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Babysugar's Got a Bun in the Oven!

babysugar — Fri, 23 May 2008 07:00:23 -0700

If you've been paying close attention to babysugar's posts lately, you may have noticed I've been writing about maternity clothes and second pregnancies. Selfishly, I've been writing about subjects near and dear to my heart as I'm expecting baby number two!

I'll be keeping you abreast of all my changes in my series -The Babysugar Diaries. If you're pregnant or just want to share your pregnancy stories, sign up for Mamas in Waiting where we can dish on all things related to pregnancy.

Paperless Post Gets Holiday Parties Started

babysugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:30:29 -0800

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.

A cinch to figure out, and party queens can choose between traditional, contemporary, modern, and casual templates and add the perfect touch with an embossed design, colorful trims, a grosgrain ribbon, or even their own photos. New members get 25 free virtual stamps (good for 25 email addresses) when they sign up and pay an additional fee when they want to send out their notice to more guests. If a hostess wants to blast the invitation out to 100 people, she would only pay the $8 fee for 100 e-stamps as opposed to a $44 bill at the post office. For an extra $5, mama can make the envelope fancy and add a liner. In the end, an $8 stamp fee and $5 envelope liner are peanuts compared to the snail mail option, and she never has to wait in that dreaded line! The bonus is it makes managing the party details as easy as one, two, three. Mommy can tell who has opened the invite, replied to it, and made comments on it.

So the next time mum's throwing a bash - holiday or otherwise - she should consider Paperless Post. The guests will be impressed by her fabulous and savvy eco-friendly ways, and it will give her the opportunity to spend the money on wine and music, 'cause that's what will make her party legendary.

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Pregnancy Posse: Glam Mama-to-Be at 22.5 Weeks

LilSugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:00:44 -0800

This story was submitted from member JamieUK in our The Pregancy Posse group.

It seems like my belly just kind of popped overnight. This was taken just after the Rihanna concert at 22.5 weeks.

Want to talk pregnancy with other expectant mamas? Join The Pregnancy Posse over in our LilSugar Community and share your stories, recipes and photos! If you have a post you want to see featured on LilSugar private message me here to pitch your ideas. I can't wait to hear them.

The Pregnancy Posse: Mama-to-Be at 24 Weeks

Lil Community — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:53 -0800

This story was submitted from member KWM in our The Pregancy Posse group.

My husband and I took a little "babymoon" to Hawaii last week for some quality time before our lives change forever in February. It was really nice to relax together and gave me a chance to show off my baby bump on the beach! Anybody else have bumps to share?

Sugarbabies: Wee One Reading to Her Furry Friend

babysugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:30:32 -0800

User Chab captured a special moment of her babe reading one of our faves, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, to a captive audience. The two look deep in thought as they consider how a tiny creature can consume so much fruit! Mama titles this shot:

Wonder if the dog understands the story...

What are you waiting for? Join our Sugarbabies group over in the LilSugar Community and share your priceless pictures. Your lil ones could be featured on the site!

Look Who's Expecting: Tiffani Thiessen and Brady Smith

babysugar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:42:13 -0800

It looks like the Peach Pitt clan has another baby to add to the brood. Actress Tiffani Thiessen and hubby Brady Smith are expecting their first baby this Spring. Her rep told People:

We are over the moon! It's something we've wanted for a long time and we are thrilled that it's actually happening.

It wasn't that long ago when the mama-to-be chatted about putting motherhood on hold for her career. She said, "I don’t want to spring a pregnancy on a brand new show that I just got on." Well, apparently her secret has sprung and now we'll have to wait and see how they manage her bump into the White Collars story line. Will they work it into her character or hide it away behind bags and pizza boxes?

Sugarbabies: Sushi With a Side of Angel, Please?

babysugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:00:49 -0800

Can you stand it? Our girl FitSugar was kind enough to share her babes with us in the Sugarbabies group. A creative and crafty mama to boot, she whipped up these fabulous costumes for her girls for their trick-or-treating pleasure. Of the spooky festivities, mommy Fit said:

Halloween was a blast this year. The older they get the easier it is! My older sister wasn't lying. My daughter on the left was dressed against type and is an angel. My older daughter is piece of sushi - tobiko (fish roe).

We adore the nifty gear and the adorable faces inside them. We can't wait to see what they dream up for next year!

Don't forget to share pics of your Halloween cuties in the Sugarbabies group. We're posting the cutest kids from the spooky festivities so submit your photos now!

Celebaby Style: Michelle and Matilda March On

babysugar — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:47:49 -0700

One princess holds another. Like many 4-year-old girls, Matilda Ledger appears to be a Cinderella fan. The princess-toting tot held her mama's hands through the streets of Brooklyn, where they eventually made their way to the young lady's school. Bundled up for a day out, the pretty pair wore complementary shades of gray, pink, and black.

The lil Ledger rocked her cozy Minnetonka moccasin booties, tights, and a pink-and-oatmeal striped dress. To top her look off, she mashed it up with a gray wool jacket complete with toggles and big pockets for her princess's safekeeping. Mommy Michelle looked effortlessly chic and stylish in her straight ankle jeans, printed blouse, and pale pink ballet flats. Like daughter, like mother - Michelle also completed her outfit with a snazzy leather jacket and a pair of old-school Ray-Bans.

We can't wait to see what this super duo has in store for Halloween!

Class club toddler wool-blend duffle coat with scarf - $70.00	Oatmeal Rugby Stripe Dress - $50.00
Minnetonka Infant/Toddler Velcro Back Flap Boot - $19.95	Limik - $700.00
Ankle stretch toothpick jean in black resin rinse - $125.00	H81 Star Floral Woven Shirt - $19.90
Bloch London Women's Ballerina Pearl Ballet Flat - $109.95	Microfiber Tights - $4.50

Guess Rebecca Gayheart's Due Date!

babysugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:30:50 -0700

Well, well, well. Look what we have here... Rebecca Gayheart is showing off her cute baby bump in sunny LA! Though the mom-to-be still hasn't officially announced her pregnancy, it's pretty obvious that the Noxzema girl has got a McSteamy junior on the way and we can't wait to see the wee one. Since she's kept mum on the subject, nobody knows when the youngster will make its debut. One thing is certain - the cast of Grey's Anatomy had no trouble making good of their time off the set.

So tell us, when do you think the smokin' mama will welcome her baby to the world? Guess the due date below!

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Delilicious: Marshmallow Sprinkle Skulls

LilSugar — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:00:00 -0700

After seeing BabySugar's ghostly cupcakes, I wanted to bake something Halloweenish for my wee ones. I was thrilled when I found these simple and adorable marshmallow skulls – a perfect decoration for a Halloween baked good. With only a bag of marshmallows, color sprinkles and a knife, I turned a regular marshmallow into a spooky skull.

Rather than make elaborate chocolate-coated Madelines as the recipe called for, I made a simple brownie recipe. I cooked the brownies in a muffin tin for easy individual servings. Rather than coat the brownies in frosting to attach the skulls, I waited for the brownies to cool slightly and the warmth melted the marshmallows just enough. If you want to decorate your tasty treats with spooky and squishy skulls, keep reading.