Mommy's little helper.
Many of you think that celebrating a baby's birth is essential — no matter how many siblings precede them. But, guests often wonder what to bring to such a party as the mom is already outfitted with swings, high chairs and strollers. A friend of mine is expecting her fourth child and was recently showered with gifts that have aptly prepared her for the next birth. Check out my slideshow to see Read more
The folks at Wry Baby are no strangers to creating fun and quirky clothes for newborns. But for 2008, they are expanding their wit to adult products with this fabulous pillowcase set ($30) for new parents. How many times have you pretended to be asleep so your partner would tend to your crying tot and you could sneak a few extra minutes of sleep? These reversible pillowcases will let your Read more
Miranda Kerr dined with her mom, Therese, and her two guys, Flynn and Orlando Bloom, at Potts Point in Sydney earlier today. The foursome smiled as they left the restaurant, and Flynn even got a lift from grandma. Flynn celebrated his first birthday last month, and at the time Miranda said he was just on the cusp of walking. Now, Flynn is starting to strut his stuff like his supermodel mom. Read more
The original vampire family hosts a ball on this week's episode of The Vampire Diaries, and the whole town puts on their finest formal wear for the event of the supernatural season. Elena has two dates to the event, but it's her date to meet the original witch that gives us insight into what's in store for Klaus and his siblings. Speaking of Klaus, we get some developments between him and Read more
We know her as Coco, the voice behind the delightful design blog and shop, COCOCOZY. Aside from offering an incredibly chic assortment of textiles, bedding, pillows, and vintage finds, the COCOCOZY shop offers fragrant, all-natural, biodegradable soy wax candles in three scents: beach, citrus, and flower. Hand poured in the US, the candles are placed in frosted recyclable glass vessels and Read more
Things "crunchy mamas" say is spot-on! — The Stir Gwyneth Paltrow wants to maintain her marriage and her family — Celebrity Baby Scoop The maternity sweater dress has a star following — Celebrity Baby Blog Olympic runner Deena Kastor talks about breastfeeding — FitPregnancy A parent's guide to surviving tax season — Parenting Being supportive can help baby's brain development — The Read more
She gave birth to you, fed you, cleaned you, raised you, gave you that ridiculous curfew, cried at your college graduation, and still slips you a little cash in your purse every time you visit. Mothers are incredibly special human beings, and this Sunday is your day to show it. We covered lovely and affordable gifts for mom; now it's time for those splurge-worthy, luxury gifts to indulge mom. Read more
Of course you shower mom with love everyday of the year, but show some extra heart for the holidays by giving moms of every tech level a gift with a digital nod. Help her bring old family photos back to life, prep for an overseas trip, or watch favorite shows on the go. Read more
When I had my C-section, my mom (who had two of her own) told me her only regret after having my brother was that she didn't request a tummy tuck after delivery, a somewhat shocking statement from my totally low-key, nonvain mother. Of course, back then, I was still operating under the illusion that my body would snap back to its prepregnancy state within a few months and my formally flat abs Read more
On the hunt for the perfect gift for your mom? Look no further, we've selected five cute and stylish gifts that your mom will love. If she's the jewelry type, try an engraved Helen Ficalora necklace or a set of stacked Melinda Maria bangles. For moms who are always on-the-go, a pair of fashionable two-tone flats or a colorful scarf are practical and stylish options. Or, if you mom is the type who Read more
