the nicest one and they'll be scared to death of me."

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