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Vintage Clothing For Classic Children
Chain stores are great for providing everyday basics, but for special occasions lots of mothers prefer to outfit their offspring in frocks that make a statement. Matilda Ledger has been seen sporting vintage-inspired smocked sundresses, and Sarah Jessica Parker admitted that James Wilkie wears his uncles' and cousins' hand-me-downs. For youngsters seeking simple pieces, Belle Heir Vintage offers those from yesteryear.
Pimp Your Crib: Traditional Nurseries For Little Boy Blue
Following our look at pink girly girl nurseries, we thought we'd give the mams expecting boy babes something to drool over. While many modern nurseries are designed with lil boys in mind, traditional blue bedding and decor are still quite popular.
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Pimp Your Crib: Think Pink With a Girly Girl Nursery
While modern nursery design and offbeat colors get a lot of attention from parents-to-be these days, there are still a number of expectant mamas who go with traditional decor when assembling the babe-to-be's room. For women who want to create a pastel lair for their lil princess complete with a bed of roses, check out these options!
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Traditional or Inventive?
My Name is Earl star Jason Lee is infamous for naming his son Pilot Inspektor. Hollywood or mainstream, it seems to be a trend to give offspring unusual and inventive names. But some parents are still sticking with the old tried and true traditional monikers.
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Start Giving Thanks Early This Year
The turkey is cooked, the gravy is steaming and the cranberries are waiting to pop. Just before families dig into their fruitful feast, they sit down to give thanks for the past year's blessings. Instead of waiting until the end of the month, start a new family tradition and have everyone start writing down things they are thankful for at the dinner table every night leading up to the festivities.
What Are Your Family Halloween Traditions?
Whether you're visiting the pumpkin patch, carving pumpkins, or trick-or-treating, most every family has some sort of Halloween tradition they follow year after year. Some do all or none of the above. As my children grow older, it is apparent that our once simple night of staying in and greeting neighborhood goblins is over and a long list of parties and candy collecting is ahead.
Do You Have a First-Day-of-School Ritual?
It may be hard bidding camp adieu or putting all of that pool paraphernalia away, but like all good things — Summer must come to an end. In anticipation for the big first day back to school, mother may buy her child a new outfit, polish an apple for the teacher, or bake a celebratory cake for the inaugural day.
At my house, every last night of Summer ended with my sister and I laying out our outfits for the first day of school on our beds.
Did You Follow Any Customs or Rituals?
Different cultures celebrate births in various ways. In China, it is common practice for elders to cook chicken and rub the tongue of the bird over the child's lips in hopes of a good talker on her first birthday. Some Indian newborns are dropped off a tower 15 meters high onto a white sheet in hopes of a healthy and strong future.
Tell Mommy: Thanksgiving Traditions
Most everyone has memories of their turkey days growing up. Every one of mine was spent surrounded by family — sometimes in Georgia, but most times In Texas. Post chowing down on broccoli and rice casserole followed up by a sampler plate of pies, we all fell asleep in front of the college football games and waited for the Dallas Cowboys to take on the Houston Oilers.
Family Ties: Family Traditions
In my family, we've had a holiday tradition of making tamales for as long as I can remember. My grandmother has aged and no longer holds the position of Reyna Tamalera (translation: Queen Tamale Maker), but my mother has stepped in. And the younger generations of our family are getting in on the action, too.
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