Mommy's little helper.
For lilsugar's last week of extensive baby shower coverage, we're celebrating the birth of multiples! While twosomes seem to be more normal these days, celebrating their arrival should be anything but common. The invited guests are happily fed and enjoying the lovely décor while sipping away on their iced teas. Gather the crew into the main room to play a round of games before opening the gifts Read more
While you're lounging in your pjs and snacking on pizza, prolong the girl time by playing some fun (not corny) baby games. Make it worth the ladies' while actually presenting the winner with a bottle of champagne or gift certificate for a mani/pedi. To see what games I like to play at showers, read more Read more
A thoughtful jewelry gift doesn't have to mean rare gemstones and hefty price tags. Step outside the, uhm, jewelry box and shower your sweetie pie with the geeky lifestyle treats they love so much. These rings combine romance with pop culture favorites like nostalgic video games and Doctor Who. Read more
Eva Longoria and Eduardo Cruz hit up Grauman's Chinese Theatre in LA last night for the premiere of Kate Beckinsale's latest film Underworld: Awakening. Kate and Eva are close pals and even cohosted Victoria Beckham's baby shower last Summer. Their circle of friends has a lot to celebrate this week! Kate's movie hits theaters today, and it was just confirmed that the Beckhams are staying in LA Read more
It's raining, it's pouring, it's time to plan a baby shower! In a moment of baby-induced euphoria, you volunteered to throw your best friend/sister/coworker a baby shower — now what? Once the menu is decided and the invitations sent, there's the matter of games to consider. Baby showers traditionally bring together women from various parts of the expectant mama's life — from childhood friends Read more
Planning the perfect entertainment for a baby shower can give anyone (preggers or not) morning sickness, but these Baby Quiz Scorecards offer an elegant and aww-worthy solution to your activity stress. You get to select the questions and answers and have the whole thing designed to your liking. It costs $10 for a customized PDF that is emailed to you and you print at home. That has to be easier Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Certain scents can help memory, mood, energy, and libido By: Sarah Mahoney, Prevention Did you know that the human sense of smell can identify thousands of aromas and is 10,000 times more precise than our sense of taste? We have millions of smell receptors in our noses. When they detect a scent, they shoot the Read more
As 2012 approaches, you'll no doubt have some sort of resolution to get healthy. Rather than go it alone, why not employ some kind of smart technology to keep you at the top of your game? The UP might be just what you need. The Jawbone UP (yes, that Jawbone) is your wearable fitness monitor — it tracks your fitness levels, monitors your sleep and eating habits, and keeps you challenged with Read more
A baby shower is a cornerstone tradition for every soon-to-be-mama: Not only does it celebrate her impending adventure, but it sets her up with advice and tools for finding her way through the early days of motherhood. Planning a party that properly honors mama while reflecting her personality and comfort level can feel like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. Any celebration is Read more
I love finding easy ways to make little shifts that make a big difference from the environment. I don't have the space for a compost box, and I do love indulging in a long shower every now and again, but finding a supersimple way to store food without plastic? I'm game. While we consider plastic as positive, plastic is not a biodegradable. And while it can be recycled, many stations are asking Read more
