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Vintage Clothing For Classic Children

LilSugar — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:00:11 -0700

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.

Unlike garments relatives stuff into shopping bags and drop at the door, the company offers a variety of classic items featuring hand-stitching, smocking, pin tucks, pleating, embroidery, and button-work from the turn of the century through the 1960s. While the pieces come at an equally pretty price, moms in search of christening, baby naming, and wedding garb for their wee ones might be willing to empty their wallets. For those who like the vintage look, here are additional pieces to ogle.

Pimp Your Crib: Traditional Nurseries For Little Boy Blue

LilSugar — Wed, 27 May 2009 07:00:02 -0700

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

LilSugar — Wed, 20 May 2009 15:00:00 -0700

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?

babysugar — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:00:35 -0800

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.

Which is your preference?

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Start Giving Thanks Early This Year

babysugar — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:55 -0800

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. Hand out a pen and piece of paper to each person. After they write (or in wee cases - dictate) have them toss the papers into one bucket to be read at the holiday family gathering. It is sure to provide a warm and fuzzy moment for everyone when weeks full of thanksgivings are read aloud at the table. Take it a step further and save the scraps in a book that can be cherished every year.

What are some of your Thanksgiving traditions? Join our The Mommy Club over in our LilSugar Community and share your tips! Here's a detailed guide to posting questions or posts to groups if you are new to the PopSugar Community.

What Are Your Family Halloween Traditions?

babysugar — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:03 -0700

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. What family traditions do you celebrate for the spooky holiday?

Do you want to dish on your family's holiday traditions? Join our The Mommy Club over in our LilSugar Community and share them! Here's a detailed guide to posting questions or posts to groups if you are new to the PopSugar Community.

Do You Have a First-Day-of-School Ritual?

babysugar — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:00:20 -0700

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. Every detail was tended to so all we had to do was wake up, shower, and get dressed. Before we got in the car, my mother took a picture of us marking the start of each school year. I hope to keep the tradition going for my own wee ones. Do you have any first day of school rituals?

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Did You Follow Any Customs or Rituals?

babysugar — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:00:55 -0700

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. Down under in New Zealand and Australia, parents often take the placenta and bury it by a tree's roots to nourish and fertilize future blossoms.

Parents Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves are planning on following the Aboriginal tradition and planting Levi's placenta in an orchard. According the actor, Matthew told CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta that the custom is to bury the placenta of every member of a clan under a giant tree. The tree will become a "huge behemoth of just health and strength."

We baptized our daughter in our backyard and took her to our annual tamale making party, but that seems underwhelming when compared to some of the intricate traditions I have discovered. Did you institute any traditions or customs with your offspring?
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Tell Mommy: Thanksgiving Traditions

babysugar — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:00:23 -0800

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. Afterwards, a heated game of tag ensued with my cousins in the backyard.

As people grow their own families, old traditions sometimes fall by the wayside and new ones are often started. Tell mommy about your family traditions in the comments below.
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Family Ties: Family Traditions

babysugar — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 10:09:02 -0800

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. My sister, cousins and I and now our children are now learning the tricks of the tamale making trade. Here's a video of my niece spreading the masa on the ojas.

Being around loved ones, celebrating life and each other is what the holidays are all about for me. I hope one day I will be the Queen Tamalera – surrounded by my children, grandchildren, and great–grandchildren.